Maintenance - Maytag 23-11-2231N-004 User Manual

Maintenance°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°
Cleaning Air Filter
EVERY TWO WEEKS: Clean the filter.
1. Turn power off.
2. Remove the air filter by grasping the top corners and
pulling it up and out of the unit (Fig. Z).
F_ Z Adjustabh' Louvers Air Filter
Decorative Front
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, only a clean filter works properly
and delivers top efficiency at every setting.
Note: Failure to keep air filter clean will result in poor air
circulation. DO NOT operate without filter. This can ren-
der the unit inoperative.
Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help
ensure longer life of the unit. It is recommended to annu-
ally inspect and clean the coils and condensate water
passages. Expense of annual inspection is the con-
sumers" responsibilities.
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Service Instructions
To save time and expense, check the following before
calling an authorized service station.
Insufficient Cooling
V"Turn power off.
V"Shut all windows and doors in room.
V"Remove any obstructions from inside and
cabinet louvers.
V"Inspect filter and clean if dirty.
V"Turn Thermostat and Mode to coolest settings.
outside
Under certain conditions the cooling coils directly behind
the filter, may ice up and block the airflow. This is a com-
mon occurrence in air conditioners caused when the outside
temperature drops below 70°F (21°C) while the humidity
remains high. If this happens, simply turn the unit off and
allow the ice to melt, then resume normal operation.
Insufficient Heating -
Heating Models Only
V"Turn unit off.
V"Shut all windows and doors in room.
V"Remove any obstructions from inside and outside cabi-
net louvers.
1" Close Vent.
1" Turn Thermostat to Warmer and Mode to HEAT.
Unit Fails to Start
1" Turn unit off.
1" Replug line cord plug into outlet to be sure electrical
contact is being made. (If firm contact is not being
made, outlet may have to be replaced).
1" Turn Master Control to HI FAN. If air circulating fan
does not operate, check house circuit breaker (or fuses).
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