AIR CONDITIONER CARE
Your new air conditioner is designed to give you many years of 4. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean air filter. If air filter is very dirty,
dependable service. This section tells you how to clean and care wash it in warm water with a mild detergent. Do not wash air
for your air conditioner properly. Call your local authorized dealer filter in the dishwasher or use any chemical cleaners. Air dry
for an annual checkup. Remember? the cost of this service call filter completely before replacing to ensure maximum
is your responsibility.efficiency.
5. Slide air filter down into the filter door. Close filter door.
Cleaning the Air Filter
The air filter is removable for easy cleaning. A clean filter helps Cleaning the Front Panel
remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air and is important 1. Turn off air conditioner.
for best cooling or heating and operating efficiency. Check the 2. Remove the air filter and clean it separately. See ?Cleaning
filter every 2 weeks to see whether it needs cleaning. the Air Filter.?
NOTE: Do not operate the air conditioner without the filter in
place.3. Wipe the front panel with a soft, damp cloth.
4. Air dry front panel completely.
1. Turn off air conditioner.
2. Using the indents in top of filter door, pull door down. Filter
door is not removable.Repairing Paint Damage
3. Slide air filter up and out to remove from the filter door.Check once or twice a year for paint damage. This is very
important, especially in areas near oceans or where rust is a
problem. If needed, touch up with a good grade enamel paint.
NOTE: To reduce paint damage during the winter, install a heavy-
duty cover over air conditioner cabinet. For information on
Bordering a heavy-duty cover, see ?Accessories.?
Annual Maintenance
Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help ensure
steady, top performance throughout the year. Call your local
authorized dealer to schedule an annual checkup. The expense A
of an annual inspection is your responsibility.
A.Indents
B.Air filter
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.
Air conditioner will not operateAir conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breakers
The power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit.
3 prong outlet. See ?Electrical Requirements.?Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
The power supply cord has tripped (Reset button has Time delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity
popped out). Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset is being used. Replace with a time delay fuse or circuit
button will latch and remain in) to resume operation.breaker of the correct capacity. See ?Electrical
Requirements.?
A household fuse has blown, or a circuit breaker has
tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the An extension cord is being used. Do not use an extension
problem continues, call an electrician. See ?Electrical cord with this or any other appliance.
Requirements.?You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after
The Power button has not been pressed. Press POWER.turning it off. Wait at least 3 minutes after turning air
The local power has failed. Wait for power to be restored.conditioner off before trying to restart the air conditioner.
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