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Models: ABN08 ABP10
ABN10 ABV10
Air Conditioner
Owner’s Manual
3
Important Safety Information
Operating Instructions 4
The Controls on Your Air Conditioner
Care of Product
Installation Instructions 7
Important Electrical Safety
Window Installation
Helpful Information 12
Things That Are Normal
13
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call for Service
GE Service Numbers
Warranty
®
GE Answer Center
800.626.2000
GE Appliances
49-7348
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Welcome to the GE family. We’re Best of all, you’ll experience Welcome proud of our quality products and these values each time you enjoy we believe in dependable service. the comfort of your air conditioner. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use That’s important, because your manual and you’ll hear it in the new air conditioner will be part of friendly voices of our customer your family for a long time. service department. Start Here!…Before using your air conditioner Write down the model and ser
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • This air conditioner must be • Turn the mode control knob to OFF properly installed in accordance and unplug your air conditioner with the Installation Instructions before making any repairs. before it is used. NOTE: We strongly recommend • Repair or replace immediately that any servicing be performed by all electric service cords that have a qualified individual. become frayed or otherwise damaged. Extension Cord If an ex
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Operating Instructions MODE CONTROLS TEMP CONTROLS OFF ENERGY NORMAL SAVINGS 4 LOW 3 5 LOW COOL COOL 2 6 MED MED COOL COOL The 1 7 HIGH HIGH COOL COOL 0 8 FAN ONLY controls Your model will look like one of these. (Some models do not have a “0” setting.) OFF on your 3 4 HIGH FAN COOL ONLY 2 5 air MED LOW COOL COOL 1 6 conditioner 1 2 1 2 Mode Control Temp Control The energy saver switch controls the fan. The temp control is used to maintain the room temperature. The compressor will cycle ENERGY
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Cooling Descriptions FOR NORMAL COOLING FOR MAXIMUM COOLING FOR QUIETER & NIGHTIME COOLING Select MED COOL with the Select HIGH COOL with the Select LOW COOL with the temp at 3 or 4. temp at 6 or 8. temp at 3 or 4. NORMAL EXHAUST 3 4 3 4 Vent Control Air Direction The vent control is a lever located on the Tabs inside the horizontal louvers let you control panel. control the air direction left, right or straight ahead. When the vent control is set at normal, only the air inside the room is circ
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Operating Instructions Care & Cleaning Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and To clean, use water and a mild remove the plug from the wall out- detergent. Do not use bleach or let before cleaning. 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 and The air filter is behind the front T
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Installation Instructions Important Electrical Safety–Read Carefully Important Notes • For personal safety, this air CAUTION: conditioner must be properly Installer: Leave these grounded. • Do not, under any circumstances, instructions with the cut or remove the third (ground) • It is important to have the wall appliance. prong from the power cord. outlet and circuit checked by a Owner: Keep these qualified electrician if there is any • Do not change the plug on the instructions for future doubt
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Installation Instructions Before you begin Parts Included Support bracket Bottom window gasket Foam top window gasket Air conditioner (Some models have a control door.) Window locking Filler panels (2) bracket Leveling bolt 1† screws (2) 3/4† screws (5) 3/8† screws (8) Tools Needed • Blade-type screwdriver • Scissors or knife • 1/4† hex-head nut driver • Level • 9/16† open-end or • Pencil adjustable wrench • Ruler or tape measure 8
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Window • These instructions are for a Requirements standard double-hung window. You will need to modify them for 1 15 ⁄4† min. other types of windows. 1 2 23† to 37 ⁄ † (With filler panels) • The air conditioner can be installed without the filler panels if needed to fit in a narrow win- 1 4 19 ⁄ † min. dow. See the window opening (Without filler panels) dimensions to the right. Window opening dimensions • All supporting parts should be are for a standard double-hung window. secured to firm wood
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Installation Instructions Read completely then follow step-by-step Install the 1 Insert the right and left hand 2 Secure them with eight 3/8† Filler Panels filler panels into the top and screws, four on each side. bottom rails. Install the 1 Screw the leveling bolt into the 5 Using the level, adjust the level- Support Bracket support bracket. ing bolt so the curved top of the support bracket is 1⁄4† below the 2 Mark the centerline of the 3 top of the window stool. 1 /16† window and place the sup
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Install the 1 Center the air conditioner in the Air Conditioner CAUTION: window placing it on the support in the Window • DO NOT release the grip on the air bracket. Make sure the bottom conditioner until it fits tight rail is behind the window stool. Top between the window and the stool. rail 2 Lower the window until it touches • DO NOT drill a hole in the base pan. behind the air conditioner The air conditioner is designed to top rail. operate with water in the base pan. Slide Out the 1 Extend
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Helpful Information Things That Are Normal Noise Explanation You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the I G P N ! humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency. "CLICK" You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off. Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy D R I P days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the
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If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call for Service Problem Possible Causes What to Do Air Conditioner The air conditioner • Make sure the air conditioner plug is Doesn’t Start is unplugged pushed completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or reset the breaker. Power failure • If power failure occurs, turn the mode control to OFF. When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to pr
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GE Service Numbers We’ll be there! ® GE Answer Center Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 800.626.2000 TDD 800-833-4322 In-Home Repair Service We provide expert repair service, Our factory-trained technicians scheduled at a time that’s know your appliance inside and out— 800-GE-CARES convenient for you. so most repairs can be handled in (800-432-2737) just one visit. Service Contracts With a service contract GE With a multiple-year contract, Consumer Service will still be there you’re assured o
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AIR Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase CONDITIONER date is needed to obtain service under warranty. WARRANTY What is Covered FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ********************************** For one year from date of original pur- This warranty is extended to the origi- chase, we will provide, free of charge, nal purchaser and any succeeding parts and service labor in your home to owner for products purchased for use repair or replace any part of the room air in the 4
