EN Caring for Your Air Conditioner
Your new air conditioner is designed to give you many years of dependable service. This section tells you how to clean and care for your air conditioner properly. Call your local authorized dealer for an annual checkup. Remember… the cost of this service call is your responsibility.
Cleaning the air filter
The air filter is removable for easy cleaning. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air and is important for best cooling or heating and operating efficiency. Check the filter every 2 weeks to see if it needs cleaning. Do not operate the air conditioner without the filter in place.
1. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
2. Put fingers in indents in top of filter door and pull door down. Filter door is not removable.
3. | Slide air filter up and out to remove from the filter door. |
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4. | Use a vacuum cleaner to clean air filter. If air filter is very |
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| dirty, wash it in warm water with a mild detergent. Do not |
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| wash air filter in the dishwasher or use any chemical | indents |
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5.Slide air filter down into the filter door. Close filter door.
6.Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
Cleaning the front panel
1.Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
2. Remove the air filter and clean it separately. (See “Cleaning the air filter,” above).
3. Open control panel door (some models).
4. Pull control knobs off.
5.Remove two screws from bottom of the front panel. Pull
panel out and away from the cabinet.
6.Clean front panel with warm water and mild soap or
detergent. Use a soft cloth.
7. Rinse control panel and dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
8.Insert top of panel into cabinet, then push bottom of panel into cabinet. Replace screws. Replace control knobs. Close control panel door (some models).
NOTE: Route power supply cord through notch in front panel. Make sure power supply cord does not interfere with front panel screw.
9. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
Repairing paint damage
Check once or twice a year for paint damage. This is very important, especially in areas near oceans or where rust is a problem. If needed, touch up with a good grade enamel paint.
NOTE: To reduce paint damage during the winter, install a
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