GE AFHC09AM User manual

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Safety Instructions ............. 2
Operating Instructions
About the Air Purifier .............. 4, 5
About the Controls
on the Air Purifier ................... 3
Using the Air Purifier .............. 6, 7
Care and Cleaning
Front Cover and Body ............... 8
Pre-Filter and Charcoal Filter ........ 8
99.97% True HEPA Filter ............. 9
Troubleshooting Tips .......... lo
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ................. 36
Warranty .......................... 11
ENERGY STAR® labeled product
ENERGYSTAR
Asan ENERGYSTAR®partner,
GEhasdeterminedthat
thisproductmeetsthe
ENERGYSTAR® guidelines
forenergUefficiencU.
Theenergyefficiencyofthis
ENERGYSTAR® qualifiedmodel
ismeasuredbasedona ratio
betweenthemodel'sCADR
fordustandtheelectrical
energUit consumes,or
CADR/WaH.
Thisisafacsimileofthe
AHAMseal.Whenthisseal
isdisplagedon portable
electricroomaircleaner
packaging,itsignifies
thattheseratings
arecertifiedaccurate
bUthemanufacturerand
verifiedbUtheAssociation
of HomeAppliance
Manufacturersas
complgingwith
ANSI/AHAMAC-1
Standard(latestedition).
AFHCO9AM
AFHC21AM
Purificateurs
d'air
La section frangaise commence _ la page 13
Purificadores
de aire
La secci6n en espa_ol empieza en la p6gina 25
Write the model and serial numbers
here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on the back
of the air purifier. 49-7595 ll-08JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Forbloursafetbl,theinformationinthismanualmustbefollowedtominimizetheriskoffire,electricshockorpersonalinjurbl.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using this air purifier, alwags follow basic safetg precautions, including the following:
[] Readallinstructionsbeforeusingthisair purifier.
Savetheseinstructionsfor reference. []
[] Donotimmersethisproductin wateror splashwater
on it.AnelectricalshortmaUresultinshockorfire.
[] NeverattempttodisassembleoraltertheproductinanU []
waUnotinstructedbUthismanual.Shock,fireor bodilU
injurUmaUoccur.
[] DonotoperateanUfanwitha damagedcordor plug.
Discardfanor returntoan authorizedservicefacilitU
forexaminationand/orrepair.
[] Donotoperatethisproductnearanopenfire.It maU
igniteandcausefire,resultinginbodilUinjurUor propertU
damage. []
[] Alwagsunplugthepowercordfromthe receptaclewhen
theairpurifierisnotin use,beforecleaning,replacing
partsorbeforemovingtoanotherlocation. []
[] Donotinsertforeignobjectsintothisproductforang
reason.BodilUinjurgor propertgdamagemagoccur. []
[] Donotusethis productoutdoors.It is intendedfor
indooruseonly.
[] Donotoperatethisappliancewithouttheoutletgrille
in placeor iftheoutletgrilleisbrokenordamaged.
WARNING:Toreducetheriskoffire
or electricshock,do notusethisairpurifierwithany
solid-statespeedcontroldevice.
,AWARNING:ShockHazard:Thisappliance
hasa polarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother).
Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,this plugisintended
forfit ina polarizedoutletonlgonewag.Iftheplugdoes
notfit fullgintheoutlet,reversetheplug.If itstilldoes
notfit,contacta qualifiedelectrician.Donotattempt
todefeatthissafetUfeature.
WARNING:TOreducetheriskofelectric
shock,donotexposetowateror rain.
^,., WARNING:Toreducetheriskofelectric
shock,donotusewithanextensioncord.
WARNING:Donotruncordunder
carpeting.Donotcovercordwiththrow rugs,runners
orsimilarcoverings.Donotroutecordunderfurniture
orappliances.Arrangecordawagfromtrafficarea
andwhereitwillnotbetrippedover.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the controls on the air purifier, ge.com
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Manual Controls
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Power On/Off Button
Pressto turn the air purifier on and off.
Fun Speed Adjustment Button
Pressto adjust the fan motor speed setting.
Model AFHC21AN- Pressto selectfrom levels
! (low)to 4 (high).
Model AFHCO9AN- Pressto select Low,
Hedium or High.
Timer Adjustment Button
(Mode!AFHC21AMOnlg)
Pressto selectfrom timer hour settings i hr.,
2 hr.or 4 hr.Theair purifierwill run for the
selected number of hours and then turn off.
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FILTER
RESET
Filter Reset Button
Thefilter reset indicator light will come
on when the filter needs to be replaced.
Toreset the filter indicator after replacing
the filter, if no filter lights are on:
For the Pre-Filter, press the FILTERRESET
button once and the Pre light will flash; then
press and hold for 2 seconds. The indicator
light for the filter will go off.
For the 99.97% True HEPAFilter, press
the FILTERRESETbutton twice and the
HEPAlight will flash; then press and hold
for 2 seconds.The indicator light for the filter
will go off.
Toreset the filter indicator after replacing
the filter, if one or both lights are on:
press and hold the FILTERRESETbutton
for 2 seconds. One or both indicator lights
will go off.
Remote Control =Model AFHC21AP10nlg
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Power On/Off Button
Pressto turn the air purifier on and off.
Fun Speed Adjustment Button
Pressto adjust the fan motor speed setting.
Pressto selectfrom levels 1 (low)to 4 (high).
Timer Adjustment Button
Pressto select from timer hour settings
i hr.,2 hr.or 4 hr.Theair purifierwill run
for the selected number of hoursand then
turn off.
Battery - CR2025
Install the batterg that comes with the remote
control. Remove the clip from the end of the remote
control. Install the battery into the clip. Replace
the clip into the remote control.
Power0n/0ff
button -- Fanspeed adjustmentbutton
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button
Batteryclip Battery Remotebody
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About the uir purifier.
Product Identification
Handle
Control
Remotecontrol
(Model
AFHC21AMonly)
Remotecontrol
j sensor(Model
AFHC21AMonly)
Ventilationinlet
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Powercord
Ventilation outlet
- Ratinglabel
Product Features
Compuct Size end Powerful Air Cleuning
Thisair purifier usesa True HEPAFilterto maximize the efficiencg of air cleaning. It removes 99.97%
of airborne particles0.] microns or larger that pass through the filter.
Optionul Activuted Churcoul Filter
TheCharcoal Filter helpseliminate food odors and unpleasant smellsfrom the room. Thisfilter isoptional.
Wushuble Pro-Filter
The permanent Pre-Filterprolongsthe lifeof gour 99.97%True HEPAFilter bg trapping large particles inthe air
initiallg.
Filter Replucement Timer
This air purifier will let gou know when it istime to replace gour filters for maximum air cleaning.
High Airflow Rote end Low-Noise Fun
Thisair purifier has a high airflow rate with a low-noise fan to reduce pollutants in the air with minimal noise.
Design
This air purifier has a switch that is installed to turn off the unit ifthe front cover is opened.
Remote Control
Model AFHC21AMhas a remote control to allow gou to control the air purifier from across the room.
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Air Filtration Sgstem
Frontcover
99.97%TrueHEPAFilter
CharcoalFilter
(optional)
Pre-Fitter
Installation
Location
m Your air purifier hasa minimum clearance
requirement of 8" from the sides and back
and a minimum clearance of 24" from the top.
This appliance isnotto be mounted on a wall
or in a window.
m Do not block the front cover and/or ventilation
outlet or inlet. This could cause a fire hazard
and will reducethe effectivenessof the unit.
mZLWARNING:Do not run the cord under
carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs,
runners or similar coverings.Do not route the cord
under furniture or appliances.Arrange the cord
away from traffic areas and where it will not be
tripped over.
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Using the air purifier.
Packaging must be removed from the HEPAFilter 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 inthe middle,and remove it from the unit.
[_ Gently pull forward on the 99.97%True HEPA
Filterto remove it from the unit. Removethe
plasticshipping cover from the filter and discard.
[_ Replacethe 99.97%TrueHEPAFilterin the unit.
Pulltabs
[_ If gou are choosing to usethe Charcoal Filter,
install it in the back ofthe Pre-Filternow.Slide
the Charcoal Filterunder the tabs onthe back
side ofthe Pre-Filter.Installwith the Charcoal
Filterfacing the 99.97%True HEPAFilter.
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%Insertthe sidetabs of the Pre-Filterintothe slots
of the unit; pull tabs should beto the outside.
Pushthe Pre-Filterto snap into place. 5 6;_ e /
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Insertthe tabs at the bottom of the front cover
into the recessesofthe unit body. Pushforward
on the top of the front cover to snap it into place. 1
Operating Instructions
[_ Locatethe air purifier for maximum
effectiveness(seeLocotion on page 5),
[] Plugthe power cord into a receptaclethat meets
the requirements on the rating plate.
[_] Pushthe POWERbutton and set for the desired
airflow.

Care and cleaning of the air purifier.
Turn off the air purifier and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Front Cover and Body
To clean:
Usea soft cloth to clean the front cover and body.
Forstubborn dirt, usewater with a very mild
detergent. DONOTusebleach or abrasives.
Pre-Filter and Charcoal Filter
Cleanthe Pre-Filterevery 5 months. Cleaning may
be needed more often, depending upon usage
and the environment.
Toaccess:
/i, WARNING:Disconnect the power supply
before servicing.
[] 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.
Pulltabs
Toclean:
Removethe Charcoal Filter ifinstalled. Usea clean
cloth and water to remove dust accumulated
on the Pre-Filter.
The Charcoal Filter,if installed,needsto be changed
every 5 months. TheCharcoal FilterCANNOTbe
cleaned. It must be replaced.
Charcoal Filterscan be purchased in/4-packs
at the retailstore where you purchased your air
purifier or by calling GEPartsand Accessories
at 1.800.626.2002.Filter pack part numbers are
RAPCF1for model AFHC09AMand RAPCF2for
model AFHC21AM.
After drying the Pre-Filter thoroughly, replace the
Charcoal Filter, if used. Replace the Pre-Filter and front
cover.
The Pre-Filter and front cover are not
8dishwasher-safe.

HEPA Filter
The 99.97%True HEPAFilterneedsto be replaced
every 12 months. Thefilter may need to be replaced
more often, depending upon usage and the
environment.
99.97%True HEPAFilterscan be purchased
at the retailstore where you purchased your air
purifier or by calling GEPartsand Accessoriesat
1.800.626.2002.Filterpart numbers are RAPHF1for
model AFHC09AHand RAPHF2for model AFHC21AH.
Toaccess:
rl] pullthe top of the front cover toward you
and lift up slightly to remove.
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[_ Pullforward on the black Pre-Filter,using the pull
tabs inthe middle,and remove it from the unit.
[_ Pullthe 99.97%True HEPAFilterforward
to remove itfrom the unit.
[_ Slidea new 99.97%True HEPAFilterinto the unit.
[_ Replacethe Pre-Filterand front cover.These
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Troubleshooting tips...
Troubleshooting Tips
.Savetime and money! Review the chart below first to
avoid the inconvenience of returning the product to gout
retailer.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Air purifier Theair purifier +Make surethe air purifier's plug is pushedcompletelg
does not start is not plugged in. into the outlet.
Thefuse is blown/circuit +Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker boxand replace
breaker istripped, the fuse or resetthe breaker.
Power has not been turned on. +Push the POWER On/Off button once to turn on
the power.
The front cover is open. * Closethe front cover.Makesure it snaps into place.
Power failure. +Turnthe unit back on after power hasbeen restored.
Airflow is less than The Pre-Filter needs +Removeand cleanthe Pre-Filter(seeCareand Cleaning
normal and the Pre-Filter to be cleaned, section).
light ison The Charcoal Filter needs +Replacethe Charcoal Filter(seeCareand Cleaning
to be replaced, section).
The 99.97% True HEPAFilter +Replacethe 99.97%True HEPAFilter(seeCareand Cleaning
needs to be replaced, section).
+Move the air purifier to a stable,evensurface.
Airflow is less than
normal and the HEPA
light ison
The appliance vibrates
severely The unit is on an unstable
or uneven surface.
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