NOTE: Do not lift, push, or pull on any white beaded foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.
1.Unplug power cord.
2.Remove the front panel from the unit.
. Remove the 2 screws at the base of the front panel.
. Lift front panel slightly and then pull it toward you.
3.Slide unit out of cabinet using the wire handle. Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils.
NOTE: Water may have collected inside the air conditioner cabinet, and it could spill on the floor. Handle unit carefully.
4.Wrap the motor, connector plug, electrical control box, and compressor terminal box in plastic film. Make sure no liquid gets inside any of these parts. It could damage the insulation and cause serious mechanical problems.
NOTE: Water from rainfall or normal operation does not harm these components.
5.Carefully clean and hose out the base, condenser coils, and condensate pans. Clean at least once a year, or more often if the condenser coil and pan collect dirt, sand, leaves, insects, or algae. Also clean if you detect an odor coming from the air conditioner.
6.Remove the plastic film from the motor and electrical parts.
7.Replace air conditioner in the cabinet.
8.Replace the front panel.
l Push front panel straight onto cabinet. Then lower it slightly to lock it in place.
l Replace the 2 screws in the base of the front panel.
9.Plug in power cord.
NOTE: It is a good idea to wait 24 hours before starting the unit again. This allows time for all areas to dry thoroughly.
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