13
Normal
Sounds
When
your
air
conditioner
is
operating
normally
,
you
may
hear
sounds
such
as
:
■
Droplets
of
water
hitting
the
condenser
,
causing
a
pinging
or
clicking
sound
.
The
water
droplets
help
cool
the
condenser
.
■
Air
movement
from
the
fan
.
■
Clicks
from
the
thermostat
cycle
.
■
Vibrations
or
noise
due
to
poor
wall
or
window
construction
.
■
A
high
-
pitched
hum
or
pulsating
noise
caused
by
the
modern
high
-
efficiency
compressor
cycling
on
and
off
.
AIR
CONDITIONER
CARE
Your
new
air
conditioner
is
designed
to
give
you
many
years
of
dependable
service
.
This
section
tells
you
how
to
clean
and
care
for
your
air
conditioner
properly
.
Call
your
local
authorized
dealer
for
an
annual
checkup
.
Remember
the
cost
of
this
service
call
is
your
responsibility
.
Cleaning
the
Air
Filter
The
air
filter
is
removable
for
easy
cleaning
.
A
clean
filter
helps
remove
dust
,
lint
,
and
other
particles
from
the
air
and
is
important
for
best
cooling
and
operating
ef ficiency
.
Check
the
filter
every
2
weeks
to
see
whether
it
needs
cleaning
.
NOTE
:
Do
not
operate
the
air
conditioner
without
the
filter
in
place
.
1.
Turn
off
the
air
conditioner
.
2.
Remove
the
air
filter
by
sliding
the
filter
out
from
the
right
-
hand
side
of
the
front
panel
.
3.
Use
a
vacuum
cleaner
to
clean
the
air
filter
.
If
the
air
filter
is
very
dirty
,
wash
it
in
warm
water
with
a
mild
detergent
.
Do
not
wash
the
air
filter
in
the
dishwasher
or
use
any
chemical
cleaners
.
Air
dry
the
filter
completely
before
replacing
to
ensure
maximum
efficiency
.
4.
Replace
the
air
filter
by
sliding
the
filter
back
into
the
right
-
hand
side
of
the
air
conditioner
.
Cleaning
the
Front
Panel
1.
Turn
off
the
air
conditioner
.
2.
Clean
the
front
panel
with
a
soft
,
damp
cloth
.
3.
Air
dry
the
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
,
touch
up
with
a
good
grade
enamel
paint
.
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
.
