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

AEZ24 AEW24

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:

Model #

Serial #

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

49-7728 10-13 GE

iMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

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

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

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)

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.

that the

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

(3 ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS

(_ 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

JnstaJlationinstructions

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)

Window

locking bracket

(1)

t sr

Type A Type C

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

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,

19 1/4"

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

(With accordion panels)

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

- r_ Vinyl frame I !

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.

t t

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

InstaJiationInstructions

[=_PREPARETHE AiR CONDiTiONER

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F_ Remove the shipping screws located on

the top of the case.

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.

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

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

FRONT

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.

SIDE IRE IAINEI3

r_ Slide the left and right accordion panels

into the top and bottom mounting rails.

WINDOW FILLER PANEL

Top_ __ Tonight

Bottom mounting ra

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