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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2, 3
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Additional Controls . . . . . . . . . .7
AEH18*
Control Knob Models . . . . . . . . .6
AEM18*
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .7
AEQ24
Touch Pad Models . . . . . . . . .4, 5
AEV24
AEW24
Care and Cleaning
AEH25*
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
AEM25*
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation Instructions
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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 If the receptacle does not match the plug, purpose as described in this Owner’s the receptacle must be changed out by a Manual. qualified electrician. This air conditioner must be properly Turn the unit OFF and unplug your air
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Operating Installation Troubleshooting Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Consumer Support Instructions Instructions Tips ge.com WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS CAUTION: DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the 230/208 volt models. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3
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+ n a F M o d e About the controls on the air conditioner—models with touch pads. Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings. Light indicates the unit is in the temperature or The display always shows the room delay time Set mode. temperature except when setting the Set temperature or the Delay timer. Delay 1–24hr Delay timer Increase Delay Delay timer Circulaire Light indicates the Decrease delay timer is set.
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Operating Installation Troubleshooting Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Consumer Support Instructions Instructions Tips ge.com Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor Conditions This cool-only air conditioner was not designed for freezing outdoor conditions. It must not be used in freezing outdoor conditions. Cool Mode Use the Cool mode at Low, Med, High or Auto Fan Cooling Descriptions Speed for cooling. Use the Temperature Increase / For Normal Cooling—Select the Cool mode and Decrease pa
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About the controls on the air conditioner—models with control knobs. Features and appearance will vary. MODE OFF TEMP High High Coolest 7 1 Cool Fan Med Low 6 2 Cool Fan 3 5 Low 4 Cool MODE CONTROL TEMPERATURE CONTROL Controls The air conditioner controls are located behind the TEMP Control control panel door. Press to open and close the door. The TEMP control is used to maintain the room temperature. The compressor will cycle Mode Control on and off to keep the room at the same level High Cool,
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Operating Installation Troubleshooting Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Consumer Support Instructions Instructions Tips Additional controls. ge.com Vent Control The vent control is located above the control panels. When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned. When set at OPEN, some outside air is let into the room. To open the vent, push the lever to the right. To close it, push it to the left. Air Direction—Up and Down Fingertip pressure on the horiz
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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 cleaned. Air Filter The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or mor
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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: 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 qualified electrici
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Window Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED Window (Appearance may vary) sash seal Left accordion panel Foam top Top window gasket mounting rail Right accordion panel V-support (2) Window locking bracket (2) Bolt (2) & nuts (2) Type A (6) Type B (4) Type C (7) Type D (6) Type E (4) Type F (2) 10
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Window Installation Instructions 1 WINDOW REQUIREMENTS 3 REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER FROM THE CASE • These instructions are for a standard double-hung window. You will need to Remove the locking screw and locking A modify them for other types of windows. bracket from the lower frame. Save to reinstall later. • The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed Remove the ground screw and save to B to fit in a narrow window. See the reinstall later. window opening dimensio
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Window Installation Instructions 5 PREPARE THE CASE 6 INSTALL THE CASE IN THE WINDOW Install the top mounting rail with 4 type B A screws from the inside of the case. Carefully slide the case into the window and A center the case. Lower the window behind Top mounting rail the top mounting rail. Pull the bottom of the case forward so that the bottom mounting rail is tight against the back of the window sill. Mount the case to the window sill using 4 type E screws. Drill pilot holes, if necessary
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Window Installation Instructions 6 INSTALL THE CASE 7 INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKETS IN THE WINDOW (cont.) AND THE FOAM TOP WINDOW GASKET Use a wood block (obtained locally) between D the leveling bolts and the wall if the wall is Drill pilot holes and attach the support A weak or if the weight of the air conditioner brackets with two type D screws, one on falls between the studs in the wall. each side. Cut the foam top window gasket to the B window width. Adjust the leveling bolts and nuts against th
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Window Installation Instructions 8 INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER 8 INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE CASE IN THE CASE (cont.) Make sure the ground Pull the coiled power cord from its shipped A G wire is off to the side position in the air discharge area. Attach and slide the air the front grille frame to the case by inserting conditioner into the the tabs on the grille frame into the slots case. Do not push on the front top of the case. on the controls or the finned coils. Make sure the air con
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Through-the-Wall Installation Instructions—Optional The case may be installed through-the-wall 1 IMPORTANT (cont.) in both existing and new construction. Secure with 14 wood screws anchored at D Read completely, then follow step-by-step. least an inch into the wall support structure. NOTE: Except for the V-support NOTE: Drill pilot holes, if necessary, for assemblies (included), obtain all materials proper installation. If the frame is oversized, locally for mounting the air conditioner use shi
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Troubleshooting Tips. 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 box and replace breaker is tripped. the fuse or reset the breaker. Power failure. • The unit will automatically re-start in
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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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Operating Installation Troubleshooting Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Consumer Support Instructions Instructions Tips GE 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, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). date is needed to obtain service Have serial number and model number available when calling
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