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Cleaning the main unit and Remote Controller
• Wipe clean using a soft, dry cloth.
• To remove stubborn dirt, moisten a cloth in warm water no hotter
than 104 °F, wring thoroughly, and then wipe.
• The front panel can be removed in order to wash it with water.
Removing and remounting the front panel
Removing
Open the front panel until it is nearly horizontal, grasp the sections
near the front panel arms on both sides, and then remove the panel
by pushing the arms towards the outside while pulling the panel
towards you.
If the front panel is difficult to remove, grasp both ends of it and lift it
up slightly.
Move it to the left and disengage the left arm, then move it to the
right and disengage the right arm.
Remounting
Grasp the sections near the front panel arms on both sides, and
hold the front panel so that it is nearly horizontal. Push the arm
shafts towards the outside so that they come into contact with the
top of the indentations on the right and left sides of the air
conditioner. Then push firmly until the arm shafts click into place.
After closing the front panel, press firmly on the parts indicated by
the arrows to securely fasten the panel in place.
Also refer to the figure that shows “How to replace the filter”.
Washing the front panel with water
• Clean the front panel gently using a soft sponge, or the like. Then
wipe away any remaining moisture.
• Neutral detergent may be used to remove stubborn dirt. Then rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe away any remaining moisture.
TROUBLESHOOTING
(BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE)
If your air conditioner does not work properly, first check the following
points before requesting service. If it still does not work properly,
contact your dealer or service center.
When using a footstool or the like, be
careful not to let it tip over.
Front panel Arm
CAUTION
Trouble Possible Cause Remedy
Air conditioner does
not run at all.
1. Power failure. 1. Restore power.
2. Leakage circuit
breaker tripped.
2. Contact service
center.
3. Line voltage is too
low.
3. Consult your
electrician or
dealer.
4. Batteries in remote
controller have run
down.
4. Replace batteries.
OPERATION lamp
blinks and air
conditioner does not
operate.
Trouble in system. Contact service
center.
Compressor runs but
soon stops.
Obstruction in front of
condenser coil.
(Outdoor Unit)
Remove obstruction.
Poor cooling
performance.
1. Dirty or clogged air
filter.
1. Clean air filter to
improve airflow.
2. Heat source or
many people in
room.
2. Eliminate heat
source if possible.
3. Doors and/or
windows are open.
3. Shut them to keep
the heat out.
4. Obstacle near air
intake or air
discharge port.
4. Remove it to
ensure good
airflow.
5. Thermostat is set
too high for
cooling.
5. Set the
temperature lower.
Clicking sound is
heard from the air
conditioner.
In cooling operation,
any plastic parts may
shrink due to a
sudden temperature
change. In this event,
a clicking sound may
occur.
This is normal, and
the sound will soon
disappear.
OPERATION lamp
lights but outdoor unit
will not run.
The use of cellular
phones near the air
conditioner may
cause disturbance to
its normal operation.
1. Turn off the power
then restart the air
conditioner after a
while.
2. Consult your
dealer.