GE AEW10AJS1, AEW10AJG1 Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions ...... 4, 5

AEWI 0

Care and Cleaning

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

Otltdoor Coils ............... 6

Installation Instructions ...7-12

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 14

Normal Operating Sounds .... 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .......... 16

Warranty .................. 15

Writethemodelandserial numbershere:

Model #
Serial #

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

49-7515 11-05Jfl

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize 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,and not bsulated,and the waft
outlet is groundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbya qualified electricianto
makesuretheoutlet isproperlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner

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

Light indicatesthe unit

Thedisplayalwaysshowstheroom delaytime Set mode.

temperature except when setting the / Am_
Set temperature or the Delay timelt / _Jq_

is in the temperature or

/ I

Delay

Delaytimer
Decrease J

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Lightindicates the
delaytimer is set.

0 Modeselect ----T---
O anspeed

Decrease

Temperature --
set increase

and Decrease

Delaytimer Increase

Auto Fanon/off

Fanspeed Increase

Unit poweron/off

AirConditionerControls

Controls

O ower Pad

Turns air conditioner on _md off. _¥hen
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 mmpemmre, press the

TempIncrease• 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 •
padson the unit or the Increase+/Decrease -

pads on the remote control will set the delay

time when using the 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

filIl Oil.

Remote Control

O ode Pad

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 to automatically mrn offin 1 to

24 hems.

How toset'.

Press file Delay 1-24hrpad on the unit or
die (_ 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

1-24hrtimen 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 ttae Delay 1-24hr pad

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

Power Outage Recovery Feature

In tile case of a power outage or interruption, tile

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unit will automatically re-start in the settings last

used after tile power is restored. If tile Delay1-24hr

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

CoolMode

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

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

kal electronic dlemlostat is used to maintain die

room temperature. Tile compressor will cycle on
and off m keep the room at the set level of comfort.

Set the tbemlostat at a lower number and the indoor
air will become coolex. Set the tbemK_stat at a higher

number and the indoor air will become waIIneL

NOTE:fftheairconditionerisoff andisthenturnedon

whilesettoa Coolsettingorif turnedfromafansetting

toa Coolsetting,it maytakeapproximately3minutes
forthecompressortostartandcoolingtobegin.

Energy Saver Mode

Controls tile fan.

0N--The fan will cycle on and offwith tile
compressoL This results in wider vaIiafions of room
mmpetamre and humidil),. NormaUy used when tile
room is unoccupied. NOTE: Thefan maycontinue to run

fora short time after the compressorcgclesoff.

CoolingDescriptions

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

ForMaximumCooling--Selectthe Coolmode
and Highfan with a lower set temperature.

ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling--Selecttile

Cool mode and Low fan with a middle set
temperature.

OFF--TIle fan runs all tile time, while die
compressor cycles on and off:

Fan OnlyMode

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

Auto Fan Speed

Set to Auto fan speed for die fan speed to
aummaficMly set to die speed needed m provide
optimum comfort settings with tile set mmperaUlre.

Air Direction

Use die levers m adjust die air direction left and
right.

Fingertip pressure on die louver banks adjusts tile
air direction up or down.

enmred. Tile room mmpemmre will appear
in tile display.

NOTE:AutoFanSpeedcannotbeusedwhenin the
FanOnlyMode.

If file room needs more cooling, file fan speed

will automatically increase. If the room needs less

cooling, the fan speed will automatically decre_tse.

NOTE:AutoFanSpeedcannotbeusedwhenin the
FanOnlyMode.

Remote Control

To ensure proper operation, mm tile remora
cormel at tile signal receNer on tile air

condifione_.

Tile remora control sigmMhas a range of
up m 20 feet.

Make sure nodling is between die air conditioner
and tile remote conUol that could block the

signal.
Make sure batteries are flesh and installed

correcdy as indicamd on tile remora conuol.

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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 the wall outlet before cleaning, use bleach or ab_sives.

Air Filter

The air filter behind the flont grille shoukt be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or

more often if necessary.

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Open the inlet grille downward by pulling out the

upper corne_ of the inlet grille.

Grab the mb on the filter and pull it down and out.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water Rinse and

let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean
the filter in a dishwasher

CAUTiON: NoToperatetheair

conditionerwithoutafilterbecausedirtandlintwillclog

itandreduceperformance.

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.

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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

Adjustable wrench

Phillips head screwdriver

_ 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.

Flat-blade screwdriver

Pencil

Level

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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Ruler or tape measure

Scissors or knife

PARTS INCLUDED

Installation Instructions

Window sash seal

(thin, adhesive-backed)

wi F_awm _°Pket_

Left

accordion.

panel

Type A (6) Type B (7) Type C (6)

Sill support (2)

Nut (2)
Bolt (2)

Topmounting rail

Right

accordion

panel

Window locking

Type D (3) bracket (2)

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Installation instructions

Ill 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.

17" min.

27" to 39"

(With accordion panels)

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[] REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER

FROM THE CASE

[A1 Remove and save the 2 screws from the

lower sides of the front grille.

FRONT

[] Grasp the lower corners of the grille while

pressing in on the case sides with your
finger tips. Pull out to release and lift it up.

NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge
toward you more than 3" or you may
damage the tabs of the grille.

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23" min.

(Without accordion panels)

[] STORM WINDOW

REQUIREMENTS

A storm window frame will not allow 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 stool.
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 stool to
make it 1/2" higher than the top of the

storm window frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws

provided by the installer.

1/2" higher

than frame

Storm
window
frame

_t _Wood

Stool

FRONT

['C-']Remove the screw from each side of the

case. Keep them in a safe location.

FRONT

Slide the air conditioner from the case by
gripping the base pan handle and pulling

forward while bracing the case. Do not
pull or lift on the styrofoam discharge area.

Do not

pull or

lift in

this

area--

damage

to the

unit may

result

FRONT

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Installation instructions

[] INSTALL THE TOP MOUNTING

RAIL ONTO THE CASE

Attach the top mounting rail onto the top
of the case with 3 Type B screws.

)e B

screws

[] PREPARE THE WINDOW

• Cut the window sash seal to the window
width and stick the adhesive side to the

bottom of the sash.

INSIDE

[] INSTALL THE

SIDE ACCORDION PANELS

[_ Slide the left and right accordion panels

into the top and bottom mounting rails.

_'] Attach the accordion panels to the case

using 3 Type A screws on each side.

Top mounting rail

Accordion
panel

Type
screws

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BACK

Bottom mounting rail

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