Caring For Your Air Conditioner; Cleaning The Air Filter; Cleaning The Front Panel; Repairing Paint Damage - Whirlpool YACQ082XK1 Use And Care Manual

Caring for Your Air Conditioner
Your new air conditioner is designed to give you many years of dependable service. This section tells you how to clean
and care for your air conditioner properly. Call your local authorized dealer for an annual checkup. Remember... the cost
of this service call is your responsibility.
Cleaning the air filter
The air filter is removable for easy cleaning. A clean filter helps
remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air and is
important for best cooling or heating and operating efficiency.
Check the filter every 2 weeks to see if it needs cleaning. Do
not operate the air conditioner without the filter in place.
1. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
2. Put fingers in indents in top of filter door and pull door
down. Filter door is not removable.
3. Slide air filter up and out to remove from the filter door.
4. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean air filter. If air filter is very
dirty, wash it in warm water with a mild detergent. Do not
wash air filter in the dishwasher or use any chemical
cleaners. Air dry filter completely before replacing to
ensure maximum efficiency.
5. Slide air filter down into the filter door. Close filter door.
6. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
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Cleaning the front panel
1. Unplug air conditioner ol- disconnect power.
2. Remove the air filter and clean it separately.
(See "Cleaning the air filter," above).
3. Remove two screws from bottom of the front panel. Pull
panel out and away from the cabinet.
4. Clean front panel with warm water and mild soap or
detergent. Use a soft cloth.
5. Rinse control panel and dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
6. Insert top of panel into cabinet, then push bottom of panel
into cabinet. Replace screws.
NOTE: Route power supply cord through notch in front panel.
7. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
Repairing paint damage
Check once or twice a year for paint damage. This is
very important, especially in areas near oceans or
where rust is a problem. If needed, touch up with a
good grade enamel paint.
NOTE: To reduce paint damage during the winter,
install a heavy-duty cover over air conditioner cabinet.
For information on ordering a heavy-duty cover, see
page 18.