1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove air conditioner from cabinet.
Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the Excessive Weight Hazard
front and rear coils.
3. Remove the front panel. (See ?Cleaning Use 2 or more people to move and
the front panel? on page 7.) install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or
4. Wrap the motor, electrical control box, other Injury.
and compressor terminal box in plastic
film to make sure no water or other liquid
gets inside. Water or other liquids could
damage insulation and cause serious
mechanical problems.
5. 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 coming from the air
conditioner. Do not use the collected
water for drinking purposes. It is not
sanitary.
6. Remove plastic film from motor and
electrical parts.
7. Replace air conditioner in cabinet.
8. Replace front panel.
9. Plug in power cord.
NOTE: It is a good idea to wait 24 hours
before starting the air conditioner again. This
allows time for all areas to dry thoroughly.
Saving energy
You can help save energy by following the
tips below.
l Improve your home?s insulation. Seal all l Try not to use heat-producing appliances
doors and windows. Close the fireplace flue. during the hottest part of the day.
l Close all blinds and drapes on sunny sides . Turn off lights and appliances when they
of the house. Add window awnings. are not needed.
l Keep the air filter clean. l Keep heat registers and cool-air returns
l Do not block the airflow with drapes or closed.
furniture. l Use exhaust venting fans when cooking,
l Ventilate the attic. High temperatures in doing laundry, or bathing.
the attic add to the air conditioner?s cooling
load.
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