Care And Maintenance - Carrier 12000 Installationshandbuch

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Your Indoor Unit
BEFORE CLEANING OR
MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS TURN OFF YOUR AIR
CONDITIONER SYSTEM AND
DISCONNECT ITS POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE.
CAUTION
Only use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the unit clean. If the
unit is especially dirty, you can use a cloth soaked in
warm water to wipe it clean.
Do not
• use chemicals or chemically treated
cloths to clean the unit
Do not
• use benzene, paint thinner, polishing
powder or other solvents to clean the unit. They
can cause the plastic surface to crack or deform.
Do not
• use water hotter than 40°C (104°F) to
clean the front panel. This can cause the panel to
deform or become discolored.
Cleaning Your Air Filter
A clogged air conditioner can reduce the cooling
efficiency of your unit, and can also be bad for your
health. Make sure to clean the filter once every two
weeks.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE
OR CLEAN THE FILTER BY
YOURSELF
Removing and cleaning the filter can be dangerous.
Removal and maintenance must be performed by a
certified technician.
1. If the unit you purchased is a rear ventilated one,
take off the filter in the directions indicated by the
arrows in the following diagram.
2. If the unit you purchased is a descending ventilated
model, take off the filter in the directions indicated
by the arrows in the following diagram.
3. Remove the air filter.
4. Clean the air filter by vacuuming the surface or
washing it in warm water with mild detergent.
5. Rinse the filter with clean water and allow it to air-
dry. DO NOT let the filter dry in direct sunlight.
6 Reinstall the filter.
Rear ventilated model
(A)
or
(B)
or
(C)
Descending ventilated model
(A)
or
(B)
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