Cleaning Instructions; Cleaning The Front Panel; Cleaning The Air Filter - Whirlpool TA07002F0 Use And Care Manual

Cleaning
Instructions
It is necessary to clean your air filter and front panel properly
for top performance and cleaner air.
Cleaning the front panel
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2. Remove the front panel from the cabinet for easy clean-
ing. Press down on the top of the front panel and tilt
forward. Lift the front panel up and away from the bottom
spring clips.
See Figure 11.
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Unplug the power cord.
3. Remove the air filter and clean it separately if needed.
(See "Cleaning the air filter" below.)
NOTE:
On some models with a slide-out air filter, you can
remove the air filter without removing the front panel.
4. Using a soft cloth, clean the front panel with warm water
and a mild soap or detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Wipe the control panel with a soft, dry cloth.
5. Replace the front panel. Set the bottom of the panel on
the cabinet spring clips. Push down and forward into the
cabinet to secure upper tabs.
6. Plug in the power cord.
Cleaning the air filter
Your air conditioner's air filter is removable for easy clean-
ing. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and other particles
from the air and is important for best cooling and operating
efficiencv. Check the filter everv 2 weeks to see if it needs
cleaning: Do not operate the ai; conditioner without the filter
in place.
For models with built-in filters (see figure 12):
1.
Unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the front panel from the cabinet. (See "Cleaning
the front panel" above.)
3. Remove the elastic band holding the air filter in place.
Then remove the air filter.
4. Wash the air filter with warm water and mild detergent.
Do not wash the air filter in the dishwasher or use any
chemical cleaners.
Air dry thoroughly before
replacing to ensure maximum efficiency.
5. Replace the filter, elastic band, and front panel.
6. Plug in the power cord.
For models with slide-out filters (see figure 13):
4. Slide out the air filter up and out the top of the front panel.
2. Clean the filter using a vacuum cleaner attachment or
wash it in warm water and a mild detergent. Do not wash
the air filter in the dishwasher or use any chemical
cleaners.
Air dry thoroughly before replacing to
ensure maximum efficiency.
3. Slide the air filter back down in the opening in the top of
the front panel.
Air filter tips
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Your air filter should be replaced once a year.
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For information on ordering a new filter, see page 11.
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