GE ACV05, ACV06 Use and Care Guide

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YOU

Before using your air conditioner, read this guide

It@ help you operate and maintain your new air conditioner properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need

more help,

GE Answer Center”

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carefiIly.

7 days

a week

If you received a damaged air conditioner...

Immediately contact the you the air conditioner.

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Write

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mnditioner ~ese numbem

Ownership Registration Card that came with your air conditioner. Before sending in this these numbers here:

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Use these numbers in any correspondence or

ds conarning

dom

the model and serial numbers.

are

on a label on the right-hand side of the air

near the power cord

are

dso

on the Consumer Product

car~

your air conditioner.

~~U~ONS

please write

servi~

Unpl~ yom & mnditioner

m-any repairs.

rwmmend hat performdby

NO~:

any

q~ed individd.

before We

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stron@y

SAW mEm~U~ONS

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SeleCtOr

Low fan No cooling

High fan No cooling

CA~ON:

switch

spee&

spee+

at least 2 minutes before restarting

(Appearan@ mayvW)

SEE~R

OFF

—

FL&

—

the

air conditioner is shut off, wait

—

low fm speed

C~OL

—Cooling

w“~L

high fan speed

Cooling

wti

Thermostat control

— 5

{[

.“74

“

~ERMOSTAT

,/7

000

\’+.

For normal cooling

WERMOSTAT

For quieter operation

WERMOSTAT

For maximum cooling

WERMOSTAT

circulation and

You may select either LO FM or HI

filteting

only

F~.

Freezing up

If you notice that your air mnditioner is not cooling as it

shoult

cooling unit from cooling the room. This “freezing up” is a temporary rendition that most often when the Thermostat is set on the widest setting and

the Selector is set on LO COOL. To correct the condition, set the Selector at HI

or HI COOL with the Thermostat at 1 or 2.

direction

direction on the indoor side is through the front

grille and out the top. Do not let drapes or furniture block the front of the air

conditioner and restrict air flow when it is operating.

it maybe that i= has formed on the

cofis.

The

iee

blocks air flow and stops the

oeeurs

at night

O~ide

air

temperature

dropping

flow

Grille & cabinet

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from the

wdl

oudet before cleaning.

Condenser coils

The coils on the weather side of the air conditioner should be checked regularly. If they are clogged with dirt or soot they maybe steam cleane~ a available through your GE

semim

outlet.

serviu

Use water and a mild detergeti

filter

The filter

can

be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner

DO NOT use or abrasives.

to remove light dust, or washed in lukewarm soapy water.

Rinse and dry

thorou@y

before replacing.

DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter.

bleati

Froti

air

fiker

checked and

ofien H necaae

hhind the front grille should

clemed

once a month or more

IMPORT~T: have

OWNER:

Keep these instructions for future use.

these instructions with the appliance.

Electrical

For

personal safety, this air conditioner must be

properly

~unded.

saf~t~—IMPORTNT...

Electrical requirements

●

Do not change the plug on the power cord of this

air conditioner.

●

ordinanws.

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Auminum house wiring may present special

problem=onsult

grounded outlet protected with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

(grounding) plug that mates with a standard 3-prong

@ounding) wdl oudet Fig.

of electric shock hazard from these air

Use

Beeause

conditions, we an adapter plug. However, if you stall choose to use an adapter, a temporary connection maybe made where

most

wrdl oudet

have the circuit make sure the

Men

plug into the wall outlet, make sure the larger prong goes into the larger slot. This provides the proper polarity in the connection of the power cord For proper grounding, you must

dso

the outlet, using

CAU~ON:

Screwing the adapter to the cover screw will not ground the air conditioner

natioti

115-volt models require a 115/120- volt

power cordon these models has a 3-prong

of adapter

of potential safety hazards under certain

codes mrrnit. Use a

Iod ~dware

you put the adapter

screw the

The

outlet is already grounded through the house wiring; and

The cover screw is metal and not instiated.

electrical codes or

a qualified electrician.

plug

stron@y rmrnmend

stores and

is properly

chceked

outiet

is properly

ada~ter

t~e

outlet cover screw.

lod

codes and

1) to minimize the

mnditioners.

(115-volt models only)

against the use of

&listed adapteq avdable

tie stie

groun&d Fig.

by a

qtiified

grounded

urdess:

the 2-prong

2). You electrician to

a.c.,

60 Hz

possibfiity

shodd

Please Read Carefully

Ethe

wa~ ouflet

plan to use is only a 2-prong personal to have it a properly grounded 3-prong

no~

remove

power cord.

men

disconnecting the power cord from the

rdways

hold the adapter with one hand plug with the other ground

Shotid

DO NOT USE the air conditioner ground has again been established.

tea

the adapter ground terminal

Use of extension cords

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a

~-listed

cord. me current-carrying rating of the cord in amperes must be equal to or greater than the branch circuit size shown on the rating nameplate of the air conditioner.

you

outiec

it is your

responsibfiity

replawd

wfl oufle~

with

under my

the third

is likely to break with repeated use.

3-wire grounding type

PREFERREO M~OO

fig.

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@und) pro= tim

hand H

this is not done, the adapter

appbnce

INSURE PROPER

GROUNO ~lNS

BEFORE USE

ces, mt

w~e

unti

still

.,,

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the

adapteq

palling the

break

a proper

choose to use

extension

TOOLS NEEDED

● Phillips screwdriver

● Knife or scissors

● Flat blade screwdriver

● Ruler

● Strips of wood for use with storm windows

WINDOWREQUIREMENTS

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Ainimum

equired Ietiical )pening

NOTE: All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood,

13%*”

min.

23%” tO 34Y4”

Standard

do:~;:;:ng

opening width

mason~

or metal.

PARTS INCLUDED

●

supporting bracket

● 2 3/4” screws

●

4 sliding panel support screws

1 foam top window gasket

● 1

w“ndow

● 1 window locking bracket screw

lNSTA~~ONOF~ESUPPOR7NG

locking bracket

BMC~

Center

tie

the

supporting bracket

window against the stool.

IF YOU

The

conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep the air conditioner from draining properly. To adjust for this, install wood strips on the sill and stool to raise the air conditioner and supporting bracket.

The wood should

edgettidge

To determine the thickness of the wood strips,

place the bracket on the sill and measure the distance between the top edge of the storm window

frame and the top of the supporting bracket.

Each wood strip needs to be the same thickness.

Attach the wood

HAVEA

storm window frame will not allow the air

STORM WINDOW...

be 2“ wide and long enough to

in the window opening.

1/8” Clearance

from Storm

window frame

strips securely with nails or screws.

lNSTALM~ONIN

If the window has a handle, remove it.

●

Center the air conditioner in the window with

the bottom rail between the window stool and the bracket.

Bracket

THE WINDOW

Bottom rail

Lower the

window

lNSTALti~OIOFTHE GAsKfl

AND

WINDOWLOCKJNGBRACKfl

Cut the foam top window gasket to the window

width

Inside

●

Extend the sliding panels out from the sides of

the air conditioner against the window frame.

panel;

Outside

Stuff the foam between the prevent air and insects

PEMOVAL

1.Turn

power cord. Wait

the air conditioner to allow the water to drain from the coil into the base pan.

Z. Remove the foam gasket from between the

windows.

3. Remove the window locking bracket.

4. Remove the screws securing the sliding panels on each side. Close the sliding panels.

5. Keeping a firm grip on the air conditioner, raise the window and carefully ‘rock” the air

conditioner backward to drain most of the pan. Carefully lift it from the window to avoid spilling any remaining water. Store parts for reuse with the air conditioner.

FROM WINDOW

the air conditioner off and disconnect the

510

glass

tiom

and the window to

getting into the room.

Window locking bracket - Use the screw provided

minutes before moving

QUES~ONS?

Things that are

PROBLEM

~ COND~O~R

DO= NOT OPE~’

Commom

“M=

AS ~ SHOULD*

NOT

nomal tith

You may hear a pinging noise

mused by water being picked up

and thrown against the condenser. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency.

You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off.

COOL

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;

this air conditioner

DRIP

~R!

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

POSS~LE

The air

by the vacuum cleaner or the furniture.

●

it is

have been tripped.

●

restrict

The Thermostat @ntrol may not be set high enough. Move the knob to a higher

number.

●

The air filter is dirty and

~eaning

●

The room may have been very hot when the air

~owtime

●

Gld

& *--

●

The

MFN

CAUSE

conditioner IS not plugged in. The plug may have

pluggd”in,

blinds

Highwt

section.

&maybe-ping through the

cooling co~s’kve i&up. To melt the

or~COOLwith the Thermostat

the fuse

or furniture

the

airflow.

setting

forit

shodd

shotid

to cool

codd

have blown or the

blocking the front of the air conditioner

provide

be cleaned once a month. See & and

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Water will collect in the base pan during may outdoor side of the unit.

The fan runs continuously when the Selector switch is in the COOL or

FAN position.

*um

~n *:fim’re@ters

no-

oveflow

circuit

cooling.

,“

mnditioner

do~. ~~~

iti mov~

the Selector Switch to

Gntrol

operation. The water

and drip from the

been

bumped

bre*er

may

was M

:.:

to 1

turned

of’2.

loose

on.

cold’

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further help.

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appliance.

E~lain

why you are not pleased. In most

servieed

your

cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not

please~

write all the

detail-including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances

Applianm Park

Louisville,

40225

RNALLY, if your problem is still not resolve@ write:

Major

Appliana

20 North

Chi~go,

Wacker

IL 60606

Consumer Action Panel

Drive

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YOUR GE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER

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cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain

under

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WHAT IS COVERED

WMT

●

IS NOT COVERED

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product. Read

your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

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LIMITED

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge,

repair or replace

room air conditioner that fails

because of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED For five years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and repair or replace the if it fails because of a manufacturing

defect.

For each of the

To avoid any charges you must take the room air conditioner to a

General Electric Factory Service Center or a General Electric

Customer

it up following

service is also available, but you

must pay for the service technician’s

travel

●

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, or if the air

for the intended use, contact your dealer or installer. You are

responsible for

electrical connecting facilities.

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetiing

ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

pa~

and service labor to

anypati of the

FWE-YEAR WARRANTY

setice

labor to

compressor

ative warrantiaa:

Carea

servicer and pick

service. In-home

costs to your home.

mndtioner

of improper cooling capacity

protiding

of circuit breakers.

adequate

This warranty is extended to

the original purchaser and any

suueding

purchased for mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington,

All warranty service will be

provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer normal working hours.

Should your appliance need

sewice, during warranty period or

beyond,

(800-432-2737).

●

Failure of the product resuting from

modifications to the product or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and

necessary maintenance.

●

Damage to product caused by

improper power supply voltage,

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL

owner for products

use in

Car@ servicem

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NOT

DAMGES.

during

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific

To know what your

Pub. No. 49-7306

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rights are in your state, consult your

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning

Manager<onsumer

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, W

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leg~ rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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or state consumer affairs office or your

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