READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner. You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all. PRECAUTION * Contact an Authorized Service Center for repair or maintenance of this unit. Call 1-800-243-0000 to locate the nearest ASC. * The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or invalids without supervision. * Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner. * If the power cord requires replacement, have an Authorized Servicer install an exact replacement part. * Installation work must be performed in accordance with the National Electric Code by qualified and authorized personnel only. Room Air Conditioner Safety Precautions To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. • Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications. • Because of the weight of the product, it is recommended that you have a helper to assist in the installation. WARN ING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only. • Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below. Q Be sure not to do. Be sure to follow the instruction. ( kWARNING • Installation • It may cause explosion or fire. • It may cause electric shock and failure. Owner's Manual Safety Precautions • Operation • Otherwise, it will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation or electric shock. • It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation. • It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation. • It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation. • It will cause electric shock or fire. • No grounding may cause electric shock (See Installation Manual). • Otherwise it may cause fire • It may cause fire and electric • It will cause electric shock. and electric shock accident. shock. Room Air Conditioner Safety Precautions •Itisnotdesignedtheentire• It may cause explosion, fire,and burn. tocoolhouse. • It will cause electric shock or failure of • Water may enter the unit and degrage the machine. insulation.It may cause an electric shock. m Installation CAUTION •Theyaresharp andmay causeinjury. • It may cause failure of appliance • If the outer case is damaged, or accident, it must be repaired or replaced immediately. Leaving it damaged could result in the air conditioner falling out of the window, creating a safety hazard. Owner's Manual SafetyPrecautions • Operation • It may cause injury. edges • Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may cause injury. • Operation without filters will cause failure. 0 "it may cause electric shock and damage. * This could injurethe pet or plant. , The appearance of the air conditioner may deteriorate, change color, or develop surface flaws. • Prevent accidental startup and the possibility of injury. % It is an air conditioner, not a precision refrigeration system. , It is not sanitary and could cause illness or personal injury hazard. Room Air Conditioner BeforeOperation 1. Plug in the power plug properly. 2. Use a dedicated circuit. Overloading the line could create a fire hazard. 3. Do not use an extension cord. See page 11 for more details. 4. Do not start/stop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord. 5. If the power cord is damaged and requires replacement, have an Authorized Servicer install an exact replacement part. 1. Being exposed to direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous to your health. Do not expose occupants, pets, or plants to direct airflow for extended periods of time. 2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when used together with stoves or other heating devices. 3. Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g. preserving precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects). Such usage could damage the items. 4. The air conditioner is a consumer comfort appliance, not a precision climate control system. 1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can occur when handling sharp metal edges. 2. Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can destroy the insulation, leading to possible electric shock. 3. When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and breaker are turned off. The fan rotates at a very high speed during operation. There is a possibility of injury if the unit's power is accidentally triggered on while cleaning inner parts of the unit. For repair and maintenan...