Tips For Correct Use; Cleaning The Cabinet; Cleaning The Air Filter - DeLonghi EL Serie Mode D'emploi

TIPS FOR CORRECT USE

To ensure optimal results from your air conditioner, follow these
recommendations:
• close the windows and doors in the room to be air condi-
tioned When installing the air conditioner semi-perma-
nently, you should leave a door slightly open (as little as
0.39 inch. (1 cm)) to guarantee proper ventilation.
Close doors and windows
• Never use the appliance in very damp rooms (laundries for
example).
• Protect the room from direct exposure to the sun by par-
tially closing curtains and/or blinds to make the appliance
much more economical to run
Close blinds or curtains
• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Make sure there are no heat sources in the room;
• make sure the air conditioner is standing on a level surface.
do not cover the appliance
• Never rest objects of any kind on the air conditioner;
• Never obstruct the air intake or outlet grilles;
CLEANING
Before cleaning or maintenance, turn the appliance off by
touching the button, then unplug from the outlet.

CLEANING THE CABINET

You should clean the appliance with a slightly damp cloth then
dry with a dry cloth. For safety reasons, never wash the air con-
ditioner with water.
Precautions
Never use petrol, alcohol or solvents to clean the appliance. Nev-
er spray insecticide liquids or similar.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

If the filter is dirty, air circulation is compromised and the effi-
ciency of the appliance decreases.
It is therefore good practice to clean the filter at regular inter-
vals. The frequency depends on the duration and conditions of
operation.
If the unit is used constantly or systematically, you are recom-
mended to clean the filter once a week.
The filter is housed in the intake grille.
To clean the filter, extract as shown in fig. 8.
To maintain the efficiency of the air conditioner, it is recom-
mended to clean the dust filter after every week of use.
The filter is located near the intake grille. Remove the grille to
access the filter. To clean the filter, it will need to be extracted
as shown in fig. 8.
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Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust deposited on the filter.
If it is very dirty, submerge it into warm water and rinse it several
times. The water temperature must be kept below 104° F (40°C).
After washing the filter, allow it to dry completely before
repositioning it.
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