Caring For Your Air Conditioner; Cleaning The Front Panel And Air Filter - Whirlpool AR0500XA Use And Care Manual

Caring for Your Air
Conditioner
Proper maintenance of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life and lower operating
costs. This section will tell you how to clean your air conditioner and perform annual
maintenance. You can always call your authorized Whirlpool service dealer for an annual checkup.
l Cleaning the front panel and air filter
Explosion Hazard
Unplug power cord from outlet before cleaning air
conditioner.
Use only nonflammable cleaners.
Failure to follow these instructions can result In death,
explosion, fire, or electrical shock.
1. Remove the front panel from air condi-
tioner for cleaning. Press down at top
edge of front panel to release it from
the cabinet.
2. Pull the top of the front panel toward you.
3. Lift up and away from the bottom
spring clips.
4. Remove filter from the front panel by
removing the elastic band which holds it
in place.
5. Clean filter by using a vacuum cleaner.
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.
6. Clean front panel using a soft cloth with
warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse
and dry.
7. Replace filter and hold it with elastic band.
8. Wipe control panel clean with a soft dry cloth.
9. Replace front panel. Locate bottom of
panel on the spring clips. Press down on
top edge of the front panel and push front
toward air conditioner to secure upper tabs.
Tabs
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