GE AEE12DPL1, AEE12DNL1, AEE08APL1, AEE08ANL1 Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........................2,s

Operating Instructions .................4,s

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter .............................................................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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Consumer Support ..................Back Cover

Ownership Registration for

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

Warranty for Customers

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

Warranty for Customers

in the USA .....................................................18

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

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

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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

Manual.

This air conditioner must be properly

installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it isused.

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

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.

If the receptacle does not match the plug,

the receptacle must be changed out by a

qualified electrician.

Turn the unit ON:and unplug your air

conditioner before making any repairs or cleaning.

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

individual.

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.

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.

These R410A air conditioning systems

require contractors and technicians to use

tools, equipment and safety standards

approved for use with this refrigerant. DO NOTuse 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 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 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.

WARNING!

EXTENSION 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 necessary that it be a UL-listed, 14 gauge, S-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.

READAND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the controls on the air conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

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TEMP CONTROL

Controls

O 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 Wormer (red)and the indoor air will become warmer.

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:Ifyou 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.

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MODE CONTROL

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 Naximum 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.

Additional important information.

Air Direction

Usethe leverto adjustthe 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 offand remove the plug from To clean, use water and a mild detergent. the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use bleach or abrasives.

Air Filter

Theairfilter behindthe front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or

more often if necessary.

To remove:

Pushon one sideof the filter edge Gndpull it out the other side.

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Cleanthe filter with warm, soapywater. Rinseand let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the filter

in (] dishwasher.

ACAUTION: ooNoToperate theair

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. Ifthey are clogged with

dirt or soot, they may be professionally cleaned.

Normal Operating Sounds

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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.

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

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Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy doys.The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side

of the unit.

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The fan may run even when the compressor does not.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

ACAUTION:

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

power cord.

• 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 HUST use all supplied parts and use proper installation procedures as described in these

instructions, and any separate kit instructions, when installing this air conditioner.

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

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-pron 9 outlet,

it is your responsibility to have it replaced with

a properly grounded 3-pron 9 wall outlet.

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.

Adjustable wrench

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.

Flat-blade screwdriver

Ruler or tape measure

Scissors or knife

Window Installation instructions

PARTS iNCLUDED (appearance may vary)

•Foa_

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)

Window Installation instructions

[_ WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

,, These instructions are for a standard

double-hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows.

ACAUTION: 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.

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17" min.

27" to 36"

(With accordion panels)

REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER FROM THE CASE

FA] Remove and save the 2 screws from the

lower sides of the front grille.

FRONT

F_ Remove the two control knobs.

FRONT

[] 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

L (on some windows)

[] 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

[-_ Remove the ground screw from each side

of the case. Keep them in a safe location.

1/2" higher : _ _Wood

than storm 13 frameWind°w _ Jl I iJ, _,.JStool "_

Stormwindow [TJ

frame yl frame

FRONT

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

Window Installation instructions

[] REMOVE THE AiR CONDiTiONER

FROM THE CASE (CONT.)

[] 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.

Do not

pull

or lift

this

area--

damage

to the

unit may

result

FRONT

[] iNSTALL THE 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.

[] INSTALL THE TOP

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.

screws

INSTALL THE SIDE ACCORDION PANELS

mounting rail Bottom

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[] Slide the left and right accordion panels

into the top and bottom mounting rails.

Bottom case seal

[] Attach the accordion panels to the case

using 3 Type A screws on each side.

Top mounting rail

Accordion --

panel

BACK

Bottom mounting rail

Window Installation instructions

[] iNSTALL THE CASE iN THE

WINDOW

[] Open the window and mark the centerline of

the window stool.

rB1 Carefully place the case on the window stool

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

rc-] 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 2 Type B screws

in each support.

A CAUTION: Donotinstallthisair

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

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.

iNSTALL THE CASE iN THE

WINDOW (CONT.)

the window stool

by using

3 Type D screws. Sill

[] Secure the case to

Pull the accordion 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 AND INSTALL THE FOAM TOP

WINDOW GASKET

-_CAUTION'.

To prevent broken glass Vinyl 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.

Cut the foam top window gasket to the window width.

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.

support I

Wood

Window Installation instructions

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.

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Do not press on

these areas-

damage to the unit may result

Base Pan

iNSTALL THE AiR CONDiTiONER iN THE CASE (CONT.)

[C-] 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.

c 3 C::3@ _

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.

[]

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

IMPORTANT: THE GROUND SCREWS MUST BE REINSTALLEDTO ENSURE PROPERGOUND.

[] Replace the two control knobs.

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Connect power.

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.

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.

[] 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

Lintel angle

Caulking Trim molding

OUTSIDE

Air louvers

(top and _

sides must

project on the outdoor side

of the wall)

Wood filler and caulking (above

and below the flashing)

(if desired)

INSIDE

Bottom rail

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.

Case Bottom

Wood support strips

rail

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips Savetime and money! Review the chart below first

and you may not need to carl for service.

Passible Causes What To Do

The air conditioner • Hake surethe air conditioner plug ispushed completely

doesnot start is unplugged into the outlet.

Thefuse is blown/circuit • Checkthe house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace breaker is tripped the fuse or resetthe breaker.

Power failure • Theunit will automatically re-start in the settings last

used after the power is restored.

• There isa 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.

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The current interrupter device iS tripped

Air conditioner Ice blocks the air flow • Setthe mode control at Fen 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 • Hake surethere are no curtains, blindsorfurniture

cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.

Thetemp control may • Turn the temperature knobclockwise as far as possible. not be set correctly

The air filter is dirty • Cleanthe filter at leastevery 30days.Seethe Operating

The room may have been hot • When the air conditioner isfirst turned on you need

Cold air is escaping • Checkfor open furnace floor registers and

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

Air conditioner does not Airflow is restricted • Hake surethere are no curtains, blindsorfurniture

warm as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.

Thetemp control may ,Turn the knob counterclockwise asfar aspossible. not be set low enough Thelowest setting provides maximum warming.

• Pressthe RESETbutton located on the power cord plug.

• Ifthe RESETbutton will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the airconditioner and contact a qualified service technician.

Instructionssection.

to allow time for the room to cool down.

cold air returns.

• Setthe air conditioner's ventto the closed position.

The air filter is dirty • Cleanthe filter at leastevery 30 days.Seethe Operating

Instructionssection.

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

allow time for the room to warm up.

Warm air is escaping • Checkfor open furnace floor registers and

cold air returns.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Passible Causes What To Do

Excessively hot and • Thisisnormal. humid weather

Waterdrips indoors The air conditioner is not • Forproper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner

tilted to the outside slants slightly from the casefront to the rear.

Water coflects in basepan

Moisture is removed from indoor air and drains into

rear of a cabinet where a fan blows it against the outdoor

condenser coil

• Thisisnormal for ashort period inareaswith little humidity; normal for a longer period in very

humid areas.

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