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GEAppliances.com Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Cool Only: AJCM 08, 10 ACD*
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
AJCM 10, 12 DCD*
AJCQ 06 LCD*
Operating Instructions . . . . . .4-9
AJCQ 08, 10, 12 ACD*
Care and Cleaning
AJCQ 09, 10, 12 DCD*
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heat/Cool: AJEM 12 DCD
Front Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
AJEQ 06 LCD
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
AJEQ 08 ACD
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS manufacturer and not repaired. Do not WARNING! Risk of electric shock. use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion Can cause injury or death. For your safety, damage along its length or at either the the information in this manual must be followed plug or connector end. to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or ■ Turn OFF and unplug your air conditioner personal injury. before making any repairs or cleaning
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com USE OF EXTENSION CORDS—115-Volt models only ■ DO NOT use an extension cord with any WARNING! Risk of electric shock. of the 230/208-volt models. Can cause injury or death. ■ We strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. ■ If you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL- listed, 14-gauge, 3-wire grounding-typ
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About the controls on the air conditioner—Cool Only Models Appearance may vary. Air Conditioner Controls Remote Control Lights beside the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings. Controls To cancel the On Timer, press the ON pad ON/OFF until the display time disappears. Turns air conditioner on and off. OFF—When the air conditioner is on, it can Display be set to automatically turn off in half an Displays the temperature setting. Displays hour to 24 hours.
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com COOL MODE Remote Control Set the thermostat at a higher number and the indoor air will become warmer. 1. Press COOL pad. NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on 2. Press LOW, MED or HIGH pads to set desired fan while set to COOL, it will take approximately 3 minutes speed. for the compressor to start and cooling to begin. 3. Press the IN
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About the controls on the air conditioner—Heat/Cool Models Appearance may vary. Air Conditioner Controls Remote Control Lights beside the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings. Controls ON/OFF TIMER ON—When the air conditioner is off, it can Turns air conditioner on and off. be set to automatically turn on in half an Display hour to 24 hours at its previous setting. Displays the temperature setting. Displays Each touch will set the time in half hours h
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com COOL MODE Remote Control Set the thermostat at a higher number and the indoor air will become warmer. 1. Press COOL pad. NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on 2. Press LOW or HIGH pads to set desired fan speed. while set to COOL, it will take approximately 3 minutes for the compressor to start and cooling to begin. 3. Press the INCREAS
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About the controls on the air conditioner Vent Control The unit leaves the factory set at the CLOSE position. The vent control is located behind the front grille on the right side of the air discharge area. When CLOSED, only Locating hole Locating hole the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned. When OPEN, the vent allows outdoor fresh air exchange. To open or close the vent: 1. Remove the front grille. 2. Remove the vent card screw. 3. Remove vent card, turn it over and replace
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Terminal Connections Remote Thermostat - Class 2 (on some models) The controls are located under a plastic cover behind the front grille. Remove the front grille. See the Front Grille Terminal 1 connections section of Care and Cleaning. location under front Remove the screws securing the plastic cover 2 grille over the wiring connections. Set aside screw
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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. 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 they may be professionally steam cleaned, a service available through your GE service outlet. Front Grille The front grille can be removed for mo
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com 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
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Installation Air Conditioner Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS (cont.) Read these instructions completely and carefully. Some models require 230/208-volt a.c., protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker. These � IMPORTANT — Save these instructions models should be installed on their own single for local inspector’s use. branch circuit for best performance and to prevent � IMPOR
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Installation Instructions Read these instructions completely and carefully. Power cord may include a current interrupter device. If the TEST button does not trip or if the RESET button A test and reset button is provided on the plug case. will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air The device should be tested on a periodic basis by first conditioner and contact a qualified service technician. pressing the TEST button and then the RESET button. TOOLS YOU MAY NEED Phillips-head screwdrive
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING A J-MODEL IN AN EXISTING WALL CASE Read these instructions completely and carefully. 1 REMOVE LOCKING PLATE ON FRONT 4 REINSTALL LOCKING PLATE WITH TAB LEFT SIDE BEHIND WALL CASE FLANGE. TIGHTEN SCREW Locking plate 5 ATTACH POWER CORD TO BASE PAN Remove screw WITH CLAMP Base pan Power cord Clamp 2 REMOVE ALL SHIPPING PADS (IF PRESENT) INSIDE AIR CONDITIONER NEXT TO COMPRESSOR 6 ATTACH FRONT GRILLE An opening for the power cord is on the bottom of the front
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THROUGH THE WALL Read these instructions completely and carefully. 3 PREPARE OPENING IN WALL SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR 1 CONDITIONER Make certain a wall receptacle is available close to the hole location or make arrangements to install Mortar between the case and the brick wall around a receptacle. the case may be undercut at about 45° for improved caulking. The cord length for the 115-volt models is 72″ to the right and 47″ to the left. Inside For the
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(holes are on the right) Installation Instructions WINDOW INSTALLATION—OPTIONAL WARNING! Risk of injury. Installation must comply with these guidelines. Requires optional accessory kits RAK65A1 and Wall Sleeve RAB46A, 47A or 48A Read these instructions completely and carefully. Vinyl window gasket Sill support bracket (2) Case side gasket (2) 2 angles (left and right Foam top hand) window gasket Spring Case top gasket clip (4) B A Bottom window gasket Right side Left side Filler Panels Window l
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Installation Instructions 2 STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS WOOD PIECES WIDTH: 2″ A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window frame. it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place a piece a piece of wood to the stool. of wood on the stool to make it 1/2″ higher than the top Wood of the storm window frame. 1/2″ higher Attach securely with nails or sc
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Installation Instructions WINDOW INSTALLATION—OPTIONAL (cont.) 4 PREPARE WINDOW 3 ⁄8″ from the centerline on both sides Mark the centerline of the stool. Measure from the B Measure 12 A 3 for the sill support brackets. centerline 13 ⁄8″ on both sides for the panel cuts. Centerline Centerline Sill Sill Outside Outside 3 3 3 3 12 ⁄8″ 12 ⁄8″ 13 ⁄8″ 13 ⁄8″ Inside Inside Stool Stool 5 INSTALL SILL SUPPORTS C Turn the bolts and tighten the lock nuts to make the sill supports level or tilt down 1/8″
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(holes are on the right) Installation Instructions Angle Gasket MEASURE, CUT AND INSTALL FILLER 6 PANELS A Measure from the edge of the panel marks (see Prepare the Window) to the inside of the Angle window track on each side (A and B). Sill Window track Type C (painted Outside screws) Gasket Panel 3 3 13 ⁄8″ 13 ⁄8″ Tab A Width of the air B conditioner Inside Left side Right side (panel marks) D Install the panels in the window. Place the spring clips 3″ from the top and the bottom. Squeeze a
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Installation Instructions WINDOW INSTALLATION—OPTIONAL (cont.) 7 E INSTALL CASE IN WINDOW With the window closed, mark where the window sash meets the case. Peel off the backing from the bottom window A gasket. F Peel off the backing from the case top gasket. B Place the gasket on the stool and over the G Hold on to the case, open the window and place brackets, even with the rear edge, sticky the gasket along the mark on the case. side down. Put the gasket on top of the case where the window
