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AIR CONDITIONERCARE

Your new air conditioner is designed to give you many years of

dependable service. This section tells you how to clean and care

for your air conditioner properly. Call your local authorized dealer

for an annual checkup. Remember... the cost of this service call

is your responsibility.

The air filter is removable for easy cleaning. A clean filter helps

remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air and is important

for best cooling and operating efficiency. Check the filter every

2 weeks to see whether it needs cleaning.

NOTE: Do not operate the air conditioner without the filter in

place.

1. Turn off air conditioner.

2. Remove air filter by sliding filter out from either side of unit.

3. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean air filter. If air filter is very dirty,

wash it in warm water with a mild detergent. Do not wash air

filter in the dishwasher or use any chemical cleaners. Air dry

filter completely before replacing to ensure maximum

efficiency.

4. Replace air filter by sliding filter back into either side of unit.

1. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.

2. Remove the air filter and clean it separately. See "Cleaning

the Air Filter."

3. Wipe the front panel with a soft, damp cloth.

4. Air dry front panel completely.

5. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.

Check once or twice a year for paint damage. This is very

important, especially in areas near oceans or where rust is a

problem. If needed, touch up with a good grade enamel paint.

NOTE: To reduce paint damage during the winter, install a heavy-

duty cover over air conditioner cabinet. For information on

ordering a heavy-duty cover, see "Accessories."

Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help ensure

A. Filter may be removed from either side. steady, top performance throughout the year. Call your local

authorized dealer to schedule an annual checkup. The expense

of an annual inspection is your responsibility.

TROUBLESHOOTING

You can solve many common air conditioner problems easily, saving you the cost of a service call. Try the suggestions below to

see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.

Air conditioner will not operate

The power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded

3 prong outlet. See "Electrical Requirements."

The power supply cord has tripped (Reset button has

popped out). Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset

button will latch and remain in) to resume operation.

A household fuse has blown, or a circuit breaker has

tripped. Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit breaker. See

"Electrical Requirements."

Depending on model, the Power button has not been

pressed or the Fan Speed control is turned to Off. Press

POWER button or turn the FAN SPEED control to an active

setting.

• The local power has failed. Wait for power to be restored.

Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breakers

• Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit.

Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.

Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity

is being used. Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit

breaker of the correct capacity. See "Electrical

Requirements."

• An extension cord is being used. Do not use an extension

cord with this or any other appliance.

• You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after

turning the unit off. Wait at least 3 minutes after turning the

unit off before trying to restart the air conditioner.

Air conditioner power supply cord trips (Reset button

pops out)

Disturbances in your electrical current can trip (Reset

button will pop out) the power supply cord. Press and

release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and

remain in) to resume operation.

An electrical overloading, overheating, pinching or aging

can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power supply

cord. After correcting the problem, press and release RESET

(listen for click; Reset button will latch and remain in) to

resume operation.

NOTE: A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a

new power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer

and must not be repaired.

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