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Mitsubishi MSZ-AP: how and how often to clean the air filter

Summary (editorial)

Switch off the power first. The manual gives the cleaning interval, how to remove dirt and dry the filter, and what not to use.

✎ editorial – written from the cited sources, not a manufacturer statement. Status: draft.

From the manufacturer's documentation (English source wording, with page)

  1. Switch off the power supply or turn off the breaker before cleaning[1]
  2. Air filter (air purifying filter): clean every 2 weeks[2]
  3. Remove dirt by a vacuum cleaner, or rinse with water[3]
  4. After washing with water, dry it well in shade[4]
  5. Be careful not to touch the metal parts with your hands[5]
  6. Do not use water hotter than 50°C[6]
  7. Do not use benzine, thinner, polishing powder, or insecticide[7]
  8. Lift the front panel until a "click" is heard[8]
  9. Dirty filters cause condensation in the air conditioner which will contribute to the growth of fungi such as mold[9]

⚠ Work on refrigerant circuits, mains electricity and PV DC wiring is for qualified technicians only.

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Sources

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  1. [1] Mitsubishi Electric – Operating instructions MSZ-AP25–50VG(K)D2 (VG79N348H02, Australia) (VG79N348H02) , p. 13 official manufacturer document quote verified switch off the power supply or turn off the breaker before cleaning.
  2. [2] Mitsubishi Electric – Operating instructions MSZ-AP25–50VG(K)D2 (VG79N348H02, Australia) (VG79N348H02) , p. 13 official manufacturer document quote verified cle a n e ve ry 2 w e e k s
  3. [3] Mitsubishi Electric – Operating instructions MSZ-AP25–50VG(K)D2 (VG79N348H02, Australia) (VG79N348H02) , p. 13 official manufacturer document quote verified remove dirt by a vacuum cleaner, or rinse with water.
  4. [4] Mitsubishi Electric – Operating instructions MSZ-AP25–50VG(K)D2 (VG79N348H02, Australia) (VG79N348H02) , p. 13 official manufacturer document quote verified after washing with water, dry it well in shade.
  5. [5] Mitsubishi Electric – Operating instructions MSZ-AP25–50VG(K)D2 (VG79N348H02, Australia) (VG79N348H02) , p. 13 official manufacturer document quote verified be careful not to touch the metal parts with your hands.
  6. [6] Mitsubishi Electric – Operating instructions MSZ-AP25–50VG(K)D2 (VG79N348H02, Australia) (VG79N348H02) , p. 13 official manufacturer document quote verified do not use water hotter than 50°c.
  7. [7] Mitsubishi Electric – Operating instructions MSZ-AP25–50VG(K)D2 (VG79N348H02, Australia) (VG79N348H02) , p. 13 official manufacturer document quote verified do not use benzine, thinner, polishing powder, or insecticide.
  8. [8] Mitsubishi Electric – Operating instructions MSZ-AP25–50VG(K)D2 (VG79N348H02, Australia) (VG79N348H02) , p. 13 official manufacturer document quote verified lift the front panel until a "click" is heard.
  9. [9] Mitsubishi Electric – Operating instructions MSZ-AP25–50VG(K)D2 (VG79N348H02, Australia) (VG79N348H02) , p. 13 official manufacturer document quote verified dirty filters cause condensation in the air conditioner