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GE Appliances
Room
Air
Conditioners
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
AGH08
AGP08
AGV08
Pub. No. 49-7368-1 CG 12-97
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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 This air conditioner must be properly n Turn the mode control to OFF and unplug installed in accordance with the Installation your air conditioner before making any In
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About the controls on the air conditioner. The controls will look like one of the following. OFF OFF HIGH HIGH HI HI FAN COOL FAN COOL LOW MED LOW LOW FAN COOL FAN COOL LOW COOL MODE CONTROLS 5 4 5 6 3 4 4 7 3 6 3 8 2 5 2 7 2 9 1 8 1 6 1 10 TEMP CONTROLS 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 level L
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Additional controls and important information. Energy Saver (on some models) The energy saver switch controls the fan. ENERGY SAVER OFF—The fan runs all the time, while the compressor cycles on and off. ENERGY SAVER ON—The fan and compressor cycle on and off together. This results in wider variations of room temperature and humidity. Vent Control The vent control is located above the contro
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner. Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not 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 steam cleaned, a service available through your GE service outlet. Air Filter The air filter behind the front grille sho
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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 Top mounting rail Window sash seal Left accordion panel Foam top window gasket Top mounting rail seal strip Right accordion Frame guide (2) panel Sill support (2) Window locking bracket Type B (3) Type C (5) Type A (16) Nut (2) Bolt (2) 8 Customer Ser Customer Ser Customer Service vice vice T T Tr r roubleshooting T oubleshooting T oubleshooting Tips ips ips Installation Instr Installation Instr Installation Instructions uctions uctions Operat
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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 accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow 14² min. window. See the window opening dimensions to the right. 25² to 36² n All supporting parts must be secure
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Window Installation Instructions Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case Remove the 2 shipping screws from the back of Slide the air conditioner from the case by 3 A C the case. gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the case. Remove the 2 screws on each side of the case. B Keep these for later use. Shipping screws Prepare the Window and the Case Cut the window sash seal to the proper length. Remove the backing from the top mounting 4 A C Peel off the backing and attach
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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 of Adjust the bolt and the nut in each support so 5 A F the window stool. that the case is installed with a slight downward tilt (about 1/8²). Carefully place the case on the window stool B and align the center mark on the bottom front Secure the case to the window stool by using 3 G with the centerline of the stool. typ
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Window Installation Instructions Install the Window Locking Bracket and the Foam Top Window Gasket Attach the window locking bracket with a Cut the foam top window gasket to the window 6 A B type C screw. width. Stuff the foam between the glass and the C window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room. Install the Air Conditioner in the Case Slide the air conditioner into the case. Lift the inlet grille and secure it with a type A 7 A C Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier on each
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 re
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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, At No Charge To You: 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 pr
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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
