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cleaning and maintaining
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 conditioner 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
Washable air filter captures large particles from the air. The filter is cleaned with a vacuum or by
hand washing. Filter clean indicator will light up when air filter need to be cleaned.
1.
Open the front panel.
Grab the top portion of the front panel and
pull the front cover towards yourself. Unhook
the safety string and lift up the front panel.
2.
Grab the handle and slightly
press the air filter down to bent
the air filter. Then, pull the Air
filter towards you and lift it up to
remove the Air filter.
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 the best conditions, repeat every two weeks.
•
If the Air filter dries in a confined (or humid) area, odors may generate. If it occurs,
re-clean and dry it in a well-ventilated area.
4.
Insert the Air filter back in its original position.
5.
Close the front panel.
Grab the side of the front panel and place the bottom first, then push the panel.
CAUTION
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