Operation Manual

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TOSHIBA RAS-07/10/13UKP (US) 1075000802
MAINTENANCE
Before you clean the air conditioner, be sure to turn off the circuit breaker,
or main power switch.
WARNING
Cleaning of indoor unit and remote control
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the indoor unit and remote control.
• A cloth dampened with cold water may be used on the indoor unit if it
is very dirty.
• Never use a damp cloth on the remote control.
• Do not use a chemically-treated duster for wiping or leave such
materials on the unit for long. It may damage or fade the surface of the
unit.
• Do not use benzine, thinner, polishing powder, or similar solvents for
cleaning.
These may cause the plastic surface to crack or deform.
CAUTION
If you will not use the unit for at least 1 month
(1) Operate the air conditioner in FAN ONLY mode for about half a day to
dry the inside of the unit.
(2) Stop the air conditioner and turn off the circuit breaker.
(3) Remove the batteries from the remote control.
Check before operation
FAN ONLY operation
• Check that the air filters are installed.
• Check that the air outlet or inlet of the outdoor unit is not blocked.
CAUTION
Cleaning the air filter
Clean the air filters every 2 weeks.
If the air filters are covered with dust, the performance of the air conditioner
will deteriorate.
Clean the air filters as often as possible.
1 Open the air inlet grille.
Lift the air inlet grille up to the horizontal position.
2 Take hold of the left and right handles of the air filter and lift it up
slightly, then pull it downward to take it out from the filter holder.
3 Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust from the filters or wash them
with water.
If you wash the air filters, dry them in the shade.
Wipe with dry cloth
With
the MODE
button set to
FAN ONLY.
Air filter
Filter holder
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