Portable Air Conditioner - Cleaning & Maintenance

Keeping your Portable Air Conditioner clean will help the appliance to work efficiently and effectively. The Owner's Manual will highlight the best ways to clean and maintain your Portable Air Conditioner. We are providing basic cleaning guidelines for Portable Air Conditioners below.
 

Cleaning the Exterior

The exterior should be cleaned when it gets dusty or dirty.
 
  1. Unplug the appliance.
  2. Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the cabinet.
    • 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.
  3. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
  4. Plug the appliance back in.

Cleaning the Air Filter

The air filters should be cleaned at least every two weeks for your Portable Air Conditioner to operate at optimum efficiency. Some models have 2 filters that you remove and clean.
 
  1. Unplug the appliance.
  2. Remove the filter. The filter or filters are usually on the rear or on the side of the appliance.
    • Filter Panel in the Rear: Remove by pulling up on the upper filter panel.
    • Filters on the Side: Pull on the tabs to slide out the filters from the back of the Air Conditioner. The secondary filters are accessible once the main filters are removed.
  3. Wash with cool water or vacuum the dust from the air filters.
    • If washed, gently shake the filter to remove the excess water and dust particles trapped in the filter.
  4. Reinstall the filter(s).
  5. Plug the appliance back in.
This is the most common set of instructions for removing and cleaning the filter. If they do not apply to your model, consult the Owner's Manual for the specific model you own for cleaning instructions. If you need a new filter, you can order one from our GE Appliances Parts & Accessories website.
 

Draining the Storage Tank

The Water Full indicator comes on when the internal water tank has filled with condensed water. You can manually drain the excess water.
 
  1. Unplug the appliance.
  2. Place a shallow 1-1/2 quart or larger pan below the lower drain located on the back (near the bottom) of the Air Conditioner.
  3. Remove the cap and the rubber plug and drain the water tank.
    • Be careful not to lose the drain cap or rubber plug!
  4. Re-insert the drain plug and screw the cap snugly into place.
  5. Plug in or reconnect power.
You can also attach a garden hose to one of the drain ports for continuous draining of the Portable Air Conditioner.
 

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