GE AEH10, AEH12 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions

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

Operating Instructions . . . . . .4, 5

Care and Cleaning

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

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

Installation Instructions . . .7–12

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .14

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .14

Consumer Support

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

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

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________________

Serial # __________________________

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

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

AEH10

AEH12

49-7586-1 01-08 JR

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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

■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 is used.

■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.

■Turn the unit OFF and unplug your air conditioner before cleaning.

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

■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.

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

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 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the controls on the air conditioner

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

The display always shows the			Light indicates the unit
			is in the temperature or
room temperature except when			delay time Set mode.
setting the Set temperature or
the Delay timer.

Light indicates the delay timer is set.

Delay 1–24hr

Delay timer Decrease

Mode select

Fan speed

Decrease

Temperature

set Increase

and Decrease

		Delay
M	ode		o
		Aut
		Fan
	-	F	a
n
a			n
F			+

Temp

Power

Delay timer Increase

Auto Fan on/off

Fan speed Increase

Unit power on/off

Air Conditioner Controls

Remote Control

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.

NOTE: The display will change to show the room temperature after settings have been made. To recall the Set temperature, press the

Temp Increase ▲ or Decrease ▼ pads.

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.

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 ▲ / Decrease ▼ pads 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.

Power Outage Recovery Feature

	In the case of a power outage or interruption, the	feature was set, it will resume countdown. You may
4	unit will automatically re-start in the settings last	need to set a new time if desired.
	used after the power is restored. If the Delay 1–24hr

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Delay 1–24hr

Delay timer Decrease

Mode select

Fan speed

Decrease

Temperature set Increase and Decrease

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.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling—Select the Cool mode and

High or Med fan with a middle set temperature.

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

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select the

Cool mode and Low fan with a middle set temperature.

Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor Conditions

This cool-only air conditioner was not designed for freezing outdoor conditions. It must not be used in freezing outdoor conditions.

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.

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	entered. The room temperature will appear
	speed to provide air circulation and filtering	in the display.
	without cooling. Since fan only settings do not	NOTE: Auto Fan Speed cannot be used when in the
	provide cooling, a Set temperature cannot be
		Fan Only Mode.

Auto Fan Speed

Set to Auto fan speed for the fan speed to automatically set to the speed needed to provide 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.

NOTE: Auto Fan Speed cannot be used when in the

Fan Only Mode.

Air Direction

Use the levers to adjust the air direction left and right.

Fingertip pressure on the louver banks adjusts the air direction up or down.

Remote Control

■To ensure proper operation, aim the remote control at the signal receiver on the air conditioner.

■The remote control signal has a range of up to 20 feet.

■Make sure nothing is between the air conditioner and the remote control that could block the signal.

	■ Make sure batteries are fresh and installed	5
	correctly as indicated on the remote control.

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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug	To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not
from the wall outlet before cleaning.	use 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 downward by pulling out the upper corners of the inlet grille.

Grab the tab on the filter and pull it down and out.

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.

How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control

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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:

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

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

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Installation	Air Conditioner
Instructions

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com

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 – 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.

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.

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
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			Window sash seal
			(thin, adhesive-backed)
	Foam top
	window gasket
Left				Sill support (2)
accordion
panel				Nut (2)
				Bolt (2)
				Top mounting rail
				Right
				accordion
				panel
Top mounting rail
seal strip
Type A (6)	Type B (7)		Type D (3)	Window locking
		Type C (6)		bracket (2)

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Installation Instructions

1WINDOW 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.

•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 1/2” min.

25 1/4″ to 38 1/8″

(With accordion panels)

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)
	1/2″ higher	Wood
	than storm
	window	Sill
	frame
	Storm window	Vinyl frame
	frame

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3REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER FROM THE CASE

ARemove and save the 2 screws from the lower sides of the front grille.

FRONT

BGrasp 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.

FRONT

CRemove the ground screw from each side of the case. Keep them in a safe location.

FRONT

DSlide 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 in this area— damage to the unit may result

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4ATTACH THE TOP MOUNTING RAIL SEAL STRIP

Remove the backing from the top mounting rail seal strip and attach the seal strip to the bottom of the top mounting rail, along the front edge. Allow the seal strip to overlap 3/8″ on each end.

Top mounting rail

3/8″

Remove backing from seal strip

3/8″

FRONT VIEW

Top mounting rail

3/8″ overlap

Seal strip

3/8″ overlap

5INSTALL THE TOP MOUNTING RAIL ONTO THE CASE

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

Type B

screws

Top mounting rail

6INSTALL THE

SIDE ACCORDION PANELS

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

BAttach 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

7PREPARE THE WINDOW

•Cut the window sash seal to the window width and stick the adhesive side to the bottom of the sash.

Window sash seal

INSIDE

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