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Air Conditioners

Room

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . 4, 5

Care and Cleaning

 

Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

Installation Instructions . . . . . 7–10

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Warranty for Customers

in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Model # _________________________

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Find these numbers on a label on the side of the air conditioner.

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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

nUse this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

nThis air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

nNever unplug your air conditioner by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.

nReplace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power supply cord obtained from the manufacturer and not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

nTurn the unit OFF and unplug your air conditioner before cleaning.

nGE does not support any servicing of the air conditioner. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the air conditioner yourself.

nFor 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.

nAll air conditioners contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old product with refrigerants, check with the company handling disposal about what to do.

nIf the receptacle does not match the plug, the receptacle must be changed out by a qualified electrician.

nThese R410A air conditioning systems require contractors and technicians to use tools, equipment and safety standards approved for use with this refrigerant.

DO NOT use equipment certified for R22 refrigerant only.

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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.

DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance.

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.

Power cord includes a current interrupter device. A test and reset button is provided on the plug case. The device should be tested on a periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button and

then the RESET button while plugged into the outlet. If the TEST button does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue

2 use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician.

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 plate.

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.

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WARNING!

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS—115-Volt models only

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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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About the controls on the air conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings.

NOTE: The display always

Light indicates the unit

shows the room temperature

is in the temperature or

except when setting the Set

delay time Set mode.

temperature or the Delay timer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light indicates the delay timer is set.

Delay 1–24hr

 

 

 

Delay timer

 

 

Delay timer Increase

Decrease

 

 

 

 

 

Mode select

 

 

Auto Fan on

Fan speed

Fan

Fan

Fan speed Increase

Decrease

 

 

 

Temperature

 

 

Unit power on/off

set Increase

 

 

 

and Decrease

 

 

 

Air Conditioner Controls

Controls

Power Pad

Turns air conditioner on and off. When turned on, the display will show the room temperature.

Display

Shows the room temperature or time remaining on the Delay timer. Shows the Set temperature while setting the temperature in Cool or Energy Saver modes. The Set light will turn on while setting.

Temp Increase /Decrease Pads

Use to set temperature when in Cool or Energy Saver mode. The Set light will turn on while setting.

Delay Timer Increase(+) /Decrease (–)

Pads

Each touch of the Increase / Decrease pads on the unit or the Increase + / Decrease pads on the remote control will set the delay time when using the Delay 1–24hr timer ( ). The Set light will turn on while setting.

Fan Speed Pads

Use to set the fan speed to Low, Med, High or Auto on the unit. NOTE: On the remote control, use the fan speed Increase + / Decrease pads to set the fan speeds to Low, Med or High. Use the Auto pad to turn Auto fan on.

Power Outage Recovery Feature

In the case of a power outage or interruption, the 4 unit will automatically re-start in the settings last

used after the power is restored. If the Delay 1–24hr

Remote Control

Mode Pad

Use to set the air conditioner to Cool, Energy Saver or Fan Only mode.

Delay Pads

Delay ON—When the air conditioner is off, it can be set to automatically come on in 1 to 24 hours at its previous mode and fan settings.

Delay OFF—When the air conditioner is on, it can be set to automatically turn off in 1 to 24 hours.

How to set:

Press the Delay 1–24hr pad on the unit or the

pad on the remote control. Each touch of the

Increase / Decreasepads on the unit or the Increase + / Decrease pads on

the remote control will set the timer in

1-hour intervals. The Set light will turn on while setting.

To review the remaining time on the Delay 1–24hr timer, press the Delay 1–24hr pad on the unit or the pad on the remote control. Use the Increase / Decrease pads on the unit or the Increase + / Decrease pads on the remote control to set a new time if desired.

To cancel the timer, press the Delay 1–24hr pad until the light on the Delay 1–24hr pad goes off.

feature was set, it will resume countdown. You may need to set a new time if desired.

Cool Mode

Use the Cool mode at Low, Med, High or Auto Fan Speed for cooling. Use the Temperature Increase

/ Decrease pads to set the desired temperature between 64°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.

An electronic thermostat is used to maintain the room temperature. The compressor will cycle on

and off to keep the room at the set level of comfort. Set the thermostat at a lower number and the indoor air will become cooler. Set the thermostat at a higher number and the indoor air will become warmer.

NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on while set to a Cool setting or if turned from a fan setting to a Cool setting, it may take approximately

3 minutes for the compressor to start and cooling to begin.

Energy Saver Mode

Controls the fan.

ON—The fan will cycle on and off with the compressor. This results in wider variations of room temperature and humidity. Normally used when the room is unoccupied. NOTE: The fan may continue to run for a short time after the compressor cycles off.

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Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling—Select theCool mode and

High or Med fan with a middle set temperature.

For Maximum Cooling—Select theCool mode and High fan with a lower set temperature.

For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling—Select the

Cool mode and Low fan with a middle set temperature.

OFF—The fan runs all the time, while the compressor cycles on and off.

Fan Only Mode

Use the Fan Only Mode at Low, Med or High fan

NOTE: Auto Fan Speed cannot be used when in the

speed to provide air circulation and filtering without

Fan Only Mode.

cooling. Since fan-only settings do not provide

 

cooling, a Set temperature cannot be entered. The

 

room temperature will appear

 

in the display.

 

Auto Fan Speed

Set to Auto fan speed for the fan speed to

NOTE: Auto Fan Speed cannot be used when in the

automatically set to the speed needed to provide

Fan Only Mode.

optimum comfort settings with the set temperature.

 

If the room needs more cooling, the fan speed

 

will automatically increase. If the room needs less

 

cooling, the fan speed will automatically decrease.

 

Remote Control

n

To ensure proper operation, aim the remote

n

Make sure nothing is between the air conditioner

 

control at the signal receiver on the air

 

and the remote control that could block the

 

conditioner.

 

signal.

n

The remote control signal has a range of

n

Make sure batteries are fresh and installed

 

up to 20 feet.

 

correctly as indicated on the remote control.

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About the controls on the air conditioner

Additional important information.

Air Direction

Use the lever to adjust the air direction left and right only.

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from

To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not use

the wall outlet before cleaning.

bleach or abrasives.

Air Filter

The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or

more often if necessary.

To remove:

 

Open the inlet grille by pulling downward on the tabs

 

at the top upper corners of the inlet grille until the

 

grille is in a 45º position. Remove the filter.

 

Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let

 

the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the filter

 

in a dishwasher.

Tab

CAUTION:DO NOT operate the air

Tab

 

conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will

 

clog it and reduce performance.

 

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 cleaned.

How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control

1

2

3

6

Remove the battery cover by sliding it according to the arrow direction.

Insert new batteries, making sure that the (+) and (–) of battery are installed correctly.

Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position.

NOTES:

nUse 2 “AAA” (1.5 volt) alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

nRemove the batteries from the remote control if the system is not going to be used for a long time.

nDo not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

— Observe all

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Instructions

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT — Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT

governing codes and ordinances.

Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.

Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.

Completion time – Approximately 1 hour

We recommend that two people install this product.

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

You MUST use all supplied parts and use proper installation procedures as described in these instructions when installing this air conditioner.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Some models require a 115/120-volt AC, 60-Hz grounded outlet protected with a 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.

The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the possibility of electric shock hazard. If the wall outlet you plan to use is only a 2-prong outlet, it is your responsibility to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Some models require 230/208-volt AC,

protected with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. These models should be installed on their own single branch circuit for best

performance and to prevent overloading house or apartment wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire hazard from

overheating wires.

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CAUTION:

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not change the plug on the power cord of this air conditioner.

Aluminum house wiring may present special problems—consult a qualified electrician.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips-head screwdriver

Flat-blade screwdriver

 

 

 

Pencil

Ruler or tape measure

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level

 

Scissors or knife

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power cord includes a current interrupter device. A test and reset button is provided on the plug case. The device should be tested on a periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button and then the RESET button while plugged into the outlet. If the TEST button does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician.

Installation Instructions

PARTS INCLUDED

(Appearance may vary)

 

Left

 

 

Right

Window

accordion

 

accordion

sash seal

panel

 

 

panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foam top window gasket

Air conditioner

Screw (6)

Window locking

Frame locking

bracket (1)

bracket (2)

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WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

 

PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER

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3

These instructions are for a standard double-hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows.

The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. See the window opening dimensions.

All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood, masonry or metal.

The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord.

15 ½” min.

22″ to 36″

(With accordion panels)

AHold the accordion panel in one hand and gently pull back to free the open end.

BSlide the free end of the accordion panel into the side panel rails. Slide the panel down. Be sure to leave enough space to slip the top and bottom of the frame into the rails on the cabinet.

NOTE: There is a right and a left accordion panel. Be sure to use the proper panel for each side.

2 STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt toward the outside, and will keep it from draining properly.

To adjust for this, attach a piece of wood to the sill.

WOOD PIECES WIDTH: 2”

LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window frame.

THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place a piece of wood on the sill to make it 1/2” higher than the top of the storm window frame or the vinyl frame.

Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the installer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/2″ higher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

than vinyl frame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(on some windows)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood

 

 

1/2″ higher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

than storm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

window

 

 

 

 

 

Sill

 

 

frame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storm window

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vinyl frame

 

 

 

 

frame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CSlide the left and right accordion panels into the top and bottom mounting rails.

Top left

Top mounting rail Top right

 

Bottom mounting rail

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4 PREPARE THE WINDOW

Cut the window sash seal to the proper length. Peel off the backing and attach the seal to the underside of the window sash.

5INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE WINDOW

APlace the air conditioner on the sill with the bottom mounting rail against its back edge. Center it and close the window securely behind the top mounting rail.

It should be level or slightly tilted to the outside. Use a level; about a 1/3 bubble will be the correct case slant to the outside.

2 Screws

2 Frame locking brackets

BExtend the left and right accordion panels to the vertical window sashes and attach

2 screws through the holes in the upper panels, as appropriate.

CInstall the frame locking brackets between the bottom of the accordion panel and the window sill. Attach with 2 screws. NOTE: To prevent the window sill from splitting, drive the pilot holes before driving the screws.

6INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKET AND FOAM TOP WINDOW GASKET

 

 

 

CAUTION:

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To prevent broken glass or

Vinyl

 

 

 

 

damage to windows, on

 

 

 

 

 

vinyl or other similarly

 

 

 

 

 

constructed windows,

 

 

 

 

 

attach the window locking

 

 

 

 

 

bracket to the window

 

 

 

 

 

side jamb with one screw.

 

Wood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BCut the foam top window gasket to the window width.

C Stuff the foam between the glass and the window

to prevent air and

insects from getting into the room.

NOTE: If the gasket supplied does not fit your window, obtain appropriate material locally to provide a proper installation seal.

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

The air conditioner

•Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed

Air conditioner

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.

•The unit will automatically re-start in the settings last

 

 

used after the power is restored.

 

 

•There is a protective time delay (approximately

 

 

3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor

 

 

overload. For this reason, the unit may not start

 

 

normal cooling for 3 minutes after it is turned

 

 

back on.

 

The current interrupter

•Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug.

 

device is tripped.

•If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue

 

 

use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified

 

 

service technician.

Air conditioner does

Airflow is restricted.

•Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture

not cool as it should

 

blocking the front of the air conditioner.

 

The temp control may

•On models with touch pads: In the Cool mode, press the

 

not be set correctly.

Decrease pad.

 

 

•On models with control knobs, turn the temperature

 

 

knob to a higher number.

 

The air filter is dirty.

•Clean the filter at least every 30 days.

 

 

See the Care and Cleaning section.

 

The room may have been hot.

•When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need

 

 

to allow time for the room to cool down.

 

Cold air is escaping.

•Check for open furnace registers and cold air returns.

 

Cooling coils have iced up.

•See “Air conditioner freezing up” below.

Air conditioner

Ice blocks the air flow

•On models with control knobs, set the mode control at

freezing up

and stops the air conditioner

High Fan or High Cool with the Temp at 1 or 2.

 

from cooling the room.

•On models with touch pads, set the controls atHigh Fan

 

 

or High Cool and set the thermostat to a higher

 

 

temperature.

The remote control

The batteries are inserted

•Check the position of the batteries. They should be

is not working

incorrectly.

inserted in the opposite (+) and (–) direction.

 

The batteries may be dead.

•Replace the batteries.

Water drips outside

Hot, humid weather.

•This is normal.

Water drips indoors

The air conditioner is not

•For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner

 

tilted to the outside.

slants slightly from the case front to the rear.

Water collects in

Moisture removed from air

•This is normal for a short period in areas with little

base pan

and drains into base pan.

humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.

 

 

 

Normal Operating Sounds

nYou may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency.

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

nWater will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit.

nThe fan may run even when the compressor does not.

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Please place in envelope and mail to:

Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à :

OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION

P.O. BOX 1780

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO

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GE Air Conditioner—One-Year Limited Warranty.(For customers in the U.S.A.)

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, visit us on-line at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Have serial number and model number available when calling for service.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

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 limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related

original purchase

service to replace the defective part.

 

 

What Is Not Covered:

nService trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

nImproper installation, delivery or maintenance. If you have an installation problem, or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling capacity for the intended use, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical connecting facilities.

nFailure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.

nIn commercial locations, labor necessary to move the unit to a location where it is accessible for service

by an individual technician.

nReplacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

nFailure due to corrosion on models not corrosionprotected.

nDamage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

nIncidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this air conditioner.

nDamage caused after delivery.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an

Authorized GE Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company . Louisville, KY 40225

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