GE AEE08ASL1, AEE08AQL1 Owner’s Manual

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

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

Care and Cleaning

Air Fiher ...................... 5

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

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

Installation Instructions

Through-the-Wall

Installation--Optional .......... 12

Window Installation .......... 7-11

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 14, 15

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Ownership Registration for

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Warranty fbr Customers

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Warranty for Customers

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Model #
Serial #

Find these numbers on a label on the
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injun/

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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Use this appliance only fbr its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's

Manual.

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This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance Mth the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

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Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out fiom the receptacle.

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Replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become fiayed or otherwise
damaged. A damaged power supply cord
must be replaced with a new power supply

cord obtained fiom the manufacturer and
not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows

cracks or abrasion damage along its len_h
or at either the plug or connector end.

}} If the receptacle does not match the plug,

the receptacle must be changed out by a
qualified electrician.

}} Turn the unit OFFand unplug your air

conditioner before making any repairs
or cleaning.

NOTE: Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicing
be performedby a qualified individual.

_:_For your safety...do not store or use

combustible materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors or liquids in the x,icinity

of this or any other appliance.

_:_All air conditioners contain refiigerants,

which under federal law must be removed

prior to product disposal. Ifyou are getting
rid of an old product with refrigerants,
check with the company handling disposal

about what to do.

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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 intermpmr
dex,ice. A test and reset button is prox,ided on
the plug case. The dex,ice should be tested on a
periodic basis by first pressing the TESTbutton

and then the RESETbutton. If the TESTbutton
does not trip or if the RESETbutton will not

stay engaged, discontinue use of the air
conditioner and contact a qualified ser\,ice

mchnician.

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

Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encounmred,

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 prox,ides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house xdring circuits

which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated Mres.

See the Installation Instructions, Electrical

Requirements section for specific electrical

connection requirements.

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WARNING!

CORDS--115-Volt modelsonl

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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 necessa U that it be a UL-listed,

14 gauge, 3_wiregrounding type appliance
exmnsion cord ha\,ing a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.

CAUTION:

DONOT use an extension cord with any of the

230/208 volt models.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMAtiONCAREFULLY
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

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Warmer Cooler

TEMPCONTROL

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Controls

TempControl

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The temp control is used to maintain the
room temperature. The compressor will

cycle oi1 and off to keep the rooln at the
same level of comfort. Turn the knob

clockwise to Cooler (blue) and the indoor
air will become cooler. Turn the knob

counterclockwise to Warmer (red) and
the indoor air will become warmeL

Hi h _ % Hi

Low\\ I I J/Low

Heat __J Cool

off

Fan

Only

MODECONTROL

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Mode Control

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Hi Cooland Low Coolprovide cooling with

different fan speeds.

Hi Heatand Low Heatprovide heating with
dift>rent fan speeds.

FanOnlysetting provides air circulation
and filtering without cooling or heating.

NOTE:If youmovethemodecontrolfroma
coolsettingtoOff,a fansettingora heat

setting,wait atleast3minutesbeforeswitching
backtoacoolsetting.

Cooling Descriptions

ForNormal Cooling--Select Hi Cool

or Low Coolwith the temp control at
midpoint.

For Maximum Cooling-Select Hi Cool with
the temp control turned clockwise as far
as possible.

For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling--Select
Low Coolwith the temp control at

midpoint.

Heating Descriptions

For Normal Heating--Select Hi Heat

or Low Heatwith the temp control at
midpoint.

ForMaximum Heating--Select Hi Heatwith
the temp control turned counterclockwise
as far as possible.

ForQuieter& Nighttime Heating--Select Low
Heatwith the temp control at midpoint.

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Additional important information.

Air Direction

Use the lever to adjust the air direction left and
right onl):

Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers
adjusts the air direction up or down.

Careand cleaningof theair conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a miM detergent.
flom the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use bleach or abrasives.

Air Filter

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

more often if necessary.

Toremove:

Push on one side of the filter edge and pull it out
the other side.

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Glean the filter with warm, soapy wateL Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean

the filter in a dishwasheL

^,.CAUTION:DoNoToperatetheairconditioner

withoutafilterbecausedirtandlintwillclog

it andreduceperformance.

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.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Savethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Observeall

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, and any separate kit

instructions, when installing this air

conditioner.

-&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.

If the sill support bolts do not contact the
window sill, or if you have a window
without a sill, you must order accessory kit

RAK87 to properly install this air conditioner.

Call 800.626.2002 or visit ge.com.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips-head screwdriver

Adjustable wrench

Flat-blade screwdriver

O ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

(_ Some models require a 115/120-volt a.c.,

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.

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60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a

15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

Some models require 230/208-volt a.c.,
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.

Pencil

Level

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. 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.

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Ruler or tape measure

Scissors or knife

Window Installation Instructions

PARTS INCLUDED
(appearance may vary)

Foam top

window gasket

Left

accordion.

panel

Case bottom seal

(thin, adhesive-backed)

Type A (6) Type B (7) Type C (6)

Type D (3)

Sill support (2)

Nut (2)
Bolt (2)

Top mounting rail

Right

accordion

panel

Window locking

bracket (2)

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Window Installation Instructions

ITI WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

• These instructions are for a standard
double-hung window.You will need to

modify them for other types of windows.

CAUTION: If the sill support

bolts do not contact the window sill or
if you have a window without a sill, you

must order accessory kit RAK87 to
properly install this air conditioner.
Call 800.626.2002 or visit ge.com.

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

The electrical outlet must be within

reach of the power cord.

17" min.

27" to 36"

(With accordion panels)

[] REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER

FROM THE CASE

IA] Remove and save the 2 screws from the

lower sides of the front grille.

FRONT

[] Remove the two control knobs.

FRONT

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[] 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 stool.

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 stool 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

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Grasp the lower corners of the grille while
pressing in on the case sides with your

finger tips. Pull out to release and lift it up.
NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge

toward you more than 3" or you may
damage the tabs of the grille.

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FRONT

r_ Remove the screw from each side of the

case. Keep them in a safe location.

than storm

1/2"higher _______ _Wood

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frame _St°°l FT _

Storm window

frame - r_ Vinyl frame ] ]

FRONT

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Window Installation Instructions

13] REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER

FROM THE CASE (CONT.)

[] Remove and save the ground wire screw.

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wire _

Ground

screw

r_ Slide the air conditioner from the case by

gripping the base pan handle and pulling
forward while bracing the case. Do not

pull or lift on the styrofoam discharge area.

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Do not

pull or

lift in

this

area-

damage

to the

unit may

result

FRONT

I-5]INSTALL THE TOP MOUNTING

RAIL ONTO THE CASE

Attach the top mounting rail onto the top
of the case with 3Type B screws.

Press firmly to drive the screws into the
gasket and through the top mounting rail.

3e B

screws

[] INSTALL THE

SIDE ACCORDION PANELS

_] INSTALLTHE BOTTOM

CASE SEAL

• Peel the backing from the bottom

case seal and attach it along the

bottom of the case in front of the
bottom mounting rail.

Bottom
mounting

Bottom case seal

IA1 Slide the left and right accordion panels

into the top and bottom mounting rails.

r_ Attach the accordion panels to the case

using 3Type A screws on each side.

Top mounting rail

Accordion

panel

Type A
screws

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BACK

Bottom mounting rail

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Window Installation Instructions

1711NSTALLTHE CASE IN THE

WINDOW

[_] Open the window and mark the centerline of

the window stool.

['_ Carefully place the case on the window stool

and align the center mark on the bottom front
with the centerline of the stool.

['_ Pull the window down behind the top

mounting rail.

NOTE: Do not shut the window so tightly that

movement of the accordion panels is
restricted.

['_ Select the position that will place the sill

supports near the outermost point on the sill.

Place the short side of the sill supports, on the

case bottom, toward the window. Attach the
sill supports to the case track hole in relation
to the selected position using 2Type B screws

in each support.

-&CAUTION: Do not install this air

conditioner in a window if the bolts do not
contact the window sill.

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[] INSTALLTHE CASE INTHE

WINDOW (CONT.)

['_ Secure the case to

the window stool
by using

3Type D screws. Sill _ ]_

Pull the accordion

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panels to each

window sash track.
Attach them on each

side to the window
sash and the window

stool using

4Type C screws.

support

1-81SECURE THE CASE IN THE

WINDOW AND INSTALL THE

FOAM TOP WINDOW GASKET

IA].&CAUTION:

To prevent broken glass
or damage to windows,

on vinyl or other
similarly constructed

windows, attach the
support bracket to the

window side jam.

Attach the window

locking brackets

(one on each side)
with Type C screws.

Vinyl

Wood

Long side
of sill

supports

OUTSIDE

['_ Adjust the bolt and the nut in

each support so that the case is installed with
a slight tilt to the outside. Use a level; no more
than 1/2 bubble will be the correct case slant
to the outside.

-& CAUTION: Ifthesillsupport bolts

do not contact the window sill or if you have a
window without a sill you must order accessory

kit RAK87 to properly install this air conditioner.
Call 800.626.2002 or visit ge.com.

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Cut the foam top window gasket to the

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window width.

Stuff the foam

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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.

Window Installation Instructions

_-I INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER

IN THE CASE

Slide the air conditioner into the case by

the base pan. Do not push on the controls,

styrofoam air discharge housing or the finned
coils. Make sure the air conditioner is firmly

seated.

Do not press on

these areas-

damage to the
unit may result

BasePan

r_ Replace the 2 screws removed earlier, one

on each side of the case.

_-I INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER

IN THE CASE (CONT.)

FD] Attach the front grille to the case by inserting

the tabs on the grille into the slots on the
front top of the case. Push the grille in.

Secure the front grille to the case by
replacing the 2 screws removed earlier.

Press on the top of the grille to help with
side screw installation.

r_ Reattach the ground wire to the unit using

the ground wire screw.

Ground

Ground

screw

r_ Replace the two control knobs.

rG-] Connect power.

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Through-the-Wall Installation Instructions--Optional

The case may be installed through-the-wall
in both existing and new construction.

Read completely, then follow step-by-step.

NOTE: Obtain all materials locally for
mounting the air conditioner through-

the-wall.

ITI IMPORTANT

Through-the-wall installation is not
appropriate if any of the side or top louvers
in the case will be obstructed by the wall.

All side and top louvers in the case must
project on the outdoor side of the wall.

The room side of the case must project
into the room far enough to maximize the

balance of the unit.
The case must be installed level from side-

to-side and with a slight tilt from front to
rear. Use a level; no more than a 1/2 bubble
will be the correct case slant to the outside.

Lintel angle is required to support bricks or
blocks above opening.

Flashing is required and should extend the
length of the opening to ensure no inside
cavity leakage occurs.

[] Remove the air conditioner from the case.

For specific instruction, refer to the Window
Installation Instructions.

[] Make certain that a wall receptacle is

available close to the hole location or make
arrangements to install a receptacle.

m IMPORTANT (cont.)

[] Secure with 14 wood screws anchored at

least an inch into the wall support structure.
NOTE: Drill pilot holes, if necessary, for

proper installation. If the frame is oversized,
use shims to prevent case distortion.

[] FINISH THE WALL OPENING

[] Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of

the case to prevent moisture from getting
through to the interior wall. Use of flashing
(drip rail) will further prevent water from

dripping inside the wall and down the
outside of the building.

Plaster line

Trim molding

(if desired)

INSIDE

Bottom rail

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Wood filler and
caulking (above

and below the
flashing)

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Place the case in the wall opening and
place wood support strips between the case
bottom and the flashing on both sides of the

bottom rail.They should be the same height
as the bottom rail and the same length as
the wall opening.

Flashing
(Drip rail)

Flashing
(Drip rail)

_] Place the air conditioner into the case.

For specific instruction, refer to the Window
Installation Instructions.

Wood support strips

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Bottom
rail

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Troubleshooting tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below first

and you may not need to call for service.

Possible Causes What ToDo

Air conditioner The air conditioner * Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely

does notstart is unplugged into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit • Gheck the house flise/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped the flise or reset the breakeL

Power failure * The unit will automatically re-start in the settings last

used after file 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 or heating for 3 minutes after it

is unned back on.

The current interrupter
device is tripped

*Press the RESETbutton located on the power cord plug.
*If the RESETbutmnwill not stay engaged, discontinue

use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified selMce
mclmician.

Air conditioner Ice blocks the air flow * Set the mode conuol at Fan Onlyor Hi Coolwifll file
freezing up and stops the air conditioner temp control at a wamler setting.

from cooling the room

Air conditioner does not Airflow is restricted * Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or flnnimre
cool as it should blocking file flont of file air condifioneL

The temp control may * Turn file temperature knob clockwise as far _tspossible.
not be set correctly

The air filter is dirty * Glean the filter at least eve_y 30 days. See the Operating

Instructions section.

The room may have been hot *When file air conditioner is fi]st unned on you need

to allow time for file room to cool down.

Cold air is escaping * (;heck for open flnnace floor regfiste_s and

cold air reuirns.

• Set the air conditioner's vent m the closed position.

Cooling coils have iced up * See "Air conditioner freezing up"above.

Air conditioner does not Airflow is restricted • Make sure fllere are no curtains, blinds or furniune

warm as #should blocking file flont of file air condifioneL

The temp control may * Turn the knob counterclockwise as far as possible.
not be set low enough The lowest setting provides maxinauln warming.

The air filter is dirty * (_lean the filter at least eve_y 30 days. See the Operating

Instructions section.

The room may have been cold *When file air conditioner is fi_st turned on, you need to

allow time for file room to warm lip.

Warm air is escaping * Check for open finnace floor reg,iste_s and

cold air reuirns.

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Beforeyoucall forservice...

Troubleshooting tips

Possible Causes

Waterdripsoutside

Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not • For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner

Watercollectsin

basepan

Excessively hot and
humid weather

tilted to the outside slants slightly flom the case flont to the real
Moisture is removed from

indoor air and drains into
rear of a cabinet where a fan

blows it against the outdoor
condenser coil

What ToDo

• This is normal.

• This is normal for a short period in areas with
little humidity; normal for a longer period in very

humid areas.

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