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GE Appliances
Room
Air
Conditioners
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
AGP18
AGV18
Pub. No. 49-7370 CG 1-98
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Congratulations! Safety Information Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 You Are Now Part of the GE Family Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our 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 you use your air conditioner. That’s important, because your new air conditioner will
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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 3 4 HIGH HIGH FAN COOL 2 5 LOW MED FAN COOL 1 6 LOW COOL MODE CONTROL TEMP CONTROL Controls Mode Controls Temp Controls HIGH COOL, LOW COOL and MED 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 LOW FAN or HIGH FAN provides air circulation of comfort. When you turn the k
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Additional controls and important information. Vent Control The vent control is located above the control knobs. When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned. When set at OPEN, some inside air is exhausted outside. To open the vent, pull the lever toward you. To close it, push it in. Air Direction CIRCULAIRE Fingertip pressure on the bank of horizontal
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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 Foam top panel window gasket Top mounting rail seal strip Frame guide (2) Right accordion panel Sill bracket (2) Support bracket (2) Window locking bracket Type A (14) Type B (7) Type C (5) Type D (2) Carriage Bolt (2) Lock Nut (4) 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 Insta
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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 18² min. window. See the window opening dimensions to the right. 29² to 41² 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 Prepare the Window Loosely attach the sill brackets to the support Open the window and mark the centerline of 5 A B brackets using the 2 carriage bolts and 2 the window stool. Measure and mark 11² to the lock nuts. left and right of the centerline. Support bracket Carriage bolt Lock nut 11² Sill bracket Centerline Install the Case in the Window Align the inside edge of the sill brackets wit
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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. Attach the front grille to the case by inserting the A 7 C Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier on e
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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
