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CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL, HEAT EXCHANGER AND FAN
Front panel
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Press and unlock the knobs on both sides of the
front panel and lift the panel up until a “click” is
heard.(
1
) Holding the hinges, lift the panel up
until it is level, and pull the hinges forward to
remove the front panel.(
2
)
Hinge
Hole
CAUTION:
• Do not drop the front panel or pull it out forcibly.
The panel may be damaged.
• Do not step onto an unstable bench when removing or
installing the front panel.
This may cause an injury, etc. if you fall down.
• Be sure not to bend the metal bar (silver) that is
visible when the front panel is open. This could
cause a malfunction or an abnormal sound to be
produced during operation.
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Wipe the front panel with a soft dry cloth or wash
it with water.
After washing the panel, wipe up the remaining
water with a soft dry cloth and let it dry out of direct
sunlight.
• If the dirt is noticeable, wipe the front panel with
a cloth soaked in a solution of mild detergent diluted
in lukewarm water.
• Do not use gasoline, benzine, thinner, polishing
powder, or insecticide and do not wash the front panel
with a scrubbing brush or the hard surface of a sponge.
• Do not soak the front panel in water/lukewarm water
longer than two hours and do not expose the panel
to direct sunlight, heat, or flames when drying it.
The panel may be deformed or discolored.
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Hold both ends of the front panel, keep the panel level,
and insert the hinges into the holes on the upper part
of the indoor unit until they click into place. Then, close
the front panel securely and press the 3 positions on the
front panel as indicated by the arrows.
Heat exchanger
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Remove the air filter and PLASMA DEODORIZ-
ING/AIR PURIFYING filter units before cleaing the
heat exchanger.
Heat exchanger
You can sweep the surface of heat exchanger if you install
the brush of QUICK CLEAN KIT to your vacuum cleaner.
Please refer to the instructions described in QUICK CLEAN
KIT for details (packaged in outdoor unit MUZ-FA25/35VA
(H) only).
WARNING:
• Do not touch the heat exchanger directly with your
hands. Otherwise you may get injured. (It’s recommended
to protect your hands with a pair of gloves.)
CAUTION:
• Do not step onto an unstable bench when cleaning.
Otherwise you may fall down and get injured.
• Use only the brush of QUICK CLEAN KIT. Do not use
other stuffs. Otherwise the heat exchanger of the
indoor unit may get damaged.
NOTE:
The QUICK CLEAN KIT can only be fitted to a vacuum
cleaner with a hose/tube diameter (inside diameter)of
32 to 39 mm.Refer to the instructions of the QUICK
CLEAN KIT.
Fan
Refer to page 14 for cleaning the fan.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER (ANTI-MOLD)
Cleaning the air filter (about once every 2 weeks)
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Holding the knob on the air filter, pull up the filter
slightly and then pull down to remove.
Open the front
panel, then
remove/replace
the filter.
Air filter
Remove
CAUTION:
When the air filter is to be removed, do not touch the
metal parts of the indoor unit.
This may cause an injury.
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Remove dirt from the air filter using a vacuum
cleaner or by washing the filter with water.
• Do not wash with scrubbing brush or hard surface
of sponge. Otherwise, the filter may deform.
• If the dirt is noticeable, wash the filter with
a solution of mild detergent diluted in lukewarm water.
• If hot water (50°C or more) is used, the filter may be
deformed.
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After washing with water/lukewarm water, dry the
air filter well in the shade.
• Do not expose the air filter to direct sunlight or heat
from a fire when drying it.
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Install the air filter.
(Securely install its tabs.)
Install.