Sanyo XMHS1272 User Manual
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Air filter
The air filter collects dust and other particles from the air and should
be cleaned once every 6 months.
If the filter gets blocked, the efficiency of the air conditioner drops
greatly.
be cleaned once every 6 months.
If the filter gets blocked, the efficiency of the air conditioner drops
greatly.
The frequency with which the filter should be cleaned depends on
the environment in which the unit is used.
the environment in which the unit is used.
How to remove the filter
1.
1.
Slide the two latches of the air intake grille with your thumbs in the
direction of the arrow to open the grille.
direction of the arrow to open the grille.
2.
Open the air intake grille downward.
3.
Press the tabs on both sides of the air filter (indicated with
marks on the grill) to release the filter, and then, lift and pull the
filter up and out using the tabs to remove it.
filter up and out using the tabs to remove it.
4.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove light dust. If there is sticky dust
on the filter, wash the filter in lukewarm, soapy water, rinse it in
clean water, and dry it.
on the filter, wash the filter in lukewarm, soapy water, rinse it in
clean water, and dry it.
5.
Insert the filter correctly again inside the grille, close the grille
letting the latches slide towards the outside and fix again the
latch.
letting the latches slide towards the outside and fix again the
latch.
How to remove the air intake grille
1.
1.
Open the air intake grille.
2.
Detach the safety cord from the frame (remember to attach it
again after cleaning or maintenance).
again after cleaning or maintenance).
3.
Hold on the air intake grille and pull it towards you to detach the
two air intake grille hinges.
two air intake grille hinges.
4.
Clean the grille gently using a soft sponge, or the like. Then dry it
with care.
Neutral detergent may be used to remove stubborn dirt. Then
rinse thoroughly with water and dry it.
with care.
Neutral detergent may be used to remove stubborn dirt. Then
rinse thoroughly with water and dry it.
Care: After a prolonged idle period
Check the indoor and outdoor unit air intakes and outlets for
blockage; if there is a blockage, remove it.
blockage; if there is a blockage, remove it.
Care: Before a prolonged idle period
• Operate the fan for half a day to dry out the inside.
• Disconnect the power supply and also turn off the circuit breaker.
• Clean the air filter and replace it in its original position.
• Outdoor unit internal components must be checked and cleaned
• Disconnect the power supply and also turn off the circuit breaker.
• Clean the air filter and replace it in its original position.
• Outdoor unit internal components must be checked and cleaned
periodically.
Contact your local dealer for this service.
Contact your local dealer for this service.
NOTE
Latch
Air intake grille hinge
Ceiling
panel
panel
Air intake
grille
grille
Air intake grille
Safety cord
Air filter
• When cleaning the air filter, never
remove the safety cord. If it is
necessary to remove it for servicing
and maintenance inside, be sure to
reinstall the safety cord securely (hook
on the grille side) after the work.
necessary to remove it for servicing
and maintenance inside, be sure to
reinstall the safety cord securely (hook
on the grille side) after the work.
• When the air intake grille has been
opened, rotating parts (such as the
fan), electrically charged areas, etc. will
be exposed in the unit’s opening. Bear
in mind the dangers that these parts
and areas pose, and proceed with the
work carefully.
fan), electrically charged areas, etc. will
be exposed in the unit’s opening. Bear
in mind the dangers that these parts
and areas pose, and proceed with the
work carefully.
• Periodically check the outdoor unit to
see if the air outlet or air intake is
clogged with dirt or soot.
clogged with dirt or soot.
Air intake grille hinge
Safety cord
CAUTION
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