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Models: AQV05 AQV06
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
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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. Staple your receipt to the inside back Write down the model and serial Sta
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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 ext
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Operating Instructions TEMP CONTROL MODE CONTROL LOW
COOL The 5 4 MED
FAN COOL 3 6 controls HIGH
OFF COOL 7 2 on your 1 8 air conditioner 1 2 2 1 Temp Control Mode Control The temp control is used to maintain HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide the room temperature. The compressor will cooling with different fan speeds. cycle on and off to keep the room at the same FAN provides air circulation and filtering level of comfort. The higher the number without cooling. selected, the cooler the
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Cooling Descriptions FOR NORMAL COOLING FOR MAXIMUM COOLING FOR QUIETER & NIGHTTIME COOLING Select MED COOL with the Select HIGH COOL with the Select LOW COOL with the thermostat at 4. thermostat at 8. thermostat at 4. 3 3 Air Direction Fingertip pressure on the louvers adjusts the air direction up or straight ahead. 5
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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. Air Filter The air filter behind the front The filter
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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 dou
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Installation Instructions Before you begin Parts Included Window sash seal Bottom window gasket Foam top window gasket 2 filler panels Air conditioner Security brackets (2) 1† screws (7) 3⁄8† screws (6) Tools Needed • Phillips screwdriver • Ruler or tape measure • Knife or scissors 8
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Window • These instructions are for a Requirements standard double-hung window. You will need to modify them for 15† min. other types of windows. 5 1 23 ⁄8† to 35 ⁄4† • The air conditioner can be (with filler panels) installed without the filler panels if needed to fit in a narrow open- 3 19 ⁄4† min. ing. 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, m
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Installation Instructions Read completely then follow step-by-step Attach the 1 Cut the window sash seal to the 2 Peel off the backing and attach Window Sash Seal proper length. the seal to the underside of the window sash. Install the 1 Insert the right and left hand 2 Secure them with six 3/8† screws, Filler Panels filler panels into the top and three on each side. bottom rails. Install the Air 1 Open the window and place the Conditioner in air conditioner on the stool. the Window Balance it a
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Secure the 1 Loosen the screws on both sides 3 Secure the top rail of the air Air Conditioner of the case. Hang the security conditioner and the top of the brackets on and attach them to filler panels to the sash using the case using the same screws. three 1† screws. 2 Secure the brackets to the 3 Using two 1† screws, attach the stool on both sides using filler panels to the sill, one on 1† screws. each side. Do not overtighten the screws. NOTE: The security brackets and top rail screws are used
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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 • Wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner. Air Conditioner Does Air flow is restricted • Make sure there are no curtains, bli
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GE Service Numbers We’ll be there! ® GE Answer Center Whatever your question about any And you can call any time. GE GE major appliance, GE Answer Answer Center® service is open 800.626.2000 Center® information service is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered promptly and courteously. In-Home Repair Service A GE consumer service professional Our factory-trained technicians will provide expert repair service, know your appliance inside an
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Service Contracts You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your 800-626-2224 warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices. Parts and Accessories Individuals qualified to service Care and cleaning instructions con- their own appliances can have tained in this manual cover proce- 800-626-2002 parts
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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
