Front Panel; Air Filter - HAMPTON BAY Room Air Conditioners Installation & Operation Manual

9. FRONT PANEL
Directing Airflow
Adjustable louvers are located at the top front of
the unit to direct discharge airflow. Adjust them
accordingly to direct the air in the appropriate
pattern for your room requirements.
Cleaning Air Filter
On some models...
EVERY TWO WEEKS: Clean the filteg
1. Turn Master Control to OFF.
2. Remove the decorative front, insert a thin
blade screwdriver into the notch on the
upper right side of the cabinet. Apply pres-
sure inward and disengage the retaining clip.
Repeat this procedure on the upper ]eft side
of the cabinet. Lift the decorative front up
and away from the cabinet.
3. Remove air filter from tabs.
4. Carefully wash air filter with a mild detergent
and warm water. Rinse with clear water,
squeeze dry and replace.
5. Replace front panel. Place the bottom edge
into the clips provided on the base pan and
pivot the top of the front against the chassis,
engaging the spring clips on the ]eft and right
side of the front.
6. Return Master Control to desired operation.
On other models...
EVERY TWO WEEKS: Clean the filteg
1. Turn Master Control to OFF.
Model and serial number
Adjustable louvers
Discharge grill
Adjustable louvers
Air filter Tabs
Inlet
2. Remove the air filter by grasping the top cor-
ners and pulling it up and out of the unit.
3. Wash in hot soapy water, rinse and shake dry.
4. Replace the filter, with the front of the filter
toward you.
5. To dry the filter thoroughly, run your unit for
a few minutes. Remember, on]y a clean filter
works properly and delivers top efficiency at
every setting.
Airflow levers
Front panel Front panel Air filter
Note: Failure to keep air filter dean will result in poor
air circulation. DO NOT operate without filter. This
can render the unit inoperative.
Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help
ensure longer life of the unit. It is recommended to
annually inspect and dean the coils and condensate
water passages. Expense of annual inspection is the
consumers' responsibility.