GE AEQ12DQW1, AEQ12ASW1, AEQ12AQW1, AEQ12APW1, AEQ10AQQ1 Owner’s Manual

...

0 (0)

GEAppliances.com

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

Operating Instructions ......... 4,s

Care and Cleaning

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

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

Installation Instructions ..... 7-1o

Troubleshooting Tips ........... 11

Normol Operoting Sounds ........... 11

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .......... Bock Cover

Ownership Registrotion for

Customers in Conodo only ........ 13, 14

Worronty for Customers

in Conodo .......................... 16

Worronty for Customers

in the U.S.A........................ 15

*ENERGY STAR ® labeled product

STAR

As an ENERGYSTAR®partner, GE has

determined that this product meets

the ENERGYSTAR®guidelines for

energy efficiency.

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Find these numbers on a label on the side of

the air conditioner.

In Canada, contact us at:

www.GEAppliances.ca

AEQIO

AEMIO*

AEQ12

AEM12*

Climatiseur

Lo section fronqoise commence _ Io poge 17

Acondicionador

deaire

Lo secci6n en espohol empiezo en Io pdgino 55

49-7658 12-10 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock

or personal injury.

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 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 u cord that shows

cracks or abrasion damage along its length

or at either the plug or connector end.

Turn the unit OFFand unplug your air

conditioner before cleaning.

GEdoes 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.

Allair 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.

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 NOTuse 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 TESTbutton and

then the RESETbutton while plugged into the

outlet. If the TESTbutton does not trip or if the

RESETbutton 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 isyour 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.

WARNING!

USEOF EXTENSION CORDS

RISK OF FIRE. Could couse 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.

GEAppliances.com

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the controlson the air conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

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

NOTE:Thedisplayalways Lightindicates the unit

showstheroomtemperature is in the temperatureor

except when setting theSet delaytimeSetmode.

temperatureortheDelaytimer.

0 -Auto

u, High uCool

Med I Energg Saver

LOW _ Fan Ontg

a--@e9G?e3 r-r oa

Lightindicates the

delaytimeris set.

Air Conditioner Controls

Delay1-24hr

Delaytimer @Decrease

Modeselect 0

Fanspeed 0Decrease

Temperature 0

set Increase

andDecrease

Remote Control

Controls

O ower Pad 0

Turnsair conditioner on and off.When turned

on,the display will show the room temperature.

O Display

Showsthe room temperature or time remaining

onthe Delaytimer. Shows the Settemperature

while setting the temperature inCool or Energy

Saver modes. TheSetlight will turn onwhile

setting.

O emp Increase •/Decrease • Pads

Useto set temperature when in Cool or Energy

Saver mode.The Set light will turn onwhile

setting.

O elay Timer Increase • (+)/Decrease • (-)

Pads

Eachtouch of the Increase • / Decrease •

pads on the unit or the Increase + / Decrease

- pads on the remote control will setthe delay

time when usingthe Delay 1-24hr timer. The

Setlight will turn on while setting.

O an Speed Pads

Useto set the fan speed to Low, Mad,High

or Auto on the unit.NOTE:Onthe remote

control, use the fan speedIncrease + /

Decrease - pads to set the fan speeds to Low,

Mad orHigh. Usethe Auto pad to turn Auto

fan on.

Mode Pad

Useto set the air conditioner to Coo/,Energy

Saver or Fan Onlymode.

Delay Pads/Delay 1-24hr Pad

Delay ON--When the air conditioner is off,itcan

be set to automatically come on in 1to 24 hours

at its previous mode and fan settings.

Delay OFF--Whenthe air conditioner ison,

it can be set to automatically turn offin 1to

24 hours.

How to set:

Pressthe Delay1-24hr pad on the unit orthe

Delay pad on the remote control. Eachtouch

of the Increase • / Decrease• pads on the

unit or the Increase + / Decrease - pads on

the remote control will setthe timer in 1-hour

intervals.TheSet lightwill turn onwhile setting.

Toreview the remaining time on the Delay

1-24hr timer, pressthe Delay 1-24hr pad on

the unit or the Delay pad on the remote control.

Usethe Increase • / Decrease • padson the

unit or the Increase + / Decrease - pads on the

remote control to set a new time if desired.

Tocancel the timer, pressthe Delay 1-24hr pad

until the light on the Delay 1-24hr pad goes off.

Note: The default temperature reading on the display is degree Fahrenheit (°F). Tochange the display to

degree Celcius (°C),pressthe Temp Increase • and Temp Decrease • buttons together and hold for 3

seconds. Repeat the process to change back to degree Fahrenheit (°F)

GEAppliances.com

Cool Mode

Usethe Cool mode at Low,Meal,High or Auto Fen

Speedfor cooling. Usethe Temperature Increase •

/ Decrease • pads to setthe desired temperature

between 64°Fand 86°Fin l°F increments.

An electronicthermostat isused to maintain the room

temperature. Thecompressorwill cycleon

and off to keepthe room atthe setlevelof comfort.

Setthe thermostat at a lower number and the indoor

air will become cooler.Setthe thermostat at a higher

number andthe indoor air will become warmer.

NOTE:Ifthe air conditioner is off and is then turned on

while setto a Cool setting or ifturned from a fan

setting to a Cool setting, it may take approximately

3 minutes forthe compressor to start and cooling to

begin.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling-Select the Cool mode and

High orMed fan with a middle set temperature.

For Maximum Cooling-Select the Cool mode

and High fan with a lower settemperature.

For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling-Select the

Cool mode and Low fan with a middle set

temperature.

Energy Saver Mode

Controls the fan.

ON--The fan will cycle on and offwith the

compressor.Thisresults in wider variations of room

temperature and humidity. Normally usedwhen the

room isunoccupied.NOTE:Thefan may continue to

run for a short time after the compressor cyclesoff.

OFF--Thefun runs oil the time, while the compressor

cycleson and off.

Fan Only Mode

Usethe FanOnly Mode at Low, Medor Highfan

speed to provide air circulation and filtering without

cooling. Sincefan-only settings do not provide

cooling, a Settemperature cannot be entered. The

room temperature will appear

in the display.

NOTE:Auto Fan Speed cannot be used when in the

Fan Only Mode.

Auto Fan Speed

Setto Auto fun speed for the fun speed to

automatically set to the speed neededto provide

optimum comfort settings with the set temperature.

Ifthe room needsmore cooling,the fun speed

will automatically increase. If the room needs less

cooling, the fun speed will automatically decrease.

NOTE:Auto Fan Speed cannot be used when in the

Fan Only Mode.

Remote Control

Toensure proper operation, aim the remote

control at the signal receiver on the air

conditioner.

Hoke sure nothing isbetween the air conditioner

and the remote control that could blockthe

signal.

Theremote control signal has o range of

up to 20feet.

Make sure batteries ore fresh and installed

correctly as indicated on the remote control.

Remotecontains o magnet allowing it to attach

to metal surfaces.

Power Outage Recovery Feature

Inthe case of o power outage or interruption, the

unit will automatically re-start inthe settingslost

used offer the power isrestored. Ifthe Delay1-24hr

feature was set, it will resume countdown. You may

need to seto new time if desired.

About the controlson the air conditioner

Additional important information.

Air Direction

Usethe lever to adjust the airdirection left and right

only.

Careand cleaningof the air conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from Toclean,usewater and a mild detergent. Do not use

the wall outlet before cleaning, bleachor abrasives.

Air Filter

Theair filter behind the front grille should bechecked

and cleaned at least every30 days or

more often if necessary.

Toremove:

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 850position. Removethe filter.

Cleanthe filter with warm, soapy water. Rinseand let

the filter dry before replacing it. Donot cleanthe filter

in a dishwasher.

CAUTION:_oNoro_erotetheair

conditioner without o filter becausedirt and lint will

clog itand reduceperformance.

Tab Tab

Outdoor Coils

Thecoils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner

should be checked regularly. Ifthey areclogged with

dirt orsoot, they may beprofessionallycleaned.

How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control

[_ emovethe battery coverby sliding it according

to the arrow direction.

[-2-J Insert new batteries, making sure that the (+)

and (-) of battery areinstalled correctly.

[-_ Reattachthe cover by slidingit back

into position.

NOTES:

Use2"AAA"(1.5volt) alkaline batteries. Do not

use rechargeable batteries.

Removethe batteriesfrom the remote control if

the system is not goingto beused for a long time.

Donot mix old and new batteries. Donot mix

alkaline,standard (carbon-zinc)or rechargeable

(ni-cad,ni-mh,etc) batteries.

Installation

Instructions

Air Conditioner

I-_ Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca I

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely

and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Savethese

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 us described in these

instructions when installing this air conditioner.

(_ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Some models require a llS/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.

ACAUTION:

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.

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 TESTbutton and then the RESETbutton

while plugged into the outlet. If the TESTbutton does

not trip or if the RESETbutton will not stay engaged,

discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a

qualified service technician.

Installation Instructions

PARTS INCLUDED

(Appearance may vary) Window

sash seal

Left

accordion

panel

Right

accordion

)anel

Air

conditioner

Screw (6)

Window locking

bracket (1)

Frame locking

bracket (2)

Installation Instructions

D WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

•Theseinstructions are for a standard double-hung

window. Youwill 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. Seethe 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.

1 //J

B===8

15 1/2"min.

22" to 36"

(With accordion panels)

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

1/2,,higher _ ; (°n s°me wind°ws)

./,-Wood

-rr; !)) j_ j)/I

than storm _-- n$l: IJ,,=Y(_I

window

frame _ Sill r_

Storm window

frame - r_ Vinyl frame I I

D PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER

r_ Hold the accordion panel in one hand and

gently pull back to free the open end.

Slide the free end of the accordion panel into

the side panel rails. Slide the panel down. Be

sure to leave enough space to slip the top

and bottom of the frame into the rails on the

cabinet.

NOTE: There is a right and a left accordion

panel. Be sure to use the proper panel for each

side.

FC] Slide the left and right accordion panels into

the top and bottom mounting roils.

Top mounting rail Top right

Top,_t _/ i_

Bottom mounting rail

Installation Instructions

PREPARE 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.

[] INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN

THE WINDOW

r_ Place the air conditioner on the sill with the

bottom mounting rail against its back edge.

Center it and close the window securely behind

the top mounting rail.

It should be level or slightly tilted to the outside.

Use a level; about a 1/3 bubble will be the correct

case slant to the outside.

3 Screws

2 Frame locking brackets

r_ Extend the left and right accordion panels to

the vertical window sashes and attach 3 screws

through the holes in the upper panels, as

appropriate.

rCl Install the frame locking brackets between the

bottom of the accordion panel and the window

sill. Attach with 2 screws. NOTE: To prevent the

window sill from splitting, drive the pilot holes

before driving the screws.

[_] INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKET AND

FOAM TOP WINDOW GASKET

-ACAUTION:

To prevent broken glass or

damage to windows, on

vinyl or other similarly

constructed windows,

attach the window locking

bracket to the window

side jamb with one screw.

Cut the foam top window gasket to the window

width.

Stuff the foam

between the glass

and the window

to prevent air and

insects from getting

into the room.

NOTE: If the gasket supplied does not fit your

window, obtain appropriate material locally to

provide a proper installation seal.

- 10

Troubleshooting Tips. GEAppliances.com

Possible Causes What To Do

Aircbnditioner Theair conditioner • Make surethe air conditioner plug ispushed

doesnot start Jsunplugged, completely into the outlet.

Thefuse is blown/circuit • Checkthe house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

breaker istripped, the fuse or reset the breaker.

Power failure. •The unit will automatically re-start inthe settings last

used after the power isrestored.

•There is a protective time delay (approximately

3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor

overload. For this reason, the unit may not start

normal cooling for 3 minutes after it is turned

back on.

The current interrupter • Pressthe RESETbutton located on the power cord plug.

device is tripped. • If the RESETbutton will not stay engaged, discontinue

use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified

service technician.

Air conditioner does Airflow is restricted. • Make surethere are nocurtains, blindsor furniture

not cool as itshould blocking the front of the airconditioner.

Thetamp control may • On models with touch pads:Inthe Cool mode,pressthe

not be set correctly. Decrease • pad.

• On models with control knobs,turn the temperature

knob to a higher number.

The air filter is dirty. • Cleanthe filter at leastevery 30 days.

Seethe Care and Cleaning section.

The room may have beenhot. • When the air conditioner isfirst turned on,you need

to allow time for the room to cool down.

Cold air isescaping. • Checkfor open furnace registersand cold air returns.

Cooling coils have iced up. • See "Air conditioner freezing up" below.

Air conditioner

freezing up

Ice blocks the air flow

and stopsthe air conditioner

from cooling the room.

• On models with control knobs,set the mode control at

High Fan or High Coolwith the Tampat 1or 2.

• On models with touch pads,set the controls at High Fan

or High Cool and set the thermostat to a higher

temperature.

Theremote control The batteries are inserted • Checkthe position of the batteries. They should be

is not working incorrectly, inserted inthe opposite (+)and (-)direction.

The batteries may be dead. • Replacethe batteries.

Water drips outside Hot, humid weather. • Thisisnormal.

Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not • For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner

tilted to the outside, slants slightlyfrom the casefront to the rear.

Water collects in Moisture removed from air

base pan and drains into base pan.

• Thisisnormal for a short period in areaswith little

humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.

Normal Operating Sounds

Youmay hear a pinging noisecaused by

water being picked up and thrown against the

condenser on rainy days or when the humidity

is high.This designfeature helpsremove

moisture and improve efficiency.

Youmay hear the thermostat clickwhen the

compressor cycles on and off.

Water will collect inthe basepan during

high humidity or on rainy days.The water

may overflow and drip from the outdoor side

of the unit.

Thefan may run even when the compressor

does not.

Notes.

GEAir Conditioner--One-Year Limited Warranty. (Forcustomers in theU.S.A.]

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service,

visit us on-line at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

Have serial number and model number available when calling

for service.

Stapleyour receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

Eromthedateof the

origina!purchase

GE Will Replace:

Any part of the air conditioner which failsdue to adefect inmaterials or workmanship.

Duringthis limited one-year warranty, GEwill also provide, free of charge, all labor and related

serviceto replace the defective part.

Service trips to your home to teach you how to

use the product.

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Ifyou

have an installation problem, or if the air conditioner

isof improper cooling capacity for the intended use,

contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible

for providing adequate electrical connecting facilities.

Failure ofthe product resulting from modifications to

the product or dueto unreasonable use including failure

to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.

Failure due to corrosionon models not corrosion-

protected.

Damage to the product caused by improper power

supply voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this air conditioner.

Damage caused after delivery.

In commerciallocations, labor necessary to move the

unit to a location where it is accessible for service

by an individual technician.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in

this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or

fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for

home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is

not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an

Authorized GE Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls

to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know

what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

+ 33 hidden pages