cleaning and maintaining
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ENGLISH
cleaning and maintaining the
air conditioner
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
1.
Wipe the surface of the unit with a slightly wet or dry
cloth when needed.
Do not use Benzene, Thinner or Clorox
TM
.
They may damage the surface of the air cleaner
and can create a risk of fire.
CLEANING THE FILTER
When cleaning the filter, make sure to unplug the power from the unit. No special tools are needed to clean
it.
Air filter
This air filter captures large particles in the air. The filter can be cleaned with a vacuum or by
hand.
1.
Remove the front panel.
Grab the grooved side of the front panel tightly and pull
the bottom side of the panel upwards to remove the
front panel.
2.
Grab the handle. Then, pull the Air filter towards you and slide it down.
3.
Clean the Air filter with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. If dust is too heavy, then rinse it with
running water and dry it in a ventilated area.
•
For best conditions, repeat every two weeks.
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If the Air filter dries in a confined (or humid) area, odors may generate. If this occurs,
re-clean and dry it in a well-ventilated area.
4.
Insert the Air filter back into its original position.
5.
Reattach the front panel.
Insert the hooks located on the top of the panel into the correct slots then push in the
bottom part of the panel.
CAUTION
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