CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
off and unplug it before performing maintenance.
To prolong the life of this product, follow the care
and maintenance instructions in this section. Contact
customer service before servicing any recall or warranty
parts.
CLEANING THE HOUSING AND GRILLES
See Figure 27.
If there's light dust on the housing, use a soft towel to wipe
it. If the housing is very dirty or greasy, use a soft cloth
dampened with mild detergent and water. DO NOT allow
water to drip in to the unit.
Use cleaner or soft brush to clean the air outlet and air
intake grilles.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS
See Figure 28.
NOTICE
once every three months. Clean the filters more
frequently if the unit is used in dusty environments.
Dirty air filters reduce air flow, decrease unit efficiency,
and could prevent the unit from working properly.
l Unplug the air conditioner.
l Open the filter door and/or remove the air intake grille.
l Slide the filter away from the air conditioner unit.
l Clean the filter door and/or air intake grille using a
cleaner or soft brush.
l Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter. If it is very dirty,
clean it with warm water and a mild detergent. Do not
use harsh chemicals or hot water.
NOTE: Allow the filter to dry completely before placing
it back in the unit.
NOTICE
attempt to dry filter with fire or forced air. Doing so
could warp the frame of the filter or create a fire
hazard.
l Replace the filter and close the filter door or replace the
air intake grille.
WARNING
conditioner without the filters in place. Doing so
could damage the motor and reduce air quality.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST DUCT
l Unplug the air conditioner.
l Remove the exhaust duct from the air conditoner and
window panel if applicable.
l Clean the exhaust duct with warm water and a mild
detergent.
l Allow the exhaust duct to dry and then reinstall.
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ALWAYS turn the air conditioner
The filters should be cleaned
Allow filter to air dry. Do not
NEVER
operate
FIG. 27
FIG. 28
the
air
A - Air Filter
B - Filter Cover
C - Air Intake Grille
A
B
C
A