Amana 18M23TB Air Conditioner User Manual


 
General Information
Changing Air Flow Direction
Adjust horizontal baffles for directing air up or down
Adjust vertical baffles with handle to direct air left or
right
VERTICAL BAFFLE
CONTROL
Air Flow Around Unit
Check indoor grille and outdoor louvers for air flow obstruc-
tions. Do not block airflow to and from unit. The outdoorcoil
should be checked and periodically cleaned for debris that
3. If using concentrated liquid detergent, dilute in warm
water first.
4. Do not use abrasive cleaners such as Comet TM, Ajax TM,
etc. These items can scratch, crack, and discolor sur-
faces.
Oceanside or Corrosive Environment
Salt air or a corrosive environment maygreatly reduce the life
of the unit. After cleaning, sand and repaint any scratches
or blisters on painted surfaces. In humid areas where algae
formation is common, place an algaecide tablet in outdoor
side of unit base pan.
Air Filter
The front contains a removable grille that provides easy
access to the air filter. Thefilter can be removed twoways:
METHOD ONE:
Grasp the filter handle and slide the filter to the left until
it clears the unit.
INDOOR
GRILLE
may collect and block unit air flow. If air flow isobstructed or
deflected back into unit, the compressor may cycle on and
off rapidly, causing early compressor failure.
Care and Maintenance
-- _k WARNING
To avoid death or personal injury due to
electrical shock, turn fan control off and
unplug power cord before cleaning or
performing maintenance. After cleaning or
performing maintenance, reconnect power.
Note: The unit should be inspected byan authorized servicer
once a year to ensure proper function of the unit.
1. Once a year, remove chassis from outer case and
thoroughly clean air conditioner.
2. Wash air conditioner with warm, soapywater as needed.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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