Maytag Thru-the-Wall Room Air Conditioner Preventative Maintenance, Low Heat, Fan Only, Tabs

OFF

LOW

HEATFAN

ONLY

HIGH
HEAT	LOW
	COOL
	HIGH
	COOL

LOW HEAT

On low heat, the fan runs at its lowest speed and provides the quietest fan operation. In this mode the electric heater cycles on and off by thermostat.

OFF		OFF
	LOW	FAN
HIGH	HEAT
	FAN	ONLY
COOL	ONLY
	HIGH
	HEAT	LOW
MED	LOW	COOL
COOL	COOL	HIGH
		COOL

FAN ONLY

This setting circulates air. If the exhaust air option is used, this setting will exhaust stale indoor air. In this mode, the fan runs continuously at high speed without compressor operation.

ADDITIONAL CONTROL INPUTS

NOTE: Not available on all models.

Fan Cycle Switch

The fan cycle switch is located behind the plastic front assembly underneath the control knob (Figure 13). The fan cycle switch sets the operational mode of the fan. In the CONTINUOUS position, the fan will run continuously when- ever the unit is in the heat or cool mode. In the CYCLE position, the fan will cycle on and off with the compressor when the unit is in the cool mode. This switch can only be set by a servicer.

Fan Cycle

Switch

C ONTINUOUS

CYCLE

Figure 13

Preventative Maintenance

WARNING

To prevent personal injury or death due to electrical shock, unplug the unit at the wall outlet or turn off power at the fuse box or circuit breaker before servicing the unit.

INTAKE AIR FILTER

The intake air filter should be cleaned when it is dirty or at least once a month. The intake air filter is constructed of durable polypropylene.

The following procedure is used to remove the intake filter:

Front Grille

	Front Panel
Intake Air Filter	Tabs

Figure 14

1.Remove the grille by pressing the tabs one at a time on the front panel (Figure10) with one hand while lifting the grille with the other.

2.Remove intake air filter (Figure 14) from front panel.

3.Clean filter with a vacuum or running water. If using water, please be sure that the filter is not excessively wet when replaced.

4.Reverse this procedure to reinstall the filter.

COMPRESSOR

The compressor is hermetically sealed, permanently lubri- cated and requires no additional oiling.

FRONT PANEL AND GRILLE

The front panel and grille can be cleaned with a mild soap or detergent. Do not use hydrocarbon-based cleaners (e.g. acetone, benzene, naphtha, gasoline, etc.) to clean the front panel or grille. Use care when cleaning the control area. Do not use an excessively wet cleaning cloth.

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