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Operating hints
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Please observe the following for the most economic and comfortable use of your unit.
Set a suitable room temperature.
Excessively high or low temperatures are not
good for your health and waste electricity.
Avoid direct sunlight and draught.
Cut out direct sunlight by drawing the cur-
tains or blinds when cooling. Keep windows
and doors shut, except when ventilating.
Operate the unit only when needed.
Use the timer properly to operate the unit
only when needed.
Clean the filters frequently.
Clogged filters may block the air flow and
cause less efficient operation.
Adjust the airflow direction properly.
Adjust the up/down and left/right airflow to
ensure a steady room temperature.
Generate little heat when cooling.
Keep heat sources out of the room as much as
possible.
suitable
temperature
Turn off the power switch.
Maintenance
Don’t use the following articles:
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Hot water (40°C or more)
It may deform or discolour the unit.
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Petrol, paint thinner, benzine or polishing agents,
etc.
They may deform or scratch the unit.
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Don’t spill water.
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Do not touch the aluminum fins on the heat
exchanger.
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Stand firmly on a stepladder or other stable
object when removing the inlet panel and filter.
Before maintenance
Wipe the unit with a soft,
dry cloth.
There's a danger
of electric shock.
Remove the air filter
1
Pull up to this side the air inlet panel.
2
Lightly hold the knobs at both sides and
lift a little to remove the panel to this
side.
Cleaning the air filter
Standard interval is once every two week
Cleaning
If the filter is very dirty, clean it with warm water
(approx. 30°C), and dry it thoroughly.
CAUTION
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Don’t clean the filters with boiling water.
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Don’t dry them over an open flame.
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Pull them out gently.
Cleaning the unit
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Wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth, or use a vacuum cleaner.
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If the unit is very dirty, wipe it with a cloth soaked in warm water.
1
2
3
During the operational season
Reinstall the air filter
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Holding firmly the filter at both sides as shown at right
and insert securely.
•
Operating without putting back the air filters will make
the unit dusty, and may cause damage.
Cleaning the air inlet panel and the air inlet top panel
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Removal, installation of air inlet panel and the air inlet
top panel.
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The panel can be washed with water. After washing with
water, wipe any moisture off the panel and dry out of
direct sunlight.
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