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ENGLISH
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 FILTER 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 air freshening
fi
lter from its support frame (The installation
and removing method of the air freshening
fi
lter is different depending on
the models, see the pictures marked
1
and
2
on the left).
• Clean the air freshening
fi
lter at least once a month, and replace it
every 4-5 months.
• Clean it with vacuum cleaner, then dry it in cool place.
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
• 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.
WARNING
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Cleaning the indoor unit and remote controller
• 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.
CAUTIONS
CAUTIONS
1
2
Air freshening
fi
lter
Filter Handle
Air freshening
fi
lter
Household
Drain
Cleaner
No
Thinner
• 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.
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