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Safety Information
Owner’s Manual and
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation Instructions
Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . . . 3
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Standard and Easy Mount
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cool Only: AJCS 06 LZA
Operating Instructions AJCS 08, 10 AZA
Air Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Heat/Cool: AJES 06 LSA
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
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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: FRONT FRONT Carefully pull the tab forward, up and out. 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 every 30 days. A clogged filter reduces cooling, heating
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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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(holes are on the right) Installation for models AJES and AJHS—with filler panels. (for installation of model AJCS—with accordion curtains, see pages 17–21) Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove the shipping pad inside the air conditioner next to the compressor. Parts included for models AJES and AJHS. Vinyl window gasket Sill support bracket (2) Case side gasket (2) 2 angles (left and right hand) Foam top window gasket Spring clip (4) Case top gasket B
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 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 window. See the window opening dimensions 17† min. to the right. n All supporting parts must b
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REMOVE SHIP PAD! REMOVE TAPE ON VENT LEVER! Installation for models AJES and AJHS—with filler panels. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case. Remove the front grille. See the Care and Remove the rear grille that is taped to the 3 A G Cleaning section. back of the case. Remove the packet of screws taped to the back of the grille. While holding Find the locking plate located on the front B the grille at a 45° angle, insert it into the clips
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Prepare the Window 3 Mark the centerline of the stool. Measure Measure 12 ⁄8† from the centerline on 4 A B 3 from the centerline 13 ⁄8† on both sides both sides for the sill support brackets. for the panel cuts. Centerline Centerline 3 Stool 12 ⁄8† 3 13 ⁄8† Sill Install the Sill Supports Assemble the sill supports. Do not fully Turn the bolts and tighten the lock nuts to
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(holes are on the right) Installation for models AJES and AJHS—with filler panels. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Measure, Cut and Install the Filler Panels Measure from the edge of the panel marks 6 A Angle Gasket (see Prepare the Window) to the inside of the window track on each side. (A and B) Sill Window track Angle 3 3 Type C 13 ⁄8† 13 ⁄8† (painted screws) Width of the air conditioner A B (panel marks) Gasket Panel Left side Right side Mark the A and B measurements on eac
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Install the Case in the Window Peel off the backing from the bottom With the window closed, mark where the 7 A E window gasket. window sash meets the case. Place the gasket on the stool and over the Peel off the backing from the case top gasket. B F brackets, even with the rear edge, sticky Hold on to the case, open the window, and side down. G place the gasket along the
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Installation for models AJES and AJHS—with filler panels. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Install the Window Gasket and the Locking Bracket Cut the foam top window gasket to the Attach the window locking bracket with 1 8 A C window width. type E screw. Stuff the foam between the glass and the B window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room. Replace the Air Conditioner in the Case Carefully slide the air conditioner back into When the wall outlet is to the left,
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Installation for model AJCS—with accordion curtains. (for installation of models AJES and AJHS—with filler panels, see pages 10–16) Read these instructions completely and carefully. Parts included for model AJCS. Foam top window gasket Foam top window gasket Accordion curtain (left) Top mounting rail Window locking bracket Accordion curtain (right) Sill channel Air conditi
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Installation for model AJCS—with accordion curtains. 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 window. See the window opening dimensions 17† min. to the right. n All supporting parts must be secured to firm 29† to 49† wood, masonry or metal. (With accordion cur
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case. Remove the front grille. See the Care and Remove the rear grille that is taped to the A F 3 Cleaning section. back of the case. Remove the packet of screws taped to the back of the grille. While holding Find the locking plate located on the front B the grille at a 45° angle, insert it into the clips left side. at the top of the ca
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Installation for model AJCS—with accordion curtains. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Prepare the Case Install the top mounting rail with type Slide the right and left accordion curtains A C 4 B screws. into the top mounting rail and sill channel. Secure with type B screws. Attach the sill channel with type B screws. B Align the holes on the bracket of the sill channel with the holes in the case. Mounting rail Align holes Sill channel Install the Case in the Window Open the win
