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GE Appliances
Safety Information
Owner’s Manual &
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation Instructions
How to Connect Electricity . . . . . . . .3
Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . .4
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASC05 – 5,000 BTU models
Operating Instructions
About the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Care and Cleaning
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Air Filte
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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 to OFF and unplug purpose as described in this Owner’s your air conditioner before making any Manual.
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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. Features and appearance will vary. OFF 5 4 LOW HI 3 6 FAN FAN 2 7 HI LOW COOL COOL 8 1 MED COOL MODE CONTROL TEMP CONTROL Controls Mode Control Temp Control HI COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL The temp control is used to maintain the provide cooling with different fan speeds. room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner. Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning. To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not 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
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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 CAUTION: with the air conditioner after installation is Do not, under any circumstances, cut completed. or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions for Do
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Window installation instructions. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Parts Included Foam top window gasket Window sash seal Air conditioner Left accordion panel Right accordion panel Type A screws (4) Type B screws (11) Upper accordion Support bracket (2) Window locking bracket panel clamp (2) Lower accordion panel clamp (2) Read completely, then follow step-by-step. Window Requirements 1 n These instructions are for a standard double-hung window. You will need to modify them for
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Storm Window Requirements 2 A storm window frame will not allow the air WOOD PIECES: conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will WIDTH: 2† keep it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach a piece of wood to the stool. LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window frame. Wood THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, 1/2† higher than frame place a piece of wood on the stool to m
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Window installation instructions. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Install the Air Conditioner in the Window 5 Center the air conditioner in the window Lower the window behind the top A B with the bottom rail between the window mounting rail. The air conditioner stool and the support brackets. should be slightly tilted to the outside. Lower the window Front Inside Outside grille Support brackets Install the Window Accordion Panels and Locking Bracket 6 Extend the left and righ
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Read these instructions completely and carefully. Install the Window Gasket 7 Cut the foam top window gasket to the A window width. Stuff the foam between the glass and the B window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room. Removal from Window 8 Turn the air conditioner off and Remove the screws securing the A D disconnect the power cord. Wait accordion panels on each side. 5
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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 replace breaker is tripped. the fuse or reset the breaker. Power failure. • If power failure occurs, turn the
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™ GE Service Protection Plus GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you ™ Service Protection Plus —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We’ll Cover Any Appliance. • Backed by GE • All brands covered Anywhere. Anytime.* • Unlimited service calls • All parts and labor costs included • No out-of-pocket expenses • No hidden deductibles • One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protect
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner’s your Consumer registration below, Manual carefully. Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today. in a safe place. It operate your new Have the peace of contains inform
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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: We Will Replace: 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, we will also provide, free of charge
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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
