Routine Maintenance
Winter Storage
If you plan to store the air conditioner during the winter, remove it carefully from the window according to the installation instructions. Cover it with plastic or return it to the original carton. NOTE: To prevent rust or electrical connections from being damaged, store air conditioner in an upright position and a dry place, A winter cover can be purchased from your dealer. The cover will protect the air conditioner when it is left in place through the winter,
Before performing any service, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet
After servicing, reversethe following procedures to reinstall the air conditioner.
Cleaning the Cabinet Front
Remove the front panel. Wash with warm, sudsy water. Rinse and dry witha soft cloth. Never use solvents, cleaning fluids, abrasive cleaners or strong detergents. If the packaging leavesa gum residue, remove with a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol.
Repairing Paint Damage
Inspect
Cleaning Inside the Air Conditioner
No liquid should get into the motor, electrical control box, or compressor electrical terminals.
1. Remove front panel.
2_ With help and using the proper lifting methods to avoid personal injury, remove the chassisfrom cabinet shell.* When removing the air conditioner from cabinet shell or window, there may be water insidethe base that may spill on the floor. Be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils.
3.Liquids should not get into electrical parts. Warp the fan motor, electrical control box, and electdcal terminals in plastic. This will keep water or other liquid from getting inside where it could damage the insulation and cause serious trouble.
4.Clean and hose out base, coils, and water pans. Clean at least once a year or more often if the coils and pans collect dirt, sand, leaves, algae, or insects.
5.After cleaning, remove plastic protection. Wait 24 hours before starting the unit again. This allows time for all areas to dry out.
NOTE: Water from rainfall or from normal use does not harm these components since the water is not asforcefully driven into parts as a stream of water from a garden hose.
*HANDLE NOTE: If the air conditioner has a chassis handle, it is NOT intended for lifting the unit. it is for sliding the chassis WITHIN the cabinet shell only (to aid in cleaning, maintenance, etc.).
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