GE AEW08AJS1, AEW06LJS1, AEW06LJG1, AEW05LJW1, AEW05LJS1 Owner’s Manual

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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

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Writethemodelandserial numbershere:

Model #
Serial #

Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air condifioneL

4g-1514-1 11-05Jfl

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed tominimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.

This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance xdth 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 flom the receptacle.

Replace immediately all electric serx,ice

cords that have become flayed 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 OFFmid unplug your air

conditioner before cleaning.
GE does not support any ser\,icing of the air

conditioner We strongly recommend that

you do not attempt to serx,ice the air

conditioner yourself,

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For your safety...do not store or use

combustible mamrials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors or liquids in the x,icinity

of this or any other appliance.

All air conditioners contain refligerants,
which under federal law must be removed

prior m product disposal. If you are getting

rid of an old product with refrigerants, check

with the company handling disposal about
what to do.

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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.

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 intermpmr
dex,ice. A test and reset button is prox,ided on
the plug case. The dex,ice should be tested on a
periodic basis by first pressing the rESrbutton

and then the RESErbuuon._f the rESrbutto.

does not trip or if the RESErbutton will not
stay engaged, discontinue use of the air
conditioner and contact a qualified

ser\,ice technician.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly _ounded.

Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encounmred,

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 indix,idual electrical outlet which

has a voltage rating that matches the rating
plate.

This prox,ides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house xdring circuits

which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated xdres.

See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements section for specific electrical

connection requirements.

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WARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS--115-Volt modelsonly

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 necessa U that it be a UL-listed,
14 gauge, 3_wiregrounding type appliance
exmnsion cord ha\,ing a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Volt modelson/)/

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Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.

However, if you must use an adapte_, where
local codes permit, a temporaryconnectionmay
be made m a properly grounded 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a Ui,-listed adaptor available

at most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be
aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet
to prox,ide proper polarity in the connection
of the power cord.

When disconnecting the power cord fiom the

adapte_, always hold the adapter in place with
one hand while pulling the power cord plug

with the other hand. If this is not done, the

adapter ground terminal is veU likely m break

with repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOT
USE the air conditioner until a proper ground

has been established.

Attachingtheadapterground terminaltoa waftoutlet
coverscrewdoesnotgmund theapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewismetal,andnot bsulated,andthe waft
outlet is groundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbyaqualified electricianto
makesuretheoutletisproperlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner--models with touchpads.

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

Light indicatesthe unit

Thedisplayalwaysshowsthe room
temperatureexceptwhensettingthe
Settemperatureor theDelaytimer.

m Auto
amHigh m Fan Onl 9

bled amEnergg Saver

m LOW m Cool

is in the temperatureor
delaytime Set mode.

Lightindicates the
delaytimer is set.

Delay

Delaytimer
Decrease J

0 Modeselect -----_
O an speed

Decrease

Temperature --
set increase

and Decrease

Delaytimer Increase

Auto Fanon/off

Fanspeed Increase

Unit poweron/off

AirConditionerControls

Contro/s

O ower Pad

Turns air conditioner on _md off. _rhen
turned on, tile display will show tile room

temperature.

0 Display

Shows tile room temperature or time
remaining on the Delay fimeL Shows the Set

mmpemture while setting the mmpetature in

Coolor EnergySavermodes. The Setlight will

mrn on while setting.
NOTE:The display will change to show file

room temperature after settings have been
made. To recall the Set mmpemture, press the

TampIncrease• or Decrease• pads.

O empIncrease •/Decrease • Pads

Use to set temperature when in Coolor Energy
Savermode. The Setlight will turn on while

setting.

O elay fimerlncrease • (+)/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 tlle Delay1-24hrdiner (_).
The Setlight will mrn on while setting.

O an Speed Pads

Use to set tile fan speed to LOW,Med,High

or Auto on the unit. NOTE:On the remote
conuol, use the fan speed Increase +/

Decrease - pads m set the fan speeds m LOW,
Med or High. Use the Auto pad m mrn Auto

fan oil.

Remote Control

O odePad

Use to set tlle air conditioner to Cool,Energy
Saveror FanOnlymode.

Delay Pads

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DelayON--When the air conditioner is ofL it

can be set to automatically come on in 1 to 24

hom_ at its previous mode and fan settings.
Delay OFF--When the air conditioner is on,

it can be set m automatically mrn off in 1 m

24 hems.

How toset:

Press file Delay 1-24hrpad on the unit or
file (_ pad on file remora conuol. Each touch

of the Increase •/Decrease • pads on the
unit or the Increase +/Decrease- pads on

the remora conuol will set the timer in

1-hour intervals. The Set light will mrn on

while setting.

To review die remaining time on die Delay

1-24hrtimei; 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.

Tocancel the timer, press tt_e Delay 1-24hr pad

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

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Remote Control

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To ensure proper operation, aim the remote
connol at the sigaml receiver on file air

condifioneL

The remora control sigmal has a range of
up m 20 feet.

CoolMode

Use file Coohnode at Low, Med, Highor Auto Fan
Speed for cooling. Use the TemperatureIncrease • /

Decrease• pads to set the desired temperature
between 64°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.

2M1electronic dlemlostat is used to maintain die

room mmperamre. The compressor will cycle on
and off"m keep the room at the set level of comfort.

Set the tbemlosmt at a lower number and the indoor
air will become cooleL Set the tbemlosmt at a higher

number and the indoor air will become wamleL

NOTE:ff theairconditionerisoffandisthenturnedon

whilesettoa Coolsettingorif turnedfromafansetting

toa Coolsetting,it maytakeapproximately3minutes
forthecompressortostartandcoolingtobegin.

Energy Saver Mode

Controls the fan.

Make sure noflflng is between file ah conditioner
and the remote control flint could block file

signal.
Make sure batteries are flesh and installed

correctly as indicated on file remote conuol.

CoolingDescriptions

ForNormalCooling--Selectthe Coolmode and
Highor Med fan with a middle set temperature.

ForMaximumCooling--Select file Coolmode
and Highfan wifll a lower set mmperamre.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling--Select d_e
CO01mode and LOWfan wifll a middle set

mmpemture.

0N--The fan will cycle on and offwith the
compressoL This results in wider vaIiafions of room
temperature and humidity. NormaUy used when the
room is unoccupied. NOTE:Thefanmaycontinueto run

forashorttimeafterthecompressorcgclesoff.

OFF--The fan runs all the time, while die
compressor cycles on and off:

Fan Only Mode

Use the FanOnlyMode at Low,Medor Highfan

speed to provide air circulation and filtering

without cooling. Since fan only settings do not

provide cooling, a Set temperature cannot be
enmred. The room mmpemmre will appear

in the displ W.

Auto Fan Speed

Set to Autofan speed for the fan speed to

automatically set to the speed needed m provide

optimum comfort settings wifll the set temperature.
If die room needs more cooling, file fan speed

will automatically incre_tse. If the room needs less

cooling, the fan speed will automatically decrease.

NOTE:AutoFanSpeedcannotbeusedwhenin the
FanOnlyMode.

NOTE:AutoFanSpeedcannotbeusedwhenin the
FanOnlyMode.

Power Outage Recovery Feature

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.

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About the controls on the air conditioner--models with control knobs.

Features and appearance will vary.

NODE

High •

Cool.

Low"

Cool

OFF

High

MODECONTROL

Controls

Mode Control

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HighCool,Med Cooland LowCool

provide cooling with different fan speeds.
Fan settings provide Mr circulation and

filtering Mfllout cooling.

NOTE:If youmovethemodecontrolfromacool
settingtoOFFortoa fansetting,waitatleast

3 minutesbeforeswitchingbacktoa coolsetting.

Coolest

TENP

TEMPERATURECONTROL

TEMP Control

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Tile TEMP control is used to maintain the
room tempei_une. Tile compressor will cycle

oil and off"m keep tile room at tile same level
of comfort. V_r]lenyou Unn tile blob m a

higher numbei; the indoor air will become
cooleL Turn tile knob m a lower number and

the indoor air will become warmeI.

Cooling Descriptions
ForNormal Cooling---SelectHighCoolor Med Cool

with tile TEMPERATURE control at midpoint.

ForMaximum Coolino--Select High Coolwith tile
TEMPERATURE control at tile highest number
available oil your knob.

ForQuieter& NighttimeCoolino--Select Low Cool

with tile TEMPERATURE control at midpoint.

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Additional important information.

Air Direction

Use die lever to adjust file air direction left and
right only.

Careand cleaningof theair conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not
flom tile wall oudet before cleaning, use bleach or ab_wsives.

Air Filter

The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least eve_T 30 days or

more often if necessary.

Toremove:

Push on one side of the filter edge and pull it out
the other side.

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Glean tlle filter widl warm, soapy wateL Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean

the filter in a dishw_MleL

CAUTION:DoNoToperatetheair

conditionerwithoutafilterbecausedirtandlintwillclog
it andreduceperformance.

Outdoor Coils

The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner
should be checked regularly: If flley are clogged

Mill dirt or soot, flley may be professionMly cleaned.

How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control

[-_ Remove the batte D,cover by sliding it

according to the arrow direction.

[] Insert new batteries, making sure that the (+)

and (-) of battery are installed correcdy.

[-3--]Reatmch the cover by sliding it back

into position.

NOTES:

Use 2 "AAA" (1.5 volt) alkaline batteries. Do not
use recha_geable batteries.

, Remove the batteIies flom the remora control if

the sysmm is not going m be used for a long time.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely
and carefully.

IMPORTANT - Savethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Observeall

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.

- 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
problemsmconsult a qualified electrician.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips head screwdriver

Flat-blade screwdriver

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_ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

(_ Some models require a 115/120-volt a.c.,

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.

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60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a

15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

Some models require 230/208-volt a.c.,
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 RESET button. 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 mo_

Air

conditioner

Window

seal

wiF_awm __ Right

accordion

panel

Left

accordion

panel

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Type A (6) Type B (2) Type C (5) Window locking

bracket (1)

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