GE APEL70LW Use and Care Manual - Page 9

CARE AND CLEANING Care and Cleaning Bucket Filter 7KHEXFNHWILOWHULVORFDWHGLQVLGHWKHEXFNHWQHDUWKH ERWWRP7KHILOWHUVKRXOGEHFKHFNHGZKHQFOHDQLQJWKH bucket. If the filter has any debris on it, gently remove the filter as described below and rinse with warm water. Replace the filter in the bucket once it is clean. 7DEV 2. Squeeze both clasp inward to disengage clasp clips from water tank cover. Lift the cover upwards to remove. Cover )LOWHU 3. Lift the end of the filter upwards to remove the filter. Rotate and lift filter up IMPORTANT: Be careful not to tear or damage filter during removal, cleaning or replacement. Do not use the dishwasher to clean the filter. TO REMOVE THE FILTER: 1. Lift the handle to make the ends of the handle align with the holes in the clasps. Push the handle towards one of the clasps keeping the handle aligned with the clasp slots. Push the other clasp away from the handle allowing the handle to be separated from the clasp. Remove the handle from the other clasp. Clasp TO REPLACE THE FILTER: 4. Place large end of filter above tabs, press filter down firmly to spread tabs. Once filter is between tabs press filter inward to engage tabs into filter. 5. Replace water tank cover and handle. Clip Handle Storage ,IWKHXQLWLVWREHVWRUHGIRUDQH[WHQGHGSHULRGRIWLPH take the following actions before putting away the machine. ( PSW\WKHEXFNHWRIDOOZDWHU 2. Clean the water bucket and bucket filter per instructions. 3. Allow water bucket to dry and reinstall. 5 HPRYHSXPSKRVHDQGVWRUHZLWKXQLW To Release Hose: Hold the grey ring while pulling the hose to remove. +ROGJUH\ULQJLQ 2. Pull hose out 49-7766 9