User guide
ENGLISH
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
SAFETY WARNING
To avoid electric shock, fire, damage, or injury while performing maintenance on your
unit:
• Always turn o and disconnect the air conditioner from electric power.
• Never submerge the unit in water or spray liquids directly on the unit.
• Never use solvents or other flammable or volatile liquids (examples: paint thinner,
acetone, gasoline, etc.) to clean the air conditioner.
PRE-COOLING SEASON UNIT CHECK
Before using your air conditioner in the warm summer months, always perform the
following verifications to ensure reliable, eicient operation:
• Check the air inlets and outlets for any foreign objects (example: leaves, sticks,
small toys, etc.)
• Check that the electrical cord and socket are not damaged, bent, or fraying.
• Check the filter and clean if necessary.
POST-COOLING SEASON UNIT CHECK
Aer using your air conditioner in the warm summer months, always perform the
following verifications:
• Disconnect the unit electrical power.
• Clean the filter and unit casing.
• Remove dust and other objects on the unit.
• Discard any accumulated water inside the unit (see section about drainage).
LONG-TERM STORAGE
Should you place your unit in long-term storage, perform all of the post-season
checks listed above and perform the following additional steps:
• Wrap the electrical cord loosely around the unit.
• Cover the unit with a sheet or cloth to prevent dust buildup inside during storage.
• WARNING: Never store the unit up-side down or on its side. This can permanently
damage the compressor.
DISPOSAL INFORMATION
• Most unit packaging materials are recyclable. Please dispose of them according to
local recycling guidelines.
• If you wish to discard the unit, contact your local authorities for specific appliance
disposal instructions. If the unit is functional and in good repair, but you wish to
dispose of it, consider donating it to a local charity.