GE AEH18 Series, AEM18 Series, AEH25 Series, AEQ24, AEV24 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions
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Safety Instructions . ....... 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Additional Controls .......... 7
Control Knob Models ......... 6
Normal Operating Sounds ..... 7
Touch Pad Models ......... 4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter ................... 8
Grille and Case .............. 8
Outdoor Coils ............... 8
Installation Instructions
Through-the-Wall
Installation--Optional ....... 15
Window Installation ....... 9-14
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AEHI 8*
AEM 18 *
AEQ24
AEV24
AEW24
AE H 2 5-'_
AEM25*
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 16
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ...Back Cover
Product Registration ..... 17, 18
Warranty .................. 19
'_ENERGY STAR ® labeled product
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ENERGYSTAR
As an ENERGY STAR ® partnei, GE has
determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for
energ T efficiency.
Writethemodelandserial numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air condifione_.
49-7587 11-07JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injurjz
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 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 ser\,ice
cords that have become flayed 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.
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.
DONOT use anadapterplug 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 fiom 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 RESErbutton while plugged into
the outlet. If the TESTbutton does not trip
or if the RESETbutmn will not stay engaged,
discontinue use of the air conditioner and
contact a qualified ser\,ice technician.
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 indix,idual electrical
outlet which has a voltage rating that matches
the rating plate.
This pro\,ides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheamd wires.
See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements section fbr specific electrical
connection requirements.
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 performedbya qualified individual
For your safety...do not store or use
combustible mamrials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the x,icinity
of this or any other appliance.
All air conditioners contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed
prior m product disposal. If you are getting
rid of an old product with refiigerants, check
with the company handling disposal about
what to do.
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WARNING!
CORDS
CAUTION:
DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the
230/208 volt models.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthecontrolsonthe air conditionermmodels with touchpads.
Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings.
Thedisplayalwaysshowsthe room is in the temperatureor
temperatureexceptwhensetting the delaytimeSetmode.
SettemperatureoA th2 Delay timer. _I.1___ _
Lightindicatesthe unit
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Lightindicates
Circulaireison.
Air Conditioner Controls
Controls
The air conditioner conuols are locmed behind die
control panel dooL Press to open and close die doo_:
NOTE:The remora conuol will work with the conuol
panel door open or closed.
O ower Pad
Turns air conditioner on and off: When
turned on, the display will show the room
temperature.
0 Display
Shows the room temperature or time
remaining on the Del W fimeL Shows the Set
mmperamre while setting the temperature in
Coolor Energy Saver modes. The Set light will
mrn on while setting.
NOTE:The display will change to show the
room temperature after settings have been
made. To recall the Setmmpexamre, press the
remp Increase • or Decrease • pads.
O emp Increase •/Decrease • Pads
Use to set temperature when in Coolor Energy
Savermode. The Setlight will turn on while
setting.
O Delay fimerlncrease • (+)/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 diner (@).
The Setlight will mrn on while setting.
i an 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
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fail Oil.
0 Delay1-24hr
Delaytimer
Decrease
O Modeselect
O Fanspeed
Decrease
O Temperature
setlncrease
andDecrease
Delaytimer increase
Circulaire
Auto Fanon/off
Fanspeed Increase
Unit power on/off
Remote Control
O ode Pad
Use to set the air conditioner to Cool,Energy
Saveror FanOnlymode.
Delay Pads
0
Delay ON--When the air conditioner is off. it
can be set to automaticaUy come on in 1 to 24
hours at its pre_'ious mode and fan settings.
Delay OFF_\¥hen the air conditioner is on,
it can be set to automatically mrn offin 1 to
24 hours.
Howtoset:
Press file Delay 1-24hr pad on the unit or
die O pad on file remora conuol. Each touch
of the Increase •/Decrease • pads on the
unit or the Increase +/Decrease -pads on
the remora conuol will set the timer in
1-hour intervals. The Setlight will mrn on
while setting.
To review file remaining time on die Delay
1-24hr time_; 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.
Tocancel the timer, press d_e Delay 1--24hr pad
until file light on the Delay 1-24hrpad goes off:
CIRCULAIREPad
0
Turn on to provide continuous side-to-side
air circulation.
For fixed side-to-side air direction, turn on
until the desired air direction is obtained,
then turn it off:
Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor Conditions
This cool-only air conditioner was not designed for
fleezing outdoor conditions. It must not be used in
freezing outdoor conditions.
CoolMode
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Use the Coolmode at Low,Med,Highor AutoFan
Speedfor cooling. Use the TemperatureIncrease• /
Decrease• pads to set the desired temperature
between 64°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.
An electronic fllemlostat is used to mMntain file
room temperature. The compressor will cycle on
and off to keep file room at file set level of comfort.
Set file fllemlostat at a lower number and file indoor
air will become cooleL Set file thealilostat tit a higher
number and the indoor air will become wamleL
NOTE:ff theairconditionerisoffandisthenturnedon
whilesettoa Coolsettingorif turnedfromafansetting
toa Coolsetting,it maytakeapproximately3minutes
forthecompressortostartandcoolingtobegin.
Energy Saver Mode
Gontrols the fan.
ON--The fan will cycle on and offMfll file
compressoL This results in Mder variations of room
temperature and humidity. NonnMly used when file
room is unoccupied. NOTE: Thefan maycontinue to run
fora short time after the compressorcyclesoff.
OFF--The fan runs all file time, while file
compressor cycles on and off:
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling--Selectthe Coolmode and
Highor IViedfan 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
Coolmode and Low fan with a middle set
temperature.
Fan Only Mode
Use the Fan OnlyMode at Low, Medor Highfan
speed to provide air circulation and filtering
without cooling. Since fan only settings do not
provide cooling, a Set mmperamre camlot be
enmred. The room mmpemmre will appear
in the displ W.
NOTE:AutoFanSpeedcannotbeusedwheninthe
FanOnlyMode.
Power Outage Recovery Feature
In the case of a power outage or interruption, the
unit will automatically re-start in the settings last
used after the power is restored. If the Delay1-24hr
Remote Control
To ensure proper operation, aim the remote
control at the signal receiver on the air
condifioneL
The remote control sigmal h_tsa range of
lap to 20 feet.
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 tempemtme.
If the room needs more cooling, the fan speed
will automatically increase. If the room needs less
cooling, the fan speed will automatically decre_tse.
NOTE:AutoFanSpeedcannotbeusedwheninthe
FanOnlyMode.
feature was set, it will resume countdown. You may
need to set a new time if desired.
, Make sure noflfing is between file air conditioner
and the remote control fllat could block file
signal.
, Make sure batteries are flesh and installed
correctly as indicated on file remote conuol.
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Aboutthecontrolsonthe air conditionermmodelswith controlknobs.
Features and appearance will vary.
NODE
OFF
High _ High
COOJ, y ,,i _,Farl
Coolest 7 1
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Low"
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MODECONTROL
TEMPERATURECONTROL
Contro/s
The air conditioner controls are located behind the ,_
Mode Control
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High Cool,Med Cool and Low Cool
provide cooling with (liff_rent fan speeds.
Fan settings provide air circulation and
filmring without cooling.
NOTE:If youmovethemodecontrolfroma cool
settingtoOFFortoa fansetting,waitat least
3 minutesbeforeswitchingbacktoa coolsetting.
Cooling Descriptions
ForNormal Cooling--Select HighCoolor Med Cool
with the TEMPERATURE control at midpoint.
For Maximum Cooling--Select High Cool with the
TEMPERATURE control at the highest number
available on your knob.
ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling--Select Low Cool
with the TEMPERATURE control at midpoint.
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TEMP Control
r.#control panel doo_. Press to open and close the dooL
The TEMP control is used to maintain the
room temperature. The compressor will cycle
on and off m keep the room at the same level
of comfort. When you ann the ]_lob to a
higher numbex; the indoor air will become
cooler. Turn the knob m a lower number and
the indoor air will become warme_.
O CIRCULAIRE
For continuous side-to-side air circulation,
set the Circulaire switch to ON.
For fixed side-to-side air direction, set the
Circulaire switch to ON until the desired air
direction is obtained, then move it to OFF.
OFF
ON
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Additionalcontrols, geoom
Vent Control
The vent control is located above tile control
panels.
When set at CLOSE,only tile air inside tile room
will be circulated and conditioned. When set at
OPEN, some outside air is let into tt_e room.
Toopen the vent, push the lever to the right.
Toclose it, push it to the left.
A# D#ection--Up and Down
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers
adjusts the air direction up or down.
Control Panel Door
Press to open and close the dooL
NOTE: The remote control (on some models) will
work with tile control panel door open or closed.
Normal operatingsounds.
You may hear a pinging noise caused by
wamr being picked up and thrown against the
condenser on _vfinydays or when the humidity
is high. This design feature helps remove
moisture and improve efficienc>
You may hear file flleimostat click when file
compressor cycles on and off:
Water will collect in die b_tse pan during
high humidity or on _finy days. The water may
overflow and d;ip flom the outdoor side of
the unit.
The fan may run even when the compressor
does not.
Careand cleaning ofthe air conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not
plug flom the wall outlet before cleaning, use bleach or abrasives.
OutdoorCoils
The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner
should be checked regularly: If flley are clogged
Mr1 dirt or soot, flley may be professionMly cleaned.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least eve_T 30 days or
more often if necessary.
Toremove:
[-_ Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the
bottom of the inlet grille.
[-2--]Using the rob, pull up slightly on the filter
to release it and pull it down.
Clean the filter with winm, soapy wamL Rinse and
let the filmr d_T before replacing it. Do not clean
the filter in a dishwasheL
conditionerwithoutafilterbecausedirt andlintwill clogit
andreduceperformance.
Grille Frame Removal (if necessary for coil cleaning)
Remove the air filteL See the Air Filtersection above.
If present, remove the gnille fl_mle attachment screw.
Grasp the lower comets of the gIille flmne while
pressing in on the case side robs with your finger
tips. Pull out to release and lift it up.
NOTE:Donotpullthebottomedgetowardyoumorethan3"
oryoumaydamagethetabsofthegrille.
How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
k, CAUTION:DoNoToperatetheair
[-_ Remove the battery cover by sliding it
according to the arrow direction.
Insert new batteries, making sure that the (+)
and (-) of battery are installed conecd):
[-_ Reatmch the cover by sliding it back
into position.
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NOTES:
Use 2 "_" (1.5 volt) alkaline bmtefies. Do not
use rechmgeable batteries.
Remove the batteries flom the remora control if
the sysmm is not going m be used for a long time.
ilnsta,,at,onnsttuct,onsIAirC°ndit'°nerl
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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 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
problemsmconsult a qualified electrician.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Adjustable wrench
Phillips head screwdriver
Pencil
Flat-blade screwdriver
Ruler or tape measure
_ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
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 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.
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Scissors or knife
Window Installation Instructions
PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)
Left
accordion
panel
Window
sash seal
mounting
rail
Right
accordion
panel
-- V-support (2)
Window locking
bracket (2)
Type A (6) Type B (4) Type C (7) Type D (6) Type E (4) Type F (2)
Bolt (2) & nuts (2)
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Window Installation Instructions
WI WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
• These instructions are for a standard
double-hung window. You will need to
modify them for other types of windows.
• 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.
[ //"
18" min.
30" to 41"
(With accordion panels)
[] REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER
FROM THE CASE
Remove the locking screw and locking
bracket from the lower frame. Save to
reinstall later.
Remove the ground screw and save to
reinstall later.
Remove the ground screw
and save to reinstall later
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[] Slide the air conditioner from the case by
gripping the base pan handle and pulling
forward while bracing the case.
[_] 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 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
L (on some windows)
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w
than storm
1/2" higher--_T- rl_ _Wood
window
frame _Sill [._
Storm window
frame - r'_ Vinyl frame I I
141PREPARE THE WINDOW
Cut the window sash seal to the proper
length. Peel off the backing and attach the
seal to the underside of the window sash.
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Window Installation Instructions
[] PREPARE THE CASE
I-A-] Install the top mounting rail with 4 type B
screws from the inside of the case.
Insert the frames for the accordion panels
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into the top mounting rail and the bottom
frame guides. Attach the accordion panels
to the side of the case using 3 type A screws
on each side.
Note: When attaching the accordion panels,
make sure to only screw the inner panels
to the case sides.
Top mounting rail
INSTALL THE CASE
IN THE WINDOW
Carefully slide the case into the window and
center the case. Lower the window behind
the top mounting rail. Pull the bottom of the
case forward so that the bottom mounting
rail is tight against the back of the window
sill. Mount the case to the window sill using
4 type E screws. Drill pilot holes, if necessary.
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Sill
® Make sure the bolts and nuts are all of the
way in both the left and right V-supports.
Type A
screws
Bottom mounting rail
BACK
Position the V-supports on the case bottom
[]
so that they will be near the outside wall.
Attach a V-support to each side of the
bottom of the case using type C screws,
3 on each side.
V-support
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