EN Performing Annual Maintenance
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before doing any maintenance. Do not drink water collected by the air conditioner.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electrical shock, or sickness.
5.Wrap the fan motor (B), connector plug (C), electrical control box (D), and compressor terminals (E) in plastic film and make sure no water or other liquid gets inside any of these parts. It could damage the insulation and cause serious mechanical or electrical problems.
6.Carefully clean and hose out the base (F), condenser coil (G), evaporator coil (H), and condensate pan (I). Clean at least once a year or more often if the con- denser and evaporator coils and pan collect dirt, sand, leaves, insects, or algae. Also, clean if you detect an odor coming from the air conditioner.
7.Remove the plastic film from the motor and electrical parts.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help ensure steady, top performance throughout the year. Call your local authorized dealer to schedule an annual checkup. The expense of an annual inspection is your responsibility.
OR
If you are familiar with electrical appliances, you can do the cleaning and maintenance yourself. If you choose to do so, follow these steps:
NOTE: Do not lift, push, or pull on any expanded gray polystyrene from inside the air conditioner.
1.Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
2.Remove the front panel (See “Cleaning the front panel” on page 11.)
3.Remove green ground wire (A) from the base. Keep ground screw.
4.Remove air conditioner from cabinet. Take care when handling area with sharp metal fins.
A
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Connect green ground wire to ground screw.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
8.Replace air conditioner into cabinet and reattach green ground wire and front panel.
NOTE: Wait 24 hours before plugging in the air conditioner again. This allows time for all areas to dry out.
9.Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
G
B
C
G
E | H |
B | I |
F | |
C | D |
F
E | H |
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D | I |
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