Cleaning And Care; Cleaning The Intake Grille; Cleaning The Air Filter - Fujitsu ASTG18LF Operating Manual

CAUTION!

1. Remove the Intake Grille.

1 Place your fi ngers at both lower ends of the grille panel,

and lift forward; if the grille seems to catch partway

through its movement, continue lifting upward to remove.

2 Pull past the intermediate catch and open the Intake

Grille wide so that it become horizontal.

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2. Clean with water.

Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner; wipe the unit with

warm water, then dry with a clean, soft cloth.

3. Replace the Intake Grille.

1 Pull the knobs all the way.

2 Hold the grille horizontal and set the left and right

mounting shafts into the bearings at the top of the panel.

3 Press the place where the arrow on the diagram indi-

cates and close the Intake Grille.

Intake Grille

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● When used for extended periods, the unit may accumulate dirt inside, reducing its performance. We recommend that the unit

be inspected regularly, in addition to your own cleaning and care. For more information, consult authorized service personnel.

● When cleaning the unit's body, do not use water hotter than 40 °C, harsh abrasive cleansers, or volatile agents like benzene or

thinner.

● Do not expose the unit body to liquid insecticides or hairsprays.

● When shutting down the unit for 1 month or more, fi rst allow the fan mode to operate continuously for half a day to allow inter-

nal parts to dry thoroughly.

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● Before cleaning the air conditioner, be sure to turn it off and disconnect the Power Supply Cord.

● Be sure the Intake Grille (Fig. 1 8) is installed securely.

● When removing and replacing the air fi lters, be sure not to touch the heat exchanger, as personal

injury may result.

Intake Grille

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Mounting shaft

Knob

Mounting shaft

2

Knob

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Bearing

1. Open the Intake Grille, and remove the

air fi lter.

Lift up the air fi lter's handle, disconnect the 2 lower tabs,

and pull out.

Air fi lter handle

Hooks (2 places)

2. Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or

by washing.

After washing, allow to dry thoroughly in a shaded place.

3. Replace the Air Filter and close the Intake

Grille.

1 Align the sides of the air fi lter with the panel, and push

in fully, making sure the 2 lower tabs are returned prop-

erly to their holes in the panel.

2 Close the Intake Grille.

(For purposes of example, the illustration shows the unit with-

out Intake Grille installed.)

● Dust can be cleaned from the air fi lter either with a vacuum

cleaner, or by washing the fi lter in a solution of mild deter-

gent and warm water. If you wash the fi lter, be sure to allow

it to dry thoroughly in a shady place before reinstalling.

● If dirt is allowed to accumulate on the air fi lter, airfl ow will be

reduced, lowering operating effi ciency and increasing noise.

● During periods of normal use, the Air Filters should be

cleaned every 2 weeks.

● Don't operate the air conditioner with being opened the

intake grille.

Hooks (2 places)

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