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 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 or heating 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. nvbghnv bv hY
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1.Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
2. Put fingers in indents in top of filter door and pull door
down. Filter door is not removable.
3.Slide air filter up and out to remove from the filter door.
4.Use a vacuum cleaner to clean air filter. If air filter is very
dirty, wash it in warm water with a mild detergent. Do not
wash air filter in the dishwasher or use any chemical
cleaners.
NOTE: Air dry filter completely before replacing to ensure
maximum efficiency.
5.Slide air filter down into the filter door. Close filter door.
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6. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
Cleaning the front panel
1.Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
2.Remove the air filter and clean it separately.
(See OCleaning the air filter,� above).
3.Pull control knobs off (some models).
4.Remove two screws from bottom of the front panel. Pull
panel out and away from the cabinet.
5.Clean front panel with warm water and mild soap or
detergent. Use a soft cloth.
6. Rinse control panel and dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
7.Insert top of panel into cabinet, then push bottom of panel
into cabinet. Replace screws. Replace control knobs. Close
control panel door (some models).
NOTE: Route power supply cord through notch in front
panel. Make sure power supply cord does not interfere
with front panel screw.
8.Replace filter and close filter door.
9.Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
Repairing paint damage
Check once or twice a year for paint damage. This isNOTE: To reduce paint damage during the winter,
very important, especially in areas near oceans orinstall a heavy-duty cover over air conditioner cabinet.
where rust is a problem. If needed, touch up with aFor information on ordering a heavy-duty cover, see
good grade enamel paint.ORequesting Assistance or Service.�
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