GE AAP05, AAV05 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions

Safety Instructions

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Connect Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Operating Instructions

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation Instructions . . . . .6–11

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . .12

Normal Operating

Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . . . . .13, 14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

49-7409 JR 12-00

AAP05
AAV05

Air Conditioners

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ________________________

Serial # ________________________

Find these numbers on a label in the
air discharge area of the air conditioner.

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.

■ Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.

■This air conditioner must be properly

installed in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.

■Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling

on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.

■ Repair or replace immediately all electric

service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either the plug or connector end.

■ Turn the mode control

OFF

and unplug
your air conditioner before making any
repairs or cleaning.

NOTE:

We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified
individual.

■ For your safety…do not store or use

combustible materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.

Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.

The air conditioner should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical
outlet which has a voltage rating that matches
the rating label.

This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.

See the Installation Instructions,

Electrical

Requirements

section for specific electrical

connection requirements.

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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WARNING!

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord,
it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed,
14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.

CAUTION:

DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the
230/208 volt models.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS –

115-Volt models only

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an adapter plug.

However, if you must use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a

temporary connection

may
be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at
most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the connection of the power
cord.

When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter in place with
one hand while pulling the power cord plug
with the other hand. If this is not done, the
adapter ground terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks,

DO NOT USE

the air conditioner until a

proper ground has been established.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should
have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS –

115-Volt models only

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the controls on the air conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

Controls

Mode Control

HIGH COOL, MED COOL

and

LOW COOL

provide

cooling with different fan speeds.

LOW FAN

or

HIGH FAN

provides air circulation

and filtering without cooling.

NOTE: If you move the switch from a cool setting to OFF or to
a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to
a cool setting.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling

—Select

HIGH COOL

or

MED

COOL

with the temp control at midpoint.

For Maximum Cooling

—Select

HIGH COOL

with the

temp control at the highest number available.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling

—Select

LOW COOL

with the temp control at midpoint.

Temp Control

The temp control is used to maintain the
room temperature. The compressor will cycle
on and off to keep the room at the same level
of comfort. When you turn the knob to a
higher number, the indoor air will become
cooler. Turn the knob to a lower number and
the indoor air will become warmer.

MODE CONTROL

TEMP CONTROL

OFF

HIGH
FAN

LOW
FAN

HIGH
COOL

MED
COOL

LOW
COOL

Air Direction

The side-to-side air direction is adjusted by moving
the inner vertical louvers .

The up or straight ahead air direction is adjusted by
fingertip pressure on the louvers.

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Air Filter

The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more
often if necessary.

Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it.

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner without
a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce
performance.

To remove:

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.

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.

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

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Grab the tab on the filter and
pull it to the right.