Air conditioner operation
The air conditioner system should be operated for approximately 10 minutes at least once a month. This helps prevent damage to the air conditioner system due to the lack of lubrication.
Cooling:
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the air recirculation button
to the
OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan speed control dial
to the
desired position.
4. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.) 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the cool (left) position.
- For quick cooling when the outside temperature
is high, push the air recirculation
button to the ON position. Be sure
to
push the air recirculation button to the OFF
position for normal cooling.
- A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Dehumidified heating:
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the air recirculation button
to the
OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.)
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan speed control dial
to the
desired position.
4. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.) 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot (right) position.
Dehumidified defogging:
This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan speed control dial
to the
desired position.
3. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.) 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
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