Cleaning and Care

CAUTION!

●Before cleaning the air conditioner, be sure to turn it off and disconnect the Power Supply Cord.

● Be sure the Intake Grille (Fig. 1 8) is installed securely.

● When removing and replacing the air filters, be sure not to touch the heat exchanger, as per- sonal injury may result.

Cleaning the Intake Grille

1.Remove the Intake Grille.

1 Place your fingers at both lower ends of the grille panel, and lift forward; if the grille seems to catch partway through its movement, continue lifting up- ward to remove.

2Pull past the intermediate catch and open the Intake Grille wide so that it become horizontal.

Intake Grille

Mounting

shaft

Knob

Cleaning the Air Filter

1. Open the Intake Grille, and remove the air filter.

Lift up the air filter’s handle, disconnect the two lower tabs, and pull out.

Air filter handle

Hooks (two places)

2. Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or by washing.

After washing, allow to dry thoroughly in a shaded place.

3.Replace the Air Filter and close the Intake Grille.

1 Align the sides of the air filter with the panel, and push in fully, making sure the two lower tabs are returned properly to their holes in the panel.

2. Clean with water.

Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner; wipe the unit with warm water, then dry with a clean, soft cloth.

3. Replace the Intake Grille.

1Pull the knobs all the way.

2Hold the grille horizontal and set the left and right mounting shafts into the bearings at the top of the panel.

3Press the place where the arrow on the diagram indi- cates and close the Intake Grille.

Hooks (two places)

2Close the Intake Grille.

(For purposes of example, the illustration shows the unit without Intake Grille installed.)

● Dust can be cleaned from the air filter either with a vacuum

cleaner, or by washing the filter in a solution of mild de-

tergent and warm water. If you wash the filter, be sure to

Intake

Grille

Intake Grille

Mounting

shaft

Mounting shaft

Bearing

Knob

allow it to dry thoroughly in a shady place before rein-

stalling.

● If dirt is allowed to accumulate on the air filter, air flow

will be reduced, lowering operating efficiency and increas-

ing noise.

● During periods of normal use, the Air Filters should be

cleaned every two weeks.

Knob

●When used for extended periods, the unit may accumulate dirt inside, reducing its performance. We recommend that the unit be inspected regularly, in addition to your own cleaning and care. For more information, consult authorized service personnel.

●When cleaning the unit’s body, do not use water hotter than 104 °F, harsh abrasive cleansers, or volatile agents like benzene or thinner.

●Do not expose the unit body to liquid insecticides or hairsprays.

●When shutting down the unit for one month or more, first allow the fan mode to operate continuously for about one-half day to allow internal parts to dry thoroughly.

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