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AIR CONDITIONER CARE
Your new air conditioner is designed to give you many years of
dependable service. This section tells you how to clean and care for
your air conditioner properly. Call your local authorized dealer for an
annual checkup. Remember… the cost of this service call is your
responsibility.
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Cleaning the Air Filter
The air filter is removable for easy cleaning. A clean filter helps
remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air and is important for
best cooling and operating efficiency. Check the filter every 2 weeks
to see whether it needs cleaning.
NOTE:
Do not operate the air conditioner without the filter in place.
1. Turn off air conditioner.
2. Remove air filter by sliding filter out from either side of unit.
3. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air filter. If air filter is very
dirty, wash it in warm water with a mild detergent. Do not wash air
filter in the dishwasher or use any chemical cleaners. Air dry filter
completely before replacing to ensure maximum efficiency.
4. Replace air filter by sliding filter back into either side of unit.
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Cleaning the Front Panel
1. Turn off air conditioner
2. Remove the air filter and clean it separately. See Cleaning the Air
Filter.
3. Wipe the front panel with a soft, damp cloth.
4. Air dry front panel completely.
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Repairing Paint Damage
Check once or twice a year for paint damage. This is very important,
especially in areas near oceans or where rust is a problem. If
needed, touch up with a good grade enamel paint.
NOTE:
To reduce paint damage during the winter, install a heavy
duty cover over air conditioner cabinet.
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Annual Maintenance
Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help ensure
steady, top performance throughout the year. Call your local
authorized dealer to schedule an annual checkup. The expense of
an annual inspection is your responsibility.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.
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Air Conditioner will not operate
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The power supply cord is unplugged.
Plug into a grounded 3
prong outlet. See “Electrical Requirements”.
The power supply cord has tripped (Reset button has popped
out).
Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will
latch and remain in) to resume operation.
A household fuse has blown, or a circuit breaker has tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician. See “Electrical Requirements”.
Depending on model, the Power button has not been pressed or
the Fan control is turned to Off.
Press POWER or turn the Fan
control to an active setting.
The local power has failed.
Wait for power to be restored.
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Air Conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breakers
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Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit.
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity is
being used.
Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the
correct capacity. See “Electrical Requirements”.
An extension cord is being used.
Do not use an extension cord
with this or any other appliance.
You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after
turning the unit off.
Wait at least 3 minutes after turning the unit off
before trying to restart the air conditioner.
