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GE Appliances
Room
Air
Conditioners
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
AVM14 AVM22
AVM15 AVM24
AVM18 AVN24
AVP24
Part. No. 23-11-2129N-002 Pub. No. 49-7374-2 CG 12-98
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Congratulations! Safety Information Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 You Are Now Part of the GE Family Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . .3 Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . .3 quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 n Use this appliance only for its intended n Turn the mode control to OFF and unplug purpose as described in this Owner’s your air conditioner before making any Manual.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 However, if you must use an extension cord, the 230/208 volt models. it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service E N E R G Y S A V E R About the controls on the air conditioner. The controls will look like one of the following. (Features and appearance will vary.) OFF OFF LOW HI HIGH LOW FAN FAN FAN FAN HIGH LOW COOL COOL LOW HI COOL COOL HIGH LOW COOL COOL MED COOL MODE CONTROLS Your model will have one of the above 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 wi
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About the controls on the air conditioner. Additional controls and important information. Vent Control When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned. When set at OPEN, Closed some inside air is exhausted outside. Open Air Direction Two levers on each side of the grille let you control the air direction left or right. Fingertip pressure on the tabs adjusts the air direction up or straight ahead. Do not adjust the louvers down any lower than straight out. Air
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 the third (ground) prong from the NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual power cord. and Installation Instructions for fut
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Window Installation Instructions Parts Included 2 support brackets 2 sill brackets Foam top window gasket Case 2 filler panels Window locking bracket 5/8† machine screws (2) 5/8† carriage bolts (2) 3/8† hex head 1† screws (4) 5/8† screws (5) and nuts (2) and nuts (2) screws (8) 8 Customer Service Customer Service Customer Service T T Troubleshooting T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Tips ips ips Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Read completely, then follow step-by-step. Window Requirements n These instructions are for a standard double- 1 hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows. n The air conditioner can be installed without the filler panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. 5 18 ⁄8† min. See the window opening dimensions to the right. n All supporting parts must be secured to fir
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Window Installation Instructions Remove the Air Conditioner from the Case Remove the air filter. Lift the top of the filter Remove one screw from each side of the case. 3 A C and gently pull it up. Keep these ground/anti-theft screws so they may be replaced at the end of the installation. Case Remove the 2 screws and lift off the front grille. B Air conditioner Remove Keep these screws to re-attach the grille later. screw Slide the air conditioner out of the case by D grasping the rear of the e
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Install the Case in the Window Open the window and mark the centerline Close the window until it touches behind the 5 A C on the stool. top retainer bar. Secure the case through the case track into the D window stool on each side, using two 1† screws. Mark centerline Carefully place the case in the window and B align the center of the bottom tie bar with the Secure to stool centerline on t
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Window Installation Instructions Install the Window Filler Panels and Locking Bracket Extend the filler panels to fill the window Attach the window locking bracket with a 7 A C opening. 5/8† screw. Secure the panels using four 5/8† long screws. B Install the Window Gasket and Replace the Air Conditioner Cut the foam top window gasket to the window Slide the air conditioner into the case and 8 A B width. Stuff the foam between the glass and the replace the front grille. Install the two window t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Through-the-Wall Installation The case may be installed through-the-wall in both existing and new construction. Read completely, then follow step-by-step. IMPORTANT: n Any side louvers must project on the outdoor side of the wall. 1 1 n The room side of the case must project into the room at least 1 /2† from the finished wall. n The case must be installed level from side-to-side and with a
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Before you call for service… 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 does not start is unplugged. completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace breaker is tripped. the fuse or reset the breaker. Power failure. • If power failure occurs, turn the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Air Conditioner Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year Any part of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge
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Service Telephone Numbers. ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in
