GE AES15, AED18, AES18, AES23 User Manual

Contents
Ak ContiYioner
Air Direction Air
F-ilter
Appliance Registration
(;arc and {;ondenser (:oils
(;ontrol Settings
Electrical Requirements
Elnergy F:nergy-Saving
F;xtension
(lrille and (;rounding
Models
(;leanin~
Saver Switch
Tips
(;ords
(;abinet
AES15 AED18
AES18 AES23
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5
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7
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7
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Installation Instructions Model and Serial Numbers 2,5
Problem Solver Repair Service
Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions
Warranty
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800.626.2000
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Safety
help you...
Before conditioner, read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new air conditioner properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label behind the air discharge louvers. They’ll be easier to read if you shine a
flashlight on them or remove the front grille. (See page 5.)
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your air conditioner. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
usi~
your air
Instructions
Read M
usi~
When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:
Use this appliance only for
intended purpose
this Use and Care Guide.
This air conditioner must be properly instilled in accordance with the before it is used. See
instructions on page 7.
Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug straight out from the receptacle.
Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.
SAW
Mructions
this
apptiance.
as
describd
before
Insbllation Instructions
grounding
firdy
and pull
Do not use a cord that
TWE
ik
in
INSTRUCTIONS
Ene~y-savi~
. Keep the air filter clean. (See instructions on page 5.)
For most efficient cooling, keep
the vent control in the CLOSED position except when you want to exhaust air, smoke or odors from the room.
c
Don’t let the room get too hot. Whenever possible, turn the unit on before the room heats up. When heat is “stored up” in walls, furniture, rugs and draperies, your air conditioner takes longer to produce the desired comfort condition.
Keep windows and doors closed. Cool, dry air escapes when they’re open.
Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Cold air can easily escape through them.
Don’t let drapes or furniture block the front of the unit and restrict air flow when it is operating.
It’s best to operate your air conditioner at high speed during extremely hot weather.
Keep the outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 5.)
Turn the air conditioner off
before vacations or extended
absences from home.
tips
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your air conditioner.
If you received a
dam~ed
air conditioner . . .
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the air conditioner.
Save time and money. Before you request service . . .
Check the Problem Solver on page 6. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
2
Opemting
Your Air Conditioner
Controk
OFF
FAN
SELECTOR
Selector Switih
OFF
turns air conditioner off.
*LOW FAN
operation without cooling. *MED FAN permits medium fan speed operation without cooling.
*HIGH FAN permits high fan speed operation without cooling.
*For FAN operation, Energy Saver
Swtch mus~
LOW COOL permits cooling with low fan speed operation.
MED COOL permits cooling with medium fan speed operation.
HIGH COOL permits cooling with high fan speed operation.
permits
be in
NOMk-position,
low fan speed
COOL
cOOLER
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2
1
THERMOSTAT
9
10
Thermostat Control
When you turn the Thermostat Control to the desired setting, the thermostat will automatically control
the temperature of the indoor air. The higher the number selected, the cooler the indoor air will be.
*Ene~y
(on models so equipped)
NORMAL
Saver Swikh
SAVE
m
ENERGY SAVER
OPEN
VENTIMTION
CLOSEO
D
Ventilation Control
The vent door in your air conditioner is closed when the slide switch is to the the vent is closed, onl~the air inside the room can be circulated and conditioned. Sliding the knob to the left opens the vent door, allowing a small amount of indoor air to be exhausted from the room.
Setting the Ventilation Control at OPEN lets room air be exhausted to the outside. This is helpful in
removing stale air, smoke or odors
from the-room, and air to enter through normal openings in the house. However, cooling effectiveness is reduced when this control is set at OPEN, so we you don’t keep it there especially in hot, humid weather.
right. When
perrnim
outdoor
long—
su~est
L
The Energy Saver Switch controls the fan operation. When it’s in the
NOR-MAL
circulate room air continuously. When it’s in the SAVE position, the fan will automatically cycle on and off with the compressor.
position, the fan
3
will
(continued next page)
Opemting Your
Air Conditioner
Controb(continued)
For normal cooling
1.
Set the Selector Switch at
COOL.
2. Set the Thermostat Control at the desired number (usually 5-7 is a good starting position). If room temperature is not satisfactory after a reasonable time, set the Thermostat Control at a higher number for a cooler room or at a lower number for a warmer room.
3. Set the Energy Saver Switch* at NORMAL position for continuous fan operation or at SAVE position to automatically cycle the fan on and off with the compressor.
4. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED except for brief periods when you want to exhaust room air to the outside.
HIGH
For maximum cooling
1.
Set the Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to 10.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED.
4. Set the Energy Saver Switch* at the NORMAL position.
For quieter operation
1.
Set the Selector Switch at LOW
COOL position.
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to the desired number.
When the Thermostat Control is set on 9 or 10 and the Fan is set on low speed, moisture may freeze on the coils and prevent the unit from cooling. If this happens, set the Fan at high speed and set the Thermostat Control to a lower number.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED.
4. Set the Energy Saver Switch* at the NORMAL position.
Note: When the Energy Saver Switch* is at the SAVE position, changes in the sound level may be more noticeable than when it’s at the NORMAL position.
For nighttime operation
During the cooler evening hours, we recommend that you set the Selector Switch at LOW COOL for very quiet operation and the Thermostat Control at mid-range (5 or 6). Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED and the Energy Saver Switch* at NORMAL or SAVE position.
For extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best performance, we suggest you set the Selector Switch at HIGH COOL in extremely hot weather.
To adjust air direction
Up and down
UP-AND-DOWN— AIR DIRECTION
Three separate banks of up-and- down air direction louvers are controlled by fingertip pressure on the louvers. They regulate air discharge upward, downward or straight out.
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Side to side
OFF ON
m
CIRCUWIRE
Some models have a Switch. For direction, slide the Switch to ON until the desired air direction is to OFF.
For continuous side-to-side air circulation, set the Circulaire Switch to ON and leave it there.
fixed
obbined,
Circulaire
side-to-side air
Circulaire
then move it
*On models so equipped
Other models have two separate banks of side-to-side air direction louvers with separate tabs to let you direct discharged air to the right, to the left, or straight ahead.
4
Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Turn air conditioner off and remove
before cleaning.
plug from wall outlet
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe front grille with a clean cloth lightly dampened with
dishwashing
with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water.
Condemer
These coils on the weather side of the unit should be checked periodically and cleaned if clogged with dirt or soot from the atmosphere. If extremely soiled, they may need to be steam cleaned, a service available through your GE service outlet.
detergent. Wash cabinet
Coils
mild liquid
Air Filter
Note: If the air conditioner is installed high through a wall, you can pull the lower part of the inlet baffle toward you and pull the filter down and out.
Vacuum the filter on the dusty side
light
to remove cleaner side up, under gently flowing water to wash out accumulated dust and lint. If the filter is very dirty, use a mild household detergent in the wash water. Let the thoroughly before replacing it.
dust. Wash the filter.
filter dry
Afier cleaning, replace the grille.
Use a magnetic-tipped screwdriver to attach the grille with the two screws removed in step 2.
To
replace the inlet baffle,
the large tabs on the baffle with the slots on the frame and push straight on
until
the baffle snaps into place.
align
The air filter behind the inlet grille should be washed at least every 30 days or as
To
upper part of the inlet baffle and pull toward you. Then pull the filter up and out.
often
as it needs cleaning.
remove the filter,
grasp the
Front Grille Removal
The front grille can be removed for more thorough cleaning or to make the model and serial numbers easier to read.
To
remove the grille:
1.
Grasp the upper part of the inlet baffle and pull it away from the frame. Do the same to the lower part of the inlet baffle. Then pull the baffle straight out and off the frame.
2.
Remove and save the two slotted
hex
washerhead screws that hold
the grille to the frame.
5
PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER DOES
N~
OPERATE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.
. If plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped.
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING SOUNDS
WATER DRIPPING
OUTSIDE WATER DRIPPING
INSIDE
. Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.
Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Turn control to a higher number. Highest setting should provide maximum cooling. When Energy Saver Switch (on some models) is set at SAVE, temperature range in room will vary more.
Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on page 5.
Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on. Allow time for it to cool down.
Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
Ventilation control maybe set at open position, allowing hot outside air to enter the room.
Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice, set the Selector Switch to HIGH FAN and the Thermostat Control to a lower number.
Thermostat click, a metallic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off. This is normal.
Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in Cool or Fan position. This is normal. When Energy Saver Switch (on some models) is set at SAVE, fan cycles on and off with compressor.
Excess water may overflow in extremely hot and humid weather. This is normal.
Air conditioner must be installed with the specified tilt to the outside for proper water
disposal.
WATER IN BASE PAN (ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
This is normal for a short period in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of cabinet where it is picked up by a fan ring and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
If
Vou
need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center
o-
800.6262000 consumer information service
If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including
vour Dhone
,’
number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225
6
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North
Wacker
Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Imtallation
Imtructiom
~PORTANT: ~ave
Wep
OWNER:
Electrical
these instructions for future use.
Safetv—
IMPORTANT...
Please Read Carefully. How to connect electricity
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
Electrical requirement
230/208-volt
own single branch circuit supplying 230/208-volt
time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires.
models
a.c.,
protected with a
these instructions with the appliance.
require their
The
Dower
cord on these models
has ~ 230/208-volt perpendicular, tandem or large tandem type plug that mates 230/208-volt tandem or large tandem type wall outlet. These types of outlets are available at most hardware stores.
resDectivelv
~erpend~cular,
with a
Q@
230/208-VOLT
PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORO PLUG
REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
MATCHING
PROTEUION
It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground
Use of not recommended
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we
use of an extension cord.
if you
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a
type appliance extension cord and
that the current carrying rating of
the cord in amperes be equal to or
greater than the branch circuit size shown on the rating nameplate of
the appliance.
exis@.
etinsion
stron~y
recommend against the
stifl
elect to use an extension
UL
listed 3-wire grounding
cords
However,
@@
230/208-VOLT
TANDEM TYPE
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION
MATCHING
WALL OUTLET
.0
mm
(’
@
@o
230/208-VOLT
LARGE
TANOEM
LINE CORO PLUG
REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
TYPE
MATCHING
WALL OUTLET
PROTE~lON
7
Imtallation Imtructiom
Window Sash Seal
Safety Lock and
Type B Screw
/
w
Frame
ksemb
(left)
(continued)
‘opr’
Washer Head
‘oar:et
Locking Screw
Frame
ssembly
(right)
Window Filler
/
Panel
yj;;:;/
Bracket
~Type
1.
\
J
-“”e
0
o
‘,
1
C Screws ,
and Locknuts
si,,An:::;&p
@
Q
m
‘b
Took
Needed
For window installation
Large blade-type screwdriver
Adjustable wrench or pliers
. Rule or tape measure
Pencil
Sharp
kife
or razor blade
For thru-the-wall installation
All the tools above (except
bife
or razor blade) plus
Magnetic stud finder (optional)
Tin snips (optional)
Side
R:tainer
r~
@ :
\
Type D Bolt
Hand saw . Hammer
Level
Caulting gun
Concrete saw (if installing
;?,
Qty-2 Qty-3
Chisel
through a masonry wall)
Window Requirement@
Standard double-hung window with actual opening width of 32” to 38”.
Clear, vertical opening of 201/2” minimum from bottom of sash to stool.
Seal—Bottom Rail to Unit
Tf
;?
m
Qty-4 Qty-2 Qty-2
,~,
~’
Note: All supporting be secured to firm wood, masonry or metal.
I
t
*
201/2”
min.
I
T?
~’
32” to 38”
T~F
Qty-10
park should
.
8
Window Mounting
Window Requirement
(continued) A
112”
clearance below the
stool is required. If the storm window frame does not
allow this clearance, attach a 1
or
2~wide
entire length of the window opening,
flush with the back side of the stool, or remove the storm window for the air conditioning season.
1 12”
min.
~
T
P
strip of wood along the
11 Iizff
-!min”k ; ‘! ./
Storm Window Frame or Other Obstruction
201/2”
\
I
window
Y2 ~
‘~’
stool
2. Instill Top Angle and Side Retainers.
1. Attach foam gasket
to top angle as shown.
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‘-~
x.
4
. . . .
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E
,!
,
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m’
‘1
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2. Install top rail and side retainers to cabinet as shown, using 10 Type F screws.
Window Filler Panel
1. Remove the Chassis.
Slide chassis from cabinet holding with left hand while-pulling on handle at bottom front of unit. Be careful of sharp edges on the coil fins.
If your unit has corrugated packing material inside the cabinet, it must be removed. Do not remove the foam pads inside the cabinet.
Note: Handle is for lifting the unit.
sliding the chassis out of the cabinet for cleaning or maintenance.
N~
by
intended
It is only for
Top View
r
3. Assemble Window
Hller Wneh.
1.
Place cabinet on floor, bench or
table.
2. Slide the “I” section of the
window filler panel into the panel retainer on the side of the cabinet as shown above. Do both sides,
3.
Insert top and bottom legs of the window filler panel frame into the channel in the top support angle and bottom rail. Do both sides.
. . . . . . . . . .
Air:,,y:g,n~~,,
“l” Section
4.
Insert two Type A screws into holes in the top leg of the filler panel frame. Do not tighten—legs should slide easily.
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/
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>:1:%:
1/’ ~ ‘<
Window
Filler
Panel
,’
Locking
~
Screw
Hole
9
Window Mounting
4.
bcate
Cabinet
in Window.
1.
Open window and mark center
of window stool.
2. Place cabinet in window with bottom stool angle firmly seated over window stool as shown. Bring window down temporarily behind top rail to hold cabinet in place.
I
stool
I
Stool Angle
+*$
LJ
3.
Shift cabinet left or right as needed to line up center of cabinet on center line marked on stool.
(continued)
2.
Assemble sill angle brackets to support brackets at positions
previously
tighten only—some adjustment may be required later.
marked, as-shown. Hand
I
7. Install Window and Sash Seal.
1.
Trim sash seal to
width and insert into space between
upper and lower
2. Attach right angle safety lock with Type B screw as shown.
fit
sashe;.
window
1
3.
Position bottom rail seal on bottom rail flush with front edge of rail and in
conmct
with side seals.
hck
3
3. Install support brackets, with sill angle brackets attached, to cabinet as shown.
Type B
S;rews
4.
Fasten cabinet to window stool with 2 Type B screws. (You may want to drill pilot holes. )
5. Install Support
lpecscrewsandLocknuts
~
reaulred for each
. .
fk
---
:%
o
QQ
LEFT
*(1 required for each support bracket)
1.
Hold each support bracket flush against outside of sill and tight to bottom of cabinet as shown. Mark brackets at top level of sill and remove them.
o
0
0
Bracke&.
suDDort
bracket)
,,
~
RIGHT
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[ Type D
‘o p
00/
Sill Angle Bracket”
Bolt”
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4. Tighten all 6 bolts securely.
6. Etiend Window
Panek.
1.
expose filler panel locking screws. Loosen screws so panels slide easily.
2. Extend panels to fill window opening completely and tighten locking screws on top.
3. Close
Hller
Carefully raise window to
window behind top rail.
10
& Sfide~assis
Be sure handle at bottom of unit is up. Then slide it into cabinet. Do not push on controls or finned coils. Make sure chassis is firmly seated toward rear of cabinet.
lifi
into Cabinet.
chassis and carefully
9. Instill Dial Plate, Button and Knobs.
If dial plate has a protective film, peel the film off carefully. Do not
scratch the surface of the plate.
10. Attach
(a)
Remove inlet baffle (see page 5).
(b)
Attach front grille to unit (see
page 11, step
(c)
ReinsMl irdet
Pront
Grille.
6b).
baffle (see page 5).
Through-the-Wall
c
The cabinet may be installed through the wall in both existing buildings and new construction.
s
The side louvers must project on the outdoor side of the wall.
The room side of the cabinet must project into the room at least 1“ from the finished wall.
. The cabinet must be installed level from side to side and with a
3/8”
tilt from front to rear.
Took
Required
See page
Additional Materials
(obtain locally) .2 wood screws, 1“ long
10 #10 wood screws, 1“ long
1 tube high grade caulking
compound
Lintel, if required, to support
bricks or blocks above
1.
1. Determine size of opening.
Measure width and height of and add 1/8” to each dimension.
8.
PreDare
. .
Wall
op~ning.
ODeninp.
Q
c~binet
Imbllation
2. Prepare the Cabinet.
1.
Remove chassis from cabinet.
2. With caulking compound or electrical tape, seal 10 holes provided in cabinet for top rail and side retainers not used in this installation.
3. Install Cabinet in Wall.
1.
Place cabinet in
2
!.
Secure bottom rail to wood
f
rame with two 1“
.
,crews obtained
3. Secure cabinet to wooden frame with ten #10 1“ long screws or nails obtained locally. If frame is oversize, use shims to eliminate distortion.
wall
long
locall].
opening.
wood
— Holes for
=
#10
1,,
Long
Wood Screws
0
——
:{
c
——
Cabinet.
Be sure handle at bottom of unit is up. Then lift chassis and carefully slide it into cabinet. Do not push on controls or finned coils. Make sure chassis is firmly seated toward rear of cabinet.
5. Instill Dial Plate, Button and Knobs.
See page 10, step 9.
t
18-5/8”
,;8,,
+
2. Choose the wall opening location.
Be sure wall receptacle
is (or will be) installed nearby.
3. Make the opening.
Frame it to support the weight of the air conditioner. Add metal flashing over bottom of frame opening and
1“ UP on sides to reduce the possibility of condensate entering the area between the inner and outer wall.
I
4. Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of cabinet to moisture from getting
~revent
thr;ugh
to the interior wall. Use of flashing (a piece of aluminum or galvanized steel available at most hardware stores) will further prevent moisture from getting into interior walls.
5. Install wood trim molding (obtained locally) around
roomside
projection of cabinet, if desired.
6. Attach front Grille.
(a)
Remove inlet baffle from front
grille (see page 5).
a screw in this location, remove and discard screw before installing front grille.
(b)
Attach front grille to unit with two Type E hex as shown above.
(c)
ReinsMl
washerhead screws
inlet baffle (see page 5).
-w
E Screw
11
YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
cancelled
I
check to establish warranty period,
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, in your
pafls
and service labor
home to repair or replace
any part of the room air conditioner that fails because
of a manufacturing defect.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY For five years from the date of
original purchase, we will provide,
free of charge, parts and service labor in your
replace
mfrigemting
condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
%r
each of the above warranties:
Transportation expense to and
from a service
service labor if required will be
free of charge.
home to repair or
any part
of the
system (the
shop and shop
sealed
compresso~
This
warrantv
the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for use in the
states, Hawaii and Washington, In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.
All
warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer servicers during normal working hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL
HOTPOINT
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.
is extended to
48 mainland
D.C.
Care”
ELECTRIC-
FACTORY SERVICE or
WHAT IS N~ COVERED
Service trips to teach you how to
use the product.
Read your Use and Care material. If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000 consumer information service
may not apply to you. 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
Some
Cente@
states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem, or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling capacity for the intended use, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical connecting facilities.
Replacement of
resetting of circuit breakers.
In commercial locations labor necessary to move the unit to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual technician.
in
your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
fuses or
. Failure of the product resulting from
modifications to the product or due to
unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.
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.
WARRANTOR IS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
NOT
RESPONSIBLE
Pan
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No.
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AES18
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