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Cleaning Air Conditioner Filter
The filter is cleanable. A clean filter helps
remove dust, lint and other particles from the
air. Check every two weeks to see if filter
needs cleaning.
1
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Remove filter by releasing it from plastic
clips as shown in Figure 32 or 33 (depending
on your model).
2
0 Clean filter, using a vacuum cleaner.
-OR-
3
l
If very dirty, wash filter with warm water
and mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly
before replacing.
Figure 32
- CLIPS
- FILTER
1
l
REMOVE UNIT FROM CABINET. Wrap the
motor, electrical control box and electrical
terminals box in plastic film and make sure no
water or other liquid gets inside any of these
parts. It could damage the insulation and
cause serious trouble.
Figure 33
Call the service company recommended by your
dealer to:
l
Inspect and clean the coils and condensate
water passages.
l
Check fan and oil the fan motor.
l
The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling.
Expense of annua! inspection is customer’s
responsibility.
- or -
If you are familiar with electrical appliances,
you can do the cleaning and maintenance
yourself. Ifs you decide to go ahead, follow
these steps:
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FILTER
Annual Maintenance for Your
Air Conditioner
Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to
help insure steady, top performance throughout
the year.
2
. Carefully clean and hose out the base, coils
and condensate pans. Clean at least once a
year or more often if the condenser coils and
pans collect dirt, sand, leaves, insects or
algae. Also, clean if you detect an odor
from the air conditioner. While the cabinet
is open, this is a good time to oil the fan
motor.
3
l
Remove plastic film from motor and electrical
parts.
4
. Replace unit in cabinet.
NOTE: It’s a good idea to wait 24 hours
before starting the unit again. This aliows
time for all areas to dry out. The water from
rainfall or from normal operation does not
harm these components.
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