GE AEE18DKM1 Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions ...... 4, 5

Additional Controls ........... 5

Controls .................... 4

Normal Operating Sounds ..... 5

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter . .................. 6

Grille and Case .............. 6

Grille Frame Removal ......... 6

Outdoor Coils ............... 6

Installation Instructions

Through-the-_\_dl

Installation--Option al ........ 1,3

_\]ndow Installation ........ 8-12

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ........... 16

Warranty .................. 15

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Find these numbe_ on a label on the
side ot the air conditionex:

49-7570 02-07JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock

or personal injury.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

_{;:Use this appliance only %r its intended

pml)ose as described in tilts )whet s
Manual.

_{;:This air conditioner must be properly

installed in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.

_::Nexer unplug your air conditioner by pulling

on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly

and pull straight out fiom the receptacle.

_;:Replace immediately all elecu_Jc service

cords that haxe become fiwed or otherwise
damaged. A damaged power supply cord
must be replaced with a new power supply

cord obtained from file mamffacmrer and

not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damag_ along its length
or at either the plug or connector end.

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_;:If the receptacle does not match the plug,

qT{_:Turn the unit OFFand unplug your air

_{;:For your safety...do not store or use

E:,:All air conditioners contain refl_Jgerants,

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove

the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safe_ this appliance must be properly
grounded.

DO NOT use an adapterplug with this appliance.

The power cord of dfis appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall

outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard flom this appliance.

Power cord includes a cmxent intenupmr
device. A test and reset button is provided on
the p]ug case. The device should be tested on a
periodic basis by first p_essing the TESTbutton

and then the RESErbutton. If the TESTbutton
does not uip or if file RESE[button will not

stay engaged, discontinue use of the air
conditioner and contact a qualified sexMce

technician.

Haxe the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is

properly grounded.
V_l_ere a 9-prong wall outlet is encountered

it is your personal responsibility and obligauon
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.

The air conditioner should always be
plugg>d into its own individual elecuical
outlet which has a xoltag> rating that matches
the rating plate.

This provides the best perfommnce and also
prexents overloading house wiring circuits

which could cause a fire hazard flom
oxerheated wires.

See the Installation Instructions, Electrical

Requirements section for specific electrical

connection requirements.

the receptacle must be changed out by a

qualified electrician.

conditioner before making any repairs
or cleaning.

NOTE"Westronglyrecommendthat anyservicing
be performedbyaqualified individual.

combustible mamfials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

which under federal law must be remox>d
prior to product disposal. If you are g>tdng

rid of an old product with refrigerants, check

wifl/the company handling disposal about
what to do.

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WARNING!

EXTENSIONCORDS--115-Voltmodelsonly

8eca.seof_otentialsafeShazards.nderce_ain.."CAUTION:

conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.

Howex>t; if you must use an exmnsion cord,

it is absolumly necessal T that it be a UiAisted,

14 gmlge, 3-wire grounding type appliance

extension cord having a grounding type plug

and outlet and that fl)e electrical rating of the

cord be 15 amperes (mininmm) and 195 x_lts.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

DONOT use an extension cord with anyof the
230/208 volt models.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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 temi)eramre. The compressor will
cycle on and off to kee I) the room at the

same level of comfort. Turn the knob
clockwise to Cooler (blue) and the indoor

air will become coole_: Turn the knob
counterclockwise to Warmer (red) and

the indoor air will become _m_ne_:

Hi _ _ _ Hi

off

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Low\\ I I ///Low

Heat __J CoN

Fan

Only

MODECONTROL

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Mode Control

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Hi Cooland Low Cool provide cooling with
different tim speeds,

Hi Heat and Low Heat pr(>vide heating with
different tim speeds,

Fan Only setting provides air drculation and
filtering without cooling or heating.

NOTE:If youmove themode control froma
coolsetttbg to Off,,a fan setting or a heat
settlbg, wait at /east 3 minutes beforeswitching
back toa coolsetting.

CoolingDescriptions

For Normal Cooliuo--.Select Hi Cool or
Low Coolwith the temp control at midpoint.

For Maximum Cooling--Select Hi Cool with
the temp control turned clockwise as tar as

possible.

For Quieter & Nighttime Coolino--Select
Low Coolwith the temp control at midpoint.

Heating Descriptions

ForNormal Heating_Select Hi Heat or

Low Heatwith the temp control at midpoint.

ForMaximum Heatino---Select Hi Heat with
the temp control turned counterclockwise as

liar as possible.

For Quieter & Nighttime Heatino--Select
Low Heatwith the temp control at midpoint.

Circulaire

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For continuous CircuJaire

side-to-side air

circulation, set Of[ Oil
the Circulaire

switch to On.
For fixed side-to-side air direction, set the

Circulaire switch to On tmtil the desired air

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direction is obtained, then move it to Off.

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Vent Control

The vent control is located al)ove the control
panels.

When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the roon_
will be circulated and conditioned. When set at

OPEN,some outside air is let into the room,

Toopen the vent, push the lever to the righL
Toclose it, push it to the left.

Air Direction--Up and Down

Fingertip pressm'e on tile horizont;fl lou\'e_
a(!justs the air direction up or down.

ControlPanel Door

Press to open and close tile d()()r

Normal operating sounds.

::Ji::Ybu 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 teature helps remove
moisture and improve eflicien W.

_: Y)u may hear the them_ostat click when tile

COIIII)I'eSSOI" cycles on _lIl(l olc[ '.

::Ji::Water will collect in tile base pan (hwing

high hmniditv or on rainv days. Tile water may
overflow and drip fl'om tile outdoor side ot

the mfit,

_: Tile ][ilIl Ill,IV I'[ln even when tile COllll)I'essor

does not.