GE AER05, AEM08* Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Control Knob Models . . . . . . . .6, 7
Touch Pad Models . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation Instructions . . .8–11
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .12
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .12
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . .14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
49-7585 11-07 JR
AER05
AEH06
AEH08
AEM08*
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air conditioner.
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As an ENERGY STAR®partner, GE has
determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for
energy efficiency.
*ENERGY STAR®labeled product
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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.
■ 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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Instructions
Care and Cleaning
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Instructions
Troubleshooting
Tips
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WARNING!
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.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS—
115-Volt models only
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the controls on the air conditioner—models with touch pads.
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.
Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings.
Delay 1–24hr
Delay timer
Decrease
Mode select
Fan speed
Decrease
Temperature
set Increase
and Decrease
Remote Control
Delay timer Increase
Auto Fan on/off
Fan speed Increase
Unit power on/off
The display always shows the room
temperature except when setting the
Set temperature or the Delay timer.
Air Conditioner Controls
Light indicates the
delay timer is set.
Light indicates the unit
is in the temperature or
delay time Set mode.
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■ 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
correctly as indicated on the remote control.
Remote Control
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Cool Mode
Use the
Cool
mode at
Low, Med, High orAuto 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.
Fan Only Mode
Use the
Fan Only
Mode at
Low, Med
or
High
fan
speed to provide air circulation and filtering
without cooling. Since fan only settings do not
provide cooling, a
Set
temperature cannot be
entered. The room temperature will appear
in the display.
NOTE: Auto Fan Speed cannot be used when in the
Fan Only Mode.
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.
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
Delay 1–24hr
feature was set, it will resume countdown. You may
need to set a new time if desired.
Power Outage Recovery Feature
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.
Auto Fan Speed
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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.
About the controls on the air conditioner—models with control knobs.
Features and appearance will vary.
Controls
Mode Control
High Cool, Med Cool
and
Low Cool
provide cooling with different fan speeds.
Fan settings provide air circulation and
filtering without cooling.
NOTE: If you move the mode control from a cool
setting to OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least
3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling
—Select
High Cool
or
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.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling
—Select
Low Cool
with the TEMPERATURE control at midpoint.
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. When you turn the knob to a
higher number, the indoor air will become
cooler. Turn the knob to a lower number and
the indoor air will become warmer.
MODE CONTROL TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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MODE
High
Cool
Med
Cool
Low
Cool
OFF
High
Fan
Low
Fan
Coolest
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6
5
TEMP
1
2
3
4
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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2
1
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Air Direction
Use the lever to adjust the air direction left and
right only.
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Additional important information.
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:
Push on one side of the filter edge and pull it out
the other side.
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.
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.
Grille and Case
How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
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Safety Instructions
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 when installing this air
conditioner.
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com
Installation
Air Conditioner
Instructions
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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips head screwdriver
Ruler or tape measurePencil
Level
Scissors or knife
Flat-blade screwdriver
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
Type A (6)
Top mounting rail
Right
accordion
panel
Foam top
window gasket
Window
sash seal
Left
accordion
panel
Type B (3) Type C (5)
Air
conditioner
Window locking
bracket (1)
PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)
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