Preventative maintenance, Warning, Low heat – Maytag Thru-the-Wall Room Air Conditioner User Manual
Page 7: Fan only, Figure 13, Figure 14, Front grille intake air filter front panel tabs
7
OFF
LOW
HEAT
HIGH
HEAT
HIGH
COOL
LOW
COOL
FAN
ONLY
LOW HEAT
On low heat, the fan runs at its lowest speed and provides
the quietest fan operation. In this mode the electric heater
cycles on and off by thermostat.
OFF
OFF
LOW
HEAT
HIGH
HEAT
HIGH
COOL
LOW
COOL
FAN
ONLY
FAN
ONLY
LOW
COOL
HIGH
COOL
MED
COOL
FAN ONLY
This setting circulates air. If the exhaust air option is used,
this setting will exhaust stale indoor air. In this mode, the
fan runs continuously at high speed without compressor
operation.
ADDITIONAL CONTROL INPUTS
NOTE: Not available on all models.
Fan Cycle Switch
The fan cycle switch is located behind the plastic front
assembly underneath the control knob (Figure 13). The fan
cycle switch sets the operational mode of the fan. In the
CONTINUOUS position, the fan will run continuously when-
ever the unit is in the heat or cool mode. In the CYCLE
position, the fan will cycle on and off with the compressor
when the unit is in the cool mode. This switch can only be
set by a servicer.
Fan Cycle
Switch
C ON
TIN
UOU
S
CY
CLE
Figure 13
Preventative Maintenance
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or death due to
electrical shock, unplug the unit at the wall
outlet or turn off power at the fuse box or
circuit breaker before servicing the unit.
INTAKE AIR FILTER
The intake air filter should be cleaned when it is dirty or at
least once a month. The intake air filter is constructed of
durable polypropylene.
The following procedure is used to remove the intake filter:
Front Grille
Intake Air Filter
Front Panel
Tabs
Figure 14
1. Remove the grille by pressing the tabs one at a time on
the front panel (Figure10) with one hand while lifting the
grille with the other.
2. Remove intake air filter (Figure 14) from front panel.
3. Clean filter with a vacuum or running water. If using
water, please be sure that the filter is not excessively
wet when replaced.
4. Reverse this procedure to reinstall the filter.
COMPRESSOR
The compressor is hermetically sealed, permanently lubri-
cated and requires no additional oiling.
FRONT PANEL AND GRILLE
The front panel and grille can be cleaned with a mild soap
or detergent. Do not use hydrocarbon-based cleaners (e.g.
acetone, benzene, naphtha, gasoline, etc.) to clean the
front panel or grille. Use care when cleaning the control
area. Do not use an excessively wet cleaning cloth.