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GE Appliances
Room
Air
Conditioners
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
AG_14 –14,000 BTU models
AG_18 –18,000 BTU models
Pub. No. 49-7378-1 CG 11-98
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Congratulations! Safety Information Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 You Are Now Part of the GE Family Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . .4 Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . .4 quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS n Use this appliance only for its intended n Turn the mode control to OFF and unplug purpose as described in this Owner’s your air conditioner before making any Manual.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! USE OF EXTENSION CORDS –115-Volt models only Because of potential safety hazards under certain CAUTION: conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. DO NOT use an extension cord with any of However, if you must use an extension cord, the 230/208 volt models. it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the controls on the air conditioner. The controls will look like one of the following. (Features and appearance will vary.) OFF OFF HIGH HIGH FAN COOL HI HI FAN COOL LOW MED FAN COOL LOW LOW FAN COOL LOW COOL MODE CONTROLS Your model will have one of the above controls. 5 6 45 34 4 7 3 6 3 8 2 5 2 7 2 9 1 6 1 8 1 10 TEMP CONTROLS Your model will have one of the above controls. Contr
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About the controls on the air conditioner. Additional controls and important information. Energy Saver (on some models) The energy saver switch controls the fan. OFF — The fan runs all the time, while the compressor cycles on and off. ON —The fan and compressor cycle on and off together. This results in wider variations of room This switch must be set at OFF in order to use temperature and humidity. Normally used when the fan settings (on the mode control). the room is unoccupied. Vent Contro
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Care and cleaning of the air conditioner. Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not from the wall outlet before cleaning. use bleach or abrasives. 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 professionally steam cleaned
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Preparing to install the air conditioner. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with CAUTION: the air conditioner after installation is completed. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual power cord. and Installation Instructions for future use. Do not change the plug on the power cord IMPORTANT NOTES: of this air conditioner. For personal sa
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Window Installation Instructions Parts Included Top mounting rail Window sash seal Left accordion Foam top panel window gasket Top mounting rail seal strip Frame guide (2) Right accordion panel Sill bracket (2) Support bracket (2) Window locking bracket Type A (14) Type B (7) Type C (5) Type D (2) Carriage Bolt (2) Lock Nut (4) 9
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Window Installation Instructions Read completely, then follow step-by-step. Window Requirements n These instructions are for a standard double- 1 hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows. n The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow 18† min. window. See the window opening dimensions to the right. 29† to 41† n All supporting parts must be secured to firm (With accordion panels) wood, masonry or metal. n The electrical
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case Remove the 2 shipping screws from the back of Slide the air conditioner from the case by 3 A C the case. gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the case. Remove the 2 screws on each side of the case. B Keep these for later use. Shipping screws Shipping screws Prepare the Window and the Case Cut the window sash seal to the prop
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Window Installation Instructions Prepare the Window Loosely attach the sill brackets to the support Open the window and mark the centerline of 5 A B brackets using the 2 carriage bolts and 2 the window stool. Measure and mark 11† to the lock nuts. left and right of the centerline. Support bracket Carriage bolt Lock nut 11† Sill bracket Centerline Install the Case in the Window Align the inside edge of the sill brackets with Secure the case to the window stool by 6 A E the 11† mark from the cent
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Install the Window Locking Bracket and the Foam Top Window Gasket Attach the window locking bracket with a Cut the foam top window gasket to the window 7 A B type C screw. width. Stuff the foam between the glass and the C window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room. Install the Air Conditioner in the Case Slide the air conditioner into the case. Attach the front grille to t
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Air conditioner The air conditioner • Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed does not start is unplugged. completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace breaker is tripped. the fuse or reset the breaker. Power failure. • If power failure occurs, turn the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Air Conditioner Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year Any part of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge
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Service Telephone Numbers. ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in
