Care And Maintenance - Whynter ARC-101CW Instruction Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT:
 Switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power outlet
 Drain water by removing the drain plug
 Always transport the air conditioner in an upright position only
CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS
 To ensure the air intake is filtered properly and to assure that your air conditioner runs efficiently, it is recom-
mended to clean the air filters at least once every two weeks
 This unit has two air filters; washable pre-filter and an activated carbon filter.
 Switch off the air conditioner and remove the washable pre-filter and an activated carbon filter
 Use a vacuum cleaner or tap lightly to remove loose dust and dirt from the pre-filter. Then rinse them thoroughly
under warm or cold running water (no hotter than 100F.)
 Dry thoroughly before re-inserting the filters.
 NOTE: The activated carbon filter is not washable. It should be replaced every 2-3 months or as needed. Please
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WARNING! Never operate the air conditioner without the filter in place
CLEANING THE AIR CONDITIONER
 Always switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power supply outlet before cleaning the air
conditioner
 Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the body of the unit.
 Never use harsh chemicals, oil-based products, detergents, chemically treated cloths or other cleaning solutions.
These could possibly damage the body of the air conditioner
END OF SEASON STORAGE
 Switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the power plug from the power supply outlet before cleaning the air
conditioner
 To remove the hose from the unit, the easiest way is to remove take out the hose and leave the connectors in
place.
 Clean the air filters
 Drain the condensed water completely
 On a warm day, turn on the Fan only mode for half a day so that the inside can dry out completely
 Remove the batteries from the remote controller
 It is recommended that the air conditioner be put back into its original carton for storage
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