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Cleaning Air Conditioner Filter
The
filter
is cleanable.
A clean filter
helps
remove dust, lint and other particles from the
air. Check every two
weeks to see if filter
needs cleaning.
1
l
Remove
filter
by releasing
it from
plastic
clips as shown in Figure 32 or 33 (depending
on your model).
2
0 Clean filter,
using a vacuum cleaner.
-OR-
3
l
If very dirty,
wash filter
with
warm
water
and
mild
detergent.
Air
dry
thoroughly
before replacing.
Figure 32
- CLIPS
- FILTER
1
l
REMOVE
UNIT
FROM CABINET.
Wrap the
motor,
electrical
control
box and electrical
terminals
box in plastic film and make sure no
water or other liquid
gets inside any of these
parts.
It could
damage
the
insulation
and
cause serious trouble.
Figure 33
Call the service company
recommended
by your
dealer to:
l
Inspect and clean the coils and condensate
water passages.
l
Check fan and oil the fan motor.
l
The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling.
Expense
of annua!
inspection
is customer's
responsibility.
- or -
If you are familiar
with electrical
appliances,
you
can do the cleaning
and maintenance
yourself.
Ifs you decide to go ahead, follow
these steps:
CLIPS
FILTER
Annual Maintenance for Your
Air Conditioner
Your air conditioner
needs annual maintenance
to
help
insure
steady,
top performance
throughout
the year.
2
. Carefully
clean and hose out the base, coils
and condensate
pans. Clean at least once a
year or more often
if the condenser coils and
pans
collect
dirt,
sand,
leaves,
insects
or
algae.
Also,
clean
if
you
detect
an odor
from the air conditioner.
While
the cabinet
is open,
this
is a good time to oil the fan
motor.
3
l
Remove plastic film from motor and electrical
parts.
4 . Replace unit in cabinet.
NOTE:
It's a good
idea to wait
24 hours
before
starting
the
unit
again.
This aliows
time for all areas to dry out. The water from
rainfall
or from
normal
operation
does not
harm these components.
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