24CARE AND MAINTENANCEMaintenanceChecks before operationIf you plan to idle the unit for a long time, perform thefollowing:(1) Operate the fan for about half a day to dry theinside of the unit.(2) Stop the air conditioner and disconnect power.Remove the batteries from the remote controller.(3) The outdoor unit requires periodic maintenanceand cleaning. Do not attempt to do this yourself.Contact your dealer or servicer.Check that the wiring is not broken off ordisconnected.Check that the air filter is installed.Check if the air outlet or inlet is blocked after theair conditioner has not been used for a long time.Do not touch the metal parts of the unit whenremoving the filter. Injuries can occur whenhandling sharp metal edges.Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner.Exposure to water can destroy the insulation,leading to possible electric shock.When cleaning the unit, first make sure that thepower and circuit breaker are turned off.CautionAir fresheningfilterAir freshening filter4. Remove the APlasma Dust collector/Silver Ion filter /Bio filter /Vitamin C filter) from its support frame.(The installation and removing method of the airfreshening filter is different depending on the models,see the pictures marked and on the left.Clean the air freshening filter at least once a month,and replace it every 4-5 months.Clean it with vacuum cleaner, then dry it in cool place.5. Install the air freshening filter back into position.6. Insert the upper portion of air filter back into the unittaking care that the left and right edges line upcorrectly and place filter into position.ir Freshening Filter(Optional filter:.. 1 212