Care And Cleaning; Air Filter - GE APFD05 Manual Del Propietario Y Instrucciones De Instalación

Care and Cleaning

CLEANING
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before cleaning.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical
shock.
Cleaning the surface
Clean surface of machine with a wet soft cloth. Do not
use chemicals, such as benzene, alcohol, gasoline,
etc.; otherwise, the surface of the air conditioner will be
damaged or the entire unit will be damaged.

Air Filter

The air filters should be cleaned at least every two
weeks for your unit to operate at optimum efficiency.
CAUTION
DO NOT operate the air conditioner
without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and
reduce performance.
To clean the upper filter screen frame:
1. Remove screw securing the filter frame at the top
center of the filter, push down on the top of the frame
to remove the filter frame from the unit.
2. Clean the filter using a vacuum or place the filter into
warm water with neutral detergent and rinse with clean
water.
3. Allow filter to dry before installing on the unit.
Storage
If the unit is not being used for a long period of time:
To Empty the Internal Water Tank:
1. Unplug or disconnect power.
2. Drain the water from the water tank. (See "Internal
Water Tank section" above.)
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1. Unplug or disconnect power.
2. Use only a soft cloth dampened with water to clean
the cabinet.
NOTE:
•Do not use a liquid or spray cleaner to clean the air
conditioner.
•DO NOT use chemicals, abrasives, ammonia,
chlorine bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or
scouring pads. Some of these chemicals/items may
damage and/or discolor your air conditioner.
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
4. Plug in or reconnect power.
3. Use the original packaging to repack the unit to avoid
a buildup of dust or dirt.
4. Store the air conditioner in a cool, dry location.
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