GE AFHC32AM01 Owner's manual

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Safety Instructions ............. 2

Operating Instructions

About the Air Purifier .............. 5, 6

About the Controls

on the Air Purifier ................ 3, 4

Using the Air Purifier .............. 7, 8

Care and Cleaning

Air Intake and Outlet

and Ventilation Grille ............... 11

Front Cover and Bodg ............... 9

Particle Sensor .................... 11

Pre-Filter and Charcoal Filter ........ 9

99.97% True HEPA Filter ............ 10

Troubleshooting Tips .......... 12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ................. 44

Warranty .......................... 1]

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ENERGYSTAR

Asan ENERGYSTAR®partner,

GEhasdeterminedthat

thisproductmeetsthe

ENERGYSTAR® guidelines

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ENERGYSTAR® qualifiedmodel

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fordustandtheelectrical

energUit consumes,or

CADR/WaH.

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AHAMseal.Whenthisseal

isdisplagedonportable

electricroomair cleaner

packaging,itsignifies

that theseratings

arecertifiedaccurate

bUthemanufacturerand

verifiedbUtheAssociation

ofHomeAppliance

Manufacturersas

complgingwith

ANSI/AHAMAC-1

Standard(latestedition).

Write the model and serial numbers

here:

Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label on the back

of the air purifier.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,

electric shock or personal injury.

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f _.,q_ When using this air purifier, always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

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Readall instructions before usingthis air purifier.

Savethese instructionsfor reference.

Donot immersethis product inwater or splash

water on it. An electrical short mag result in shock

orfire.

m Neverattempt to disassembleor alter the product

in ang wag not instructed bg this manual. Shock,

fire or bodilg injurg mag occur.

II Donot operate ang fan with a damaged cord or

plug.Discardfan or return to an authorized service

facilitg for examination and/or repair.

II Donot operate this product near an open fire.

It mag ignite and causefire, resulting in bodilg

injurg or propertg damage.

m Alwags unplug the power cord from the receptacle

when the air purifier isnot in use,before cleaning,

replacing parts or before moving to another

location.

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WARNING: Toreducethe riskof

fire or electric shock,do not usethis air purifier

with ang solid-state speedcontrol device.

WARNING:ShockHazard:This

appliancehasopolarizedplug(onebladeiswider

thantheother).To reducetheriskofelectricshock,

thisplugisintendedforfitina polarizedoutlet

onlg one wag. If the plug does not fit fullg in

the outlet, reversethe plug. If it still doesnot fit,

contact a qualified electrician. Donot attempt

to defeat this safetg feature.

WARNING:TOreducetheriskof

electricshock,do notexposetowaterorrain.

-&WARNING: TO reducethe riskof

electricshock,do notuse withan extensioncord.

Iil Donot insert foreign objects into this product for

ang reason.Bodilg injurg or propertg damage

mag occur.

Do not usethis product outdoors. It is intended

for indoor useonly.

m Donot operate this appliance without the outlet

grille in place or if the outlet grille is brokenor

damaged.

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WARNING: Donot run thecord

under carpeting. Donot cover the cord with throw

rugs,runners or similar coverings. Donot route

the cord under furniture or appliances.Arrange

the cord awag from traffic areas and where it

will not be tripped over.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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About the controls on the air purifier, ge.com

Auto

Fanspeed setting Circulation Night Filterreset

indicator indicator indicator indicator _mer indicator indicator

Airquality

indicator

SPEED CIRCULAIRE TIHER FILTER RESET POWER

I-S/AUTO Pre/HEPA

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SENSOR

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Manual Controls

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Power On/OFFButton

Pressto turn the air purifier on and off.

FilterReset Button

The filter 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 2seconds.The indicator

light for the filter will go off.

For the 99.97% True HEPAFilter, press

the FILTERRESETbutton twice and the

HEM light 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:

Pressand hold the FILTERRESETbutton

for 2 seconds. One or both indicator lights

will go off.

Timer Selector

Pressto selectfrom timer hour settings I hr.,

2 hr.,4 hr.,8 hr.or OFF.Theair purifier will run

for the selectednumber of hours and then

turn off.

Circulaire Selector

Pressto set the circulation grille Onor Off.

When CIRCULAIREisOn,the circulation

grille will move to circulate airflow. When

CIRCULAIREisOff,the grillewill stop but

remain open.After 6 hoursof operation,

the unit will automatically turn off.

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Fan Speed Selector

Press to adjust the fan motor speed setting

from levels1,2,3,4,5 and AUTO.The Fan

Speed indicator showsthe setting level

the fan ison.

InAUTOmode, the fan speedisautomaticallg

adjusted according to the dust levelof the

room. TheAuto Setting indicator light will

be on when the Speedisset to AUTO.

Light Sensor/Night Mode

When the air purifier isOn and set to AUTO,

the Light Sensor will detect the lossof light for

more than ] minutes. If this happens, the unit

goes into Night Mode.When the Light Sensor

detects bright light again,normal operations

resume.

About the controls onthe eir purifier.

RemoteControl

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Power On/Off Button

Pressto turn the air purifier on and off.

Circulation Button

Pressto setthe circulation grille On or Off.

When CIRCULAIREisOn,the circulation

grille will move to circulate airflow.When

CIRCULAIREisOff,the grille will stop but

remain open.

Fun Speed Adjustment Button

Pressto adjust the fan motor speed setting

from levels1,2,3,4,5 and AUTO.TheFen

Speed indicator shows the setting level

the fan ison.

Timer Adjustment Button

Pressto selectfrom timer hour settings 1 hr.,

2 hr.,4 hr.,8 hr.or OFF.Theair purifierwill run

for the selected number of hours and then

turn off.

Poweron/off

button

Circulation

button

Fanspeed

-- adjustment button

_meradjustment

button

Batten/ctip Battery Remotebody

Battery - CR2025

Install the battery that comes with the remote

control. Removethe clip from the end of the remote

control. Install the battery into the clip. Replace

the clip into the remote control.

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About the air purifier, ge.com

Product Identification

Controlpanel Handle

Remote

Dis Remotecontrol grille

storage

Circulationgrille

Remote

sensor

Frontcover

Particlesensor

Ventilationinlet

Product Features

- Ratingbabel

Powercord

Powerful Air Cleaning

Thisair purifier usesa True HEPAFilterto maximize the efficiency of air cleaning. It removes 99.97%of airborne

particles0.] microns or largerthat pass through the filter.

Optional Activated Charcoal Filter

TheCharcoal Filter helpseliminate food odors and unpleasant smellsfrom the room. Thisfilter isoptional.

Washable Pre-Filter

The permanent Pre-Filterprolongsthe lifeof your 99.97%True HEPAFilterby trapping large particles inthe air

initially.

Filter Replacement Timer

This air purifier will let you know when it istime to replace your filters for maximum air cleaning.

Dust Sensor

When inAUTOmode, the fan speed adjusts itselfaccording to the amount of pollutants, such as dust, in the air.

Circulaire System

Thissystem isdesignedfor maximum air circulation.

Design

Thisair purifier has a switch that isinstalledto turn off the unit if the front cover isopened.

Remote Control

The remote control allows you to control the air purifierfrom acrossthe room.

Night Mode

When inAUTOmode, the air purifierwill detect the lossof light and run in low noiseand electricity consumption

mode while you sleep.Normal operation resumeswhen bright light isdetected.

About the air purifier.

Air FiltrationSystem

Frontcover

99.97%TrueHEPAFilter

Pre-FitterCharcoalFilter

(optional)

Installation

Location

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Your air purifier hasa minimum clearance

requirement of 8" from the sides and back

and a minimum clearance of 24" from the top.

Thisappliance isnot to be mounted on a wall

or ina window.

Donot block the front cover and/or ventilation

outlet or inlet. Thiscould cause a fire hazard

and will reducethe effectivenessof the unit.

WARNING:Donot run the cord under

carpeting. Donot 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 areasand where itwill not be

tripped over.

8" min.

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Using the air purifier.

Packaging must be removed from the True HEPAFilter before using your air purifier for the first time.

[_ Pullthe bottom of the front cover toward gou

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.

Pulltabs

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Gently pull forward on the 99.97%TrueHEPA

Filterto remove it from the unit. Removethe

plasticshipping cover from the filter and discard.

Replacethe 99.97%True HEPAFilterin the unit.

Thereisa fixed gasket on the edgesof the filter.

That sidegoestoward the back ofthe unit. There

isa tab on the front sideof the 99.97%True

HEPAFilterthat sags "FRONT."

[_ Ifgouare choosing to usethe Charcoal Filter,

install it in the back of the Pre-Filternow.Slide

the Charcoal Filterunder the tabs on the back

sideofthe Pre-Filter.Installwith the Charcoal

Filterfacing the 99.97%True HEPAFilter.

Using the air purifier.

[_ Insertthe sidetabs of the Pre-Filterintothe slots

of the unit; pull tabs should be to the outside.

Pushthe Pre-Filterto snap into place.

[77 Insertthe tabs at the top of the front cover into

the holesat the front of the control panel. Push

the bottom to the body to snap it into place.

Operating Instructions

[_ Locatethe air purifier for maximum

effectiveness(seeLocation on page 6).

[] Plugthe power cord into a receptaclethat meets

the requirements on the rating plate.

[_] Pushthe POWERbutton and set for the desired

circulation.

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Care and cleaning of the air purifier, ge.com

Turn off the air purifier and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Front Cover and Bodg

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.

To access:

.4,WARNING:Disconnect the power supply

before servicing.

[77 Pullthe bottom 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.Thefilter pack part number

is RAPCF3.

After drying the Pre-Filterthoroughly, replace

the Charcoal Filter,if used.Replacethe Pre-Filter

and front cover.

The Pre-Filter and front cover are not

dishwasher-safe. 9

Care and cleaning of the air purifier.

True HEPA Filter

The99.97%True HEPAFilterneedsto bereplaced

everg 12 months. Thefilter mag need to be replaced

more often,depending upon usage and the

environment.

99.97%True HEPAFilterscan bepurchased

at the retail store where gou purchased gour

air purifier or bg calling GEPartsand Accessories

at 1.800.626.2002.Thefilter part number is RAPHFb.

Toaccess:

rl] Pullthe bottom of the front cover toward gou

and lift up slightlg to remove.

[] Pullforward onthe black Pre-Filter,usingthe pull I

tabs inthe middle, and remove it from the unit.

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Pulltabs

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Pullthe 99.97_ True HEPAFilterforward

(usingthe "FRONT"tag) to remove itfrom

the unit.

Placethe new 99.97%True HEPAFilter

into the unit. Thereisa fixed gasketon the edges

of the filter.That side goestoward the back

of the unit. There isa tab on the front side

of the filter that sags "FRONT."

[_] Replacethe Pre-Filterand front cover.These

filters and cover are not dishwasher-safe.

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Air Intake and Outlet and Ventilation Grille

Cleanthe Air Intake and Outlet around the Particle

Sensorand the Ventilation Grillewith adamp cloth.

Becareful not to let dust fall back into the unit.

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Ventilationgrille

Intake

Particle Sensor

The ParticleSensorshould be cleaned everu

2 months. It is located on the right sideof the unit.

Toclean:

II Openthe cover.

II Usea wet cotton swab to cleanthe lens,

dust intake and outlet.

II Wipe with a second cotton swab to dry.

Failureto clean the sensor regularly will result in

a malfunctioning ofthe particle sensor.Thesensor

will need to be cleaned more often depending

on the amount of dust in the area.

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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 a copg 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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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. GE does not support

any servicing of the product. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the product

yourself.

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