4. Remove the front panel.
Cleaning the Front Panel5. Clean the front panel using a soft cloth with a mild detergent
1. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.and warm water. Rinse with clear water and dry.
6. Rinse the control panel and dry thoroughly with a soft, dry
2. Remove the air filter and clean it separately. See ?Cleaning
the Air Filter.?cloth.
7. Replace the front panel. Replace screws.
3. Remove the screws from both sides of the air conditioner
cabinet.8. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
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
of an annual inspection is your responsibility.
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You can solve many common air conditioner problems easily, saving you the cost of a service call. Try the suggestions below to
see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.
Air conditioner will not operateAir conditioner power supply cord trips (Reset button
pops out)
The power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into grounded
3 prong outlet. See ?Electrical Requirements.?Disturbances in your electrical current can trip (Reset
The power supply cord has tripped (Reset button has button will pop out) the power supply cord. Press and
release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and
popped out). Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset remain in) to resume operation.
button will latch and remain in) to resume operation.
An electrical overloading, overheating, pinching or aging
A household fuse has blown, or a circuit breaker has can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power supply
tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. See
?Electrical Requirements.?cord. After correcting the problem, press and release RESET
(listen for click; Reset button will latch and remain in) to
The Power button has not been pressed. Press POWER.resume operation.
The local power has failed. Wait for power to be restored.NOTE: A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a
new power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer
Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breakersand must not be repaired.
Air conditioner seems to run too much
Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit.
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
The current air conditioner replaced an older model. The
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity use of more efficient components may cause the air
is being used. Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker of the correct capacity. See ?Electrical conditioner to run longer than an older model, but the total
energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do
Requirements.?not emit the ?blast? of cold air you may be accustomed to
An extension cord is being used. Do not use an extension from older units, but this is not an indication of lesser cooling
cord with this or any other appliance.capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and
capacity rating (in BTU/hr.) marked on the air conditioner.
You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after
turning off the unit. Wait at least 3 minutes after turning off The air conditioner is in a heavily occupied room, or heat-
the unit before trying to restart the air conditioner.producing appliances are in use in the room. Use exhaust
vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day. A
higher capacity air conditioner may be required, depending
on the size of the room being cooled.
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