GE AEM05LV, AEM08LV Installation Guide

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. . . . . . . . . . . . .Safety Instructions	2, 3		Owner’s Manual and
Operating Instructions			Installation Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Controls	4–6		AEM05
Care and Cleaning
	6		AEM06
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			AEM08
Outdoor Coils	6

Installation Instructions 7–11		Acondicionador
Troubleshooting Tips . . .	. . . . . . . . .12		de aire
Normal Operating Sounds . . .	. . . . . . . . .12
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Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . .	Back Cover		y instrucciones de
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .13		instalación

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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.

49-7751 11-15 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

SAFETY INFORMATION

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are defined as:

	DANGER	Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
	WARNING	Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
	CAUTION	Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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WARNING

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.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

RISK OF FIRE. Could cause serious injury or death.

•DO NOT use an extension cord with this Window Air Conditioner.

•DO NOT use surge protectors or multi-outlet adaptors with this Window Air Conditioner.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

RECYCLING INFORMATION

For appliance recycling information please visit www. geappliances.com/recycling.

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About the controls on the air conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

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

Light indicates the unit is in the	Light indicates the
temperature or delay time Set mode.	delay timer is set.

Power			+
On/Off		Set
Auto			-
High	Cool
Med	Fan Only
Low	Energy Saver
Fan	Mode	Reset	Delay
		Filter	1-24 Hrs
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NOTE: The display always shows the room temperature except when setting the Set temperature or the Delay timer.

Delay 1–24hr

Delay timer

Decrease

Mode select

Fan speed Decrease

Temperature set Increase and Decrease

Fan Fan

Delay timer

Increase

Auto Fan on

Fan speed Increase

Unit power on/off

Air Conditioner Controls

Remote Control

Controls (on some models)

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.

Temp Increase Ÿ/Decrease źPads

Use to set temperature when in Cool or Energy Saver mode. The Set light will turn on while setting.

Delay Timer Increase Ÿ(+) /Decrease ź(–)

Pads

Each touch of the Increase Ÿ/ Decreaseź 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 1-24hr Pad

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Delay OFF³:KHQ WKH DLU FRQGLWLRQHU LV RQ 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 Delay pad on the remote control. Each touch of the Increase Ÿ / Decrease źpads 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 Delay pad on the remote control. Use the Increase Ÿ/ Decreaseźpads 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.

Reset Filter

LED will turn on when fan has accumulated 250 hours of run time as a reminder to clean filter. Press Reset Filter to turn off the LED and reset the accumulated run time.

	Note: The default temperature reading on the display is degree Fahrenheit ( °F). To change the display to
	degree Celcius (°C), press the Temp Increase Ÿand Temp Decrease źbuttons together and hold for 3
4	seconds. Repeat the process to change back to degree Fahrenheit (°F)

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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.

Remote Control

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

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

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

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

Remote contains a magnet allowing it to attach to metal surfaces.

Cool Mode

Use the Cool mode at Low, Med, High or Auto Fan Speed for cooling. Use the Temperature Increase Ÿ/ Decrease ź 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 Cooling³6HOHFW WKHCool mode and High or Med fan with a middle set temperature.

For Maximum Cooling³6HOHFW WKH Cool mode and High fan with a lower set temperature.

For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling³6HOHFW WKH Cool mode and Low fan with a middle set temperature.

Energy Saver Mode

This mode optimizes the cooling power of your air conditioner, thereby saving you energy. Once the set point temperature has been reached, the fan will cycle off to save energy. The fan will cycle back on periodically to insure all cooling capacity in the system is used. This mode is the default mode for the unit. Each time the unit is powered off, it will restart in Energy Saver mode ON. This

includes Delay timer mode. The first time the unit is turned on, the settings will be 70° and Low fan. You can adjust the fan speed and temperature to your personal comfort.

Energy Saver ON³Helps minimize electricity use. It is normal for the fan to cycle off and then back on in this mode. This on/off cycle can repeat multiple times. Because the fan will cycle off, you may notice a variation in room temperature and humidity.

Energy Saver OFF³When this mode is not engaged, the fan will run continuously, and in Cool mode the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain room temperature.

Fan Only Mode

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

Auto Fan Speed

Set to Auto fan speed for the fan speed to automatically set	automatically increase. If the room needs less cooling, the fan
to the speed needed to provide optimum comfort settings	speed will automatically decrease.
with the set temperature.	NOTE: Auto Fan Speed cannot be used when in the Fan Only
If the room needs more cooling, the fan speed will	Mode.

Power Outage Recovery Feature

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

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About the controls on the air conditioner.

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Additional important information.

Air Direction

Use the lever to adjust the air direction left and right only.

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.

To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not 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:

Pull the tab on the right side of the unit until the filter is out.

To remove:

Open the inlet grille by pulling downward on the tabs at the top upper corners of the inlet grille until the grille is in a 45º position. Remove the filter.

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.

Tab

Tab

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

		Remove the battery cover by sliding it according
	1
		to the arrow direction.
	2	Insert new batteries, making sure that the (+)
		and (–) of battery are installed correctly.
	3	Reattach the cover by sliding it back
		into position.

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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.

Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

Installation	Air Conditioner
Instructions

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

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT ³ Save these instructions

for local inspector’s use.

• IMPORTANT ³ 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 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.

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

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
	Phillips head screwdriver
	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.

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Installation Instructions

PARTS INCLUDED

(Appearance may vary)

Top mounting rail

Air conditioner

Accordion panel

seal (2)

Window

sill and sash seal (2)

Foam top window gasket

Left	Right
	accordion
accordion	panel
panel
Top mounting rail
seal strip

Foam

Insulation (2)

Type A (4)	Type B (6)	Window locking
		bracket (1)

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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.

•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.

•Follow the dimensions in the table and illustration for your model.

	Models		A		B
	AEM05		13 1/2s min.		22 1/2s–38s
	AEM06
	AEM08

A

B

(With accordion panels)

3ATTACH THE TOP MOUNTING RAIL SEAL STRIP

(Some models may have the seal strip already attached to the top mounting rail. If applicable, skip this step.)

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.

Top mounting rail

Remove backing from seal strip

FRONT VIEW		Top mounting rail

Seal strip

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: 2s

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 1/2s higher than the top of the storm window frame or the vinyl frame.

Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the installer.

		1/2s higher
		than vinyl frame
		(on some windows)
	1/2s higher	Wood
	than storm
	window	Sill
	frame
	Storm window	Vinyl frame
	frame

4 PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER

AInstall the top mounting rail with 4 Type A screws from the outside of the case.

Top mounting rail

Bottom mounting rail

BHold the accordion panel in one hand and gently pull back to free the open end.

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