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Care and Cleaning

USER 
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 be steam cleaned, a service 
through your GE service outlet.

Air Filter

The air filter behind the inlet grille

should be washed at least every 30

days or as often as it needs cleaning.

To remove the filter, grasp the tab
on the filter and pull to the right.

Vacuum the filter on the 

 side

Front Grille Removal

The model and serial numbers are
on a label on the right hand side
front of the cabinet and/or behind
the front grille on the front edge of
the base-pan (for service use).

CABINET

To 

 the grille:

The grille is attached on front of
the cabinet by four tabs and a screw.

1. Remove air filter from the grille

by sliding it to right.

2. Engage two tabs on the grille’s
top inside edge with two slots in the
cabinet front edge.

3. Press inward on the lower right
side of the metal cabinet at the
location of the slot and then carefully
push the grille in until the tab
engages with the slot.

Do not strike or forcibly hit the
plastic grille otherwise damage to
the 

 will occur.

to remove light dust. Wash the filter,

4. Repeat this process for the lower

cleaner side up, under gently flowing

left side.

water to wash out accumulated dust
and lint. If the filter is very dirty,

5. Mount the grille on front of the

use a mild household detergent in

cabinet with the screw attached to

the wash water. Let the filter dry

grille during shipping, and slide the

thoroughly before replacing it.

filter back into 

When replacing the filter,  be sure
the word FRONT is facing you as
you slide the filter back into place.

To remove the grille:

1. Remove air filter from the grille

by sliding it to right.

2. Remove and save the screw that

holds the grille to the chassis.

3. Press inward on the lower right
side of the cabinet until the tab is
clear of the slot and allow the 
to come toward you slightly.

4. Repeat this process for the lower
left side.

Do not pull the bottom edge
toward you more than 3 inches as
damage to the top 2 tabs of the
grille may occur.

5. Grasp the grille’s lower right and

left corner and carefully lift straight
upward to disengage the 2 top tabs
from their slots in the cabinet front

edge.

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Summary of Contents for KMH12

Page 1: ...ion 2 H12 Care and Cleaning 6 Condenser Coils 6 WD12 Control Settings 4 5 Electrical Requirements 3 I Model and Serial Numbers 2 Power Saver Switch 4 I Problem Solver 7 Repair Service 7 Safety Instruc...

Page 2: ...its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book This air conditioner must be properly inshlled in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used See grounding instruction...

Page 3: ...AKER PROTECTION Whether your air conditioner is a 115 volt or a 230 208 volt unit it is importint to have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whe...

Page 4: ...isual reminder that you can conserve energy by selecting a higher room temperature but still keep the room cool and less humid than outside I CLOSE VENT OPEN I ON THE GRILLE FRAME ABOVE THE CONTROL PA...

Page 5: ...t from cooling If this happens set the Fan at high speed and set the Thermostat Control to a lower number 3 Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSE 4 Set the Power Saver Switch at the Normal position Not...

Page 6: ...the cabinet front edge 3 Press inward on the lower right side of the metal cabinet at the location of the slot and then carefully push the grille in until the tab engages with the slot Do not strike o...

Page 7: ...e heard when compressor cycles on and off This is normal Fan runs continuously when Master Control Switch is in Cool or Fan position This is normal When Power Saver Switch is set at Save fan cycles on...

Page 8: ...NOT COVERED Service trips to teach you how to Improper installation Failure of the product resulting from use the product If you have an installation modifications to the product or due to Read your U...

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