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cleaning and maintaining
cleaning and maintaining the
air conditioner
MAINTAINING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry the air conditioner to maintain it in
best condition.
1.
Dry the air conditioner thoroughly by operating in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours and disconnect
the power plug. There may be internal damage if moisture is left in components.
2.
Before using the air conditioner again, dry the inner components of the air conditioner again
by running in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours. This helps remove odors which may have generated
from dampness.
Periodical checks
Refer to the following chart to maintain the air conditioner properly.
Type
Description
Monthly
Every 4
months
Once a
year
Indoor unit
Clean the air filter
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1)
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Clean the condensate drain pan (2)
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Thoroughly clean the heat exchanger (2)
Ê
Clean the condensate drain pipe (2)
Ê
Replace the remote control batteries
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1)
Ê
Outdoor unit
Clean the heat exchanger on the outside of
the unit (2)
Ê
Clean the heat exchanger on the inside of
the unit (2)
Ê
Clean the electric components with jets of
air (2)
Ê
Verify that all the electric components are
firmly tightened (2)
Ê
Clean the fan (2)
Ê
Verify that all the fan assembly is firmly
tightened (2)
Ê
Clean the condensate drain pan (2)
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The checks and maintenance operations described are essential to guarantee the
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