GE AEW24DTH1, AEW24DSL1 Owner’s Manual

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

Recycle Information ................... 3

Operating Instructions

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

Care and Cleaning

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

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

Installation Instructions ...... 7-13

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Troubleshooting Tips ............ 14

Normal Operating Sounds ............ 14

Consumer Support

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

Warranty ............................ 14

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

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Model #

Serial #

Find these numbers on a label on the side of
the air conditioner,

49-7728 10-13 GE

iMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

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Foryour safety, the information in this manual must befollowed to minimize the risk offire, electric shock
or personal injury.

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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

i Use this appliance only for its intended i

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.

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Turn the unit OFFand unplug your air

conditioner before cleaning.

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.

GEdoes not support any servicing of the
air conditioner. We strongly recommend

that you do not attempt to service the air

conditioner yourself.

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,

DONOT use an adapterp/ug with thisappliance.

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 isyour 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
Requirementssection for specific electrical

connection requirements.

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USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

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.

BEADANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY/NFORMATIONCAREFULLY
SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTiONS

RECYCLINGINFORMATION

For appliance recycling information please visit

www.geappfiances.com/recycling.

About the controls on the air conditioner

Features and appearance win vary.
Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control pane/indicate the selected settings.

NOTE:The display always showsthe room
temperatureexceptwhen setting the Set
temperatureor tile Delaytimer.

Air Conditioner Controls

Controls

Power Pad

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

Display

Shows the room temperature or time remaining
on the Delay timer, Shows the Settemperature

while setting the temperature in Coo/or Energy

Saver modes, The Set light will turn on while

setting,

Temp Increase A/Decrease T Pads

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

setting,

Delay l-liner IncreaseA (+)/Decrease Y (-)

Pads

Each touch of the Increase A / Decrease T
pads on the unit or the Increase + / Decrease

= pads on the remote control will set the delay

time when using the Delay 1-24hrtimer, The

Set light will turn on while setting,
Fan Speed Pads

Use to set the fan speed to Low, Meal, High

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

Decrease = pads to set the fan speeds to Low,
Medor High, Use the Auto pad to turn Auto

fan on,

Lightindicates the unit
is inthe temperatureor
delaytime Set mode.

Lightindicates tile delay
timer is set.

Delay1-24hr

Decrease Increase
Mode select Auto Fan

Fanspeed Fanspeed

Delaytimer __/_ li__ Delaytimer
Decrease Increase

setIncrease 0n/off
andDecrease

Temperature 0 _ @ Unit power

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Remote Control

Mode Pad
Use to set the air conditioner to Coo/, Energy

Saver or Fan Only mode,

Delay Pads/Delay 1-24hr Pad
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 is on,

it can be set to automatically turn off in 1 to
24 hours,

How to set:

Press the Delay 1-24hrpad on the unit or the
Delaypadon the remote control, Each touch

of the Increase A / DecreaseT pads on the

unit or the Increase + / Decrease = pads on

the remote control will set the timer in 1-hour

intervals, The Setlight will turn on while setting,

To review the remaining time on the Delay

1-24hrtimer, press the Delay 1-24hr pad on

the unit or the De/aypadon the remote control,

Use the Increase A / Decrease T pads on the
unit or the Increase + / Decrease = pads on the

remote control to set a new time if desired,

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

until the light on the Delay 1-24hrpad goes off,

IVote:The default temperature reading on the display is degree Fahrenheit (°F), To change the display to
degree Celcius (°C),press the Temp Increase A and Temp Decrease _' buttons together and hold for 3
seconds, Repeat the process to change back to degree Fahrenheit (°F)

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Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor Conditlbns

This cool-only air conditioner was not designed for
freezing outdoor conditions, It must not be used in

freezing outdoor conditions,

Remote Control

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, To ensure 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 block the
signal,

Cool Mode

Use the Coolmode at Low, Meal, High or Auto Fan
Speedfor cooling, Use the Temperature Increase A
/ Decrease • pads to set the desired temperature

between 64°F and 86°F in I°F increments,
An electronic thermostat is used to maintain the room

temperature, The compressor will cycle on
and off to keep the room at the set level of comfort,

Set the thermostat at a lower number and the indoor
air will become cooler, Set the thermostat at a higher

number and the indoor air will become warmer,
NOTE:/fthe air conditioner is off and is then turned on

while set to a Cool setting or if turned from a f_n
setting to a Cool setting, it may take approximately
3 minutes for the compressor to start and cooling to
begin,

, The remote control signal has a range of

up to 20 feet,

, Make sure batteries are fresh and installed

correctly as indicated on the remote control,

, Remote contains a magnet allowing it to attach

to metal surfaces,

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling-Select the Cool mode and
High or Medfan with a middle set temperature,

For Maximum Cooling-Select the Cool mode
and Highfan with a lower set temperature,

For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling- Select the

Coo/mode and Lowfan with a middle set

temperature,

Energy Saver Mode

Controls the fan,

ON-The fan will cycle on and off with the
compressor, This results in wider variations of room
temperature and humidity, Normally used when the
room is unoccupied, NOTE: Thef_n may continue to

run for a short time aRer the compressor cycles off,

Fan Only Mode

Use the Fan Only Mode at Low, Med or High fan
speed to provide air circulation and filtering without

cooling, Since fan-only settings do not provide
cooling, a Set temperature cannot be entered, The

room temperature will appear in the display,

Auto Fan Speed

Set to Auto fan speed for the fan speed to

automatically set to the speed needed to provide

optimum comfort settings with the set temperature,

If the room needs more cooling, the fan speed

Power Outage Recovery Feature

In the case of a power outage or interruption, the

unit will automatically restart in the settings last

used after the power is restored, If the Delay 1-24hr

OFF-The fan runsall the time, while the compressor

cycles on and off,

NOTE'Auto Fan Speed cannot be used when in the

Fan Only Mode,

will automatically increase, If the room needs less
cooling, the fan speed will automatically decrease,

NOTE'Auto Fan Speed cannot be used when in the
Fan Only Mode,

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

About the controls on the air conditioner

Additional important information.

Air Direction

Use the lever to adjust the air direction left and right

only.

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

Grifle and Case

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

Air Filter

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

more often if necessary.

To remove:

Open the inlet grille by pulling downward on the tabs
at the top upper corners of the inlet grille until the

grille is in a 45° position. Remove the filter.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let

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

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CAUTION:DoNoro r t air

conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint wi//
clog it and reduce performance,

Outdoor Coils

The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner
should be checked regularly. Ifthey are clogged with

dirt or soot, they may be professionally cleaned.

How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control

-] emove the battery cover by sliding it according
to the arrow direction.

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

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

into position.

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NOTES:

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

use rechargeable batteries.

, Remove the batteries from the remote control if

the system is not going to be used for a long time.

, Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix

alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

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BEFOREYOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely

and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Savetheseinstructions

for local inspector's use,

• IMPORTANT- Observeallgoverning

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.

ACAUTION:

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.

TOOLSYOUWILL NEED

Phillips head screwdriver

Flat-blade screwdriver

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(_ ome models require a 115/120-volt AC,

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.

60-Hz grounded outlet protected with a
15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.

The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the

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

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
while plugged into the outlet. Ifthe 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.

Ruler or tape measure

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PARTSiNCLUDED

(Appearance may vary)

Top rail gasket (1)

Foam top window /

gasket(1) __ /

mounting _ pan

Right

accordion

panel

Side rail (2)

V-supports (2)

Sill angle

bracket (2)

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Window

locking bracket

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Type A Type C

screws (10) screws (5) Type Ebolt Type F bolt

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with nut (4) with nut (2)

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[] WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

• These instructionsare for a standard double-hung
window. Youwill needto modify them for other types

of windows.

• 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,

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19 1/4"

_-------29" - 41 "

(With accordion panels)

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171STORMWINDOW 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

_ _ (on sorne windows

1/2" higher

than storm
window
frame

Storm window

frame

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L-] _ Wood

[_ PREPARETHEAiR CONDITIONER

r_ Pull down the front panel and remove the filter.

Remove the front panel by lifting up at an
angle.

r_ Remove the four front screws. Save them

for reinstalling the front housing.

rc] 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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r51When the front grille is removed the

control panel will still be attached by
a harness. Turn the grille around so
you can see the back side of the grille.
Remove the 2 screws to separate the
control panel housing from the grille.

NOTE: Be sure to save these screws. You will
need them later in the installation.

Remove Screws

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[=_PREPARETHE AiR CONDiTiONER

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F_ Remove the shipping screws located on

the top of the case.

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E] Remove the ground screws from each

side of the case. Keep it in a safe location.
NOTE: Be sure to save this screw. You will need

them later in the installation.

[_ PREPARETHECASE

r_ Attach the top rail gasket to the bottom

of the top rail.

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F_ Install the top mounting rail with 4 type A

screws from the inside of the case. Press

firmly to drive the screws into the gasket

and through the top mounting rail.

Top mounting rail

Slide the air conditioner from the case by

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gripping the base pan handle and pulling
forward while bracing the case. Do not
pull or lift on the styrofoam discharge area.

FH-]Your unit may come with internal

packaging. This packaging must be
removed prior to installing the air

conditioner back into the cabinet.

Do not

area--

damage

unit may

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pull

to the

result

D Slide each side retainer onto the edge of

each according panel. The figure shows

the orientation of each accordion panel

and side retainer assembly relative to the
case from a top view of the unit.

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r_ Slide the left and right accordion panels

into the top and bottom mounting rails.

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WINDOW FILLER PANEL

Top_ __ Tonight

Bottom mounting ra

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