Kelvinator Air Conditioning
air conditioning features/care and cleaning 7
6 air conditioning features
Kelvinator Air Conditioning
caution
Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep it looking
new. Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning to prevent
shock or fire hazards.
Air Filter Cleaning
The air filter should be checked at least once a month to
see if cleaning is necessary. Trapped particles in the filter
can build up and cause an accumulation of frost on the
cooling coils.
• Hold the slot under the front panel, then uplift it
onwards, and remove the front panel.
• Pinch the handle under the air filter and make the air filter
arched, remove it from the underside to upside.
• Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing detergent and
warm water. Rinse filter thoroughly.
• Gently shake excess water from the filter. Be sure the
filter is thoroughly dry before replacing. Or, instead of
washing you may vacuum the filter clean.
Note: Never use hot water over 40
o
C(104 F) to clean the air
filter. Never attempt to operate the unit without the
air filter.
Cabinet Cleaning
• Be sure to unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock
or fire hazard. The cabinet and front may be dusted with
an oil-free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened in
a solution of warm water and mild liquid dishwashing
detergent. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
• Never use harsh cleaners, wax or polish on the
cabinet front.
• Be sure to wring excess water from the cloth before
wiping around the controls.
• Excess water in or around the controls may cause
damage to the air conditioner.
• Plug in air conditioner.
NOTE: Never use water over 50
o
C, alcohol, gasoline, acid,
solvent or brush to clean the front panel as this will
damage the surface of the part.
Winter Storage
If you plan to store the air conditioner during the winter,
remove it carefully from the window according to the
installation instructions. Cover it with plastic or return it to
the original carton.
Care and cleaning
Vent control
The vent control is located above the control knobs.
The operation method is different on different models
(see the following figures).
For maximum cooling efficiency, CLOSE the vent.
This will allow internal air circulation.
OPEN the vent to discharge stale air.
CLOSE VENT OPEN
CLOSE OPEN
To open the vent, pull the lever towards you. To close it,
push it in.
CLOSE VENT OPEN
CLOSE OPEN
To open the vent, set the lever to the right position
To close it, set the lever in the left position.
Note: When turning the SELECTOR knob from "LOW COOL"
to "HIGH COOL", keep your speed slow as far as
possible. Do not change the operation mode between
"LOW COOL" and "HIGH COOL" too often.
HIGH
FAN
LOW
COOL
HIGH
COOL
LOW
FAN
LOW
HEAT
HIGH
HEAT
HIGH
FAN
LOW
COOL
HIGH
COOL
LOW
FAN
OFF
OFF
Thermostat
To set the desired room temperature, rotate the thermostat
switch to the desired setting. After the set temperature is
achieved the thermostat will automatically start and stop the
compressor in order to maintain the desired set temperature.
Rotate the thermostat selector clockwise for higher cool
settings. Higher cool settings will provide lower room
temperature. Rotate the thermostat selector counter
clockwise for lower cool settings. Lower cool settings will
provide higher room temperature.
The thermostat is used to set the desired room temperature
when the unit is being operated in the COOL MODE.
NOTE: During the cooling operation of the unit, when the
thermostat knob is rotated clockwise, allow at least
three minutes before turning back the knob to the
COOLER direction. Otherwise the fuse may blow due
to an overload of the unit.
Cooling Only Models
Cooling & Heating Models
COOLER
HEATER
COOLER
1
3
6
9
12
1
3
6
9
12
Adjust air flow direction
Horizontal air flow adjustment
For the units with AUTO SWING feature (automatically):
When the AUTO SWING switch is turned to ON position, the
vertical louvers automatically oscillate right and left sweeping
the cold air alternately to obtain comfortable cooling. The
vertical louvers may be stopped at any position when the
AUTO SWING switch is turned OFF.
AUTO SWING
OFF
ON
(On some models)
For the units without AUTO SWING feature (manually ):
To adjust horizontal air flow direction, move the lever gently
to the left or right by hand until the desired horizontal air flow
direction is obtained.
Vertical air flow adjustment (manually)
To adjust vertical air flow direction, adjust any one of the
horizontal louver blades. When turning up or down the
horizontal louver blades, always keep horizontally the top
or bottom blades. This can effectively prevent water drops
condensed on the front panel of the unit.