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Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Turn air conditioner off and
remove plug from
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.
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
available through your GE service
outlet.
Front Grille Removal
The front grille can be removed to
make the air filter accessible, allow
more thorough cleaning or make the
model and serial numbers easier to
read.
remove the grille, grasp both
sides as shown and pull straight out
to free the tabs on the grille from
the clamps on the frame.
To replace the grille, lineup the
tabs on each side of the
with
the clamps on each side of the
frame and push straight in.
Filter
The air filter behind the front grille
should be washed at
every 30
days or as often as it needs cleaning.
To remove the filter,
remove
the front grille, then carefully
unhook the filter from the frame.
Vacuum the
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
is very dirty,
use a mild household detergent in
the wash water. Let the filter dry
thoroughly before replacing it.
After cleaning the filter, put it
back into place and replace the
front grille.
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