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Safety Information
Owner’s Manual and
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation Instructions
Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . . . .3
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chassis Only
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cool Only: AJCH 08, 10 ACA
Operating Instructions
AJCH 10, 12 DCA
Air Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AJCS 06 LCA
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
AJCS 08, 10 ACA
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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 or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. 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. repairs or cleaning. n This air conditioner mus
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped The air conditioner should always be with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates plugged into its own individual electrical
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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 CAUTION: certain 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 Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support R E R L E O L O O C O C About the controls on the air conditioner. www.GEAppliances.com LOW FAN HIGH OFF FAN LOW LOW HEAT COOL HIGH HIGH HEAT COOL OFF LOW LOW FAN COOL HIGH HIGH FAN COOL MODE CONTROL TEMP CONTROL Controls Mode Control Temp Control HIGH COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling The temp control is used to maintain the with different fan speeds. room temperature. Th
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About the controls on the air conditioner. Fan Switch On Heat/Cool models, the fan switch lever is located in a hole through the control panel. To reach it, you need to remove the front grille. Use a small screwdriver to change the setting. Cool only models have a rocker switch on the front of the control box. When set at CYCLE (down) the fan cycles on and off when cooling or heating. When set at CONT (continuous, up) the fan runs all the time. The unit is shipped in the CONT setting. Temperatu
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the air conditioner. www.GEAppliances.com Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and remove the To clean, use water and a mild detergent. plug from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not 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
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner. To maintain optimum performance, clean the filter at least every 30 days. Air Filter To remove the air filter, on other models: FRONT FRONT Pull it down. Dirty filter—Needs cleaning Clogged filter—Greatly reduces cooling, heating and airflow. Turn the air conditioner off before cleaning. The most important thing you can do to maintain the air conditioner is to clean the filter at least To replace the air filter: every 30 days. A clogged filter reduces co
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Preparing to install the air conditioner. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions CAUTION: with the air conditioner after installation is Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove completed. the third (ground) prong from the power cord. NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Do not change the plug on
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Installing a J-Model in an existing wall case. Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT! GE strongly recommends the removal of the old wall case and the installation of a new GE Wall Case. If you decide to keep the existing wall case, you may need a kit to ensure proper performance. If you DO NOT use a kit, you run the risk of poor performance or product failure. This is not covered under the terms of the GE warranty. J-Model Qualifying Questions J-model air conditioners may
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Read these instructions completely and carefully. GE Kit Numbers Use GE For: Description: Kit Number: RAK56A100 GE RAB13, 14 & 15 Fits all GE wall cases 26† W x 18† H x 24† D (ACLB & RCL Chassis) RAK107 Hotpoint ACXB10 & 11 Adapts an older Hotpoint wall case to a “J” (ACTB Chassis) model chassis. Fits Hotpoint wall cases 3 7 5 25 ⁄4† W x 16 ⁄8† H x 18 ⁄8† D RAK108 Whirlp
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REMOVE SHIP PAD! REMOVE TAPE ON VENT LEVER! Installing a J-Model in an existing wall case. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Install the Air Conditioner in the Case. Remove the locking plate on the front Reinstall the locking plate with the tab A D left side. behind the wall case flange. Tighten the screw. Attach the power cord to the base pan Locking E plate with the clamp. Remove screw Base pan Power cord Clamp Remove the shipping pad inside the air B conditioner next to
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Notes. www.GEAppliances.com 13
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Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page 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 completely does not start is unplugged. 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,
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Air Conditioner Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Staple your receipt here. ® Centers, or an authorized Customer Care technician. Proof of the original purchase To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, contact date is needed to obtain service us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800-GE-CARES. under the warranty. For The Period Of: GE Wil
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