Care And Maintenance - Honeywell HW-QUICK12E Instruction Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Warning
Before cleaning the air conditioner make sure that the plug has been disconnected
from the power socket.
Do not wet the unit as electric shock may occur. Ensure not to wash the unit with
water. Wipe all the outer surfaces of the air conditioner and the remote control with
a soft damp cloth. Do not use petroleum, paint thinners or any other chemicals to
clean the air conditioner as this may damage the unit. Only use a mild detergent
diluted in lukewarm water.
1. Cleaning the front panel (about once every 3 months)
1. Be sure the power cord of the indoor unit is disconnected of the power socket.
Open the front panel and remove it by releasing the grooves at both ends of the
indoor unit as shown in the enclosed image.
2. Cleaning
Clean the removed front panel with a soft cloth, water and mild detergent,
afterwards let it dry thoroughly.
Note:
To avoid fading or deformation of the front panel, do not use water with more than
45°C for cleaning. Furthermore do not put in the dishwasher for cleaning.
3. Installing front panel
Refit the front panel by inserting the support at the two ends of the front panel into
the grooves. Put the mid-rotating shaft into the groove, too. Close the front panel as
shown in the enclosed image.
Cleaning the plastic anti-dust air filters and active carbon filters
(about once every 3 months)
It is necessary to clean the plastic anti-dust air filters and active carbon filters more
frequently if the air conditioner is used in an environment with lots of dust.
1. Take off the plastic anti-dust air filters and active carbon filters
Open the front panel, lift it and hold it up. To take off the filters, pull them
downwards by the handle. Do not touch the metal parts of the indoor unit. This may
cause injury.
Plastic
Anti-dust
Filter
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Groove
Active Carbon Filter Support
2. Cleaning the plastic anti-dust air filters and active carbon filters
Clean the plastic anti-dust air filters and active carbon filters by shaking or vacuu-
ming them. Use lukewarm water to wash the filters. Do not use water with more
than 45°C for cleaning to avoid fading or deformation of the filters. Do not use the
dishwasher to clean the filters. Afterwards dry the filters thoroughly. Do not expose
them to direct sunlight or heat when drying.
3. Installing the filters
Install the filters by shifting them back into the indoor unit into their original position
as shown in the enclosed image. Let the side that is marked "Front" face you. Make
sure the filters are properly and securely installed. Thereafter close the front panel
by pulling it downwards.
Active Carbon Filter Supporter
Check before season usage
1. Check if the inlet or outlet vents of the indoor and outdoor unit are blocked. They
must be free of obstruction.
2. Check if the earthing wire is earthed firmly. Check that the quick connector is
installed correctly. The condition of both, wires and quick connector, must be
flawless.
3. Check if the batteries of the remote control are changed.
4. Check if the outdoor unit is installed firmly. Ensure the brackets are secured and if
required tighten all loose screws.
5. Clean the outdoor unit of any rust deposits and coat it with new metal primer.
Ensure that no metal primer enters into the unit.
6. Switch on the unit in FAN Mode to check if there is any abnormal noise or
vibration at the indoor unit and outdoor unit. Thereafter change to COOL Mode to
check if there is any abnormal noise, vibration or water leakage at indoor unit or
outdoor unit.
Maintenance after usage season
1. Clean the filters and housing of indoor unit and outdoor unit as described above.
2. Plug off the power cord of the air conditioner.
3. Clean the outdoor unit from dust and obstructions.
4. Clean the outdoor unit of any rust deposits and coat it with new metal primer to
prevent spreading. Ensure that no metal primer enters into the unit.
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