GE APEL70LW Use and Care Manual - Page 8
Care and Cleaning, CARE AND CLEANING
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CARE AND CLEANING Care and Cleaning Turn off the dehumidifier and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning. Grille and Case To clean the case: 8VHZDWHUDQGDPLOGGHWHUJHQW'RQRWXVH bleach or abrasives. To clean the front grille: 8VHDYDFXXPDWWDFKPHQWRUEUXVK Water Bucket To clean: Every few weeks, clean the bucket to prevent growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Partially fill the bucket with clean water and add a little mild detergent. Swish it around in the bucket, empty and rinse. NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the water bucket. To remove: Remove the bucket and pour out any water. To replace: Slide the bucket into the dehumidifier. NOTE: 7KHEXFNHWPXVWEHLQSODFHDQGVHFXUHO\VHDWHG for the dehumidifier to operate. Air Filter 7KHDLUILOWHUEHKLQGWKHIURQWJULOOHVKRXOGEHFKHFNHGDQG FOHDQHGDWOHDVWHYHU\KRXUVRIRSHUDWLRQRUPRUHRIWHQ if necessary. $IWHUKRXUVRIRSHUDWLRQWKH&OHDQWKH)LOWHULQGLFDWRU light will glow to remind you to clean the filter. Remove the ILOWHUDQGFOHDQLW5HSODFHWKHILOWHUDQGSUHVVWKH)LOWHU 7LPHUSDGWRWXUQRIIWKH&OHDQWKH)LOWHUOLJKW To remove: Remove the bucket. Grasp the filter edge, and pull it straight down and out. To clean: Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it. NOTE: '2127ULQVHRUSXWWKHILOWHULQDQDXWRPDWLF dishwasher. Air Filter NOTE: Avoid using a dishwasher to clean the filter. CAUTION '2127RSHUDWHWKHGHKXPLGLILHU without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance. 8 49-7766