Sharp AE-A9KR, AY-AP24KR, AY-AP18KR, AY-AP12KR, AY-AP9KR GB-10, Maintenance, Tips on Saving Energy

MAINTENANCE

Be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off the circuit breaker before performing any maintenance.

CLEANING THE FILTERS

1 Turn off the unit.

2 Remove the filters.

1Lift the open panel.

2Push the air filters up slightly to unlock them.

3 Pull the air filters down to remove them.

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3 Clean the filters.

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust. If the filters are dirty, wash them with warm water and a mild detergent. Dry filters in the shade before reinstalling.

4 Reinstall the filters.

1 Reinstall the filters in the original positions.

2 Close the open panel.

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CLEANING THE UNIT AND THE REMOTE CONTROL

•Wipe them with a soft cloth.

•Do not directly splash or pour water on them. It can cause electrical shock or equipment damage.

•Do not use hot water, thinner, abrasive powders or strong solvents.

MAINTENANCE AFTER AIR

CONDITIONER SEASON

1 Operate the unit in the COOL mode, temperature setting 32˚C, for about half a day to allow the mechanism to thoroughly dry.

2 Stop the operation and unplug the unit. Turn off the circuit breaker, if you have one exclusively for the air conditioner.

3Clean the filters, then reinstall them.

MAINTENANCE BEFORE AIR

CONDITIONER SEASON

1 Make sure that the air filters are not dirty.

2 Make sure that nothing obstructs the air inlet or outlet.

TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY

Below are some simple ways to save energy when you use your air conditioner.

SET THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE

•Setting the thermostat 1°C higher than the desired temperature in the COOL mode and 2°C lower in the HEAT mode will save approximately 10 percent in power consumption.

•Setting the temperature lower than necessary during cooling operation will result in increased power consumption.

BLOCK DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND PREVENT DRAFTS

•Blocking direct sunlight during cooling operation will reduce power consumption.

•Close the windows and doors during cooling and heating operations.

SET PROPER AIR FLOW DIRECTION TO OBTAIN THE BEST AIR CIRCULATION

KEEP FILTER CLEAN TO ENSURE THE MOST EFFICIENT OPERATION

MAKE MOST OF THE TIMER OFF FUNCTION

DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT USED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME

•The indoor unit still consumes a small amount of power when it is not operating.

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