Care And Cleaning - Whirlpool WHAP13HAW Use And Care Manual

CARE AND CLEANING

Your new air conditioner is designed to give you many years of
dependable service. This section tells you how to clean and care
for your air conditioner properly.
Cleaning the Air Filter
The air filter is removable for easy cleaning. A clean filter helps
remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air and is important
for best cooling and operating efficiency. Check the filter every 2
weeks to see whether it needs cleaning.
NOTE: For best product performance, do not operate the air
conditioner without the filter in place.
Use a vacuum cleaner to clean air filter. If the
air filter is very dirty, wash it in warm water with
a mild detergent.
NOTE: Do not wash the air filter in the
dishwasher or use any chemical cleaners; it
may damage the filter. Air dry the air filter completely before
replacing to ensure maximum efficiency.
1.
Removing the air intake cover
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Remove the air intake cover by pulling the top of the cover
away from the air conditioner, then lifting the bottom tabs out
of the slots on the air conditioner.
2.
Removing the air filter
Pull the air filter straight out of the air conditioner.
Reinstalling the air filter:
1. Reinstall the air filter in the air conditioner.
2. Insert the tabs on the bottom of the air intake cover into the
slots on the air conditioner, then press the top into place until
it clicks to lock.
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Cleaning the Air Conditioner Cabinet
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Wipe the air conditioner cabinet with a soft, damp cloth.
3. Wipe dry with soft cloth.
Storing the Air Conditioner
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of
time, prepare it for storage with the following steps.
1. Run the air coditioner in Fan mode for a few hours to dry any
moisture from the coils.
2. Turn off the air conditioner and unplug it. Remove the
batteries from the remote.
3. Remove the drain plug from the internal tank to remove and
drain any remaining water from the tank. See "Draining the
Internal Tank".
4. Remove, clean, and reinstall the air filter.
5. Remove the air hoses and window slider panel and store them
in a safe place.
Draining the Internal Tank
If the air conditioner turns off and the BUCKET FULL indicator is
lit, it is necessary to drain the internal tank before using the air
conditoner again.
1.
Draining the internal tank
1. Turn off and unplug the air conditioner.
2. Place a pan or small bucket under the drain.
3. Remove the drain plug retainer by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Pull out the rubber drain plug.
5. Allow water to drain into pan or bucket.
6. Reinstall the rubber drain plug by pressing firmly into place.
7. Thread drain plug retainer clockwise onto drain, then tighten
hand tight.
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