12EnglishBasic OperationTips for saving energyKeeping the temperature setting at a moderate level helps save energy�• Recommended temperature setting− For cooling: 78-82°F (26-28°C)− For heating: 68-75°F (20-24°C)Cover windows with a blind or a curtain�• Blocking sunlight and air from outdoors increases the cooling (heating) effect.Keep the air filter clean.• A clogged air fi lter causes ineffi cient operation and wastes energy. Clean it once every 2 weeks. Page 29If you are not going to use the air conditioner for a long period, for example in spring or autumn, turn off the circuitbreaker�• The air conditioner always consumes a small amount of electricity even while it is not operating.You can adjust the airfl ow rate to increase your comfort.To adjust the airflow rate settingPress �• Each pressing of changes the airfl ow rate setting in sequence.AUTO Indoor unit quiet Airflow rate 1-5 (Low to High)• When the airfl ow is set to “ ”, quiet operation starts and noise from the indoor unit willbecome quieter.• In the quiet operation mode, the airfl ow rate is set to a weak level.AUTO, COOL, HEAT and FAN operation DRY operationThe airfl ow rate setting cannot bechanged.Adjusting the Airflow RateNOTENote on airflow rate setting• At smaller airfl ow rates, the cooling (heating) effect is also smaller.