cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner
MAINTAINING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry the air conditioner to maintain it in best condition.
1.Dry the air conditioner thoroughly by operating in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours and disconnect the power plug. There may be internal damage if moisture is left in components.
2.Before using the air conditioner again, dry the inner components of the air conditioner again by running in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours. This helps remove odors which may have generated from dampness.
Periodical checks
Refer to the following chart to maintain the air conditioner properly.
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| Clean the condensate drain pan (2) |
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Indoor unit | Thoroughly clean the heat exchanger (2) |
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| Clean the condensate drain pipe (2) |
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| Replace the remote control batteries (1) |
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| Clean the heat exchanger on the outside of |
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| Clean the heat exchanger on the inside of |
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| Clean the electric components with jets of |
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| Clean the fan (2) |
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| Verify that all the fan assembly is firmly |
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| Clean the condensate drain pan (2) |
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The checks and maintenance operations described are essential to guarantee the efficiency of the air conditioner. The frequency of these operations varies according to the characteristics of the area, the amount of dust, etc.
(1)The described operations should be performed more frequently if the area of installation is very dusty.
(2)These operations must always be performed by qualified personnel. For more detailed information, see the Installation Manual.
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