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HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTER
Clean the air filter when the display shows “ ”
(TIME TO CLEAN AIR FILTER).
Increase the frequency of cleaning if the unit is
installed in a room where the air is extremely
contaminated.
(As a yardstick for regulating yourself, consider
cleaning the filter once every two weeks.)
1. Remove the air filters.
Pull the handle in the direction of the arrow.
2. Clean the air filter.
Use vacuum cleaner
A)
or
wash the air filter with water
B).
A)Using a vacuum cleaner
B)Washing with water
When the air filter is very
dirty, use soft brush and
neutral detergent.
Remove water and dry in the shade.
NOTE
• Do not wash the air filter with hot water of more
than 122°F, as doing so may result in discoloration
and/or deformation.
• Do not expose it to fire, as doing so may result in
burning.
3. Reset the air filter in place.
After cleaning the filter, do not forget to put it
back the way it was before.
4. Press the FILTER RESET button on the
remote controller.
The display “ ”(TIME TO CLEAN AIR FILTER)
vanishes.
HOW TO CLEAN AIR OUTLET AND OUTSIDE
PANELS
• Clean with soft cloth.
• When it is difficult to remove stains, use water or
neutral detergent.
NOTE
• Do not use gasoline, benzene, thinner, polishing
powder, liquid insecticide. It may cause discolor-
ing or warping.
• Do not use water or air of 122°F or higher for
cleaning air outlet and outside panels.
START UP AFTER A LONG STOP
Confirm the following
• Check that the air inlet and outlet are not blocked.
Remove any obstacles.
• Check if the groung wire is connected.
Might there be a broken wire somewhere?
Contact your dealer if there are any problems.
Clean the air filter and outside panels
• After cleaning the air filter, make sure to attach it.
Turn on the main power supply switch
• The display on the remote controller will be shown
when the power is turned on.
WHAT TO DO WHEN STOPPING THE SYS-
TEM FOR A LONG PERIOD
Turn on FAN OPERATION for a half day and dry
the unit.
• Refer to “FAN OPERATION”.
Cut off the power supply.
• When the main power switch is turned on, some
watts of electricity is being used even if the sys-
tem is not operating.
Turn off the main power supply switch for saving energy.
• The display on the remote controller will vanish
when the main power switch is turned off.
Clean the air filter and the exterior.
• Be sure to replace the air filter to its original place
after cleaning. Refer to “MAINTENANCE”.
The following symptoms do not indicate air condi-
tioner malfunction
I. THE SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE
• The system does not restart immediately after
the ON/OFF button is pressed.
If the OPERATION lamp lights, the system is in
normal condition.
It does not restart immediately because a safety
device operates to prevent overload of the sys-
tem. After 3 minutes, the system will turn on again
automatically.
9. NOT MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR
CONDITIONER
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