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Routine Maintenance Winter Storage
If you plan to store the air conditioner during the winter, remove it carefully from
the window according to the installation instructions Cover it with plastic or
return it to the original carton NOTE: To prevent rust or electrical
connections from being damaged, store air conditioner in an upright
position and a dry place. A winter cover can be purchased from your dealer
Thecover will protect the air conditioner when it isleft in place through the
winter
_i_ Before performing any service, unplug the power cord
from the electrical outlet.
After servicing, reverse the following procedures to reinstall the air
conditioner.
Cleaning the Cabinet Front
Removethe front panel Wash with warm, sudsywater, Rinseand dry with a soft
cloth Never usesolvents, cleaning fluids, abrasivecleanersor strong detergents, If
the packaging leavesa gum residue, remove with a cloth dipped in rubbing
alcohol
Repairing Paint Damage
Inspect weather-exposed parts (cabinet shell, mounting hardware, if used, etc )
once or twice a year, especiallyin areasnear oceans or where rust is a problem, If
needed, touch up with a good grade of exterior paint
Cleaning Inside the Air Conditioner
No Liquid should get into the motor, electrical control box, or
compressor electrical terminals.
!. Remove front panel
2 With help and using the proper lifting methods to avoid personal injury,
remove the chassisfrom cabinet shell,* When removing the air
conditioner from cabinet shell or window, there may be water inside the
base that may spill on the floor Becareful to avoid cuts from sharp metal
fins on the front and rear coils
3, Liquids should not get into electrical parts Wrap the fan motor, electrical
control box, and electrical terminals in plastic. This will keep water or
other liquid from getting inside where it could damage the insulation and
cause serious trouble.
4 Clean and hose out base, coils, and water pans,,Clean at least once a year
or more often if the coils and pans collect dirt, sand, leaves, algae, or
insects
5 After cleaning, remove plastic protection Wait 24 hours before starting
the unit again This allows time for all areas to dry out.
NOTE: Water from rainfall or from normal use does not harm these
components since the water is not as forcefully driven into parts as a
stream of water from a garden hose
*HANDLE NOTE: If the air conditioner has a chassis handle, it is NOT intended for
lifting the unit It is for sliding the chassis WITHIN the cabinet shell only (to aid in
cleaning, maintenance, etc)
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