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
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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 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.
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. Remove the air lter.
2. Clean the air lter by vacuuming the surface
or washing it in warm water with mild
detergent.
3. Rinse the lter with clean water and allow it
to air-dry. DO NOT let the lter dry in direct
sunlight.
4. Reinstall the lter.
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If using water, the inlet side
should face down and away
from the water stream.
CAUTION
Before changing the lter or cleaning,
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turn o the unit and disconnect its power
supply.
When removing lter, do not touch metal
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parts in the unit. The sharp metal edges can
cut you.
Do not use water to clean the inside of the
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indoor unit. This can destroy insulation and
cause electrical shock.
Do not expose lter to direct sunlight when
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drying. This can shrink the lter.
CAUTION
Any maintenance and cleaning of outdoor
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unit should be performed by an authorized
dealer or a licensed service provider.
Any unit repairs should be performed
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by an authorized dealer or a licensed
service provider.
If using a vacuum cleaner, the inlet
side should face the vacuum.