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Maintenance
WARNING
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If the refrigerant leaks, turn off the air
conditioner and any combustible heating
devices, ventilate the room and call your
dealer immediately. Refrigerant is both
toxic and flammable.
DO NOT
use the
air conditioner until the leak is repaired.
•
When the air conditioner is installed in a
small room, measures must be taken to
prevent the refrigerant concentration
from exceeding the safety limit in the
event of refrigerant leakage.
Concentrated refrigerant causes a severe
health and safety threat.
Refrigerant Leak Detection System (some
models)
•
In the event of a refrigerant leak, the LCD
screen will display “EC” and the LED
indicator light will flash.
CAUTION
•
Before changing the filter or cleaning,
turn off the unit and disconnect its power
supply.
•
When removing filter, do not touch metal
parts in the unit. The sharp metal edges can
cut you.
•
Do not use water to clean the inside of the
indoor unit. This can destroy insulation and
cause electrical shock.
•
Do not expose filter to direct sunlight when
drying. This can shrink the filter.
CAUTION
•
Any maintenance and cleaning of outdoor
unit should be performed by an authorized
dealer or a licensed service provider.
•
Any unit repairs should be performed
by an authorized dealer or a licensed
service provider.
Maintenance –
Long Periods of Non-Use
If you plan not to use your air conditioner for an
extended period of time, do the following:
Clean all filters
Turn on FAN function until
unit dries out completely
Remove batteries
from remote control
Maintenance –
Pre-Season Inspection
After long periods of non-use, or before periods
of frequent use, do the following:
Check for damaged wires
Clean all filters
Check for leaks
Replace batteries
Make sure nothing is blocking all air inlets and outlets
Turn off the unit and
disconnect the power
