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Care and Cleaning (continued)
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Cleaning the Air Filter
□ Press ON/OFF to turn off the air conditioner.
□ Open the lter panel door (1) on the back of the air
conditioner and remove.
□ Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the lter. If the lter is very
dirty, wash the lter in warm water with a mild detergent.
NOTE: Do not wash the lter in the dishwasher or use any
chemical cleaner.
□ Air dry the lter completely before replacing to ensure
maximum efciency.
□ Reattach the air lter to the lter panel door.
□ Reinstall the lter panel door.
□ Press ON/OFF to start the air conditioner.
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Storing After Use
If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time:
□ Drain the water completely. See “Draining the Air Conditioner”.
□ Run the air conditioner set to Fan Only for approximately 12 hours to dry the air conditioner.
□ Unplug the air conditioner.
□ Remove the exible exhaust hose and store with the air conditioner in a clean, dry area. See “Installation Instructions”.
□ Remove the window kit and store with the air conditioner in a clean, dry area. See “Installation Instructions”.
□ Remove the lter and clean. See “Cleaning the Air Filter”.
□ Clean the outside of the air conditioner. See “Cleaning the Outside”.
□ Reinstall the lter.
□ Remove the batteries and store the remote control with the air conditioner in a clean, dry area.
CAUTION: Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for product in an environmentally responsible manner. Never store or ship the
air conditioner upside down or sideways to avoid damage to the compressor. Dispose of this appliance in accordance with Federal and Local
regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated before disposal.
Before using the air conditioner again:
□ Make sure the lter and drain cap are in place.
□ Check the power cord to make sure it is in good condition, with no cracks or damage.
□ Place new batteries in the remote.
□ Install the air conditioner. See “Installation Instruction”.