Carrier Access 52F Series - Manual (Page 7)

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Care and Cleaning
Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep it looking new.
Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning to prevent
electric shock or fire hazards.
Air Filter Cleaning
The air filter should be checked at least once a month to see if cleaning is necessary.
Trapped particles in the filter can build up and cause an accumulation of frost on
the cooling coils.
• Tilt the Horizontal Louvers in the UP position, before pulling the filter out.
• Grasp the filter by the center and pull up and out.
• Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. Rinse filter
thoroughly. Gently shake excess water from the filter. Be sure filter is thoroughly
dry before replacing.
• Or, instead of washing you may vacuum the filter clean.
Cabinet Cleaning
• Be sure to unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock or fire hazard. The cabinet and
front may be dusted with an oil-free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened in a
solution of warm water and mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Rinse thoroughly and
wipe dry.
• Never use harsh cleaners, wax or polish on the cabinet front.
• Be sure to wring excess water from the cloth before wiping around the controls.
Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the air conditioner.
• The cabinet front can be removed for more thorough cleaning. Refer to “Front
Removal” in this manual.
• Clean the front in a sink using liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
• Replace cabinet front. Replace the screws.
• Replace front panel (if applicable) and filter. Plug in air conditioner.
Front Removal
To remove the front for more thorough cleaning follow these steps:
• Unplug power cord from the wall outlet.
• Remove knobs by firmly pulling (these knobs are interchangeable).
• Remove the filter to expose the two (2) screws holding the front in place.
• Remove the two (2) screws and save for replacing.
• Press firmly on each side of the cabinet close to the front, approximately half way
down.
• While pressing on the sides of the cabinet, gently pull the front out and lift up to
release it from the cabinet.
• Clean as instructed in Care and Cleaning. Reinstall the front when dry by reversing the
above instructions.