Air Filter; Care And Cleaning; Condenser Coils; Grille And Cabinet - GE KCS06L Use And Care Manual

Care and Cleati~
USER MNNTEN~CE
Turn air conditioner off and
remove the plug from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe both sides of grille with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with
mild liquid dishwashing detergent,
or clean with a vacuum cleaner
brush. Be careful not to force the
movable louvers out of position.
Other areas behind the grille may
be wiped or vacuumed, taking care
not to damage the coil fins.
Wash cabinet with mild soap or
detergent and lukewarm water.
Never use strong chemicals,
These coils on the weather side
of the unit should be checked
periodically and cleaned if clogged
with dirt or soot from the atmosphere.
If extremely soiled, they may need
to bes- clmd, a serviee atiable
through your Hotpoint service outlet.
Air Hlter
The air filter behind the front grille
should be checked and cleane; at
least every 30 days or as often as it
needs cleaning.
To remove the filter:
Grasp the tab at the bottom of the
unit and pull downward.
Clean the filter with a vacuum
cleaner to remove light dust. Wash
the filter in lukewarm, soapy water
and rinse in clear water to remove
sticky dust.
The filter can be replaced with
either side facing the front.
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Air Inlet Grille Removal
If your air conditioner is mounted
flush inside the room or if the
window sill extends farther into the
room than the chassis, it may be
necessary to remove the air inlet
grille before the filter can be
To remove the grille, pull the air
inlet grille out from top-center. The
filter is positioned on the back side
of the grille—grasp the tab and pull
down.
After cleaning, replace the air filter
and air inlet grille, pushing the
grille into place.