08_ safety informationsafety informationCAUTION SIGNS (CONT’D)Inspect the condition, electric connections, pipes and external case of theair conditioner regularly by a qualified service technician.Do not open doors and windows in the room being cooled during operationunless necessary.Do not block the air conditioner vents. If objects block the air flow, it maycause unit malfunction or poor performance.Make sure there are no obstacles under the indoor unit.• Potential risk of fire or loss of property.Ensure the off-on and protection switches are properly installed.Do not use the air conditioner if damaged. If problems occur, immediatelystop operation and disconnect the plug from the power supply.If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time (forexample, over several months), unplug the power from the wall.Call the place of purchase or a contact center if repairs are needed.• Potential risk of fire or electric shock if disassembly or repairs are attempted by anon-qualified service technician.CAUTION