Haier HWS12XCA Owner's manual

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Thank You for buying a dependabb, energy saving and easy to operate

HALERroom air condifionen This manual contains usefuJinformation for

you to maintain, operate, in4aH and safely use your room air conditioner.

Your air conditioner deans, cools and dehumidifies the air in your room to

provide you with the ultimate Jevd of comfort.

Please read instructions carefuJJybefore using the producL AJso, do not

Forget to fiJl out and maiUthe Product Registration Card

Record Your Mo(JeJand $eriaJ Number.

For aHyour service calls during the warranty period the foJlowing

information will be needed_ Attach the sales receipt to this guide and keep

for future reference. This information can be obtained from the serial pJate,

which is on your air conditioner. This is either on the cabinet (side or back)

or you may have to remove the front grille to bcate iL

Modal Number: ..............................................................

Serial Number: ...............................................................

Date of Purchase: ...........................................................

Dealer's Name: ..............................................................

Dealers Address: ............................................................

Dealers Phone Number: ...................................................

?AOLE

RECEPTACLE ANO FUSE TYPES

RATEDVOLTS 125/60 250/60

AMPS 1S 2.0 15 20 30

WALL OUTLET

_USE S(ZE ) 5 20 _ _5 20 _ 30

r_mMEDE_Y FUSE

(c_ ¢it_u_ br_k_r) Pmug P|ug pmug

1)

Air conditioner must be connected to proper dectricaJ outlet with the

correct dectricaJ supply. (see table)

Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire.

DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG. Jfyou do

not have a three-prong electric receptacle outlet in the wall, have a

certified dectrician install the proper receptacle. The wdJ receptacle

MUST be properly grounded.

Do not use if power cord is frayed or otherwise damaged_

Also avoid using it if there are cracks or abrasion damage

along the lengfh, plug or connector.

DO NOT USEAN ADAPTER OR AN EXTENSION CORD.

When installing your air conditioner in a window, make sure the window

is strong enough to hdd the wright of the air conditioner.

You also want to secure and correctly install your air conditioner properly

to prevent it from falling. Extra brackets and or support may be required

depending on your window.

6) Do not block airflow inside or outside the air conditioner with blinds,

drapes, protective covers, shrubs or bushes_

7) Becareful of sharp edges on the front and rear fins of the unit that could

cut and cause serious injury.

8) Be careful when lifting the air conditioner to install or remove the uniL

Always usetwo or more people for this.

9) Always unplug the dr conditioner before servicing it or moqng it.

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A Word Fro_ Haier 1

Product Reglstratlon 1

Safety Precautions 2

Warnings 4

£UectrlcaU Safety 4

Tips 5

Energy $avlng Gulde 5

Features 6

Operatlng Gulde 7-8

Normal Operating Sounds 7

Operating Instructions 7o8

Uns_Hattions 9- ! 8

PartsSupplied 10

TooJs 1 1

Stepsfor installation 19

CUean and Care Guide 20

TroubUeshootlng _:1o22

Warranty Jnf@rmati@n :23

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FoJJowingthe safety messages is very important.

These messages can save you from being injured or kiJJed.

Warning symboJsaJert you to be carefuJ and means Danger. AJways

foJJowinstructions to be safe and reduce chances of iniury or deatk

Warning and Danger signs wiJJprecede safety messages.

Grounding: This room air conditioner mustbe grounded.

Grounding reducesthe risk of dectric shockby

providing an escapewire for the eJectriccurrent.

Thepower cord hasa grounding wire with a

grounding pJug.PJugit into an outJetthat is

properJyinstdJedand grounded_

WARNUNG:

improperuseof thegrounding

pJugcan resuJtin a risk of eJectricshock.

CaJJa qualified dectridan if you don't understand

thegrounding instructionsor if you are not

sureif theair conditioner is properJygrounded.

Jfthe waJJoutbt is not grounded, pJeasecontactan

eJectridanto haveit repJacedwith a properJy

grounded outJet.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the

third (ground) prong from the power ¢@rdo

Adapter PUug: We strongJyadvise against using an adapter pJug.

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eAirConditionersaredesignedforuseinadoublehungwindowor

throughthewallinstallationonly_(Asapplicableinyourmodel)

• Whileinstallingunitbesure to flit air conditioner 1/4 degree ouhvard to

have the water drip outside the house_

o Install the unit on the north side as normalmythat is the shaded side. This

will enhance _heoperation of your unit.

_e Window has to be strong for installation_ Extra brackets and or support

may be required depending on your window. (Brackets and Supports

not induded in all models)

o Measure the window before installing, if the window is bo big for the

unit you may require professional installation,

_e Use correct electric voltage and proper ampere for the unit to run

effectively.

_® Only let a certified electrician do any modifications to your electrical

outlet,

Use a dedicated line for the operation of your air conditioner to avoid

the possibiJih/of an electrical surge,

e When installing your air conditioner make sure to seal all areas where

there is a possibilib, of air bakage,

Airflow should not be blocked inside either by curtains, drapes or

furniture or outside by shrubs or bushes_

• Do not needbssly use on ebctrical light or other appliances that

produce heat,

Keep the vent dosed on the air conditioner when in the coomingfunction.

Keep the blinds and the drapes drawn on all the other windows.

While cooking use an exhaust fan in the kitchen to remove the excess

heat produced_

Always usethe correct BTU size air conditioner to cool the room to

affain optimum efficiency.

4-way

airflow

iiiJiiii_i

_iiiiiiii_

iiiJiiiiiiiii

easy

access

filters

sHide°out

chassis

(AH features not on ohmmodels)

control

pand

1° Temperature Set Knob

This knob adjusts the temperatureof the ain

Higher thesetting the coobr the air temperature.

with this knob you can setthe temperatureto your

desired comfort bveL Min, Cod being thewarmest

and Max. Cod being the cddest

2. Functlor_ S_e_Knob

with this knob you can cantrd thefan speedas

well as the cooling speed,There are 3 knob

positionson theA!C for you to selectfrom. LO will

circulate air at the lowestvelocity MEDat the

middle levd and HJwill circulate at the maximum.

You have 2 FanOnly speedsto choosefrom HI and

LO.

This feature heJpsyou to exhaustany stale

unwanted air in the room and draw freshoutside

air in the room. To cirdate theair, bring thelever

to theopen position. (Thelever should be in the

closed mode to avoid lossof cool air to theoutside.)

4° 4 Way A_r Fmow

Theseair directional buvers let you control the

direction of theairflow in your required direction

Theairflow can be directed

up - down - right side- left side

5.smldoOotChossis(ootiooJmmodoJ0)

your air conditioner becomesmore versatiJewith

this feature Youhave theoption to insiaJlthe unit in

a window or a wall.

6. Window |nstaJJ Kito

Enabbsyou to installthe air conditioner in a

doubb hung window Extra bracketsor support

may be needed depending on your window

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©pe o tiHg B@ ds

FoJJowingsoundsare normaJJyheard during the operation of an air conditioner.

* Thermostatclicks.As the thermostatcycleson/off you will

hear this sound.

Cod airflow movementas dictated by the set fan speed

®Water sounds.This is normaJsinceyour air conditioner actsas a

dehumidifier aJso.Thusyou wiJJhear water soundsfrom water drops

falling on the condensen

o As the refrigerant flows through the inner seaJedtubing a

rushing noise may be heard.

RattJingor vibrating noisesmay be heard due to poor waJJ

or window instoJJation.

High pitch compressor soundmay be hear&

LO

A/C

OFF MED

A/C

HR HI

FAN A/C

fig, # 1

FUNCTmON SET

5 6

4

2

1

MIN COOL

10

MAX COOL

TEMPERATURE SET 7

E e/i h

After instaJJingyour air conditioner, pJugit into the proper

dectricd outRetin the wall

1) SelectMed. A/C on the FunctionSetknob_

2) SettheTemperatureSetknob at the mid JeveJsetting. ThiswiJJturn on

your air con@ionen

3) Youcan setthe thermostatfrom Min Cod to Max Cool Min Cod being

thewarmest Max Cod being the cddest_

4) Your air conditioner has 1 or 2 Fanspeedsdepending on your modal

purchased and 3 A/C settings_

5) If your air conditioner has a Ventcontrol make sure that it is on dose.

Leaveit open onJyif you need to recycle the staleroom dn By Jeavingit

dosed you will retain the cod air in the room_

6) Letyour air conditioner run for a few minutesbefore adiusting to the

desired settings.

7) Remember the compressor of your air conditioner wiH riot work

when the temperature goes bdow 65°F.

8) AJsowhen you shut off the air conditioner wait for 3 minutesbefore

turning it on again. This is the compressorcycle time_

9) If you haveany trouble in operating your air conditioner please refer to

theTrouble Shooting section_

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Beforeyou install your air conditioner checkthe following:

The unit is free of aHobstructions inside and outside the room e.g. drapes,

curtains, furniture, pRants,shrubs,bushes,trees,other structureslike building,

garage etc.Air conditioner musthave dear unobstructed airflow through the

condenserto remove the heal

2) Thewindow is strong enough to hold the weight of the air condifionen

Extra brackets or supportsmay be needed depending on your windows.

(Bracketsor Supports not provided in all modds/

3) Thewindow siJJand track are strong enough to hold the weight of the

air conditioner.

4) ThewaJJis strong enough to hdd the unit. Extra brackets or supports may be

needed depending on thewall (Bracketsor Supports not provided in dJ modds).

5)

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Asl

Ag)

There is adequate and proper power suppJynear theair conditionen

DO NOT useadapter pJugs.

DO NOT useextension cords.

DO NOT cut or removethe ground prong_

DO NOT modify the pJugor thedectrkaJ waJJoutJetin any way.

if pbg does not fit the dectrical outJethavea certified dectrician do the

necessarychange.

A10) DO NOT connectelectrical power to the unit before installation.

_11) DO NOT useif power cord isworn out, frayed or otherwise damaged.

Avoid using if there are cracks or abrasion damage along the Jength,

pJugor connectiom

] 2) DO NOT install into any existing cabinet or sleevewhich does not haveside

and top air vents, g

Parts SuppUied

Parts Supplied

curtain

affachment

screws 13/32"

'window sill curtain sash

screws

31/32"

Mode[ HWAOSXCA,HWFOSXCA,HW_O7XCA

HWS05XCA, HWSO6XCA,HWF05XCB

basepan angle

top rail

PartsSupplied

curtain

z. window sash

gasket

_--'_-_-_ /_ top rail Casement to

_ gasket curtain sash screws window

icd'![_ [:::nWu_ nd

tion

([eftand right) Mode[:HWSI4XCA,HWS18VCA,HWS20VCA

[eft and right

side curtains

lop rai[

n angle

[eftand right

sidecurtains

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YouwillneedtohavetheFollowingtoolstohelp you in the in4aHafion of

your air condifioner_

®Scissors

_PhillipsScrewdriver

oStandard Screwdriver

oPJiers

_Wrench

•DriJJand DriHBits

oTapeMeasure

oGJoves

oLeveJ

_Sockets

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in#rimingUnit intoA Window

Window Opening Requirements

Theair conditioner isdesignedto fit into doubUeor singb hungsashtype windows. Eachof the

units comes with an MstaHafion kit that provides adiusfabJe mounting louvers, to fill the gaps

between the sidesof the unit, and the window frame. Thechart below reflectsthe dimensions

of theunitswith,and withoutinstallationkits. Measureyourwindow openingwidth and compare

it to the chart bdow to ensure that it meetsthe minimum and maximum window width requirements.

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HWA05XCA HWF05XCA HWF07XCA HWS08XCA HWS10XCA HWS]2XCA

HWS05XCA HWSO6XCAHWFO5XCB HWS14XCA HWS18VCA HWS20VCA

_ode HWA05XCAI HWF05XCA HWS05XCA HWS08XCA HWS 10XCA HWS ] 4XCA HWS 18VCA

HWF07XCA HWSO6XCA HWS12XCA HWS20VCA

Dirnensbn_ HWF05XCB

AIinch) 21_" 10_329" 11_6"

B(inch) 143'' 14196_' 13i_ _' 16_" 17_" 183"

C(inch) ]4_ I' 13 i_" ]6"_ '_ J719"

D(inch) Max 34_,, 34g I' 36_,, 40ll_" 443"

D(inch) Min 2385'' 2412 '' _92" 26_" 301_" 32/2 "

CaseHigh la_" is43' 16_" 1;'_"

Case Width 191_!'' 2032 '' 2035" 22t_6 " 2636 ' 234 '

Models: HWAOSXCAand HWF05XCA,HWF07XCA,HWSO5XCA,HWSO6XCA,HWFOgXCB

I SSEMBLE

CURTAINS

Unpack unit on floor next to

installation location

SJlde Jefhhand curtain assembly into

left ends of top and boffom rails

Repeat for right-hand curtain

assembly Fasten curtain retainer

strips to sides of outer case with six

13/32" screws

For HWSO5XCA,HWSO6XCA

Remove two screws located in

the top of the outercase,Remove

two screws located in the rear Cautlon:

of _heoufercase

or grille to extreme

temperatures

APPLYWmNDOW

SASHGASK_

Raise indoor sash Measure width

of window sash Cut window sash

gasket to length and apply to

bo_om of window sash

Cut window siJJgasket to length

and apply to top of the window siJJ

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PREPARE

WINDOWFOR

iNSTALLATiON

hspect window track_ sash, and sill

for itsabiUit'ito support the weight of

air conditionen

Measure width between wndow

readings toensure UnstantMount

will fit window frame UnstaniMount

mode)sare designed for windows

(the detail seepage 12)

UnstontMount kit supp)iedwith unit

isdesigned for mounting in most

doubb_hung windows w_out

_torm w_r_dows. For instoHationin

window frame with storm window,

modify sill by adding wood stripsto

inner and outer sills Thisraises

unit and eUiminatesinterference of

storm window frame

Stormw_ndow instoHat_on

Ufstormwindow frame does not allow

adequate clearance below sill(I/2"

required}, removestormwindow

frame or createclearance by adding

a wood strip (atleast 1 1/2" wide)

along entire width of siJJFasten

wood slrip to sill with at least three

countersunk wood screws (not

supplied with kit) Thisprovides a

smooth surface for mounting air

conditioner: 1/2"

Mobile home window instomr_tion

Add wood strip (at least 1 1/2" wide)

along entire width of window siJJ

Thickness of wood strip should match

height of front lip on window frame

Fasten wood strip to sill with a

minimum of _flree countersunk wood

screws (not supplied with kit) This

provides a smooth surface for

mounting air conditionen

Mustbe a minimum

oFI/2" todea_

botlomrail onuni_

T

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iNSTALLUNiT iN

WINDOW

Placeunit in window Lower sash

until it restsbehind front flange of top

rail Bottomrail mustrestbehind

window sill with a leveladiust unit

to a ]/2 bubble slope to the rear for

proper wa]er drainage

fLevd

o

Curtain assembly cut

away for darity

iNSTALL

BASEPANANGLE

Back front attachment screw out

several turns and slip BasepanAngle

over screw head Snugscrew with

angle restingon window ledge

UnstollTwo 31/32 '_screws through

angle into window ledge Repeat for

opposite side

31/32'

screws

Basepal

angle

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iNSTALLSEAL

GASKET

Cut window seal gasket to w@h of

window Stuff window sod gasket

between outdoor window gUass

and top of indoor sash This will

stop air bakage which reduces

efficiency.

Modds: HWS08XCA, HWS10XCA,HWS12XCA,

HWS14XCA,HWS 18VCA,HWS20VCA

I REPAREUNiT

FOR

iNSTALLATiON

Unpack unit on floor next to

installation bcation

Remove front aitachrnent screw

Remove two side attachment screw

(HWS14XCA,HWSl 8VCA,HWSg0VCA)

Separate the outercase from the front

with a putty knife at the catch points

designated by the arrows

Remove one screw securing

basepan locking bracket Remove

two screws located in the rear of the

outercase, securing k,asepan to

outercase Using the basepan handle,

slowly and evenly pull chassis out

from outer case

Note: Cover putty knife blade with

masking tape to guard against

damage of the units finish The filter

is removed in this illustration for

clarity only

Caution: Never expose plastic

front or grille to extreme

temperatures

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ASSEMBLE

CURTAINS/TOP

RAIL

Removepaperbacking from toprail gasket

andadhereto beltomoftop ral'L

Installtop rail with four 13/32" screws.

into leftendof tap andbottom

rails. Repeatfor right-handcurtain

assembly.Fastencurtain reteiner

stripstosidesof outercasewith

eight 13/32 nscrews(sixfor HWS08XCA,HWS10XCA,HWS12XCA ).

PREPARE

WINDOW FOR

INSTALLATION

Inspectwindowhack, sash,and sill

for itsability to supportthe weight of

air conditioner.

Measurewidth betweenwindow

moldingstoensureinstantMount

will fit window frame. InstantMount

modelsare designedforwindows

wide (thedetail seepage 12)

instantMountkitsuppliedwith unit

isdesignedfor mountingin most

double-hungwindows without

stormwindows. Forinstallationin

window flame with stormwindow,

modify sill byadding wood stripsto

innerand outersills.Thisraises

unitand eliminatesinterferenceof

stormwindow frame.

Stormwindow installation

Ifstormwindow framedoesnotallow

adequateclearancebelowsill(1/2"

required), removestormwindow

frameor createclearanceby addinga

woodstrip(at leastI 1/2" wide) along

entirewidth of sill.Fastenwoodstrip

tosillwith at leastthreecountersunk

woodscrews(notsuppliedwith kit).

Thisprovidesa smoothsurfacefor

mountingair conditioner.

1/2"

Minimum

Mlinil/u2m _'_ i

R

Fmr_

Mobilehomewindow instollallon

Add wood strip(atleast1 1/2" wide)

alongentirewidthof window sill.

Thicknessof woodstripshouldmatch

heightof frontliponwindow frame.

Fastenwood stripto sillwith a

minimumofthreecountersunkwood

screws(notsuppliedwith kit).This

providesa smoothsurfacefor

mountingairconditioner.

Must be a minimum

of I/2' to cleor

bottom railon unit

_Mir,imum- I ! _'<_ Window

Frame

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o I

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0

o°

APPLYWINDOW

SASH GASKET

Raiseindoorsash.Measurewidth

of window sash,including portion

insidewindow track.Cutwindow

sashgasketto lengthand applyto

bottomof window sash.

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iNSTALLOUTER

CASEiN WINDOW

Place outer case in window Lower

sash untiUit restsbehMd FrontfUange

of top raiJ, Bottomrail mustrest

behind window sill With a bvel

adjust unit to a 1/2 bubbb slope to Leve,

he rear for proper water drainage _

Wind...... h I ® ® ®

_JL, CurtalnassembJycut

_.,...._,, _; away forclarity

Expand bolh curtains to contact the

window _rame Installtv,,o31/32"

screws One in each upper right and

bft corner of the curtains

Unstallthree 31/32" top mounting rail

screws

NOTE: To make screws easier to

drive, drill a pilot hob into sash

through clearance hob in curtains

Use lwo casementto window securance screws(1"}

to fix the case to windows sash

Install Uefl& right installation bracket and as shown

in fig Install bdt(2 1/2 _bng fUathead b@and U

Iocknut) to the installation bracket and adjust them _,._

to proper length ,th..... 4 (19/32 '_)...... to fix _

the bracket on thecase _ 19/32_'Io_gs e /_

Left _ f_. o,,,_,o_k,,__',w _1.-"

_/_ _ MARK

L°cknut\_\ l_ _j ,/ Right

INSTALL BASEPAN ANGLE

Unstalllwo 31/32" screws

through angle into window ledge

Repeat Foropposite side.

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iNSTALL SEALGASKET

Cut window seaJ gasket to width of

window Stuff',,vk_dow seaJ strip

between outdoor window gJossand

top of indoor sash This wijj stop air

bakage which reduces efficiency

iMPORTANT: Stay dear of gJass Be

carefuJ not ta damage the function

of the window

iNSTALL

DRAIN TUBE

Modd:HWS08XCA, HWSI 0XCA,

HWS12XCA

Adjust the direction of the drain tube(drain eUbow)

to make it be in line with the hob

in the rear of unit; Unsertthe drain

_ube(drain dbow)into the hob and lwist 90 _'

RETURN

CHASSISTO

OUTERCASE

Find someone to help you

replace chassisin outer case

Unstdlbasepan dip Replacefront

_oand,and griHe(instoll h,voscrews

r HWS14XCA, HWS18VCA,

HWS20VCA) Where possible install

fvvo screws in r@ar of outercase,

removed in stepone

iMPORTANT: Becausewindow

sashhelps keep unit in window,

make certain window sash contacts

outer casebefore reinstalling

chassis

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ngllsh

Wall installations: slideooutchassisonly

Note: Removethe ] or 2 shipping screwson the rear of the air conditioner

that hold thechassisto theouter shallcasing_Once removed,

these do not haveto be re-installed. Toensurethatyour air

conditioner is properly installed in thewall, it is

recommendedthat it be installed by a certified technician who is

familiar with throughthe wall installations.

1) Using wood, 1_'or more in thickness,build a wooden frame to fit the

casing/cabinet dimensionsof the unit which you havepurchased_

2) Measure theoutside width and the height of the frame to determine the

cutout dimensionsnecessaryfor the opening in thewall Thedepth of the

frame will depend on the depth of thewall The finishedframe mustbe set

in the inside wall Theframe hasto be squared and levded. Rememberthe

frame has to be nailed securelyto the wall studs. (Seefig. # 11)

wdm

fig. # 11

3) Now to install, insert the casing into the wall opening_ (Removethe

chassisout first following steps1 - 6 in SJideooutchassissection)_

Make sure that thecabinet isat least 1/2" inch inside the room_Also the

side JouversshouJdnot be bJocked.This is to have proper air cirdation in

and around the compressor.(Seefig. # 12)

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casing

level

fig. # 12

typlcaU casing

ou_ard tip

4) Thecasing shouJdbe tilted 1/4" outside so asto drain the excess

dehumidified water.

5) ProperRyinsulate any opening between the casing and the frame_

6) Usethe screw hobs on the sides of the unit which are for thewindow

mounting kit and the screw holes in the top mounting kit rail to attach

the casing to thewood frame, using the 5/8" screws.

7) With the help of another person lift and put the chassisof the

air conditioner in to the casing_

8) Screw the security screw into place and snap on the grille.

9) If the fiJterwas removed during this process,reinsert the filtec

]O)Screw the two side screwsthat hoJdthe grille to the casing_(not in

all models)

11) UseexternaJwall brackets if needed.

_ CAUTION: If, after completing thesesteps,the unit appears to be loose

or if you are unsurethe unit is properly installed,

contact a qualified installer.

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top-air

_ouvers

,! i

fig. # 13 fig. # 14

side-air

louvers

o Always unpbg your air conditioner before cleaning.

• Air fiJterneedsto be cleaned at bast once a month for your unit to

operate at optimum efficiency. ThefiJtercan be did out from the side by

pulling on the tab Jocatedon the middJeright sideof the front mask.

(See fig°# 13) Or the fiRtermay be accessed by pressingdown on

the top and bottom tabs Jocatedon the right side of the front mask.

(See fig,# 14) Thefilter may be washed or vacuumed. Removethe

excesswater from the fiJterby gentJyshaking the fiJtenThis wiJJremove

dust and particles trapped in the fiJtenAfter cleaning, rdnstaJJthe fiJten

DO NOT useyour air conditioner without the air filter in place.

Todean the front pands or the cabinet DO NOT useharsh chemicals,

abrasives, ammonia, cHorine, bbach, concentrated detergents, sdvents

or metal scouring pads. Someof thesechemicals may dissdve, damage

and/or discoJoryour air conditionen

ARwaysusea softcloth dampened with water or miRdsoap and water

sdution to wipe the front of the cabinet. Wipe dry with a softcloth.

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