Caring for Your Air Conditioner
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Your new air conditioner is designed to give you many years of dependable service. This section tells you how to clean
and care for your air conditioner properly. Call your local authorized dealer for an annual checkup. Remember... the cost
of this service call is your responsibility.
Cleaning the front panel
1. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
2. Remove the air filter and clean it separately.
(See ?Cleaning the air filter,? below).
3. Remove the screws from bottom of the front panel. Pull
panel straight off and away from the cabinet.
4. Clean front panel with warm water and mild soap or
detergent. Use a soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Wipe control panel with a soft, dry cloth.
6. Push panel straight onto cabinet. Replace screws.
7. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
Cleaning the air filter
The air filter is removable for easy cleaning. A clean filter
helps remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air and
is important for best cooling and operating efficiency. Check
the filter every 2 weeks to see if it needs cleaning. Do not
operate the air conditioner without the filter in place.
1. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
2. Slide the air filter up and out the top of the front panel.
3. Clean the filter using a vacuum cleaner. If the filter is
very dirty, wash it in warm water with mild detergent.
Do not wash the air filter in the dishwasher or use any
chemical cleaners. Air dry filter thoroughly before
replacing to ensure maximum efficiency.
4. Slide the air filter back down into opening in the top of
the front panel.
5. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
Repairing paint damage
Check once or twice a year for paint damage. This is NOTE: To reduce paint damage during the winter, install
very important, especially in areas near oceans or where a heavy-duty cover over air conditioner cabinet. For
rust is a problem. If needed, touch up with a good grade information on ordering a heavy-duty cover, see page 26.
enamel paint.
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