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Care and Cleaning
Clean your air conditioner
occasionally
to keep it looking new. Be sure to unplug the
unit before cleaning
to prevent
shock
or fire hazards,
Air Filter Cleaning
The air filter should be checked at least once a month to see if cleaning is necessary.
Trapped particles
in the filter can build up and cause an accumulation
of frost on the
cooling coils.
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Push the vent handle to the Vent Closed position (where applicable).
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Open the front panel.
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Grasp the filter by the center and pull up and out.
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Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing
detergent
and warm water.
Rinse filter
thoroughly.
Gently shake excess water from the filter. Be sure filter is thoroughly
dry
before replacing.
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Or, instead of washing you may vacuum the filter clean.
Cabinet Cleaning
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Be sure to unplug the air conditioner
to prevent shock or fire hazard. The cabinet and
front may be dusted with an oil-free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened
in a solution
of warm water and mild liquid dishwashing
detergent.
Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry.
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Never use harsh cleaners, wax or polish on the cabinet front.
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Be sure to wring excess water from the cloth before wiping around the controls. Excess
water in or around the controls may cause damage to the air conditioner.
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Plug in air conditioner.
Winter Storage
If you plan to store the air conditioner
during the winter, remove
it carefully
from the
window according
to the installation
instructions.
Cover it with plastic or return it to the
original carton.
Energy Saving Ideas
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y
Do not block air flow inside with blinds, curtains or furniture;
or outside with shrubs,
enclosures,
or other buildings,
The capacity of the room air conditioner
must fit the room size for efficient and satisfactory
operation.
Install the room air conditioner
on the shady side of your home. A window that faces north
is best because it is shaded most of the day.
Close the fireplace
damper, floor and wall registers so cool air does not escape
up the
chimney and into the duct work.
Keep blinds and drapes in other windows closed during the sunniest part of the day.
Clean the air filter as recommended
in the section "Care and Cleaning."
Proper insulation
and weather stripping in your home will help keep warm air out and cool
air in.
External house shading with trees, plants or awnings will help reduce the air conditioner's
work load.
Operate heat producing
appliances
such as ranges, washers,
dryers and dishwashers
during the coolest part of the day.
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