Care And Cleaning; Air Filter; Outdoor Coils - GE Appliances AEE18 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from To clean, use water and a mild detergent.
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use bleach or abrasives.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked
and cleaned at least every :30days or more often if
necessary.
To remove:
Open the inlet grille by pulling downward on the tabs
at the top upper corners of the inlet grille until the
grille is in a 45 ° position. Remove the filter..
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinseand let
the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the filter
in a dishwasher.
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the air
conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint
will clog it and reduce performance.
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 be professionallycleaned.
Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear a pinging noise caused by
water being picked up and thrown against the
condenser on rainy days or when the humidity
is high. This design feature helps remove
moisture and improve efficiency.
You may hear the thermostat click when the
compressor cycles on and off.
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Water will collect in the base pan during
high humidity or on rainy days. The water
may overflow and drip from the outdoor side
of the unit.
The fan may run even when the compressor
does not.
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