Installation Guide

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CARE AND CLEANING
Care and Cleaning
How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
1. Remove the battery cover by rotating it to the unlock
position.
2. Insert a new battery, making sure that the (+) and (-) of
the battery are installed correctly, (+) side up.
3. Reattach the cover by rotating it back into the lock
position.
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batteries.
• Remove the battery from the remote control if the
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Outdoor Coils
• The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner
should be checked regularly.
• If they are clogged with dirt or soot, they may need to
be professionally cleaned, a service available through
GE Appliances service or other service companies.
Front Grille Removal
The front grille can be removed for a more thorough
cleaning.
To remove:
1. Grasp the front grille louvers on both sides at the
recess and pull forward
2. Remove the filter by pulling forward and out.
3. Grasp the bottom of the grille and carefully pull
forward about 1” or until the security brackets limit the
travel forward.
4. Remove the two Phillips head screws located in the
upper corners of the grille louver opening.
5. Grasp the left and right rear edges of the grille about
6” from the top and pull outward to release the tabs
on the inside of the grille from the slots in each side of
the metal chassis cover. When released pull out both
bottom corners of the grill while carefully lifting up to
release the 4 tabs on the inside top of the grille from
the slots in the metal chassis cover
6. To release the multi-pin low-voltage electrical
connector from the user interface, press the rear of
the tab and gently pull apart.
Front Grille Re-installation:
1. Reconnect the multi-pin low voltage connector.
2. Before engaging the 4 tabs on the inside top of the
grille, align the ventilation lever on the chassis into
the mating slot on the inside of the discharge opening
in the grille. After ensuring proper alignment of the
ventilation lever, push the grille toward the chassis
and the tabs should snap into the slots on the metal
chassis cover.
Air filter
To access the filter, grasp the front grille louvers on both
sides at the recess and pull forward. Remove the filter by
lifting up and out. Note the filter direction when
re-installing.
Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing detergent and
warm water. Rinse the filter thoroughly. Gently shake
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Be sure the filter is thoroughly dry before replacing. Or,
instead of washing, you may vacuum the filter until clean.
NOTE: Never use hot water over 104°F (40°C) to clean
the air filter. Never attempt to operate the unit without the
air filter.
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is recommended to use a cover to insulate the unit when
the unit is not in use. The recommended cover size for
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Cabinet
• Be sure to unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock or
fire hazard. The cabinet and front may be dusted with an
oil-free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened in a solution
of warm water and mild liquid dishwashing detergent.
Rinse thoroughly with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
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the controls may cause damage to the air conditioner.
• Plug in the air conditioner.