Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Turn air conditioner off and
remove
plug from wall outlet
before cleaning.
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe front grille with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with
mild liquid
detergent. Wash cabinet
with mild soap or detergent and
lukewarm water.
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.
If extremely soiled, they may need
to steam cleaned, a service available
through your GE service outlet.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the inlet grille
should be washed at least every 30
days or as
as it needs cleaning.
To
remove the filter, grasp the
upper part of the inlet baffle and
pull toward you. Then pull the filter
up and out.
Note: If the air conditioner is
installed high through a wall, you
can pull the lower part of the inlet
baffle toward you and pull the filter
down and out.
Vacuum the filter on the dusty side
to remove
dust. Wash the filter.
cleaner side up, under gently flowing
water to wash out accumulated dust
and lint. If the filter is very dirty,
use a mild household detergent in
the wash water. Let the
dry
thoroughly before replacing it.
Front Grille Removal
The front grille can be removed for
more thorough cleaning or to make
the model and serial numbers
easier to read.
To
remove the grille:
1.
Grasp the upper part of the
inlet baffle and pull it away from
the frame. Do the same to the lower
part of the inlet baffle. Then pull
the baffle straight out and off the
frame.
cleaning, replace the grille.
Use a magnetic-tipped screwdriver
to attach the grille with the two
screws removed in step 2.
To
replace the inlet baffle, align
the large tabs on the baffle with the
slots on the frame and push straight
on
the baffle snaps into place.
2. Remove and save the two slotted
hex
screws that hold
the grille to the frame.
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