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Cleaning the Air Filter

Clean the air filters once every 2 weeks, or more, if necessary.

Note
  • The air filter can be broken if it is bent.

  • When the air filter is not assembled correctly, dust and other substances can enter the indoor unit.

Type 1

The top filter on the indoor unit is easier to assemble when looking at the unit from the top.

  • Turn off the power to the appliance.

  • Holding the knobs of the air filter, lift it up slightly.

  • Remove it from the indoor unit.

  • Clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner or with lukewarm water and a mild detergent.

  • Dry the filter in the shade.

  • Insert the tabs on the air filter into the front cover.

  • Push the hooks down to assemble the air filter.

  • Check the side of the front cover for correct assembly of the air filter.

Type 2

  • Turn off the power to the appliance.

  • Open the front cover.

    • Lift up both sides of the cover slightly.

  • Holding the knobs of the air filters, pull them down slightly and remove them from the indoor unit.

  • Clean the filters with a vacuum cleaner or with lukewarm water and a mild detergent.

  • Dry the filters in the shade.

  • Insert the tabs on the air filters into the front cover.

  • Check the side of the front cover to make sure that the air filters are assembled correctly.