GE AEE08, AEE12 User Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter ............................................................. 5

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

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

Room

Installation Instructions

Through-the-Wall

Installation—Optional ...............................12

Window Installation .............................7–11

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

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .................. Back Cover

Ownership Registration for

Customers in Canada only ............15, 16

Warranty for Customers

in Canada .......................................................17

Warranty for Customers

in the U.S.A. ....................................................18

................. 4, 5

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

AEE08
AEE12

Climatiseur

Manuel d’utilisation et

instructions d’installation

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # _________________________

Serial # __________________________

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

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In Canada, contact us at:
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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

Installation

Instructions

n Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner’s

Manual.

n This air conditioner must be properly

installed in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

n Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling

on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.

n Replace 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.

n If the receptacle does not match the plug,

the receptacle must be changed out by a
qualified electrician.

n Turn the unit OFF and unplug your air

conditioner before making any repairs

or cleaning.

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

n For 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.

n All 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.

n These 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. If the TEST button does not
trip or if the RESET button will not stay engaged,

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discontinue 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!

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the controls on the air conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

TEMP CONTROL MODE CONTROL

Controls

Installation

Instructions

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. 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 warmer.

Mode Control

Hi Cool and Low Cool provide cooling with

different fan speeds.
Hi Heat and Low Heat provide heating with

different fan speeds.
Fan Only setting provides air circulation

and filtering without cooling or heating.

NOTE: If you move the mode control
from a cool setting to Off, a fan setting
or a heat setting, wait at least 3 minutes
before switching back to a cool setting.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling—Select Hi Cool

or Low Cool with 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 Cool with the temp control at midpoint.

Heating Descriptions

For Normal Heating—Select Hi Heat

or Low Heat with the temp control at
midpoint.

For Maximum Heating—Select Hi Heat with
the temp control turned counterclockwise
as far as possible.

For Quieter & Nighttime Heating—Select
Low Heat with 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

only.

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

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from
the wall outlet before cleaning.

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:

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

other side.

To clean, use water and a mild detergent.

Do not use bleach or abrasives.

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

in a dishwasher.

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air

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.

Normal Operating Sounds

n You 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.

n You may hear the thermostat click when the

compressor cycles on and off.

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n Water 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.

n The fan may run even when the compressor

does not.

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Installation

Air Conditioner

Instructions

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•

IMPORTANT — Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

•

IMPORTANT — Observe all

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 –

• 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.

Approximately 1 hour

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 GEAppliances.com.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips-headscrewdriver

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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 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.

Adjustable wrench

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

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and contact a qualified service technician.

Flat-blade screwdriver

Ruler or tape measurePencil

Scissors or knife

Window Installation Instructions

PARTS INCLUDED
(appearance may vary)

Foam top

window gasket

Left

accordion

panel

Type A (6)

Case bottom seal

(thin, adhesive-backed)

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

WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

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•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 GEAppliances.
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.

(Withaccordionpanels)

27″ to 36″

REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER

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FROM THE CASE

Remove and save the 2 screws from the

A

lower sides of the front grille.

FRONT

Remove the two control knobs.

B

FRONT

STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

2

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
(on some windows)

1/2″ higher
than storm
window
frame

Storm window
frame

Stool

Vinyl frame

Wood

Grasp the lower corners of

C

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.

FRONT

Remove the ground screw from each side

D

of the case. Keep them in a safe location.

FRONT

NOTE: Be sure to save these screws. You will
need them later in the installation.

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Window Installation Instructions

REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER

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FROM THE CASE (CONT.)

Slide the air conditioner from the case by

E

gripping the base pan handle and pulling
forward while bracing the case. Do not
pull or lift on the styrofoam discharge area.

Do not

or lift

in this

area—

damage

to the

unit may

result

FRONT

INSTALL THE BOTTOM

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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.

pull

INSTALL THE TOP

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MOUNTING RAIL ONTO THE CASE

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

Pressfirmlytodrivethescrewsintothe

gasket and through the top mounting rail.

Type B
screws

Top
mounting
rail

INSTALL THE

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SIDE ACCORDION PANELS

Slide the left and right accordion panels

A

into the top and bottom mounting rails.

Bottom
mounting rail

Bottom case seal

B

Attach the accordion panels to the case
using 3 Type A screws on each side.

Top mounting rail

Accordion
panel

Type A
screws

BACK

Bottom mounting rail

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Window Installation Instructions

INSTALL THE CASE IN THE

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WINDOW

Open the window and mark the centerline of

A

the window stool.

Carefully place the case on the window stool

B

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

Pullthewindowdownbehindthetop

C

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

D

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 2 Type B screws
in each support.

CAUTION: Do not install this air

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

INSTALL THE CASE IN THE

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WINDOW (CONT.)

Secure the case to

F

the window stool
by using
3 Type D screws.

Pulltheaccordion

G

panels to each
window sash track.
Attach them on each
side to the window
sash and the window
stool using
4 Type C screws.

SECURE THE CASE IN THE WINDOW

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Sill
support

AND INSTALL THE FOAM TOP
WINDOW GASKET

A

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 (on one
each side) with Type C

screws.

Vinyl

Wood

Long side
of sill
supports

OUTSIDE

Adjust the bolt and the nut in each support so

E

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: 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 GEAppliances.com.

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Cut the foam top window gasket to the window

B

width.

Stuff the foam

C

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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INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER

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IN THE CASE

Slide the air conditioner into the case by

A

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

BasePan

B

Replace the 2 screws removed earlier, one
on each side of the case.

IMPORTANT: THE GROUND SCREWS MUST BE
REINSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER GOUND.

INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER

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IN THE CASE (CONT.)

Attach the front grille to the case by inserting

C

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

D

replacing the 2 screws removed earlier.
Pressonthetopofthegrilletohelpwith
side screw installation.

E

Replace the two control knobs.

F

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 through­the-wall.

IMPORTANT

1

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 side­to-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.

A

Forspecificinstruction,refertotheWindow

Installation Instructions.

B

Make certain that a wall receptacle is
available close to the hole location or make
arrangements to install a receptacle.

IMPORTANT (cont.)

1

Secure with 14 wood screws anchored at

D

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

2

Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of

A

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.

Lintel angle

Caulking

OUTSIDE

Air louvers
(top and
sides must
project on the
outdoor side
of the wall)

Woodfillerand

caulking (above
and below the
flashing)

Plasterline

Trim molding
(if desired)

INSIDE

Bottom rail

Placethecaseinthewallopeningand

C

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.

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Flashing
(Drip rail)

Flashing
(Drip rail)

Place the air conditioner into the case.

B

Case
bottom

Woodsupportstrips

Bottom
rail

For specific instruction, refer to the Window

Installation Instructions.

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and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Air conditioner The air conditioner •Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely
does not start is unplugged 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 or heating 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 Ice blocks the air flow • Set the mode control at Fan Only or Hi Cool with the
freezing up and stops the air conditioner temp control at a warmer setting.

from cooling the room

Air conditioner does not Airflow is restricted • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.

The temp control may • Turn the temperature knob clockwise as far as possible.
not be set correctly

The air filter is dirty • Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Operating

Instructions 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 floor registers and

cold air returns.

• Set the air conditioner’s vent to the closed position.

Cooling coils have iced up • See “Air conditioner freezing up” above.

Air conditioner does not Airflow is restricted • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
warm as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.

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

The air filter is dirty • Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Operating

Instructions section.

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The room may have been cold • When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need to

allow time for the room to warm up.

Warm air is escaping • Check for open furnace floor registers and

cold air returns.

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Water drips outside Excessively hot and • This is normal.

humid weather

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 is removed from • This is normal for a short period in areas with
base pan indoor air and drains into little humidity; normal for a longer period in very

rear of a cabinet where a fan humid areas.
blows it against the outdoor
condenser coil

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