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MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Appliance maintenance
Unplug from the power supply
Stop the appliance before unplugging.
To remove the front panel pull it outwards as shown in the figure (a)
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth
Use lukewarm water (below 40°C) to clean the appliance when it is very
dirty.
Use a dry and soft cloth to clean it.
Never use volatile substances such as gasoline or polishing powder to
clean the unit.
Never sprinkle water on the indoor unit
Danger! Electric shock!
Refit and close the front panel
Refit and close the front panel by pushing it downwards as shown in the
figure (b).
Clean the air filter
It is advisable to clean the air filter after approx. 100 hours of operation.
Stop the appliance and remove the air filter
1.
Open the front panel.
2.
Press the air filter handle gently, the filter will spring out.
3.
Pull out the filter.
Replace the filter in its original position after cleaning
If the filter is very dirty, clean it with a solution of lukewarm water and
neutral detergent, then dry it in the air.
Close the front panel.
IMPORTANT:
Clean the air filter every two weeks when the air conditioner is
operated in a dusty environment.
Trouble
Analysis
Does not run
Is the protection device or fuse blown?
Sometimes it stops working to protect the appliance.
Are the remote control batteries low?
Is the plug unplugged?
No cool or warm air
Is the air filter dirty?
Are the intakes and outlets of the air conditioner obstructed.
Is the temperature set properly.
Ineffective control
If there is a strong interference (from excessive static electricity discharge, power
supply voltage abnormality) presents, operation will be abnormal. In this case,
unplug from the power supply and plug in after 2-3 seconds.
Does not operate immediately
Changing mode in operation, there may be a delay of 3 minutes.
Peculiar smell
This odour may come from another source such as furniture or others.
A sound of running-water
Caused by the flow of refrigerant in the air conditioner, not a fault.
A “pixi” sound can be heard
Caused by the expansion or contraction of the front panel because of
temperature changing, not a fault.
Spray mist from the outlet
Mist appears when the room air becomes very cold as during operation in
“COOLING” or “DRY” mode.
The compressor indicator (red) lights up
constantly, and the indoor fan stops.
The unit is shifting from heating mode to defrost.
The indicator will turn off within ten minutes and return to heating mode.
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