GE AJ806L, Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Care and Cleaning
USER
INSTRUCTIONS
air conditioner off and
remove the plug from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe both sides of grille with a
clean
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 mild soap or
detergent and lukewarm water.
Never use strong chemicals,
or bleaching agents.
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.
If extremely soiled, they may need
to be steam cleaned, a service
through your GE service outlet.
Air
The air filter behind the front grille
should be checked and cleaned at
least every 30 days or as often as it
needs cleaning.
To remove the filter:
Grasp the tab at the air outlet on the
front grille and pull it straight up.
Clean the
with a vacuum
cleaner to remove light dust. Wash
the filter in lukewarm, soapy water
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.
Rent Grille Removal
The front can be removed
for more thorough cleaning or to
make the
and serial numbers
accessible.
To remove the front grille:
1.
Grasp the bottom of the grille
and swing it toward you about 4
inches.
2. Slide the grille upward to free
the three tabs at the top of the grille
from slots in the top of the chassis.
To replace the grille, hook top of
grille onto top of chassis and push
bottom of grille in until it snaps
into place.
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