GE ABN12, ABN24, ABM18, ABN14, ABM14 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions

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Important Safety Information

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Installation Instructions

Important Electrical Safety
Window Installation
Through-the-Wall Installation

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Operating Instructions

The Controls on Your Air Conditioner
Care of Product

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Helpful Information

Things That Are Normal

16

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call for Service
GE Service Numbers
Warranty

GE Appliances

Air Conditioner

Owner’s Manual

Models: ABN12 ABN24 ABM18

ABN14 ABM14 ABM22
ABN18 ABM15 ABM24

GE Answer Center

®

800.626.2000

49-7349

Welcome to the GE family. We’re
proud of our quality products and
we believe in dependable service.
You’ll see it in this easy-to-use
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 enjoy
the comfort of your air conditioner.
That’s important, because your
new air conditioner will be part of
your family for a long time.

Welcome

Write down the model and serial
numbers here.

They are on a label
on the left side of the air condi­tioner below the air discharge area.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual. You will need it
to obtain service under warranty.

Start Here!…Before using your air conditioner

Need Help?

Read this manual.

It contains
instructions to help you use and
maintain your air conditioner
properly.

Save time and money.

Check the
section titled “If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling. This sec­tion helps you to solve common
problems that might occur.

If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back of this book.
Or call the

GE Answer Center

®

at 800.626.2000,

24 hours a day,

7 days a week.

Help us
help you

800.626.2000

Before you call for service,
there are a few things you
can do to help us serve you
better.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION
BEFORE USING

• This air conditioner must be

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

• Repair or replace immediately

all electric service cords that have
become frayed or otherwise
damaged.

• Turn the mode control knob to

OFF

and unplug your air conditioner
before making any repairs.

NOTE:

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

Because most 2-prong outlets are
not grounded, we strongly advise
against using an adapter plug.
However, a temporary connection
may be made where local codes
permit and if the 2-prong wall out­let is properly grounded.

When you plug the adapter in,
make sure the larger prong goes
into the larger slot to provide the
proper polarity for the power cord.

FOR PROPER GROUNDING:
1 Screw the adapter to the outlet,

using the outlet cover screw.

2 Ground the outlet through the house

wiring.

When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, hold the
adapter close to the outlet while
pulling the plug out. If this is not
done, the grounding connector is
likely to break with repeated use.

If the grounding connector breaks,

DO NOT USE

the air conditioner
until a proper ground has again
been made.

Adapter Plug

This is a temporary method.
UL-listed adapters are avail­able at most hardware stores.

If an extension cord is required to
reach the nearest wall receptacle,
use only a UL-listed, 3-wire,
grounded, 14 gauge, 15A, 125V
appliance extension cord. For
models with nameplate ratings
greater than 12 amperes, do not
use an extension cord.

CAUTION:

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

Extension Cord

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HIGH COOL, MED COOL

and

LOW COOL

provide

cooling with different fan speeds.

FAN ONLY

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.

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. The higher the number selected,
the cooler the indoor air will become.

The blower runs as long as the Mode Control is
not on

OFF

.

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Operating Instructions

The controls on your air conditioner

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2

1

Mode Control Temp Control

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MODE CONTROLS TEMP CONTROLS

Your model will look like one of these.

ENERGY

OFF

FAN

ONLY

SAVINGS

LOW

COOL

HIGH

COOL

MED

COOL

MED

COOL

LOW

COOL

NORMAL

HIGH
COOL

5

4

3

2

1

6

7

8

HIGH

COOL

MED

COOL

OFF

FAN

ONLY

LOW

COOL

5

4

3

2

6

7

8

9

1

10

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Cooling Descriptions

FOR NORMAL COOLING

Select

MED COOL

with the

temp at 4 or 5.

FOR MAXIMUM COOLING

Select

HIGH COOL

with the

temp at 8 or 10.

FOR QUIETER & NIGHTIME COOLING

Select

LOW COOL

with the

temp at 3 or 4.

The energy saving switch
controls the fan. On some
models, this feature is on the
mode control knob. Other
models use a separate selector
switch.

ON

or

ENERGY SAVING

—the fan
and compressor cycle on and off
together. This

results in wider
variations of room temperature
and humidity.

Normally used

when the room is unoccupied.

NORMAL

—the fan runs all the
time, while the compressor
cycles on and off. This switch
must be set at

NORMAL

in order
to use the fan setting (on the
mode control).

Tabs inside the horizontal
louvers let you control the air
direction left, right or straight
ahead.

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Energy Saving Vent Control Air Direction

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5

The vent control is a lever
located on the control panel.

When the vent control is set at
normal, only the air inside the
room is circulated, cooled
and filtered.

When set at exhaust, some
indoor air will be exhausted
from the room. This will reduce
the cooling effect.

EXHAUST NORMAL

Your model will look

like one of these.

ENERGY SAVING

ON

NORMAL

ENERGY

OFF

FAN

ONLY

SAVINGS

LOW

COOL

HIGH

COOL

MED

COOL

MED

COOL

LOW
COOL

NORMAL

HIGH
COOL

Operating Instructions

Care & Cleaning

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.

Grille and Case

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.

Outdoor Coils

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

To remove the front grille insert:

Place your hand on the bottom of
the front grille. Pull it out and
down to release the tabs.

Remove the air filter. The filter
can be washed in warm soapy
water. Rinse and let the filter dry
before replacing it.

To replace the grille insert:

Hook the tabs on the left and
right side. Gently press until it
snaps into place.

CAUTION:

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

Front Grille and
Air Filter