GE AFHC09AM Owner's Manual page 6

Using the air purifier.
Packaging must be removed from the HEPA Filter before using your air purifier for the first time.
[] Pullthe top of the front cover toward you and lift
up slightly to remove.
[_ Pullforward on the black Pre-Filter,using the pull
tabs in the middle, and remove it from the unit.
[_ Gently pull forward on the 99.97%True HEPA
Filter to remove it from the unit. Removethe
plastic shipping cover from the filter and discard.
[_ Replacethe 99.97% True HEPAFilter in the unit.
Pulltabs
[_ If gou are choosing to use the Charcoal Filter,
install it in the back of the Pre-Filternow. Slide
the Charcoal Filter under the tabs on the back
side of the Pre-Filter.Install with the Charcoal
Filter facing the 99.97% True HEPAFilter.
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