GE AEW08LQQ1, AEM08LPQ1, AEL08LSL1, AEL08LQQ2, AEL08LQQ1 Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ............. 2,s

Operating Instructions

Controls ........................... 4-6

Care and Cleaning

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

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

Installation Instructions ...... 7-to

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

Normal Operating Sounds ............ 11

Consumer Support

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

Ownership Registration for

Customers in Canada only ........ 13, 14

Warranty for Customers

in Canada ........................... 16

Warranty for Customers

in the USA ........................... 15

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AEL08*

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*ENERGY STAR® labeled product

ENERGYSTAR

As an ENERGY STAR®partner, GEhas
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 sideof

the air conditioner.

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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 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.

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

prior to product disposal. Ifyou 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 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 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 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.

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WARNING!

USEOF EXTENSION CORD5

RISK OF FIRE. Could cause serious injury or
death.

,, DO NOTuse an extension cord with this

Window Air Conditioner.

,, DO NOTuse surge protectors or multi-outlet

adaptors with this Window Air Conditioner.

READAND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the controls on the air conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.
Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings.

Light indicates the unit
is in the temperature or

Dght indicates the unit
is in the temperature or
delay time Set mode.

delay time Set mode.

Auto
m High _ Cool
m Med _ Energg Sorer

Low _ Fan Onlg

(on some models)

NOTE: The display always shows the
room temperature except when setting

the Set temperature or the Delay timer.

Light indicates the

delay timer is set.

Air Conditioner Controls

Controls (onsome models)

O ower Pad

Turns air conditioner on and off.When turned
on,the display will show the room temperature.

O Display

Showsthe room temperature or time remaining
on the Delay timer. Showsthe Settemperature

while setting the temperature in Cool or Energy
Saver modes.The Setlight will turn on while

setting.

NOTE:Thedisplay will change to show the room

temperature after settings have been made.

m Auto

m High m Cool
m Med _ _nergy Savel
m LOW _ Fan Ontg

TemplDelag

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Dght indicates the [

delay timer is set. (on some models)

Delay 1-24hr

Decrease

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Delay timer __

Fan speed

Decrease

Temperature O--

set Increase

ond

Decrease

Delay timer

Increase

Auto Fan on

Fan speed

Increase

Unit power

on/off

Remote Control

Mode Pad

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Useto set the air conditioner to Cool, Energy

Saver or Fan Only mode.

Delay Pads

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Delay ON-When the air conditioner is off, it can
be set to automatically come on in i to 24 hours

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

it can beset to automatically turn offin i to
24 hours.

How toset:

O emp Increase A/Decrease T Pads

Useto set temperature when in Cool or Energy

Saver mode.The Set light will turn onwhile
setting.

Pressthe Delay 1-24hr pad on the unit oron the

remote control. Eachtouch of the Increase A

/Decrease _'pads on the unit orthe Increase

+/Decrease - pads on the remote control will
set the timer in 1-hour intervals.The Set light will

O elay Timer Increase A (+)/Decrease T(-)

Pads

Eachtouch of the Increase A/Decrease T

pads on the unit or the Increase + / Decrease

- padson the remote control will set the delay
time when using the Delay 1-24hr timer.The

Setlight will turn onwhile setting.

turn on while setting.
Toreview the remaining time on the Delay

1-24hr timer, pressthe Delay1-24hr pad on the
unit or on the remote control. Usethe Increase

A/ DecreaseT pads on the unit or the

Increase +/Decrease - padson the remote
control to set a new time if desired.

O an Speed Pads

Useto set the fan speedto Low, Meal,High

or Auto on the unit. NOTE:Onthe remote

Tocancel the timer, pressthe Delay 1-24hr pad
until the light on the Delay1-24hr pad goes off.

control, usethe fan speed Increase + /

Decrease - pads to set the fan speeds to Low,
Mad or High. Usethe Auto padto turn Auto

fan on.

Note: The default temperature reading on the display is degree Fahrenheit (°F). Tochange the display to
degree Celcius (°C),pressthe Temp Increase A and Temp Decrease T buttons together and hold for 3

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

Features and appearance will vary.

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High Low

Cool _ Cool

Low
Fan

OFF

MODE

MODE CONTROL

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Controls(onsomemodels)

Mode Control

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High Cool and Low Cool provide coolingwith
different fan speeds.

Fansettings provide air circulation and filtering

without cooling.

NOTE:Ifyou move the mode control from a cool
setting to OFFor to afan setting,wait at least

3 minutes before switching back to a cool
setting.

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TEM PERATU RE CONTROL

O TEMP Control

TheTEMPcontrol isusedto maintain the room
temperature. Thecompressor will cycleon

and off to keepthe room at the same levelof
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.

Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling-Select High Cool or Low

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

the TEMPERATUREcontrol at the highest number

available on your knob.

For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling-Select Low
Cool with the TEMPERATUREcontrol at midpoint.

About the controls onthe air conditioner.

Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor

Conditions

Thiscool-only air conditioner was not designed for
freezing outdoor conditions. It must not be used in

Remote Control

Toensure proper operation, aim the remote
control at the signal receiver on the air

conditioner.
Make sure nothing is between the air conditioner

and the remote control that could blockthe
signal.

Cool Mode

Usethe Cool mode at Low, Med, High or Auto Fan

Speedfor cooling.Usethe Temperature increase A

/Decrease T padsto setthe desired temperature

between 64% and 86% in !% increments.
An electronic thermostat isusedto maintainthe room

temperature. The compressorwill cycleon and off
to keepthe room at the set levelof comfort.Setthe

thermostat at a lower number and the indoor air will
become cooler.Setthe thermostat at a higher number

and the indoorair willbecome warmer.

NOTE:Ifthe air conditioner isoff and isthen turned on
while setto a Coo/setting orif turned from a fan setting

freezing outdoor conditions.

Theremote control signal has a range of
up to 20feet.

Make sure batteries are fresh and installed
correctly as indicated on the remote control.
Remotecontains a magnet allowing it to attach

to metal surfaces.

to a Coolsetting,it may takeapproximately 3 minutes
for thecompressorto 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 and Nighttime Cooling-Select the

Cool mode and Low fan with a middle set
temperature.

Energy Saver Mode

Controlsthe fan.
ON--The fan will cycleon and off with the

compressor.This resultsin wider variations of room
temperature and humidity. Normally usedwhen the
room is unoccupied. NOTE:Thefan may continue to

run for a short time after the compressorcyclesoff.

Fan Only Mode

Usethe FanOnly Mode at Low,Medor Highfan
speedto 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.

Auto Fan Speed

Setto Auto fan speedfor the fan speedto
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.

OFF--Thefan runs all the time, while the compressor
cycles on and off.

NOTE:Auto Fan Speedcannot be used when in the
Fan Only Mode.

NOTE:Auto Fan Speedcannot be used when in the
Fan Only Mode.

Power Outage Recovery Feature

Inthe case of a power outage or interruption, the

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unit will automatically restart in the settings last
used after the power isrestored. Ifthe Delay1-24hr

feature was set,it will resume countdown. You may
need to seta new time if desired.

Additional important information.

Air Direction

Usethe lever to adjust the air direction left and right

only.

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plugfrom To clean, usewater and a mild detergent. Do not use
the wall outlet before cleaning, bleach or abrasives.

Air Filter

Theair filter behind the front grille should be checked

and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if
necessary.

Toremove:

Pullthe tab on the right sideof the unit untilthe filter
isout.

Toremove:

Openthe inlet grille by pulling downward on the tabs
at the top upper corners of the inletgrille untilthe

grille is in a 450position. Removethe filter.
Cleanthe filter with warm, soapy water. Rinseand let

the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the filter

in a dishwasher.

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CAUTION: Noronerotetheair

conditioner without a filter becausedirt and lint will
clogit and reduceperformance.

Outdoor Coils

Thecoils on the outdoor side ofthe air conditioner

should be checked regularly. If they are clogged with
dirt or soot,they may be professionallycleaned.

How%to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control

Removethe buttery cover by sliding it according

to the arrow direction.

Insert new batteries, making sure that the (+)
and (-)of battery are installed correctly.

Reuttachthe cover bysliding it back

into position.

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Use2 "AAA"(1.5volt) alkaline batteries. Donot
userechargeable batteries.

Removethe batteriesfrom the remote control if

the system isnot going to be usedfor a long time.

Donot mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
alkaline,standard (carbon-zinc)or rechargeable

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

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely

and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Savetheseinstructions

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-volt AC,
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 isyour

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.

Pencil Ruler or tape measure

Level Scissorsor 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.

PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)

Top mo_

Air

conditioner

Installation Instructions

_e window

FOamgOp_

Left

accordion

panel _

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Right

accordion

panel

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Type A (4) Type B (6)

Top mo'_

seal strip

Window locking

bracket (1)

Installation Instructions

WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

, Theseinstructions 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.

Models A B

AEL05 12 1/2" min. 23"-38"

AEL06 13 1/2" min. 22 1/2"-38 1/8"
AEL08

A

B

(With accordion panels)

[] ATTACH THE TOP MOUNTING RAIL

SEAL STRIP

(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.

Topmountingrail

Remove
backing

from seal
strip

FRONT VIEW Top mounting rail

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Sealstrip

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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 vinylframe

_ (onsomewindows)

1/2" higher

than storm
window
frame

Storm window

frame

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,, _ Wood

[_ PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER

[] Install the top mounting rail with 4 Type A

screws from the outside of the case.

Topmounting rail

Bottom mountingrail

r_ 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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(cont.)

Slide the free end of the accordion panel into

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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.

[] Slide the left and right accordion panels into

the top and bottom mounting rails.

INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN

THE WINDOW

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.

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Type B screws

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Extend the left and right accordion panels to
the vertical window sashes and attach, through
the holes in the panels, with 5 Type B screws,
as appropriate.

Top left

Bottom mounting rail

Top mounting rail Top ight

ITI 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.

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INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKET AND
FOAM TOP WINDOW GASKET

B]

CAUTION:

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.

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 __ GEAppliances.com

Possible Causes What To Do

The air conditioner _Makesurethe air conditioner plug is pushed

does not 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. _Theunit will automatically restart in the 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 onthe 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. * Hake sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
not cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.

Thetamp control may * On models with touch pads: Inthe Cool mode, pressthe
not be set correctly. Decrease T pad.

On models with control knobs,turn the temperature
knob to ahigher number.

The air filter isdirty. * Clean the filter at leastevery 30 days.

Seethe Careand Cleaningsection.

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 isescaping. • Checkfor open furnace registersand cold air returns.
Cooling coils have iced up. . See "Air conditioner freezing up" below.

Air conditioner
freezing up

Theremote 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. * Thisisnormal.
Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not . Forproper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner

Water collects in Moisture removed from air _Thisisnormal for a short period in areas with little
basepan and drains into base pan. humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.

Normal Operating Sounds

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Youmay hear a pinging noise caused by
water being picked up and thrown against the
condenser on rainy days or when the humidity
is high.Thisdesignfeature helpsremove
moisture and improve efficiency.

Youmay hear the thermostat click when the

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compressor cycles on and off.

Ice blocks the air flow
and stops the air conditioner

from cooling the room.

The batteries may be dead. * Replacethe batteries.

tilted to the outside, slants slightlyfrom the case front to the rear.

On models with control knobs,set the mode control at
High Fan or High Coolwith the Tamp at 1 or 2.

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

temperature.

Water will collect in the 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

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Notes

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

We Will Replace:

Replacement unit for any product which fails due to (] defect in m(]teriolsor workmanship.
The replacement unit is warranted for the remainder ofyour product's original one-year

original purchase

Return the product to the retail location where it

was purchased.

warranty period.

Customer instruction. This owner's manual provides

information regarding operating instructions and
user controls.

Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Ifyou
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.

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.

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.

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, KY 40225

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