GE AES05LSQ1, AES05LQQ1 Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Control Knob Models .................. 4

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter .............................. 5

Outdoor Coils ..........................

Installation Instructions ........ 6-9

Troubleshooting Tips ............ lO

Normal Operating Sounds ............ 10

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Consumer Support

Consumer Support .......... Back Cover

Warranty for Customers

in Canada ........................... 12

Warranty for Customers

in the U.SA........................... 11

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As on ENERGYSTAR®portner, GE hos
determined thot this product meets
the ENERGYSTAR®guidelines for

energy efficiency.

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Find these numbers on o label onthe side of
the air conditioner.

In Canada, contact us at:
www.GEAppliances.ca

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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 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.
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 u

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 NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with o 3-prong (grounding) plug which mutes
with u standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet
to minimize the possibility of electric shock
hazard from this appliance.

Power cord includes u current interrupter device.
A test and reset button is provided on the plug
case. The device should be tested on u 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

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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 u properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.

The air conditioner should always be plugged
into its own individual electrical outlet which has

u 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!

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.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the controlson theair conditioner

Features and appearance will vary.

High Low
Cool _ Cool

Low

Fan

OFF

MODE

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Controls ionsome models)

Mode Control

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High Cool,Med Cool and Low Cool
provide cooling with different fan speeds.

Fansettings provide air circulation and filtering

without cooling.

NOTE:Ifyou move the mode control from ocool
setting to OFFor to o fan setting,wait at least

3 minutes beforeswitching backto o cool setting.

Coolest

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TEMPERATURECONTROL

TEHP Control

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TheTEHPcontrol isused to maintain the room
temperature. Thecompressor will cycle on

and off to keepthe room at the same levelof
comfort. When you turn the knob to c]higher

number, the indoor air will becomecooler.Turn
the knob to c]lower number and the indoor air

will become warmer.

Cooling Descriptions
For Normol Cooling--Select High Cool or Hod

Cool with the TEHPERATUREcontrol at midpoint.
For Maximum Cooling--Select High Cool with

the TEMPERATUREcontrol at the highest number
(]vailable onyour knob.

For Quieter end Nighttime Cooling-Select Low
Cool with the TEHPERATUREcontrol at midpoint.

Controls (onsome models)

OFF

ON

ON/OFF Control
Turnsair conditioner on and off.

NOTE:Ifthe air conditioneris offand isthen turned
on whilesetin o Cool mode, itwill tokeopproximotely

3 minutes for the compressor to stort ond coolingto
begin.

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Additional important information.

Air Direction

Usethe leverto adjustthe airdirection left and right

only.

Careand cleaning ofthe air conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turnthe air conditioner off and remove the plug from
the wall outlet before cleaning.

Air Filter

Theairfilter behind the front grille should bechecked
and cleaned at least every30days or

more often if necessary.

Toremove:

Pullthe tab on the right sideof the unit until the filter

isout.

Toremove:

Open the inlet grille by pulling downward on the tabs
at the top uppercorners ofthe inlet grilleuntil the

grille is ina 450position. Removethe filter.

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Appearancemayvary.

Toclean,usewater and a mild detergent. Donot use
bleach or abrasives.

Cleanthe filter with warm, soapy water. Rinseand let
the filter dry before replacing it.Donot cleanthe filter

in a dishwasher.

.4,CAUTION:_oNoroperatetheair

conditioner without afilter becausedirt and lint will
clog it and reduce performance.

Outdoor Coils

Thecoilson the outdoor sideof the air conditioner
should bechecked regularly. Ifthey are clogged with

dirt orsoot,they may beprofessionallycleaned.

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Installation

Air Conditioner

Instructions

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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 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
problems--consult a qualified electrician.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips-head screwdriver

Flat-blade screwdriver

(_ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

60-Hz grounded outlet protected with a

Some models require a 115/120-voltAC,

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,

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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.

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 RESETbutton while plugged into
the outlet. If the TEST button does not trip or

if the RESETbutton will not stay engaged,
discontinue use of the air conditioner and

contact a qualified service technician.

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PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)

Top mo_

Air

conditioner

Installation Instructions

Window

eal

w F_)awm;_ Right

accordion

panel

Left

accordion

panel

Type A (4) Type B (6)

Top mo "_

seal strip

Window locking

bracket (1)

Installation Instructions

FI 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.

* Follow the dimensions in the table and

illustration for your model.

B==4]

23" to 38"

(Withaccordionpanels)

12.5" min.

E]ATTACH THE TOP MOUNTING

RAIL SEAL STRIPS

(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

FRONTVIEW Top mounting rail

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[] 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)

than storm _-- n@ll I/,, --Yf_l

window
frame _ Sill I--_

Storm window

frame - r v Vinyl frame I I

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Seal_rip

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r_ Install the top mounting rail with 4 Type A

screws from the outside of the case.

Top mounting rail

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Bottom mounting rail

[] Hold the accordion panel in one hand and

gently pull back to free the open end.

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Installation Instructions

PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER

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Slide the free end of the accordion panel

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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.

[-6-]INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN

THE WINDOW

[] Place the air conditioner on the sill with the bottom

mounting rail against its buck edge. Center it and
close the window securely behind the top mounting
rail. It should be level or slightly tilted to the outside.

Use u level; about u 1/3 bubble will be correct case
slant to the outside.

Type B screws

Extend the left and right accordion panels to teh

vertical window sashes and attach, through the holes
in the panels, with 5 Type B screws, as appropriate.

[] Slide the left and right accordion panels

into the top and bottom mounting rails.

Top mounting rail Top ight

Top left _{

Bottom mounting rail

PREPARE THE WINDOW

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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 SUPPORT BRACKET AND

FOAM TOP WINDOW GASKET

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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 Type B

screw.

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Cut the foam top window gasket to the window
width.

Stuff the foam

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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.

Vinyl

Wood

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Troubleshooting Tips.

Possible Causes What To Do

Theair conditioner •Hake surethe air conditioner plug ispushed

doesnot start is unplugged, completely into the outlet.

Thefuse is blown/circuit •Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped, the fuse or reset the breaker.

Power failure. •The unit will automatically restart inthe settings lost

used afterthe 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
buck on.

The current interrupter •Pressthe RESETbuttonlocated on the power cord plug.
device is tripped. •If the RESETbutton will not stay engaged, discontinue

use of the air conditioner and contact u qualified
service technician.

Air conditioner does Airflow is restricted. • Hake surethere are no curtains, blinds or furniture
not cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.

Thetamp control may •On modelswith touch pods: In the Cool mode, pressthe

not be set correctly. Decrease • pad.

• On models with control knobs, turn the temperature
knob to o higher number.

The air filter is dirty. •Clean the filter at least every 30 days.

See the Core and Cleaning section.

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

to allow time for the room to cool down.

Cold air is escaping. •Check for open furnace registers and cold air returns.
Cooling coils have iced up. •See "Air conditioner freezing up" below.

Air conditioner
freezing up

The remote control The batteries are inserted •Check the position of the batteries.Theyshould be

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

Water drips outside Hot, humid weather. •This isnormal.

basepan and drains into base pan. humidity; normal for a longerperiodin very humid areas.

Ice blocks the air flow
ond stops the oir conditioner

from cooling the room.

The batteries may be dead. •Replacethe batteries.

The air conditioner is not • For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner
tilted to the outside, slants slightlyfrom the case front to the rear.

Moisture removed from air •This isnormal for a short period in areaswith little

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

High Fan or High Cool with the Tamp at 1 or 2.

• On models with touch pads, set the controls at High Fan
or High Cool and set the thermostat to a higher

temperature.

Normal Operating Sounds

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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 improveefficiency.

Youmay hear the thermostat click when the
compressor cycles on and off.

Water will collect in the basepan during
high humidity oron rainy days.Thewater
may overflow and dripfrom the outdoor side

of the unit.
Thefan may run even when the compressor

does not.

GEAir Conditioner-One-Vear Limited Warranty. (Forcustomers in theU.S.AJ

Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase date is

needed to make a warranty claim.

We Will Replace:

Onevear Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

Fromthe date of the I The replacement unit iswarranted for the remainder ofyour product's original one-year
originalpurchase I warranty period.

Properly pack your unit. We recommend using the

original carton and packing materials.

Return the product to the retail location where it

was purchased.

Customer instruction. Thisowner's manual provides

information regarding operating instructions and
user controls.

Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. If you
have an installation problem, or if the air conditioner is

of improper cooling capacity, contact your dealer or

installer. You are responsible for providing adequate

electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

Failure of the product resulting from modifications to

the product or due to unreasonable use, including failure
to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product replacement
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.

Include in the package acopy of the sales receipt or

other evidence of date of original purchase. Also print
your name and address and a description of the defect.

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.

Failure due to corrosion on 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.

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

home use within the USA.
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

Exclusion of implied warranties: Except where prohibited or restricted by law, there are no warranties,

whether express, oral or statutory which extend beyond the description on the face hereof, including

specifically the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KV 40225

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6EAir Conditioner-One-Vear Limited Warranty. (Forcustomers in Canada)

Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase date is

needed to make a warranty claim.

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One Year I Replacement unit for any product which fails clueto a defect in materials or workmanship.
Fromthe date of the I The replacement unit iswarranted for the remainder ofyour product's originalone-year

originalpUrehase I warranV period.

Properly pack your unit. We recommend using the

original carton and packing materials.

Return the product to the retail location where it

was purchased.

Customer instruction. Thisowner's manual provides

information regarding operating instructions and
user controls.

Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. If you
have an installation problem, or if the air conditioner is

of improper cooling capacity, contact your dealer or

installer. You are responsible for providing adequate

electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

Failure ofthe product resulting from modifications to

the product or due to unreasonable use, including failure
to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product replacement
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.

Include in the package acopy of the sales receipt or
other evidence of date of original purchase. Also print

your name and address and a description of the defect.

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.

Failure due to corrosion on 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.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased in Canada
for home use within Canada.

Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from province to province. To know what your legal rights are inyour province, consult your local or

provincial consumer affairs o_ce.

Exclusion of implied warranties: Except where prohibited or restricted by law, there are no warranties,
whether express, oral or statutory which extend beyond the description on the face hereof, including

specifically the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Warrantor: Mabe Canada Inc.,

Burlington, Ontario

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