GE APE08AK Owners Manual - Page 7

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner,

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Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Grille and Case

To clean

the case:

Use water

and

a mild

detergent.

Do

not

use

bleach

or abrasives.

To

clean the front grille:

Use a vactnun

am_chment

or brush.

Air Filter

The

air filter

is on the

back

of the

air conditionex;

It should be checked and cleaned at least every

30 days or more often if necessa_

NOTE:

DO NO T rinse or put the filter in an automatic

dishwasher.

CAUTION:

DONOToperate the air conditioner without

the filter because dirt and lint will clog it

and

reduce

performance.

To remove:

Pinch

the

two

filter

cover

tabs

and

pull

the

filter

cover

out

and

ofl_

]{elnove

the

filter

fl'oln

the

coveI;

_ash

it in

warm

soapy

water;

Rinse

and

let

the

filter

(h y 1)eii)i'e

replacing

it.

Toreplace:

Hook

the

filter

1)ack

onto

the

filter

(ox'e_:

Place

the

bottom

of the

filter

cover

onto

the

lower

edge

ot

the

filter

compartment

and

close

it.

Tabs

Cleaning the Coil

_Mter

removing

the

air

filter

cover,

clean

the

coil

with

a soft

brush

when

the

soil

is soft

and

wet.

NOTE:

Do not allow water to enter the

electrical/machinecompartmentthrough

the circular opening behind the coil.

Do notspraythecoil with a hose.

Water

Bucket

E\'et T

few

weeks,

cinse

the

inside

of the

water

1)u(ket

with

a mild

detergent

to prevent

growth

ot mold,

mildew

and

bacteria.

NOTE:

DO NO T rinse or put the water bucket in an

automatic

dishwasher.

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