Care And Maintenance - Carrier 42QFD048R8S Serie Manual Del Propietário

Care And Maintenance

Safety Precautions
Contact an authorized service technician
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for repair or maintenance. Improper repair
and maintenance may cause water leakage,
electrical shock, or re, and may void your
warranty.
DO NOT substitute a blown fuse with a
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fusethat has a higher or lower amperage
rating,as this may damage the circuit or
cause anelectrical re.
Make sure the drain hose is set up according
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to the instructions. Failure to do so could
cause leakage and result in personal
property damage, re and electric shock.
Make sure that all wires are connected
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properly. Failure to connect wires
according to instructions can result in
electrical shock or re.
Unit Maintenance
BEFORE CLEANING OR
MAINTENANCE
Always turn o your air conditioning
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system and disconnect its power supply
before cleaning or maintenance.
DO NOT use chemicals or chemically
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treated cloths to clean the unit.
DO NOT use benzene, paint thinner,
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polishing powder or other solvents to
clean the unit. They can cause the plastic
surface to crack or deform.
DO NOT wash the unit under running
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water. Doing so causes electrical danger.
DO NOT use water hotter than 40°C (104°F)
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to clean the front panel. This can cause the
panel to deform or become discolored.
Clean the unit using a damp, lint-free
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cloth and neutral detergent. Dry the unit
with a dry, lint-free cloth.
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How To Clean The Air Filter
The lter prevents dust and other particles from
entering the indoor unit. Dust buildup can reduce
the e ciency of the air conditioner. For optimum
e ciency, clean the air lter every two weeks or
more frequently if you live in a dusty area. Replace
the lter with a new one if it' s heavily clogged and
cannot be cleaned.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE OR
CLEAN THE FILTER BY YOURSELF
Removing and cleaning the lter can be
dangerous. Removal and maintenance must
be performed by a certi ed technician.
NOTE: In households with animals, you will
have toperiodically wipe down the grille to
prevent animal hair blocking air ow.
Cleaning the dust lter located at the bottom of
the unit:
Seize the left and right at the bottom of the strainer
mesh put his hand to pull, remove the strainer mesh.
Place the strainer mesh clean, dry in the shade.
Packed strainer mesh .
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