Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AY15VGK Operating Instructions Manual page 4

To use this unit correctly and safely, be sure to read these operating instructions before use.
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afety Precautions
Do not touch the air inlet or the aluminum fi ns of the indoor/outdoor
unit.
• This may cause injury.
Do not use insecticides, fl ammable sprays, air refreshers, or anti-
bacterial agents on the unit.
• This may cause a fi re or deformation of the unit.
Do not expose pets or houseplants to direct airfl ow.
• This may cause injury to the pets or plants.
Do not place other electric appliances or furniture under the indoor/
outdoor unit.
• Water may drip down from the unit, which may cause damage or
malfunction.
Do not leave the unit on a damaged installation stand.
• The unit may fall and cause injury.
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Do not step on an unstable bench to operate or clean the unit.
• This may cause injury if you fall down.
Do not pull the power cord.
• This may cause a portion of the core wire to break, which may cause
overheating or fi re.
Do not charge or disassemble the batteries, and do not throw them
into a fi re.
• This may cause the batteries to leak, or cause a fi re or explosion.
Do not operate the unit for more than 4 hours at high humidity (80%
RH or more) and/or with windows or outside door left open.
• This may cause the water condensation in the air conditioner, which
may drip down, wetting or damaging the furniture.
• The water condensation in the air conditioner may contribute to growth
of fungi, such as mold.
Do not use the unit for special purposes, such as storing food,
raising animals, growing plants, or preserving precision devices
or art objects.
• This may cause deterioration of quality, or harm to animals and plants.
Do not expose combustion appliances to direct airfl ow.
• This may cause incomplete combustion.
Never put batteries in your mouth for any reason to avoid accidental
ingestion.
• Battery ingestion may cause choking and/or poisoning.
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Caution
Before cleaning the unit, switch it off and disconnect the power plug
or turn the breaker off .
• This may cause injury, since the fan inside rotates at high speeds during
operation.
When the unit will be unused for a long time, disconnect the power
plug or turn the breaker off .
• The unit may accumulate dirt, which may cause overheating or fi re.
Replace all batteries of the remote controller with new ones of the
same type.
• Using an old battery together with a new one may cause overheating,
leakage, or explosion.
If the battery fl uid comes in contact with your skin or clothes, wash
them thoroughly with clean water.
• If the battery fl uid comes in contact with your eyes, wash them thoroughly
with clean water and immediately seek medical attention.
Ensure that the area is well-ventilated when the unit is operated
together with a combustion appliance.
• Inadequate ventilation may cause oxygen starvation.
Do not operate the air conditioner after applying protecting agent
on the fl oor.
• Components in the protecting agent may attach to the inside of the
indoor unit, resulting in water leakage or splattering of dew.
Turn the breaker off when you hear thunder and there is a possibility
of a lightning strike.
• The unit may be damaged if lightning strikes.
After the air conditioner is used for several seasons, perform inspec-
tion and maintenance in addition to normal cleaning.
• Dirt or dust in the unit may create an unpleasant odor, contribute to
growth of fungi, such as mold, or clog the drain passage, and cause
water to leak from the indoor unit. Consult your dealer for inspection
and maintenance, which require specialized knowledge and skills.
Do not operate switches with wet hands.
• This may cause electric shock.
Do not clean the air conditioner with water or place an object that
contains water, such as a fl ower vase, on it.
• This may cause fi re or electric shock.
Do not step on or place any object on the outdoor unit.
• This may cause injury if you or the object falls down.
Important
Dirty fi lters cause condensation in the air conditioner which will contribute
to the growth of fungi such as mold. It is therefore recommended to clean air
fi lters every 2 weeks.
Before starting the operation, ensure that the horizontal vanes are in the closed
position. If operation starts when the horizontal vanes are in the open position,
they may not return to the correct position.