GE APEL70LW Use and Care Manual - Page 8

Care and Cleaning, CARE AND CLEANING

Page 8 highlights

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

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24

8
49-7766
Care and Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING
Air Filter
if necessary.
light will glow to remind you to clean the filter. Remove the
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:
dishwasher.
CAUTION
without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce
performance.
NOTE:
Avoid using a dishwasher to clean the filter.
Grille and Case
To clean the case:
bleach or abrasives.
To clean the front grille:
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:
for the dehumidifier to operate.
Turn off the dehumidifier and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Air Filter