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CLEANING THE AIR FILTER/DEODORIZING FILTER
(OPTION)
Cleaning the air filter
(about once every 2 weeks)
1 Remove the air filter.
• Pull the air inlet knob forward.
(If there is deodorizing or air cleaning filter (OPTION),
please remove it before cleaning the air filter.)
2 Remove dirt from the air filter using a
vacuum cleaner or by washing the filter with
water.
• If dirt is conspicuous, wash the filter with a solution of
detergent in lukewarm water.
• If hot water (50°C or more) is used, the filter may be
deformed.
3 After washing with water/lukewarm water,
dry the air filter well in the shade.
• Do not expose the air filter to direct sunlight or heat
from a fire when drying it.
4 Install the air filter.
• Set the air inlet knob.
Cleaning the deodorizing filter
(about once every 2 weeks)
1 Remove the air filter and the deodorizing fil-
ter together. Then separate the deodorizing
filter (Gray sponge type) from the air filter.
• The deodorizing filter is harmless to people. However,
to keep its effectiveness, be sure to hold the frame and
not to touch the surface of the filter with your hand.
2 Soak the filter together with its frame in luke-
warm water for about 15 minutes.
• If dirt is conspicuous, use a solution of detergent in
lukewarm water.
• If hot water (50°C or more) is used, the filter may be
deformed.
• Do not use a scrubbing brush or sponge.
This may damage the surface of the filter.
• Do not use a chlorine detergent.
3 After washing with water/lukewarm water,
dry the deodorizing filter well in the shade.
• Do not expose the deodorizing filter to direct sunlight
or heat from a fire when drying it.
4 Attach the deodorizing filter to the air filter.
(Place the catch into the hole of the air filter
for the security.) Then install both of them to
the body.
REPLACEMENT OF THE DEODORIZING FILTER (OPTION)/
AIR CLEANING FILTER (OPTION)
When the capacity is lowered because of dirt, etc., it is necessary to replace the deodorizing filter/air cleaning filter.
Deodorizing filter replacement
(about once a year)
1 Remove the air filter and the deodorizing fil-
ter together.
2 Separate the deodorizing filter (Gray sponge
type) from the air filter.
3 Replace a new deodorizing filter and attach
it to the air filter. (Place the catch into the
hole of the air filter for the security.)
4 Install the air filter and the deodorizing filter
together.
Deodorizing filter
• Cleaning is necessary about once every 2 weeks. How-
ever, if dirt is conspicuous, clean more often.
• When the color of the filter is not restored even if the
filter is washed as the procedure shown in the left
(Cleaning the deodorizing filter) or when the filter be-
comes black, replace the filter with a new one.
• Standard interval for the filter replacement is about 1
year.
Air cleaning filter replacement
(about once every 4 months)
1 Remove the air filter and the air cleaning fil-
ter together.
2 Separate the air cleaning filter (White bellows
type) from the air filter.
3 Replace a new air cleaning filter and attach
it to the air filter. (Place the catch into the
hole of the air filter for the security.)
4 Install the air filter and the air cleaning filter
together.
Air cleaning filter
• If the air cleaning filter is clogged, it may lower the unit’s
capacity or cause condensation at the air outlet.
• The air cleaning filter is disposable. The standard us-
able term is about 4 months. However, if the color of
the filter turns to dark brown, replace the filter at once.
Optional parts Optional parts are available from your local dealer.
Part name Model
Deodorizing filter MAC-1700DF
Air cleaning filter MAC-1200FT
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