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3. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean air filter. If air
filter is very dirty, wash it in warm water with a
mild detergent. Do not wash air filter in the
dishwasher or use any chemical cleaners. Air dry
filter completely before replacing to ensure
maximum efficiency.
4. Replace air filter by sliding filter back into either
side of unit.
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Cleaning the Front Panel
1. Turn off the air conditioner
2. Remove the air filter and clean it separately. See
Cleaning the Air Filter.
3. Wipe the front panel with a soft damp cloth.
4. Air dry front panel completely.
Repairing Paint Damage
Check once or twice a year for paint damage. This is
very important, especially in areas near oceans or
where rust is a problem. If needed, Touchup with a
good grade enamel paint.
NOTE:
To reduce paint damage during the winter,
install a heavy duty cover over the air conditioner
cabinet.
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Annual Maintenance
Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to
help ensure steady, top performance throughout the
year. Call your local authorized dealer to schedule an
annual checkup. The expense of an annual
inspection is your responsibility.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.
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Air conditioner will not operate
The power supply cord is unplugged.
Plug into a
grounded 3 prong outlet. See “Electrical
Requirements”.
The power supply cord has tripped (Reset button
has popped out).
Press and release
RESET
(listen
for click; Reset button will latch and remain in) to
resume operation.
A household fuse has blown, or a circuit breaker
has tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
See “Electrical Requirements”.
Depending on model, the Power button has not
been pressed or the Fan control is turned to OFF.
Press POWER or turn the Fan control to an active
setting.
The local power has failed.
Wait for power to be
restored.
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Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit
breakers
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Too many appliances are being used on the
same circuit.
Unplug or relocate appliances that
share the same circuit.
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong
capacity is being used.
Replace with a time-delay
fuse or circuit breaker of the correct capacity. See
“Electrical Requirements”.
An extension cord is being used.
Do not use an
extension cord with this or any other appliance.
You are trying to restart the air conditioner too
soon after turning the unit off.
Wait at least 3
minutes after turning the unit off before trying to
restart the air conditioner.
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Air Conditioner power supply cord trips (Reset
button pops out)
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Disturbances in your electrical current can trip
(Reset button will pop out) the power supply cord.
Press and release
RESET
(listen for click; Reset
button will latch and remain in) to resume operation.
Electrical overloading, overheating, pinched cord
can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power
supply cord.
After correcting the problem, press and release
RESET
(listen for click; Reset button will latch and
remain in) to resume operation.
NOTE:
a damaged power supply cord must be
replaced with a new power supply cord obtained
from the product manufacturer and must not be
repaired.
