Sanyo ABC-VW24A ABC-VW24A Owners Manual English & French - Page 12

Warning Replacing the Filter Always remove the power plug from the wall outlet. Replacement Periods ■ Although replacement periods differ according to operating modes and installation locations, replace once every 4 years. ¡Filter replacement lamp turns on. Prepare a new filter as the filter replacement period approaches. ¡Filter replacement lamp flashes. Replace with a new filter. ■ If the color of the filter or dirt changes to the indicated color on the replacement guide label, replace the filter within 4 years. (Confirm this color when cleaning the pre-filter). ■ Replace the filter within 4 years if there are odors that are not being eliminated. Replacement Guide Label Filter Replacement Lamp Refer to page E-5 regarding replacement methods. ¡Once the filter has been replaced, plug the power plug into the wall outlet, press the filter reset button with something small, i.e. ballpoint pen tip, and confirm that the filter replacement lamp has turned off. Once the lamp has turned off, the microcomputer calculates the new replacement period of the filter. Note: ¡Do not reuse the filter under any circumstances. Filter Reset Button The life of the filter is greatly reduced by the following. (Even if the filter replacement lamp does not turn on, replace the filter.) ¡If oily smoke or carbonaceous materials (i.e. soot) are drawn in. ¡If the device is always used on high in a room with particularly dirty air or with strong odors. ¡If the pre-filter has not been installed. Replacement Filter ¡Purchase this filter at a store selling Sanyo commercial devices. Filter No. ABC-FAH941A The life of the filter is about 4 years. E-11