Hitachi RAC-18WEB Instruction Manual page 14

2. CLEANING OF FRONT PANEL
• Remove the front panel and wash with clean water.
Wash it with a soft sponge.
After using neutral detergent, wash thoroughly with
clean water.
• When front panel is not removed, wipe it with a soft
dry cloth. Wipe the remote controller thoroughly with
a soft dry cloth.
• Wipe the water thoroughly.
If water remains at indicators or signal receiver of
indoor unit, it causes trouble.
Method of removing the front panel.
Be sure to hold the front panel with both hands to
detach and attach it.
Removing the Front Panel
1
Shaft
Hole
• When the front panel is fully opened with both
hands, push the right arm to the inside to
release it, and while closing the front panel
slightly, put it out forward.
CAUTION
• Do not splash or direct water to the body of the unit when cleaning it as
this may cause short circuit.
• Never use hot water (above 40°C), benzine, gasoline, acid, thinner or a
brush, because they will damage the plastic surface and the coating.
3. MAINTENANCE BEFORE LONG OFF PERIOD
Run the unit by setting the operation mode to
the temperature to 32°C and the fan speed to HI for about half
a day on a fine day, and dry the whole of the unit.
Switch off the power plug or turn off the circuit breaker.
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Attaching the Front Panel
1
Shaft
Hole
• Move the shafts of the left and right arms into
the steps in the unit and securely insert them
into the holes.
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