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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions . . . . . .4, 5
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Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install the
Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Window Installation . . . . . . . .8–12
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .13–15
Normal Operating Sounds . . . .15
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . .20
Product Registration . . . . . .17, 18
Warrant
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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, electric shock or personal injury. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use this appliance only for its intended 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. This air conditioner must be properly NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servici
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com WARNING! USE OF EXTENSION CORDS–115-Volt models only Because of potential safety hazards under certain CAUTION: DO NOT use an extension conditions, we strongly recommend against the cord with any of the 230/208 volt models. use of an extension cord. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 14 gauge, 3-wire groundin
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R E L O O C About the controls on the air conditioner. Features and appearance will vary. LOW COOL TEMP CONTROL MODE CONTROL Controls Temp Control Mode Control The temp control is used to maintain the HIGH COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling room temperature. The compressor will with different fan speeds. cycle on and off to keep the room at the HIGH HEAT and LOW HEAT provide heating same level of comfort. Turn the knob with different fan speeds. clockwise to COOLER (blue) and the indoor air will
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Additional controls and important information. Vent Control The vent control is located above the control knobs. When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room To open the vent, pull will be circulated and conditioned. When set the lever toward you. at OPEN, some inside air is exhausted outside. To close it, push it in. Air Direction—Side-to-Side The side-to-side air
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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, a service available through your GE service outlet. Air Filter The air filter behind the front grille s
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 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 with CAUTION: the air conditioner after installation is completed. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual the third (ground) prong from the power cord. and Installation Instructions for fut
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Window installation instructions. Parts included. Top mounting rail Window sash seal Left accordion panel Foam top window gasket Top mounting rail seal strip Right accordion Frame guide (2) panel Sill support (2) Window locking bracket Type B (3) Type C (5) Type A (16) Nut (2) Bolt (2) 8 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Read completely, then follow step-by-step. Window Requirements These instructions are for a standard double- 1 hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows. The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow 16″ min. window. See the window opening dimensions to the right. 27″ to 39″ All supporting parts must be secu
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Window installation instructions. Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case Remove the 2 shipping screws from the back Slide the air conditioner from the case by A C 3 of 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 Prepare the Window and the Case Cut the window sash seal to the proper length. Remove the backing from the top mounting A C 4 Peel off the backing and attach
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Install the Case in the Window Open the window and mark the centerline of Adjust the bolt and the nut in each support so A F 5 the window stool. that the case is installed with a slight tilt to the outside. Use a level; about 1/3 bubble will be Carefully place the case on the window stool B the correct case slant to the outside. and align the center mark on the bottom front with the center
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Window installation instructions. Install the Window Locking Bracket and the Foam Top Window Gasket Attach the window locking bracket with Cut the foam top window gasket to the A B 6 a type C screw. window 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 the case by inserting A C 7 Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier on th
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.com 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 completely does not start is unplugged into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circui
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water drips outside Excessively hot and • This is normal when the control is set for cooling. humid weather Outside temperature has • This is normal when the control is set for heating. dropped below 58°F The drain valve has opened up to release water from the base pan. This prevents water from freezing in the base pan and interfering with the outdoor fan. Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not • For pro
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Normal Operating Sounds You may hear a pinging noise caused by water Water will collect in the base pan during high being picked up and thrown against the humidity or on rainy days. The water may condenser on rainy days or when the humidity overflow and drip from the outdoor side of is high. This design feature helps remove the unit. moisture and improve efficiency
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Notes. 16 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner’s your Consumer registration below, Manual carefully. Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today. in a safe place. It operate your new Have the peace of contains inform
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Air Conditioner Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or date is needed to obtain service call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. For The Period Of: We Will Rep
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