Mitsubishi Electronics MCF-18TN/24TN manual Cleaning the air filter about once every 2 weeks

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER/DEODORIZING FILTER (OPTION)

REPLACEMENT OFTHE DEODORIZING FILTER (OPTION)/ AIR CLEANING FILTER (OPTION)

Cleaning the air filter (about once every 2 weeks)

1Remove the air filter.

•Pull the air inlet knob forward.

Cleaning the deodorizing filter (about once every 2 weeks)

1Remove the air filter and the deodorizing fil- ter together. Then separate the deodorizing

filter (Gray sponge type) from the air filter.

•The deodorizing filter is harmless to people. However, to keep its effectiveness, be sure to hold the frame and not to touch the surface of the filter with your hand.

When the capacity is lowered because of dirt, etc., it is necessary to replace the deodorizing filter/air cleaning filter.

Deodorizing filter replacement	Air cleaning filter replacement
(about once a year)	(about once every 4 months)
1 Remove the air filter and the deodorizing fil-	1 Remove the air filter and the air cleaning fil-
ter together.	ter together.

(If there is deodorizing or air cleaning filter (OPTION), please remove it before cleaning the air filter.)

2 Remove dirt from the air filter using a vacuum cleaner or by washing the filter with water.

•If dirt is conspicuous, wash the filter with a solution of detergent in lukewarm water.

•If hot water (50°C or more) is used, the filter may be deformed.

3After washing with water/lukewarm water,

dry the air filter well in the shade.

•Do not expose the air filter to direct sunlight or heat from a fire when drying it.

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2Soak the filter together with its frame in luke-

warm water for about 15 minutes.

•If dirt is conspicuous, use a solution of detergent in lukewarm water.

•If hot water (50°C or more) is used, the filter may be deformed.

•Do not use a scrubbing brush or sponge. This may damage the surface of the filter.

•Do not use a chlorine detergent.

3After washing with water/lukewarm water,

dry the deodorizing filter well in the shade.

•Do not expose the deodorizing filter to direct sunlight or heat from a fire when drying it.

2 Separate the deodorizing filter (Gray sponge	2 Separate the air cleaning filter (White bellows
type) from the air filter.	type) from the air filter.
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3 Replace a new deodorizing filter and attach	3 Replace a new air cleaning filter and attach
it to the air filter. (Place the catch into the	it to the air filter. (Place the catch into the
hole of the air filter for the security.)	hole of the air filter for the security.)
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4 Install the air filter and the deodorizing filter	4 Install the air filter and the air cleaning filter
together.	together.

Deodorizing filter Air cleaning filter

4Install the air filter.

• Set the air inlet knob.

4Attach the deodorizing filter to the air filter. (Place the catch into the hole of the air filter for the security.) Then install both of them to the body.

•Cleaning is necessary about once every 2 weeks. How- ever, if dirt is conspicuous, clean more often.

•When the color of the filter is not restored even if the filter is washed as the procedure shown in the left (Cleaning the deodorizing filter) or when the filter be- comes black, replace the filter with a new one.

•Standard interval for the filter replacement is about 1 year.

•If the air cleaning filter is clogged, it may lower the unit’s capacity or cause condensation at the air outlet.

•The air cleaning filter is disposable. The standard us- able term is about 4 months. However, if the color of the filter turns to dark brown, replace the filter at once.

Optional parts Optional parts are available from your local dealer.

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Part name	Model
Deodorizing filter	MAC-1700DF
Air cleaning filter	MAC-1200FT

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