Cleaning And Care - Fujitsu ASWX18FAT Operating Manual

CLEANING AND CARE

● Before cleaning the air conditioner, be sure to turn it off and disconnect the Power Supply Cable.
CAUTION!
● Be sure the Intake Grille [Fig. 2] is installed securely.
● When removing and replacing the air fi lters, be sure not to touch the heat exchanger, as personal
Cleaning the Intake Grille
1. Remove the Intake Grille.
(1) Place your fi ngers at both lower ends of the grille
panel, and lift forward; if the grille seems to catch
partway through its movement, continue lifting up-
ward to remove.
(2) Pull past the intermediate catch and open the Intake
Grille wide so that it become horizontal.
(3) Pull the knob fully to release the mounting shaft in
order to remove the intake grille.
(2)
(1)
(3)
2. Clean with water.
Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner; wipe the unit with
warm water, then dry with a clean, soft cloth.
3. Replace the Intake Grille.
(1) Pull the knobs all the way.
(2) Hold the grille horizontal and set the left and right
mounting shafts into the bearings at the top of the
panel.
(3) Press the place where the arrow on the diagram in-
dicates and close the Intake Grille.
Intake Grille
(2)
(1)
(3)
● When used for extended periods, the unit may accumulate dirt inside, reducing its performance. We recommend that the
unit be inspected regularly, in addition to your own cleaning and care. For more information, consult authorized service
personnel.
● When cleaning the unit's body, do not use water hotter than 40 °C, harsh abrasive cleansers, or volatile agents like benzene
or thinner.
● Do not expose the unit body to liquid insecticides or hairsprays.
● When shutting down the unit for one month or more, fi rst allow the fan mode to operate continuously for about one-half
day to allow internal parts to dry thoroughly.
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injury may result.
Intake Grille
(2)
(1)
Mounting shaft
Knob
(3)
Mounting shaft
(2)
Knob
(1)
Bearing
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Open the Intake Grille, and remove the air
fi lter.
Lift up the air fi lter's handle, disconnect the two lower
tabs, and pull out.
Air fi lter handle
Hooks (two places)
2. Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or by
washing.
After washing, allow to dry thoroughly in a shaded
place.
3. Replace the Air Filter and close the Intake
Grille.
(1) Align the sides of the air fi lter with the panel, and push
in fully, making sure the two lower tabs are returned
properly to their holes in the panel.
(2) Close the Intake Grille.
(For purposes of example, the illustration shows the unit
without Intake Grille installed.)
● Dust can be cleaned from the air fi lter either with a
vacuum cleaner, or by washing the fi lter in a solution of
mild detergent and warm water. If you wash the fi lter, be
sure to allow it to dry thoroughly in a shady place before
reinstalling.
● If dirt is allowed to accumulate on the air fi lter, air fl ow will
be reduced, lowering operating effi ciency and increasing
noise.
● During periods of normal use, the Air Filters should be
cleaned every two weeks.
● Do not operate the air conditioner with being opened the
intake grille.
Hooks (two places)