20_ cleaning and maintainingcleaning and maintaining theair conditionerMAINTAINING YOUR AIR CONDITIONERIf the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry the air conditioner to maintain it inbest condition.1. Dry the air conditioner thoroughly by operating in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours and disconnectthe power plug. There may be internal damage if moisture is left in components.2. Before using the air conditioner again, dry the inner components of the air conditioner againby running in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours. This helps remove odors which may have generatedfrom dampness.periodical checksRefer to the following chart to maintain the air conditioner properly.Type Description Monthly Every 4months Once ayearIndoor unitClean the air filter (1) Clean the condensate drain pan (2) Thoroughly clean the heat exchanger (2) Clean the condensate drain pipe (2) Replace the remote control batteries (1) Outdoor unitClean the heat exchanger on the outside ofthe unit (2) Clean the heat exchanger on the inside ofthe unit (2) Clean the electric components with jets ofair (2) Verify that all the electric components arefirmly tightened (2) Clean the fan (2) Verify that all the fan assembly is firmlytightened (2) Clean the condensate drain pan (2) The checks and maintenance operations described are essential to guarantee theefficiency of the air conditioner. The frequency of these operations varies according to thecharacteristics of the area, the amount of dust, etc.(1) The described operations should be performed more frequently if the area of installationis very dusty.(2) These operations must always be performed by qualified personnel. For more detailedinformation, see the Installation Manual.