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Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Cool Only: AJCH 08, 10 ACB*
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
AJCH 10, 12 DCB*
AJCQ 06 LCB*
Operating Instructions
Controls—Control Knobs . . . . 8, 9 AJCQ 08, 10 ACB*
Controls—Touch Pads . . . . . . .4–6
AJCQ 10, 12 DCB*
AJCS 06 LCB*
Care and Cleaning
AJCS 08, 10 ACB*
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
AJCS 09, 10, 12 DCB*
Front Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Heat/Cool: AJEH 12 DCB
Grille and Case . . . .
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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 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 servicing
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! USE OF EXTENSION CORDS—115-Volt models only Because of potential safety hazards under CAUTION: certain conditions, we strongly recommend DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the against 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 grou
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About the controls on the air conditioner—models with touch pads. Appearance may vary. Cool Fan Timer High On Med Low Timer Sleep On Off Air Conditioner Controls Lights beside the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings. Remote Control When the air conditioner is turned on, it will automatically start in the setting last used. Controls To cancel (CL) the On Timer press the ON/STOP ON pad again. Turns air conditioner on and off. OFF—When the air conditi
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com COOL MODE Remote Control become cooler. 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 HI 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
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About the controls on the air conditioner—models with touch pads. Auxiliary Controls – Temperature Limiting To reach the auxiliary controls remove the front grille. Access them through the small rectangular opening above the control panel. Temperature limiting can reduce energy costs by limiting the lowest temperature that can be set for cooling. Temperature limiting is controlled by switches 1–3 of auxiliary controls. TL1 (C) (Temp. Limit 1 – Cool) TL2 (C) (Temp. Limit 2 – Cool) TL3 (C) (Tem
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Notes. ge.com 7
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R E R L E O L O O C O C About the controls on the air conditioner—models with control knobs. 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. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the HIGH HEAT and LOW HEAT provide heating same level of comfort.
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Fan Switch To reach the fan switch(es) remove the front grille. On Heat/Cool and Heat Pump models, the fan switch levers are located in holes accessed through the control box. The top switch is for COOL settings or and the bottom switch is for HEAT settings. Use a small screwdriver to change the setting. The unit is shipped from the factory set in the (Depending o
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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. 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 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 ge.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 is to clean
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Installation Air Conditioner Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN CAUTION: Read these instructions completely and Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove carefully. the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not change the plug on the power cord • IMPORTANT — Save these instructions of this air conditioner. for local inspector’s use. Aluminum house wiring may present special • problems—consult a qualified electri
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Installation Instructions Read these instructions completely and carefully. Power cord may include a current interrupter and then the RESET button. If the TEST button device. A test and reset button is provided on the does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay plug case. The device should be tested on a engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button and contact a qualified service technician. TOOLS YOU MAY NEED Phillips head screwdriver
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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 4 REINSTALL LOCKING PLATE WITH FRONT LEFT SIDE TAB BEHIND WALL CASE FLANGE. TIGHTEN SCREW Locking plate 5 ATTACH POWER CORD TO BASE Remove screw PAN 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 g
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THROUGH THE WALL Read these instructions completely and carefully. 3 PREPARE OPENING IN WALL SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR 1 AIR CONDITIONER Make certain a wall receptacle is available close to the hole location or make Mortar between the case and the brick all arrangements to install a receptacle. around 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 23
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(holes are on the right) Installation Instructions WINDOW INSTALLATION—OPTIONAL FOR MODELS AJES06LSB, AJES08ASB, AJES10DSB and AJHS08ASB Read these instructions completely and carefully. Vinyl window gasket Sill support bracket (2) Case side gasket (2) 2 angles (left and Foam top right hand) window gasket Spring Case top gasket clip (4) B A Bottom window gasket Right Left side side Filler Window Panels locking bracket Cut panels and discard center piece Air conditioner Support bracket hardware
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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 LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window keep it from draining properly. To adjust for this, frame. attach a piece of wood to the stool. THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place a Wood piece of wood on the stool to make it 1/2″ higher 1/2″ higher than the top of the storm window frame. than frame Stool Attach securely wi
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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 B Measure 12 A 3 for the sill support brackets. from the 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″ to
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(holes are on the right) Installation Instructions Angle MEASURE, CUT AND INSTALL Gasket 6 FILLER PANELS A Measure from the edge of the panel marks (see Prepare the Window) to the inside of Angle the window track on each side. (A and B) Sill Window track Type C (painted screws) Gasket Panel 3 3 13 ⁄8″ 13 ⁄8″ Tab A B Width of the air conditioner Left side Right side (panel marks) Install the panels in the window. Place the spring D clips 3″ from the top and the bottom. Squeeze B Mark the A and B
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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 A window 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 brackets, even with the rear edge, sticky place the gasket along the mark on the case. side down. Put the gasket on top of the case where the window
