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ENGLISH
EN
MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning the air
fi
lter
A clogged air
fi
lter reduces the cooling ef
fi
ciency of this unit. Please clean
the
fi
lter once every 2 weeks.
1. Lift the indoor unit panel up to an angle until it stops with a clicking
sound.
2. Take hold of the handle of the air
fi
lter and lift it up slightly to take it out
from the
fi
lter holder, then pull it downwards.
3. Remove the AIR FILTER from the indoor unit.
•
Clean the AIR FILTER once two weeks.
•
Clean the AIR FILTER with a vacuum cleaner or water, then dry it up
in cool place.
4. Remove the Electrostatic Filter from its support frame as shown in
the Figure on the left (Not applicable to the units without electrostatic
fi
lter).
Do not touch this Electrostatic Filter within 10 minutes after opening
the inlet grille, it may cause an electric shock.
•
Clean the Electrostatic Filter with mild detergent or water and dry in
the sunlight for two hours.
•
Before re-install the Electrostatic Filter, check whether the corona
line or support frame is damaged or not.
5. Install the AIR FILTER back into position.
6. Insert the upper portion of the AIR FILTER back into the unit taking
care that the left and right edges line up correctly and place
fi
lter into
position.
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Maintenance
If you plan to idle the unit for a long time, perform the following:
(1) Operate the fan for about half a day to dry the inside of the unit.
(2) Stop the air conditioner and disconnect power.
Remove the batteries from the remote controller.
(3) The outdoor unit requires periodic maintenance and cleaning. Do not
attempt to do this yourself.
Contact your dealer or servicer.
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Checks before operation
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Check that the wiring is not broken off or disconnected.
•
Check that the air
fi
lter is installed.
•
Check if the air outlet or inlet is blocked after the air conditioner has not
been used for a long time.
It is necessary to stop the air conditioner and disconnect the power
supply before cleaning.
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Cleaning the indoor unit and remote controller
No
Household
Drain
Cleaner
h
T in e
n r
Filter Handle
WARNING
CAUTION
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Use a dry cloth to wipe the indoor unit and remote controller.
•
A cloth dampened with cold water may be used on the indoor unit if it
is very dirty.
•
The front panel of the indoor unit can be removed and cleaned with
water. Then wipe it with a dry cloth.
•
Do not use a chemically treated cloth or duster to clean the unit.
•
Do not use benzine, thinner, polishing powder, or similar solvents for
cleaning. These may cause the plastic surface to crack or deform.
•
Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the
fi
lter.
Injuries can occur when handling sharp metal edges.
•
Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner.
Exposure to water can destroy the insulation, leading to possible
electric shock.
•
When cleaning the unit,
fi
rst make sure that the power and circuit
breaker are turned off.
CAUTION
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