Cleanlng Your Alr Condltloner; Cleaning Front Panel And Filter - Whirlpool ACQ052 Use & Care Manual

Cleaning Your Air Conditioner
Proper use and care of your air conditioner will
help ensure longer life of the unit and lower
operating costs. Follow these instructions
carefully. Call your Whirlpool servicing deafer for
an annual checkup.
Cleaning front panel and filter
Electrlcal Shock, Personal Injury and
Product Damage Hazard
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Unplug power cord from receptacle
before cleaning unit Fallure to do so
could result In electrkal shock or per-
sonal Injury.
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Handle the alr condltloner wlth care. The
metal flns on the tolls are sharp. Failure
to do so could result In personal Injury.
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Do not use cleaning flulds, solvents,
abraslve cleaners, or strong detergents.
They may damage the parts.
1.
Unplug power cord.
2. Remove the front panel from unit for clean-
ing. Press down at top of front panel to
release it from top of cabinet.
3. Pull top of front panel toward you.
4. Lii up and away from bottom spring clips.
5. Remove filter from front panel by removing
elastic band which holds it in place.
6. Clean fitter by using a vacuum deaner or, if
very dirty, wash filter with warm water and a
mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly before
replacing.
Do not use a hot air dryer on
filter.
7. Clean front panel using a soft cloth with
warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and
dry-
8. Replace filter and hold it in place with elastic
band.
9. Wipe control panel clean with a soft dry cloth.
10. Replace front panel. Locate bottom of panel
on the spring clips. Press down on top edge
of front panel and push front toward unit to
secure upper tabs.
11. Reconnect power supply.
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