Cleaning And Care; Cleaning The Air Filter - Fujitsu ASBA18LEC: AOBR18LEC Operating Manual

CLEANING AND CARE

CAUTION!
● To avoid excessive wear of the part and components or malfunctioning of the air conditioning, the user/consumer shall perform
preventive maintenance through an accredited technical assistance, periodically. To know the preventive maintenance periodic-
ity, the consumer shall check with the accredited installer or an accredited technical assistance.
● When used for extended periods, the unit may accumulate dirt inside, reducing its performance. We recommend that the unit
be inspected regularly, in addition to your own cleaning and care. For more information, consult authorized service personnel.
● It is recommended for the user/consumer to demand a copy of the Work Order every time there is a visit of a technical assist-
ance for verifcation, maintenance, test or repair of the product.
● When cleaning the unit's body, do not use water hotter than 40 °C, harsh abrasive cleansers, or volatile agents like benzene or
thinner.
● Do not expose the unit body to liquid insecticides or hairsprays.
● When shutting down the unit for one month or more, fi rst allow the fan mode to operate continuously for about one-half day to
allow internal parts to dry thoroughly.
Cleaning the Intake Grille
1. Remove the Intake Grille.
1 Place your fi ngers at both lower ends of the grille panel,
and lift forward; if the grille seems to catch partway through
its movement, continue lifting upward to remove.
2 Pull past the intermediate catch and open the Intake Grille
wide so that it become horizontal.
Intake Grille
2
2
1
Intake Grille
2. Clean with water.
Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner; wipe the unit with warm
water, then dry with a clean, soft cloth.
● Before cleaning the air conditioner, be sure to turn it off and disconnect the Power Supply Cord.
● Be sure the Intake Grille (Fig. 1 8) is installed securely.
● When removing and replacing the air fi lters, be sure not to touch the heat exchanger, as personal injury
may result.
1
Mounting
shaft
Knob
3. Replace the Intake Grille.
1 Pull the knobs all the way.
2 Hold the grille horizontal and set the left and right mounting
shafts into the bearings at the top of the panel.
3 Press the place where the arrow on the diagram indicates
and close the Intake Grille.
Intake
Grille
Intake Grille
Mounting
shaft
Knob

Cleaning the Air Filter

1. Open the Intake Grille, and remove the air
fi lter.
Lift up the air fi lter's handle, disconnect the two lower tabs,
and pull out.
Air fi lter handle
Hooks (two places)
2. Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or by
washing.
After washing, allow to dry thoroughly in a shaded place.
Mounting shaft
Bearing
2
1
Knob
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