Care And Maintenance - Westinghouse WPAC12000 User Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDS
Before cleaning maintaning the air conditioner, turn
off the unit and disconnect power.
Do not spray or splash water or other liquids onto the
unit; this may cause electric shock.
Do not use corrosive detergents to clean the
appliance; this may damage the plastic components,
and cause electric shock.
Do not use volatile liquids (such as paint thinner or
gas) to clean the air conditioner. This may damage
the appearance of air conditioner.
CLEANING OUTER CASE AND GRILLE
See Figure 28, page 19.
If there's dust on the surface of outer case, use a soft towel
to wipe it. If the outer case is very dirty or greasy, use a
soft cloth dampened with mild detergent and water. Do NOT
allow water to drip in to the unit.
Use cleaner or soft brush to clean the grille.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS
See Figures 29 - 31, page 19.
NOTICE
once every three months. Clean the filters more
frequently if the unit is used in dusty environments.
Dirty air filters reduce air flow, decrease unit efficiency,
and could prevent the unit from working properly.
The air conditioner has two air filters. One filter is accessible
from the exhaust side and the other is accessible from the
opposite side. The steps for removing and cleaning both
filters are the same.
l Unplug the air conditioner.
l Open and remove the rear filter door.
l Slide the filter away from the air conditioner unit.
l Rinse the rear filter door and filter with water to clean. If
the filter is very dirty, clean it with warm water and a mild
detergent. Do not use harsh chemicals or hot water.
NOTE: Allow the filter to dry completely before placing it
back in the unit.
NOTICE
attempt to dry filters with fire or forced air. Doing
so could warp the frame of the filter or create a fire
hazard.
l Replace the filter and filter door.
The filters should be cleaned
Allow filters to air dry. Do not
CLEANING THE EXHAUST DUCT
l Unplug the air conditioner.
l Remove the exhaust duct from the air conditoner and
window panel as described earlier in the Assembly
sectoin.
l Clean the exhaust duct with warm water and a mild
detergent.
l Allow the exhaust duct to dry and then reinstall.
DRAINING COLLECTED WATER
See Figures 32, page 19.
When too much water has built up inside the unit, the air
conditoner will buzz eight times and the display will show
"H8".
To drain the chasis:
l Unplug the air conditioner.
l Move the unit to an suitable location for draining.
l Remove the drain plug and allow the water to drain.
NOTE: Do not tilt the unit. Keep it vertical while moving
and draining.
l Reinstall the drain plug.
WARNING
Be careful not to spill drain water
and make sure the drain plug is completley in place
before resuming operation. Liquid spilling or leaking
from the unit could result in electric shock, a slippery
surface, or property damage.
MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
Before Use-Season:
l Unplug the air conditioner.
l Ensure that air inlets and air outlets are not blocked.
l Verify that the power cord and desired outlet are in good
condition.
l Make sure the air filters are clean.
l Make sure the remote control batteries are installed and
in good condition.
l Ensure that exhaust duct and window vent kit (if applicable)
is installed securely.
l Verify that exhaust duct is in good condition.
After Use-Season:
l Unplug the air conditioner.
l Clean outer case, grille, and air filters.
l Drain the chasis.
l Verify that the window panel assembly is in good
condition. If the window panel assembly is damaged
contact customer service.
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