OWNER'S MANUAL
12
MAINTENANCE
Clean the product regularly to maintain
optimal performance and to prevent possible
breakdown.
CAUTION
!
• Turn off the power and unplug the
power cord before you perform any
maintenance; otherwise it may
cause electric shock.
• Never use water that is hotter than
40°C when you clean the filters. It
may cause deformation or discol-
oration.
• Never use volatile substances when
you clean the filters. They may dam-
age the surface of the product.
Operation Tips!
• Do not overcool the room.
This is not good for the health and wastes elec-
tricity.
Keep blinds or curtains closed.
•
Do not let direct sunshine enter the room
when the air conditioner is in operation.
Keep the room temperature uniform.
•
Adjust the vertical and horizontal airflow di-
rection to ensure a uniform temperature in
the room.
•
Make sure that the doors and windows are
shut tight.
Avoid opening doors and windows as much
as possible to keep the cool air in the room.
Clean the air filter regularly.
•
Blockages in the air filter reduce the airflow
and lower cooling and dehumidifying ef-
fects. Clean at least once every two weeks.
Ventilate the room occasionally.
•
Since windows are kept closed, it is a good
idea to open them and ventilate the room
now and then.
When the air conditioner is not
going....
When air conditioner is not going to be used
for a long time.
1
Operate the air conditioner at the following
settings for 2 to 3 hours.
• Type of operation: Fan operation
mode.(Refer to page "Fan Mode")
• This will dry out the internal mechanisms.
2
Turn off the breaker.
CAUTION
!
Turn off the breaker when the air condi-
tioner is not going to be used for a long
time. Dirt may collect and may cause a
fire.
3
Remove the batteries from the Remote
Controller.
Helpful information
The air filters and your electiric bill.
If the air filters become clogged with dust, the
cooling capacity will drop, and 6% of the elec-
tricity used to operate the air conditioner will
be wasted.
When the air conditioner is to be
used again.
1
Clean the air filter and install it in the indoor
unit. (Refer to page "Maintenance and Serv-
ice")
2
Check that the air inlet and outlet of the in-
door/outdoor unit are not blocked.
3
Check that the ground wire is connected
correctly. It may be connect to the indoor
unit side.