Care And Cleaning - Technibel CA8FIA0R5I Series Operating Instructions Manual

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING
Maintenance operations must be carried out by specially
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trained personnel.
For safety, be sure to turn the air conditioner of f and also
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to disconnect the power before cleaning.
Do not pour water on the indoor unit to clean it. This will
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damage the internal components and cause an electric
shock hazard.
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CASING AND GRILLE (INDOOR UNIT)
Clean the casing and grille of the indoor unit with a vacuum
cleaner brush, or wipe them with a clean, soft cloth.
If these parts are stained, use a clean cloth moistened with
a mild liquid detergent.
When cleaning the grille, be careful not to force the vanes
out of place.
CAUTION
Never use solvents, or harsh chemicals when cleaning the
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indoor unit. Do not wipe the plastic casing using very hot
water.
Some metal edges and the vanes are sharp and may
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cause injury if handled improperly; be especially careful
when you clean these parts.
The internal coil and other components of the outdoor
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unit must be cleaned every year. Consult your dealer or
service centre.
HOW TO REMOVE THE AIR INTAKE GRILLE
The air intake grille can be removed in order to wash it with
water.
GRILLE
Detach the safety string from the frame (remember to
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attach it again after cleaning or maintenance).
Open the air intake grille , hold it on and pull it toward
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you to detach the two guides.
Washing the grille with water
Clean the grille gently using a soft sponge, or the like.
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Then wipe away any remaining moisture.
Neutral detergent may be used to remove stubborn
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dirt. Then rinse thoroughly with water and wipe away
any remaining moisture.
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AIR FILTER
The air filter should be cleaned at least once every six
months or more frequently; it depends on the real operation
conditions.
HOW TO REMOVE THE FILTER
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SCREW
AIR INTAKE GRILLE
1.Remove the screw on each side out of the latch using a
screwdriver.
2.Press on the two latches of the air intake grille with your
thumbs in the direction of the arrow to open the grille.
3.Open the air intake grille downward.
4.Remove the air filter from the air intake grille. Clean the
air filter.
5.Insert the filter correctly again inside the grille, close the
grille letting the latches slide toward the outside and fix
again the latch with the screw on both sides.
FILTER CLEANING
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove light dust. If there is
sticky dust on the filter, wash the filter in lukewarm, soapy
water, rinse it in clean water, and dry it.
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AIR FILTER