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Care and Cleaning (continued)
Air Clean Filter
The air clean filter removes dust and dirt from the air, and reduces odors and
smoke from tobacco.
This air clean filter cannot remove harmful gases or vapors nor ventilate
air in the room. You must open doors or windows frequently when you
use gas or oil heating appliances. Otherwise there is a risk of
suffocation in extreme cases.
How to install the air clean
filter
The air clean filter needs to be
installed behind the air intake grille.
1.
Remove the air intake grille.
2.
Install the air clean filter in
the position shown in the
figure.
3.
Remount the air intake grille.
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In general, the filter should be replaced once every three months.
•
Dirty air clean filters cannot be washed and reused. Purchase a
replacement filter at your local dealer.
Cleaning the main unit and
remote control unit
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Wipe clean using a soft, dry cloth.
•
To remove stubborn dirt, moisten a cloth in warm water no hotter than
40 °C, wring thoroughly, and then wipe.
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The air intake grille can be removed in order to wash it with water.
Removing and remounting the
air intake grille
Refer to “How to remove the anti-mold filter” and “How to replace the anti-
mold filter” on page 23.
When using a footstool or the like, be careful not to let it tip over.
Washing the grille with water
•
Clean the grille gently using a soft sponge, or the like. Then wipe away any
remaining moisture.
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Neutral detergent may be used to remove stubborn dirt. Then rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe away any remaining moisture.
Cleaning the negative ion
generator
Follow the steps below when the
generator has become dirty.
For safety, be sure to turn the air
conditioner off and also to disconnect
the power before cleaning.
Remove the dust on the negative ion
generator.
•
Use a toothbrush, etc. to dust off the end.
•
Use a cotton swab, etc., to clean around
the generator inside the plastic case,
taking care not to touch the electrodes.
•
During use, the negative ion generator and other metal parts may become
discolored: this is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning.
•
If the dirt on and around the negative ion generator is left to build up, a
puffing or sputtering sound will eventually be heard. In this case, clean the
generator immediately.
•
Do not apply excessive force while performing maintenance.
Air clean
filter
NOTE
CAUTION
Negative ion generator
(metal electrodes inside plastic case)
NOTE
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