CleaningYourAirConditioner

Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life of the unit and lower operating costs. Follow these instructions carefully. Call your Whirlpool servicing dealer for an annual checkup.

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Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

Unplug power cord from receptacle before cleaning unit. Failure to do so could result In electrical shock or per- sonal injury.

Do not use flammable fluids, sohrents, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents. Fire or product damage could result.

Cleaningthe front panel

 

1.

Unplug power cord.

 

2.

Remove the front panel from unit when

 

 

cleaning. Remove two screws from bottom

 

 

edge of front panel.

 

3.

Lll the front panel up and toward you.

 

4.

Remove slide-out filter and clean separately.

 

 

(See “Cleaningthe filter” below.)

 

 

NOTE: Front does not have to be removed to

 

 

clean fitter.

 

5.

Clean front panel with warm water and mild

 

Screw

soap or detergent. Use a soft cloth. Rinse and

 

dry. Replace front panel.

 

6.

Wipe control panel clean with a soft, dry cloth.

 

Cleaningthe filter

Filter

The filter is cleanable. A clean filter helps remove

 

dust, lint and other particles from the air. Check

 

every two weeks to see if filter needs cleaning.

 

1.

Remove filter by sliding the filter up and out

 

 

the top of front panel.

 

2. Clean filter, using a vacuum cleaner.

OR

3. lf very dirty, wash filter with warm water and mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly before replacing.

4. Replace filter by sliding it back down into opening at the top of front panel.

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Whirlpool RH123A1 manual CleaningYourAirConditioner, Cleaningthe front panel, Cleaningthe filter