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8

Time Required

                          30 minutes - 2 hours

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Introduction

The steps are shown for the Zanussi split A/C; however, the guide can also be used for other similar models. In addition, the guide can be used for replacing filters in your split A/C. Follow the instructions for detailed explanations.

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Step 1

              Filters
  • Turn off the air conditioner using the remote controller.
  • Unplug the A/C unit from its power source.

Turn off the air conditioner using the remote controller.

Unplug the A/C unit from its power source.

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Step 2

  • Place your hands on the edges of the lid, and pull the lid up to open it.
  • Apply force as needed in a progressive motion. A small tug might be necessary if the lid is very hard to open.

Place your hands on the edges of the lid, and pull the lid up to open it.

Apply force as needed in a progressive motion. A small tug might be necessary if the lid is very hard to open.

Step 3

  • Grab the filter by the small tab located at the bottom.
  • Pull the filter towards yourself to snap it out of the slot that holds it in place.
  • Pull the whole filter out of the A/C unit.

Grab the filter by the small tab located at the bottom.

Pull the filter towards yourself to snap it out of the slot that holds it in place.

Pull the whole filter out of the A/C unit.

Step 4

  • OPTIONAL STEP: If your filters are broken or damaged – consider buying new filters.
  • Buy filters that are specifically made for your model of the air conditioner. Otherwise, the filters might not fit into the unit or the device may not function properly.
  • Skip steps 5-7 and continue with step 8 after you’ve purchased your new filters.

OPTIONAL STEP: If your filters are broken or damaged – consider buying new filters.

Buy filters that are specifically made for your model of the air conditioner. Otherwise, the filters might not fit into the unit or the device may not function properly.

Skip steps 5-7 and continue with step 8 after you’ve purchased your new filters.

Step 5

  • Wash the filters under streaming water:.
  • Slide the filter from side to side to ensure every part of the filter is washed with the stream.

Wash the filters under streaming water:.

Slide the filter from side to side to ensure every part of the filter is washed with the stream.

Step 6

  • OPTIONAL STEP: Follow this step if filters are very dirty and have lots of dust buildup on them.
  • Place your filters in a bucket with one part water and one part vinegar.
  • Leave for one hour to soak.
  • Wash the filters in circular motions with a soapy sponge.
  • Make sure you washed every part of the filter.
  • Rinse the filter thoroughly with water.

OPTIONAL STEP: Follow this step if filters are very dirty and have lots of dust buildup on them.

Place your filters in a bucket with one part water and one part vinegar.

Leave for one hour to soak.

Wash the filters in circular motions with a soapy sponge.

Make sure you washed every part of the filter.

Rinse the filter thoroughly with water.

Step 7

  • Place your filters on a towel in a dry room and let them completely dry out before proceeding to the next step.
  • This might take approximately 20-40 minutes.

Place your filters on a towel in a dry room and let them completely dry out before proceeding to the next step.

This might take approximately 20-40 minutes.

Step 8

  • Potential for device damage: Filters must be completely dry before doing this step.
  • Make sure the small tab is located on the bottom of the filter and is facing you.
  • Place the filters back inside, pushing them forward until they click and fall back into place.

Potential for device damage: Filters must be completely dry before doing this step.

Make sure the small tab is located on the bottom of the filter and is facing you.

Place the filters back inside, pushing them forward until they click and fall back into place.

To reassemble your device, close the lid of the A/C and plug it into power.

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