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GE Appliances
Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips
Owner’s Manual &
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . .3 Before You Call
How to Connect For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Installation Instructions
Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Normal Operating
Use of Extension Cords . . .4 Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . .4
AS_05 – 5,000 BTU models
Customer Service
Operating Instructions Product
AS_06 – 6,000 BTU models
Models with Touch Pads
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GE & You, A Service Partnership. IMPORTANT! Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card. Two easy ways to register your appliance! n Through the internet at www.geappliances.com n Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them on a label on the side of the air conditioner. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. READ
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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 Use this appliance only for its intended n Turn the mode control OFF and unplug purpose as described in this Owner’s your air conditioner before making any Manual. re
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! USE OF EXTENSION CORDS –115-Volt models only Because of potential safety hazards under certain CAUTION: conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. DO NOT use an extension cord with any of However, if you must use an extension cord, the 230/208 volt models. it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the controls on the air conditioner–models with touch pads. Features and appearance will vary. TIMER TEMP POWER TIMER OFF HIGH FAN MODE ENERGY COOL MED SAVER LOW ENERGY SAVER FAN on/off HIGH COOL MED FAN FAN CIRCULAIRE MODE LOW CIRCULAIRE Air Conditioner Controls Remote Control Controls ON/OFF Pad ENERGY SAVER Pad Controls the fan. Turns air conditioner on and off. ON–The fan and comp
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About the controls on the air conditioner–models with touch pads. When the air conditioner is turned on, it will Lights beside the touch pads on the air conditioner automatically start in the setting last used. control panel indicate the selected settings. COOL Mode Use the COOL mode with HIGH, MED or LOW fan for Cooling Descriptions cooling. Use the INCREASE s / DECREASE t pads to For Normal Cooling–Select the COOL mode and HIGH set the desired temperature between 64°F and 86°F or MED fan with
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the controls on the air conditioner–models with control knobs. Features and appearance will vary. OFF OFF LOW HI OFF FAN FAN HIGH HIGH FAN COOL HI HI FAN COOL LOW MED HI FAN COOL LOW LOW LOW COOL FAN COOL COOL LOW MED COOL COOL MODE CONTROLS Your model will have one of the above type controls. 5 6 45 34 4 7 3 6 3 8 2 5 2 7 2 9 1 6 1 8 1 10 TEMP CONTROLS Your model will have one of th
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About the controls on the air conditioner–models with control knobs. Additional controls and important information. Energy Saver (on some models) The energy saver switch controls the fan. OFF — The fan runs all the time, while the compressor cycles on and off. ON —The fan and compressor cycle on and off together. This results in wider variations of room This switch must be set at OFF in order to use the temperature and humidity. Normally used when fan settings (on the mode control). the room i
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Care and cleaning of the air conditioner. How to Insert the Batteries Remove the battery cover by sliding it NOTES: 1 according to the arrow direction. n Use 2 “AAA” (1.5 volt) batteries. Do not use Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) rechargeable batteries. 2 and (–) of battery are installed correctly. n Remove the batteries from the remote control if Reattach the cover by slidin
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Preparing to install the air conditioner–All models. 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 future use. Do not change the plug on the power cord IMPORTANT NOTES: of this air conditioner. For
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Window Installation Instructions for 5000 BTU Units (model AS_05) Parts Included Window sash seal Top mounting rail Foam top window gasket Top mounting rail seal strip Left accordion AS_05 panel Right air conditioner accordion panel Security bracket (3) Type A (9) Type B (8) Tools You Will Need n Phillips-head screwdriver n Scissors or knife n Adjustable wrench n Pencil n Ruler or tape me
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Window Installation Instructions for 5000 BTU Units (model AS_05) 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 window. See the window opening dimensions 7 12 ⁄8† min. below. n All supporting parts must be secured to firm 22† to 36† (With accordion panels) wood, m
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Prepare the Air Conditioner Remove the backing from the top mounting Loosen the lower screw on each side of the case A C 3 rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of the and hook a security bracket on each side. top mounting rail. Tighten the screws to secure the brackets in place. Security bracket Install the top mounting rail with 3 type A B Security bracket screws from the outside o
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Window Installation Instructions for 5000 BTU Units (model AS_05) Install the Air Conditioner in the Window Cut the window sash seal to the window Extend the left and right accordion panels A C 4 width and stick the adhesive side to the to the vertical window sashes and attach bottom of the sash. with 4 type B screws. Attach the top mounting rail to the sash with a type B screw. Window sash seal Type B screw Type B Place the air conditioner on the stool with screws B the bottom mounting rail
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Window Installation Instructions for 6000, 8000, and 10,000 BTU Units (models AS_06, AS_08, and AS_10) Read the section Preparing to Install the Air Conditioner before beginning. Parts Included Top mounting rail Window sash seal Left accordion Foam top panel window gasket Top mounting rail seal strip Right accordion panel Bottom inner case gasket Sill support (2) Type A Type B (8) Type C Se
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Window Installation Instructions for 6000, 8000, and 10,000 BTU Units (models AS_06, AS_08, and AS_10) Read completely, then follow step-by-step. Window Requirements n These instructions are for a standard double- n All supporting parts must be secured to firm 1 wood, masonry or metal. hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows. n The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord. n The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case Remove the 2 screws on each side of the case. Slide the air conditioner from the case by A B 4 Keep these for later use. gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the case. Remove packing cardboard and tape if present. Prepare the Case Remove the backing from the top mounting Install the top mounting rail with 3 type A A B 5 rai
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Window Installation Instructions for 6000, 8000, and 10,000 BTU Units (models AS_06, AS_08, and AS_10) Install the Case in the Window Cut the window sash seal to the window width Locate the 3 screw holes along the bottom front 6 A C and stick the adhesive side to the bottom of edge of the case. Center the case, side to side, the sash. in the window and mount it to the window sill using 3 type B screws. Top mounting rail Window sash seal Type B screws Type B Thread two type C bolts into the su
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 C 8 Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier on each tabs on the grille into the slots on the front of the side of the case. case. Push the grille in until it snaps into place. Place the bottom inner case gasket between the B bottom of the air conditioner and
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Window Installation Instructions for 12,000, 14,000, 16,000, 18,000, 22,000, and 24,000 BTU Units (models AS_12, AS_14, AS_16, AS_18, AS_22, and AS_24) Read the section Preparing to Install the Air Conditioner before beginning. Parts Included Window sash seal Top mounting rail Left accordion Foam top panel Support rail (2) window gasket Top mounting rail V-support (2) seal strip Right accordion panel Security bracket Bottom inner case gasket Accordion panel clamp (2) Type E (2) Type A (23) Type
