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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2, 3
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
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Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions
Through-the-Wall
Installation—Optional . . . . . . .16
Window Installation . . . . . . .7–15
Troubleshooting Tips . . .17, 18
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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 instal
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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: conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the 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 groundin
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About the controls on the air conditioner—models with control knobs. Features and appearance will vary. OFF OFF HIGH HIGH COOL FAN COOL FAN MED LOW COOL FAN LOW COOL MODE CONTROLS Your model will have one of the above type controls. TEMP CONTROL Controls Mode Controls Temp Controls HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide The temp control is used to maintain the cooling with different fan speeds. room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the same COOL provides co
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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 the air conditioner after installation is completed. CAUTION: 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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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- All supporting parts must be secured to firm 1 hung window. You will need to modify them for wood, masonry or metal. other types of windows. The electrical outlet must be within reach of The air conditioner can be installed without the power cord. the accordion panels if ne
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Install the Mounting Rails onto the Case Remove the backing from the top mounting Attach the top mounting rail onto the top 4 A B rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of of the case with 5 Type A screws (on 10,000 the top mounting rail. BTU models) or 7 Type A screws (on 12,000 BTU models). Attach the bottom mounting rail to the C bottom of the case from the inside, using 4 Type A s
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Window installation instructions. Install the Side Accordion Panels Slide the left and right accordion panels into Attach the accordion panels to the case using 5 A B the top and bottom mounting rails. 4 Type A screws on each side. Top mounting rail Accordion panel Type A screws Bottom mounting rail Prepare the Window Cut the window sash seal to the window width Mark the centerline of the stool. Measure and 6 A B and stick the adhesive side to the bottom of mark the locations for the support as
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Window installation instructions. Install the Case in the Window Carefully position the case in the window Extend the left and right accordion panels 8 A C until the bottom mounting rail drops into the to the vertical window sashes and attach the channels in the supports. Center the case and top corners with 2 Type B screws. Use an lower the window behind the top mounting accordion panel clamp on each lower corner rail. The case should be slightly tilted to the to trap the panels. Attach them t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Install the Air Conditioner in the Case Slide the air conditioner into the case. Do not Attach the front grille frame to the case by 10 A E push on the controls or the finned coils. inserting the tabs on the grille frame into Make sure the air conditioner is firmly seated. the slots on the front top of the case. Push the grille frame in until it snaps into place around the power cord on t
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Through-the-wall installation instructions—optional. IMPORTANT Through-the-wall installation is not appropriate if any 1 of the side louvers in the case will be obstructed by the wall. All side louvers in the case must project on the outdoor side of the wall. The room side of the case must project into the room 3 at least 1 ⁄4″ from the finished wall. The case must be installed level from side-to-side and with a slight tilt from front to rear. Use a level; about a 1/2 bubble will be the corr
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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/circ
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Before you call for service… 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. The fan may run even when the compressor You may hear the thermostat click when the does not
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Notes. 19
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Notes. 20 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
