Electrolux EXM18HV1WE - Manual (Page 17)

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Cleaning and Maintenance
Maintenance
Indoor Unit and Remote
Control Cleaning
Cleaning the Filters
Panel
bracket
Dust filter handle
The following maintenance operations must be performed regularly.
* The operation must be performed by qualified personnel only.
• Stop the air conditioner and disconnect the
power supply before cleaning.
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the indoor unit and
remote control.
• A cloth dampened with cold water may be used
on the indoor unit if it is too dirty.
• The front panel of the indoor unit cant be
removed and cleaned with water. Then wipe
with a dry cloth.
• Do not use brushes, emery paper or burnishes
to clean the unit because it may cause
damages.
• Do not use a chemically treated cloth or duster
to clean the unit.
• Do not use benzine, thinner, polishing powder
or similar solvents for cleaning. These may
cause the plastic surface to crack or deform.
• Never use warm water over 40 C to clean
the front panel, it may cause deformation or
discoloration.
1 Lift the indoor unit front panel up to an angle until
it stops with a full support from the bracket.
2 Hold the dust filter handle and lift it up slightly to
take it out from the filter holder.
Note: Supply power must be disconnected before
cleaning.
A clogged dust filter reduces the cooling/heating
efficiency of this unit. Please clean the filter every
month or more often if necessary.
3 Then pull the dust filter downwards out of the
indoor unit.
warning
Items
Maintenance
operations
Recommended frequency
Dust filter Clean Every month or more often if necessary
Healthy air filters Replace/clean Every 3 months or more often if necessary
Unit casing Clean Every month or more often if necessary
Water tray and
evacuation piping
Clean and check for
obstructions
Each season before start up*
Indoor and outdoor
coils
Clean Each season before start up*