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Westinghouse WH1000i / WH2000i — Cleaning the Air Filter

Maintenance

For the Westinghouse WH1000i / WH2000i, from the Westinghouse owner's manual.

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Before you start

  • Never use gasoline or flammable solvents to clean the air filter
  • Never twist or tear the foam element

Procedure

  1. Turn off inverter and let cool.
  2. Remove engine service panel to access air filter.
  3. Release tabs for air cleaner cover and tip cover down.
  4. Remove foam element from air cleaner housing.
  5. Wash foam element in household detergent soap and warm water, squeeze slowly.
  6. Rinse in clean water with slow squeezing action.
  7. Dry the air filter element with slow firm squeezing action.
  8. Return air filter element to position in housing.
  9. Install air cleaner cover, tabs locked into place.
  10. Install engine service panel.

Source: Westinghouse owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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