Care and Maintenance
Cleaning Your Indoor Unit
BEFORE CLEANING OR
MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS TURN OFF YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
SYSTEM AND DISCONNECT ITS POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE.
CAUTION
Only use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the unit clean.
If the unit is especially dirty, you can use a cloth
soaked in warm water to wipe it clean.
Do not use chemicals or chemically treated
cloths to clean the unit
Do not use benzene, paint thinner,
polishing powder or other solvents to clean
the unit. They can cause the plastic surface
to crack or deform.
Do not use water hotter than 40°C (104°F)
to clean the front panel. This can cause the
panel to deform or become discolored.
Cleaning Your Air Filter
A clogged air conditioner can reduce the cooling
efficiency of your unit, and can also be bad for
your health. Make sure to clean the filter once
every two weeks.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE OR
CLEAN THE FILTER BY YOURSELF
Removing and cleaning the filter can be
dangerous. Removal and maintenance must be
performed by a certified technician.
1. Open the front panel.
2. Remove the air filter.
Press the claws on the right and left sides of
the air filter down slightly, then pull upward.
3. Hold the tabs of the frame,and remove the
4 claws. (The special function filter can be
washed with water once every 6 months. It
isrecommended that you replace it once
every 3 years.)
4. Clean the air filter by vacuuming the surface
or washing it in warm water with mild
detergent.
5. Rinse the filter with clean water and allow
it to air-dry. DO NOT let the filter dry in
direct sunlight.
6. Reinstall the filter.
If using water, the
inlet side should
face down and
away from the
water stream.
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Air Outlet
Selection Switch
Special function filter
If using a vacuum
cleaner, the inlet
side should face
the vacuum.