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CLEANING AND CARE
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Before cleaning the indoor unit, be sure to turn it off and disconnect the Power Supply Cord.
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Be sure the Intake Grille (Fig. 1
8
) is installed securely.
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When removing or replacing the air lters, be sure not to touch the heat exchanger, as personal injury
may result.
CAUTION
Cleaning the Intake Grille
1. Remove the Intake Grille.
(1) Place your ngers at both lower ends of the grille panel,
and lift forward; if the grille seems to catch partway
through its movement, continue lifting upward to re-
move.
(2) Pull past the intermediate catch and open the Intake
Grille wide so that it become horizontal.
2. Clean with water.
Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner; wipe the indoor unit
with warm water, then dry with a clean, soft cloth.
3. Replace the Intake Grille.
(1) Pull the knobs all the way.
(2) Hold the grille horizontal and set the left and right
mounting shafts into the bearings at the top of the panel.
(3) Press the place where the arrow on the diagram indi-
cates and close the Intake Grille.
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Open the Intake Grille, and remove the
air lter.
Lift up the air lter’s handle, disconnect the 2 lower tabs,
and pull out.
2. Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or
by washing.
After washing, allow to dry thoroughly in a shaded place.
3. Replace the Air Filter and close the In-
take Grille.
(1) Align the sides of the air lter with the panel, and push
in fully, making sure the 2 lower tabs are returned prop-
erly to their holes in the panel.
(2) Close the Intake Grille.
(For purposes of example, the illustration shows the indoor
unit without Intake Grille installed.)
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Dust can be cleaned from the air lter either with a vacuum
cleaner, or by washing the lter in a solution of neutral de-
tergent and warm water. If you wash the lter, be sure to al-
low it to dry thoroughly in a shady place before reinstalling.
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If dust is allowed to accumulate on the air lter, air ow will be re-
duced, lowering operating ef ciency and increasing noise.
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During periods of normal use, the Air Filters should be
cleaned every 2 weeks.
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Don't operate the air conditioner with being opened the in-
take grille.
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When used for extended periods, the indoor unit may accumulate dust inside, reducing its performance. We recommend that
the indoor unit be inspected regularly, in addition to your own cleaning and care. For more information, consult authorized ser-
vice personnel.
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When cleaning the indoor unit’s body, do not use water hotter than 40 °C, harsh abrasive cleansers, or volatile agents like ben-
zene or thinner.
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Do not expose the indoor unit’s body to liquid insecticides or hairsprays.
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When shutting down the indoor unit for 1 month or more, rst allow the fan mode to operate continuously for half a day to allow
internal parts to dry thoroughly.
Intake Grille
Air lter handle
Air lter (Right & Left)
Mounting
shaft
Knob
Hooks (2 places)
Hooks (2 places)
1
2
3
1
2
3
Mounting
shaft
Bearing
Knob
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