General Information - Carrier 42HQE018 Owner's Manual

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General information

Read This Manual
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventative care on your
part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of
your air conditioner.
You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart of
troubleshooting tips. If you review the chart of Troubleshooting
Tips first, you may not need to call for service.
CAUTION:
• Contact an authorised service technician for repair or
maintenance of this unit.
• Contact the installer for installation of this unit.
• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or
invalids without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the air conditioner.
• If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work shall be
performed by authorised personnel only.
• Installation work must be performed in accordance with the
national wiring standards by authorised personnel only.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
Safety Precautions
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage,
the following instructions must be followed.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm
or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following
indications.
WARNING:
• Connect with the power properly.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or fire due to excess heat
generation.
• Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet with
other appliances.
It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.
• Always ensure effective earthing.
No earthing may cause electric shock.
• Disconnect the power if strange sounds, smell, or smoke
comes from it.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
• Keep firearms away.
It may cause fire.
• Ventilate room before operating air conditioner if there is a
gas leakage from another appliance.
It may cause explosion, fire and, burns.
• Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out
the power plug.
It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.
• Do not operate with wet hands or in damp environment.
It may cause electric shock.
• Do not allow water to run into electric parts.
It may cause failure of machine or electric shock.
• Do not use the socket if it is loose or damaged.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
• Do not use the power cord close to heating appliances.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
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• Do not damage or use an unspecified power cord.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not direct airflow at room occupants only.
This could damage your health.
• Always install circuit breaker and a dedicated power circuit.
No installation may cause fire and electric shock.
• Do not open the unit during operation.
It may cause electric shock.
• Do not use the power cord near flammable gas or
combustibles, such as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.
It may cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not disassemble or modify unit.
It may cause failure and electric shock.
CAUTION
• When the air filter is to be removed, do not touch the metal
parts of the unit.
It may cause an injury.
• When the unit is to be cleaned, switch off, and turn off the
circuit breaker.
Do not clean unit when power is on as it may cause fire and
electric shock, it may cause an injury.
• Stop operation and close the window in storm or hurricane.
Operation with windows opened may cause wetting of indoor
and soaking of household furniture.
• Do not place obstacles around air-inlets or inside of air-outlet.
It may cause failure of appliance or accident.
• Do not use strong detergent such as wax or thinner. Use a
soft cloth for cleaning.
Appearance may be deteriorated due to change of product color
or scratching of its surface.
• Do not clean the air conditioner with water.
Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may
cause an electric shock.
• Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be exposed to
direct air flow.
This could injure the pet or plant.
• Hold the plug by the head of the power plug when taking it
out.
Failue to do so may cause electric shock and damage.
• Ensure that the installation bracket of the outdoor appliance
is not damaged due to prolonged exposure.
If bracket is damaged, there is concern of damage due to falling
of unit.
• Do not place heavy object on the power cord and take care
so that the cord is not compressed.
There is danger of fire or electric shock.
• Ventilate the room well when used together with a stove,
etc.
An oxygen shortage may occur.
• Do not use for special purposes.
Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices,
food, pets, plants, and art objects. It may cause deterioration of
quality, etc.
• Turn off the main power switch when not using the unit for a
long time.
It may cause failure of product or fire.
• Always insert the filters securely. Clean filter once every two
weeks.
Operation without filters may cause failure.
• Do not drink water drained from air conditioner.
It contains contaminants and could make you sick.
• Use caution when unpacking and installing. Sharp edges
could cause injury.
• If water enters the unit, turn the unit off at the power outlet
and switch off the circuit breaker. Isolate supply by taking
the power-plug out and contact a qualified service
technician.