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11. CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION
• Before cleaning this product, be sure to turn it off and
disconnect all the power supply.
• Before starting operation, make sure that the intake
grille has been shut completely. Incomplete closing
of the intake grille might have an eff ect on the proper
working or performance of the air conditioner.
• If the fi lter cleaning involves high-place work, please
consult the authorized service
personnel.
• Do not touch the aluminum fi ns of heat exchanger
built-in the indoor unit to avoid personal injury when
you maintain the unit.
• Do not expose the indoor unit to liquid insecticides or
hair sprays.
• Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces
when you maintain the unit.
Air cleaning fi lters
(Apple catechin fi lter, Ion deodorization fi lter)
Intake grille
Air fi lters
Indoor unit body
The frequency of the cleaning is as shown in the following table.
What to do Frequency
Cleaning indoor unit body When you notice
Cleaning air fi lter Every 2 weeks
Cleaning Ion deodorization fi lter Every 3 months
Replacing Apple-catechin fi lter
(Model name: UTR-FA16)
Replacing Ion deodorization fi lter
(Model name: UTR-FA16-2)
Every 3 years
* The air cleaning fi lters are sold separately. When you replace them,
please contact the store of purchase.
Cleaning indoor unit body
NOTES:
• Do not use water hotter than 104 °F (40 °C).
• Do not use scouring cleanser, volatile solvents such as benzene or
thinner.
1.
Wipe the indoor unit body gently with a soft cloth moisten
with warm water.
2.
Wipe the indoor unit body gently with a dry and soft cloth.
Cleaning air fi lter
1.
Open the intake grille.
2.
Remove the air fi lters.
Lift up the air fi lters' handle, disconnect the two lower tabs, and pull
out.
Air fi lter handle
Hooks (2 places)
3.
Remove the dust in either of the following ways.
• Cleaning with vacuum cleaner.
• Washing with mild detergent and warm water. After washing, dry the
air fi lters thoroughly in shade.
4.
Replace the air fi lters.
Align the sides of the air fi lter with the panel, and push in fully.
Make sure to the two lower tabs are returned to their holes in the
indoor unit properly.
5.
Close the intake grille.
Press 4 places on the intake grille to close it completely.
NOTES:
If dirt accumulates on the air fi lter, airfl ow will be reduced,
operating effi ciency will lower, and the noise will increase.
Cleaning Ion deodorization fi lter and
replacing Apple-catechin fi lter
1.
Remove the air fi lters. Refer to steps 1 ~ 2
of "Cleaning air
fi lter".
2.
Remove the air cleaning fi lters from the air cleaning fi lter
holder.
Air cleaning fi lter
Air cleaning fi lter frame
3.
Flush the Ion deodorization fi lter (light blue) with high-
pressure hot water until the surface of the fi lters are covered
with water.
4.
Wash the Ion deodorization fi lter with diluent neutral
detergent.
Do not ream or rub, otherwise the deodorizing eff ect may decrease.
5.
Rinse the Ion deodorization fi lter with water fl ow.
6.
Dry the Ion deodorization fi lter in shade.
7.
Remove the Apple-catechin fi lter (light green) from the air
cleaning fi lter holder.
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