Care And Cleaning; Cleaning The Surface; Air Filter; Storage - Haier QPCA08 Installation And User Manual

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before cleaning.

CLEANING THE SURFACE

Clean surface of machine with a wet soft cloth. Do not
use chemicals, such as benzene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.;
otherwise, the surface of the air conditioner will be damaged
or the entire unit will be damaged.

AIR FILTER

The air filters should be cleaned at least every two weeks for
your unit to operate at optimum efficiency.
CAUTION
DO NOT operate the air conditioner
without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce
performance.
To clean the upper filter screen frame:
1. Remove the upper and lower filter screens. On the top
filter, place finger in recess at top of filter and pull down
and outward to remove. On the lower filter, place finger
in recess at bottom of filter, pull upward and outward to
remove filter.

STORAGE

If the unit is not being used for a long period of time:
To Empty the Internal Water Tank:
1. Unplug or disconnect power.
2. Drain the water from the water tank. (See "Internal Water
Tank section" above.)
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1. Unplug or disconnect power.
2. Use only a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the
cabinet.
NOTE:
•Do not use a liquid or spray cleaner to clean the air
conditioner.
•DO NOT use chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine
bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or scouring
pads. Some of these chemicals/items may damage and/or
discolor your air conditioner.
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
4. Plug in or reconnect power.
2. Remove the filter from the filter frame. It is held in place by
4 tabs. After removal, wash or vacuum the filter to remove
the dirt and lint. Make sure filter is dry before reinstalling
on the unit.
3. Use the original packaging to repack the unit to avoid a
buildup of dust or dirt.
4. Store the air conditioner in a cool, dry location.
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