3
Care and maintenance
3.1 Cleaning your indoor unit
Before cleaning or
maintenance:
Always turn off your air
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conditioner system and
disconnect its power
supply before cleaning or
maintenance.
Warning:
Only use a soft, dry cloth to
wipe the unit clean. If the unit
is especially dirty, you can
use a cloth soaked in warm
water to wipe it clean.
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Do not use chemicals or
chemically treated cloths
to clean the unit.
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Do not use benzene, paint
thinner, polishing powder
or other solvents to clean
the unit. They can cause
the plastic surface to crack
or deform.
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Do not use water hotter
than 40°C (104°F) to clean
the front panel. This can
cause the panel to deform
or become discolored.
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3.2
Cleaning your air filter
A clogged air conditioner can reduce the cooling
efficiency of your unit, and can also be bad for
your health. Make sure to clean the filter once
every two weeks.
1. Lift the front panel of the indoor unit.
2. First press the tab on the end of filter to loosen
the buckle, lift it up, then pull it towards yourself.
3. Now pull the filter out
4. If your filter has a small air freshening filter,
unclip it from the larger filter. Clean this air
freshening filter with a hand-held vacuum.
5. Clean the large air filter with warm, soapy water.
Be sure to use a mild detergent.
6. Rinse the filter with fresh water, then shake off
excess water.
7. Dry it in a cool, dry place, and refrain from
exposing it to direct sunlight.
8. When dry, re-clip the air freshening filter to the
larger filter, then slide it back into the indoor
unit.
9. Close the front panel of the indoor unit.
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