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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the exterior, interior, and accessories
Use a dry cloth to wipe down the outside and inside of the unit and all accessories. If the outside panels
are dirty, clean them with a diluted neutral dish-washing detergent.
Wipe off condensation from the exterior of the cabinet with a dry, soft cloth.
Using an undiluted solution of detergent may cause the unit’s plastic areas to crack. Follow the
directions on the detergent for details of dilution.
After the wiping the cabinet or accessories with a diluted detergent, be absolutely sure to wipe the
surfaces with a cloth dipped in clean water to remove traces of the detergent. After this, be absolutely
sure to wipe the surfaces with a dry cloth.
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Do not use a brush, an acid, a thinner, laundry soap, a powder detergent, or boiling water for cleaning.
These may cause damage to painted surfaces or cause perishing of plastic and rubber components.
Moreover, do not wipe plastic and rubber components with a volatile material.
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In order to maintain the unit’s intended level of performance, always replace accessories that have
been removed for cleaning.
Cleaning of air intake port (Manual)
Using the cap for air vent is likely to build a frost in/around the air intake port. Clean it in the case shown
below.
Condition
Check / Remedy
When frost and ice can be
seen in the air intake port.
The pipe of the air intake port is thrust with a stick for air intake port
cleaning of the accessories, and frost is taken.
The outer door does not
open even if the cap of the
air intake port is opened.
The pipe of the air intake port is thrust with a stick for air intake port
cleaning of the accessories, and frost is taken.
Frost and ice can be seen in
the chamber.
Frost and ice inside the chamber are taken with scraper of the
accessories.
WARNING
For removing the frost in the air intake port, do not use a tool with sharp edge such as a knife or a screw
driver.
