Panasonic WH-ADF0309J3E5CM Service Manual page 134

12.1.11 Appendix
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Care and Cleaning
WARNING

For safety, be sure to turn the air conditioner
off and also to disconnect the power before
cleaning.

Do not pour water on the indoor unit to clean it.
This will damage the internal components and
cause an electric shock hazard.
Air intake and outlet side (Indoor unit)
Clean the air intake and outlet side of the indoor unit
with a vacuum cleaner brush, or wipe them with a
clean, soft cloth.
If these parts are stained, use a clean cloth moistened
with water. When cleaning the air outlet side, be
careful not to force the vanes out of place.
CAUTION

Never use solvents or harsh chemicals when
cleaning the indoor unit. Do not wipe plastic
parts using very hot water.

Some metal edges and the fins are sharp and
may cause injury if handled improperly; be
especially careful when you clean these parts.

The internal coil and other components of
outdoor unit must be cleaned regularly.
Consult your dealer or service center.
Air filter
The air filter collects dust and other particles from the
air and should be cleaned at regular intervals or when
the filter indication ( ) on the display of the remote
controller (wired type) shows that the filter needs
cleaning. If the filter gets blocked, the efficiency of the
air conditioner drops greatly.
Type F3
Period 2 weeks

After Cleaning
1. After the air filter is cleaned, reinstall it in its
original position.
Be sure to reinstall in reverse order.
2. [In the case of Timer Remote Controller]
Press the Filter reset button.
The (Filter) indicator on the display goes
out.
Timer Remote Controller
Filter indicator
Filter reset button
[In the case of High-spec Wired Remote
Controller and Wired Remote Controller]
Refer to the Operating Instructions attached to
the optional High-spec Wired Remote
Controller or optional Wired Remote
Controller.
High-spec Wired
Remote Controller
Filter indicator
The frequency with which the filter should be cleaned
depends on the environment in which the unit is used.
Clean the filter frequently for best performance in the
area of dusty or oil spots regardless of filter status.
<How to clean the filter>
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove light dust. If there is
sticky dust on the filter, wash the filter in lukewarm,
soapy water, rinse it in clean water, and dry it.
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Wired Remote
Controller
Filter indicator