Care and Cleaning
Override
Set this switch at FREEZE
SENTINEL and whenever the
room air temperature at the air
conditioner falls to approximately
the unit will automatically
come on in the heating mode,
regardless of whether the On/Stop
switch has turned the air
conditioner off.
Set this switch at SET BACK and
the same thing occurs whenever
the room air temperature at the
air conditioner falls to
approximately
The Unit Power Switch must be
at ON for the
Override to
operate.
Turn the air conditioner off and
remove the plug from wall outlet,
or remove fuses, or turn off
circuit breakers at the power
panel before cleaning.
If you live in an apartment, your
building management may wish to
provide these maintenance
that are necessary for continued
peak operating efficiency of your
air conditioner.
ICR System
5000
models
To insure optimum performance
of the ICR system, the condensate
pump, screens, connecting tubing,
and tray should be inspected and
cleaned if necessary prior to each
heating season.
Room Cabinet & Case
Wash the room cabinet and case
finish 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 professionally
steam cleaned, a service available
through your GE service outlet.
Air Miter
The air filter behind the room
cabinet should be washed at least
every
or
as it
cleaning.
Access to the filter is obtained by
removing the room cabinet.
Case
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Room Cabinet
To remove the air filter, grasp the
pull tabs on the front of
as
shown and pull toward you until the
three tabs at the top and bottom of
the filter come out of the slots in
the chassis.
Vacuum the filter on the dirty side
or wash it
running water. Run
water through from the cleaner side
of the falter to drive out accumulated
dust and lint. Shake to dry.
Note: The air conditioner should
not be operated without an air filter.
Replacement filters are available
from your GE Dealer, Factory
Service Center or authorized
Customer Care” servicers.
To reinstall the air filter after
cleaning, make sure the word
FRONT on the filter is facing you.
Insert the three tabs at the top of the
filter into slots at the top of the
chassis. Press upward and insert
the tabs at the bottom of the
into slots at the bottom of the
chassis. Then replace the room
cabinet.
To replace the room cabinet,
position slots at bottom of room
cabinet onto tabs at bottom of
chassis. Tilt room cabinet inward,
lift it slightly, and position it so
clips at top hook onto front lip of
air discharge grille. Then press
room cabinet down to secure it.
To remove the room cabinet,
grasp it at both sides, lift up and
pull forward.
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