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CLEANING THE AIR FILTER (CATECHIN)
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 air filter (about once every 2 weeks)
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.
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 solu-
tion of mild detergent diluted in lukewarm water.
• If hot water (120°F or more) is used, the filter may
be deformed.
Open the front
panel, then
remove/replace
the filter.
Air filter
Remove.
Install.
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MAINTENANCE
Before starting maintenance
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Turn off the breaker.
CAUTION:
When the unit is to be cleaned, switch it off and turn off
the breaker. Since the fan rotates at high speed during
operation, it may cause an injury.
Cleaning the indoor unit
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Clean the unit using a soft dry cloth.
• If the dirt is noticeable, wipe the unit with a cloth
soaked in a solution of mild detergent diluted in luke-
warm water.
• Do not use gasoline, benzine, thinner, polishing pow-
der, or insecticide. The unit may be damaged.
Do not open the front panel up past the level position.
The panel may come off in order to prevent it from being damaged.
• The front panel may also come off if the upper part of the front panel is pulled down.
Do not exceed.
Movable
range
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If the front panel comes off, attach it as explained below.
Keeping the front panel level with one hand, insert the hinges one by one with the other hand
into the notches at the left, right and center of the top of the indoor unit until they click into
place. (1) Then, close the front panel. (2)
Keep the front panel level and
insert the hinges into the notches.
• Do not step onto an unstable bench when maintaining the unit, etc. This may cause an injury, etc. if you fall
down.
CAUTION
What is “Catechin air filter”?
The air filter is dyed with a natural material, catechin, that is contained in tea. The catechin air filter deodorizes
odor and noxious gases such as formaldehyde, ammonia, and acetaldehyde. Moreover, it restraints the activity of
the viruses adhering to the filter.