NOTE: Do not lift, push, or pull on any white
beaded foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.
1.
2.
Unplug power cord.
Remove the front panel from the unit.
. Remove the 2 screws at the base of
the front panel.
. Lift front panel slightly and then pull it
toward you.
3.
4.
Slide unit out of cabinet using the wire
handle. Watch out for the sharp metal fins
on the front and rear coils.
NOTE: Water may have collected inside
the air conditioner cabinet, and it could
spill on the floor. Handle unit carefully.
Wrap the motor, connector plug, electrical
control box, and compressor terminal box
in plastic film. Make sure no liquid gets
inside any of these parts. It could damage
the insulation and cause serious
mechanical problems.
NOTE: Water from rainfall or normal
operation does not harm these
components.
5.
Carefully clean and hose out the base,
condenser coils, and condensate pans.
Clean at least once a year, or more often
if the condenser coil and pan collect dirt,
sand, leaves, insects, or algae. Also
clean if you detect an odor coming from
the air conditioner.
6.
7.
8.
Remove the plastic film from the motor
and electrical parts.
Replace air conditioner in the cabinet.
Replace the front panel.
l Push front panel straight onto cabinet.
Then lower it slightly to lock it in place.
l Replace the 2 screws in the base of the
front panel.
9.
Plug in power cord.
NOTE: It is a good idea to wait 24 hours
before starting the unit again. This allows
time for all areas to dry thoroughly.
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