Airstream Basecamp 2007 Owner's Manual page 97

Changing Air Direction
Roll the wheel or use the tab, depending on model, to direct the air right or left. Rotate
the whole cartridge to direct air up, down or straight ahead.
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A. Wheel
A. Cartridge
Normal Sounds
When your air conditioner is operating normally, you may hear sounds such as:
Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing a pinging or clicking
sound.
The water droplets help cool the condenser.
Air movement from the fan.
Clicks from the thermostat cycle.
A high-pitched hum or pulsating noise caused by the modern high - ef
efficiency compressor cycling on and off.
AIR CONDITIONER CARE
Your new air conditioner is designed to give you many years of dependable service.
This section tells you how to clean and care for your air conditioner properly. Call your
local authorized dealer for an annual checkup. Remember...the cost of this service call
is your responsibility.
Cleaning the Air Filter
The air filter is removable for easy cleaning. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and
other particles from the air and is important for best cooling and operating efficiency.
Check the filter every 2 weeks to see whether it needs cleaning.
NOTE: Do not operate the air conditioner without the filter in place.
1. Turn off air conditioner.
2. Remove air filter by sliding filter out from either side of unit.
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3. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean air filter. If air filter is very dirty, wash it in warm water
with a mild detergent. Do not wash air filter in the dishwasher or use any chemical
cleaners. Air-dry filter completely before replacing to ensure maximum efficiency.
4. Replace air filter by sliding filter back into either side of unit.
4. Replace air filter by sliding filter down into filter door and closing filter door.
Filter may be removed from either side
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APPLIANCES
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