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Care and Cleaning
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Air Filter Cleaning
Theair filter should be checked at least once a month to seeif cleaning isnecessary,
Trapped particles in the filter canbuild up and causean accumulation of frost on the
cooling coils Theseconditions reduce cooling capacity Therearetwo types of filters
-- the rigid filter and the floppy filter
Models with rigid filters allow you to remove the filterwithout removing front:
• When the filter or filter tab isvisibleon front of unit, graspthe fitter located behind
the front pane! and pu!l Or, gently pu!l the top of the front panel toward you,
pivoting it away from the cabinet Pullthe filter up and out by grasping the tabs
on the filter frame (Figure 3)
o On slider-casement models, pressdown on the top of the front panel, Gently pull
the top of the panel out from the cabinet Pull the filter straight up and out
(Figure 4)
o Forcompact models, push the vent control handle to the CLOSEDposition Grab
the tab and lift the filter straight up and out (Figure 5) Note: Forcompact models
without the visible filter tab, see "Filter Removal, Some Compact Models" on
previous page
For models with floppy filters:
o Remove the slotted screw on each side of the cabinet with a standard screw-
driver Push the front down and pull toward you to release the front from its
retaining lock Lift off the front Pull the filter from its recess(Figures 6 and 7),
o 6-way louver models havea slide out filter Graspthe formed handle of the filter
and pull it to the left, removing it from the front panel (Figure 8)
Wash filter using a liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water Rinse filter
thoroughly Gently shake excesswater from the filter Dry filter thoroughly before
replacing
Cabinet Cleaning
o Be sureto unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock or fire hazard The cabinet
and front may be dusted with an oil-free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened
in a solution of warm water and mild liquid dishwashing detergent,, Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry,
o Never use harsh cleaners, wax or polish on the cabinet front,
Besure to wdng excesswater from the cloth before wiping around the controls
Excesswater in or around the controls may cause damage to the air conditioner
o The cabinet front can be removed for more thorough cleaning Refer to
"Installation"
• Clean the front in a laundry tub using liquid dishwashing detergent and warm
water Rinsethoroughly and dry Becareful not to disturb soft sealson the front
o Replacethe cabinet front Replace the screws or hex nuts
• Replacethe front panel and filter
•Plug in the air conditioner
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