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CLEANING THE AIR FILTER AND
THE DEODORIZING FILTER (OPTION)
Do not open the front panel up past the level position.
The panel may come off in order to prevent it from being damaged.
Cleaning the deodorizing filter
(about once every 2 weeks)
1
Remove the air filter, and then remove the
deodorizing filter (Gray sponge type).
■ The deodorizing filter is harmless to people.
However, to keep its effectiveness, be sure
to hold the frame and not to touch the sur-
face of the filter with your hand.
2
Soak the filter together with its frame in
lukewarm water for about 15 minutes.
■ If the dirt is noticeable, use a solution of mild
detergent diluted in lukewarm water.
■ If hot water (120
°F 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
Install the deodorizing filter, and then in-
stall the air filter.
Cleaning the air filter
(about once every 2 weeks)
1
Remove the air filter.
CAUTION
When the air filter is to be removed, do not touch
the metal parts of the indoor unit.
This may cause an injury.
2
Remove dirt from the air filter using a
vacuum cleaner or by washing the filter
with water.
■ If the dirt is noticeable, wash the filter with a
solution of mild detergent diluted in lukewarm
water.
■ If hot water (120
°F 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.
Open the front
panel, then
remove/replace
the filter.
Air filterRemove.
Install.
Deodorizing filter
Install.
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.
2
Remove the deodorizing filter (Gray
sponge type).
3
Install a new deodorizing filter.
4
Install the air filter and securely close the
front panel.
Deodorizing filter
■ Cleaning is necessary about once every 2 weeks.
However, if the dirt is noticeable, clean more often.
■ When the color of the filter is not restored even if the
filter is washed as the procedure shown on the left
(Cleaning the deodorizing filter) or when the filter
becomes black, replace the filter with a new one.
■ Standard interval for filter replacement is about 1
year.
Air cleaning filter replacement
(about once every 4 months)
1
Remove the air filter.
2
Remove the air cleaning filter (White bel-
lows type).
3
Install a new air cleaning filter.
4
Install the air filter and securely close the
front panel.
Air cleaning filter
■ If the air cleaning filter is clogged, it may lower the
unit’s capacity or cause condensation at the air out-
let.
■ The air cleaning filter is disposable. The standard
usable term is about 4 months. However, if the color
of the filter turns to dark brown, replace the filter at
once.
Air filter
Deodorizing filter
Air cleaning filter
Optional parts Optional parts are available from your local dealer.
Name of parts Parts number
DEODORIZING FILTER MAC-2200DF
AIR CLEANING FILTER MAC-1700FT
Air filter