Care and Cleaning
USER
INSTRUCTIONS
Turn air conditioner off and
Air
remove the plug from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
The air filter behind the front grille
should be checked and cleaned at
Grille & Cabinet
least every 30 days or as often as it
needs cleaning.
Wipe both sides of grille with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with
mild liquid
detergent,
or clean with a vacuum cleaner
brush. Be careful not to force the
movable louvers out of position.
Other areas behind the grille may
be wiped or vacuumed, taking care
not to damage the coil fins.
Wash cabinet with
soap or
detergent and lukewarm water.
Never use strong chemicals,
solvents or bleaching
Condenser Coils
These coils on the weather side
of the unit should be checked
periodically and cleaned if clogged
.
with dirt or soot from the atmosphere.
To remove the filter:
If extremely soiled, they may need
Grasp the tab at the bottom of the
to be steam cleaned, a service
unit and pull downward.
through your GE service outlet.
Clean the filter
with a vacuum
cleaner to remove light dust. Wash
the filter in lukewarm, soapy
and rinse in clear water to remove
sticky dust.
When replacing the filter, be sure
the word FRONT is facing you as
you slide the filter back into place.
Air Inlet Grille Removal
If your air conditioner is mounted
flush inside the room or if the
window sill extends farther into the
room than the chassis, it may be
necessary to remove the air inlet
before the filter can be
removed.
To
remove the grille,
pull the air
inlet grille out by grasping the front
at one side and pushing down to
disengage the tab. Do the same to
the other side.
The air filter can now be removed
from
grille—grasp the tab on
the filter and pull.
After cleaning, replace the air filter
and air inlet grille, pushing the
into place.
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