English 8When the timer is programmed to stop the systemafter 3 hours and start the system after 4 hours,the system will stop after 3 hours and then 1 hourlater the system will start.After the timer is programmed, the display shows•the remaining time.Press the TIMER ON/OFF button once again to•cancel programming. The display vanishes.OPTIMUM OPERATION7.Observe the following precautions to ensure thesystem operates.Adjust the room temperature properly for a com-•fortable environment. Avoid excessive heating orcooling.Prevent direct sunlight from entering a room•during cooling operation by using curtains orblinds.Ventilate the room regularly.•Using the unit for long periods of time requiresattentive ventilation of the room.Keep doors and windows closed. If the doors•and windows remain open, room air will fl ow outand cause to decrease the effect of cooling andheating.Do not place other heaters directly below the•indoor unit.They may deform due to the heat.Never place objects near the air inlet and the air•outlet of the unit. It may cause deterioration inthe effect or stop in the operation.Turn off the main power supply switch when it is•not used for long periods of time. When the mainpower switch is turned on, some watts of elec-tricity is being used even if the system is notoperating. Turn off the main power supply switchfor saving energy. When reoperating, turn on themain power supply switch 6 hours before opera-tion for smooth running (Refer to MAINTE-NANCE).When the display shows “• ” (TIME TOCLEAN AIR FILTER), ask a qualifi ed serviceperson to clean the fi lter (Refer to MAINTE-NANCE).MAINTENANCE8.(FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL)ONLY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON ISALLOWED TO PERFORM MAINTENANCEIMPORTANT!BEFORE OBTAINING ACCESS TO TERMINAL•DEVICES, ALL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITSMUST BE INTERRUPTEDTo clean the air conditioner, be sure to stop op-•eration, and turn the power switch off. Otherwise,an electric shock and injury may result.Do not wash the air conditioner with water.•Doing so may result in an electric shock.Be careful with a scaffold or staging.•Caution must be exercised because of work at ahigh place.HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERClean the air fi lter when the display shows “ ”(TIME TO CLEAN AIR FILTER).Increase the frequency of cleaning if the unit isinstalled in a room where the air is extremelycontaminated.If the dirt becomes impossible to clean, change theair fi lter.(Contact your dealer when you exchange air fi lter.)Open the suction grille.1.Slide the latches (×2) outward to the side andcarefully lower the grille.(Do the same procedure for closing.)