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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Control Knob Models . . . . . . .6, 7
AGM14
Touch Pad Models . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
AGL18
AGM18
Care and Cleaning
AGQ18
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
AGV18
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
AGL24
AGQ24
Installation Instructions
AGV24
Preparing to Install the
AGW24
Air Conditioner . . . . . .
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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 installe
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com WARNING! USE OF EXTENSION CORDS—115-Volt models only Because of potential safety hazards under certain CAUTION: conditions, we strongly recommend against the DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the use of an extension cord. 230/208 volt models. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding ty
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About the controls on the air conditioner—models with touch pads. Features and appearance will vary. Timer on Cool on Fan on Energy Saver on FAN Air Conditioner Controls Remote Control Controls NOTE: On some models, the ENERGY SAVER feature ON/OFF Pad cannot be set on the air conditioner. It must be set using Turns air conditioner on and off. the remote control. Display CIRCULAIRE (on some models) Shows the set temperature or time remaining For continuous side-to-side air circulation on timer. (
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings. Power Outage Recovery Feature In the case of a power outage or interruption, the will reset to the original setting. You may need to set unit will automatically re-start in the settings last a new time if desired. used after the power is restored. The TIMER feature COOL Mode
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About the controls on the air conditioner—models with control knobs. Features and appearance will vary. OFF OFF HIGH HIGH HI HI FAN COOL FAN COOL LOW MED LOW LOW FAN COOL FAN COOL LOW COOL MODE CONTROLS Your model will have one of the above type 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 type controls. Controls Mode Controls Temp Controls HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide The temp control is used to maintain the cooling w
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com 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
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner. Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and remove the To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not plug 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 sho
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Installation Air Conditioner Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN CAUTION: Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the Read these instructions completely power cord. and carefully. Do not change the plug on the power cord of this air conditioner. • IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. Aluminum house wiring may present special problems—consult a quali
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Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED (Appearance may vary) Window sash seal Top Left mounting accordion Foam top rail 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) 10
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Installation Instructions WINDOW REQUIREMENTS 2 STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS 1 • These instructions are for a standard A storm window frame will not allow the double-hung window. You will need to air conditioner to tilt toward the outside, modify them for other types of windows. and will keep it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach a piece of wood • The air conditioner can be installed to the stool. without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. See the WOOD PIECES
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Installation Instructions REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER PREPARE THE WINDOW AND 3 4 FROM THE CASE THE CASE (CONT.) Remove the 2 shipping screws from the Carefully insert the plastic frame guides B A back of the case. into the bottom of the case on each side. Remove the 2 screws on each side of the B case. Keep these for later use. Bottom of case Shipping screws Frame guide Remove the backing from the top mounting C rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of Slide the air conditioner from the ca
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Installation Instructions PREPARE THE WINDOW 6 INSTALL THE CASE IN THE 5 WINDOW (CONT.) Loosely attach the sill brackets to the A support brackets using the 2 carriage bolts Adjust the carriage bolts and the lock nuts D and 2 lock nuts. in each support so that the case is installed with a slight tilt to the outside. Use a level; Support bracket about 1/3 bubble will be the correct case Carriage bolt slant to the outside. Tighten the bolts. Lock nut CAUTION: DO NOT drill a hole in the base pan.
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Installation Instructions INSTALL A SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER 7 8 AND THE FOAM TOP WINDOW IN THE CASE GASKET Slide the air conditioner into the case. A Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier on Attach a support bracket with a Type C A each side of the case. screw. Before installing the front grille, pull out the B vent control lever located above the unit control knobs, as shown. Cut the foam top window gasket to the B window width. Stuff the foam between the glass and the C w
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips. 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/circuit breaker
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Before you call for service… Normal Operating Sounds You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy or on rainy days. The water may overflow and drip from days or when the humidity is high. This design feature the outdoor side of the unit. helps remove moisture and improve efficiency. The fan may run even when the compressor does not. You may hear the thermostat click when the
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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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