GE AFHC08AM01 Owner's 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

ismeasuredbasedonaratio

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

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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

Power0n/0ff Filterreset

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POWER SPEED

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TIMER

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FILTER

RESET

Power0n/0ff

indicator

Filter reset

Fanspeedindicators indicators

Low N_id High P_

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POWER SPEED

ModelAFHC21AM ModelAFHC09AM

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.or4 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.Oneor 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 levels1(low)to 4(high).

Timer Adjustment Button

Pressto select from timer hour settings

i hr.,2 hr.or4 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

_meradjustment

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

/ J

Powercord

Ventilation outlet

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Product Features

Compuct Size end Powerful Air Cleuning

Thisair purifier usesaTrue HEPAFilterto maximizethe efficiencgof 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 HEPAFilterbgtrapping 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 alow-noise fan to reduce pollutants in the air with minimal noise.

Design

This air purifier has a switch that is installed to turn offthe 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 clearanceof 24"from the top.

This appliance isnotto be mounted on a wall

or in awindow.

m Do not block the front cover and/or ventilation

outlet orinlet.Thiscould causeafire hazard

and will reducethe effectivenessof the unit.

m

ZLWARNING: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.

8" min.

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24" min.

8"min.

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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 pullforward onthe 99.97%True HEPA

Filterto remove it from the unit. Removethe

plasticshipping cover from the filter anddiscard.

[_ Replacethe 99.97%TrueHEPAFilterin the unit.

Pulltabs

[_ Ifgouare choosing to usethe Charcoal Filter,

install it in the back ofthe Pre-Filternow.Slide

the Charcoal Filterunder the tabs on the 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.

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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.

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Operating Instructions

[_ Locatethe air purifier for maximum

effectiveness(seeLocotion on page5),

[] 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, dependingupon 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 inthe middle,and remove it from the unit.

Pulltabs

Toclean:

Removethe Charcoal Filter ifinstalled. Usea clean

cloth andwater to removedustaccumulated

on the Pre-Filter.

The Charcoal Filter,if installed,needsto be changed

every 5months.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

8 dishwasher-safe.

HEPA Filter

The 99.97%True HEPAFilterneedsto be replaced

every 12months.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

filters and coverare not dishwasher-safe.

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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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GEAir Purifier--One-Year Limited Warrantg.

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the origina! purchase date

is needed to make a warranty claim.

For The Period Of: We Will Replace:

One Year Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

From the dateof the Thereplacement unit iswarranted for the remainder of your product's original one-year

origina!purchase warranty period.

In Order to Make a Warrantg Claim:

nl Properlg pack gour unit. We recommend using

the original carton and packing materials.

II Return the product to the retail location where

it was purchased.

II Include in the package acopg of the sales receipt or

other evidence of date of original purchase. Also print

gour name and address and a description of the defect.

What Is Not Covered:

II Customer instruction. This owner's manual provides

information regarding operating instructions and

user controls.

II Improper installation, deliverg or maintenance. If gou

have an installation problem, contact gour dealer or

installer. You are responsible for providing adequate

electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

m Failure of the product resulting from modifications to

the product or due to unreasonable use, including failure

to provide reasonable and necessarg maintenance.

Ill Replacement of house fuses or resetting of cimuit

breakers.

II Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion-

protected.

II Damage to the product caused bg improper power

supplg voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

II Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible

defects with this product.

II Damage caused after deliverg.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product replacement as provided

in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or

fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one gear or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and an_l succeeding owner for products purchased for

home use within the USA.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warrantg

gives gou specific legal rights, and gou mag also have other rights which varg from state to state. To know

what _lour legal rights are, consult _tour local or state consumer affairs office or _lour state's Attomeg General.

Exclusion of implied warranties: Except where prohibited or restricted bg law, there are no warranties,

whether express, oral or statutory which extend beyond the description on the face hereof, including

specifically the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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