3. MAINTENANCE
♦ Before you clean the air conditioner, be sure the power supply is off.
♦ Check if the wiring is not broken off or disconnected.
♦ Use a dry cloth to wipe the indoor unit and remote controller.
♦ A wet cloth may be used to clean the indoor unit if it is very dirty.
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♦ Never use a damp cloth on the remote controller.
CAUTION
♦ Do not use a chemically-treated duster for wiping or leave such material on the unit for long. It may
damage or fade the surface of the unit.
♦ Do not use benzene, thinner, polishing powder, or similar solvents for cleaning. These may cause the
plastic surface to crack or deform.
■ Maintenance after a long stop period
(exp. at the beginning of the season)
♦ Check and remove everything that might be blocking inlet and outlet vents of indoor units and outdoor units.
♦ Clean air filters and casings of indoor units. Refer to "Cleaning the air filter" for details on how to proceed and make sure
to install cleaned air filters back in the same position.
♦ Turn on the power at least 12 hours before operating the unit in order to ensure smoother operation. As soon as he power
is turned on, the remote controller displays appear.
■ Maintenance before a long stop period
(exp. at the end of the season)
♦ Let the indoor units run in fan only operation for about half a day in order to dry the interior of the units.
♦ Clean air filters and casings of indoor units. Refer to "Cleaning the air filter" for details on how to proceed and make sure
to install cleaned air filters back in the same position.
■ Cleaning Indoor unit, Outdoor unit and Remote controller
Wipe them with dry soft cloth.
● Front panel
1. Open the front panel.
Slide the two stoppers on the left and right sides inward until they click.
2. Remove the front panel.
• Remove the string.
• Allowing the front panel to fall forward will enable you to remove it.
3. Clean the front panel.
• Wipe it with a soft cloth soaked in water.
• Only neutral detergent may be used.
• In case of washing the front panel with water, dry it with cloth; dry it up in
the shade after washing.
4. Attach the front panel.
• Insert the front panel into the grooves of the unit (3 places).
• Attach the string to the right, inner-side of the front grille.
• Close the panel slowly.
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