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

Models: ABN12 ABN24 ABM18

ABN14 ABM14 ABM22

ABN18 ABM15 ABM24

Air Conditioner

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Information

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Operating Instructions

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The Controls on Your Air Conditioner

Care of Product

Installation Instructions

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Important Electrical Safety

Window Installation

Through-the-Wall Installation

		Helpful	Information	15
		Things That Are Normal

If Something Goes Wrong		16

Before You Call for Service

GE Service Numbers

Warranty

GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000

GE Appliances

49-7349

Welcome

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.

Start Here!…Before using your air conditioner

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.

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

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

Need Help?

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.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

Extension Cord

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.

Adapter Plug

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

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:

1Screw the adapter to the outlet, using the outlet cover screw.

2Ground 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Operating Instructions

MODE CONTROLS	TEMP CONTROLS

The controls

NORMAL	OFF	ENERGY
		SAVINGS	4	5
LOW		LOW
COOL		COOL	3	6
MED		MED
COOL		COOL
			2	7
HIGH		HIGH
COOL		COOL	1	8

FAN

ONLY

on your air conditioner

Your model will look like one of these.

	OFF
			5	6
HIGH	FAN		4	7
COOL	ONLY
			3	8
MED	LOW		2	9
COOL	COOL
			1	10

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1 Mode Control

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.

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. 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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Cooling Descriptions

FOR NORMAL COOLING	FOR MAXIMUM COOLING	FOR QUIETER & NIGHTIME COOLING
Select MED COOL with the	Select HIGH COOL with the	Select LOW COOL with the
temp at 4 or 5.	temp at 8 or 10.	temp at 3 or 4.

ENERGY SAVING

ON

NORMAL

Your model will look like one of these.

NORMAL	OFF	ENERGY
		SAVINGS
LOW		LOW
COOL		COOL
MED		MED
COOL		COOL
HIGH		HIGH
COOL		COOL
	FAN
	ONLY

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3 Energy Saving

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).

EXHAUST NORMAL

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Vent Control

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.

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5 ection

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

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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.

Front Grille and

Air Filter

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.

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