If the air conditioner will not be used for a long time (vacation, storage, moving, etc.):

  1. Completely drain the water. On models without a drain plug, you may need to remove the unit from the window and tilt it to drain the water.
  2. Run the unit in fan mode only for a half day to dry the appliance inside to prevent mold.
  3. Clean the air filter and reinstall it.
  4. Unplug the unit and store the cord.
  5. Take out the batteries of remote controller.
  6. Gather the all the window mounting hardware and replace them in the original carton for storage.

 


Always maintain the unit in an upright position and store in dry place.