GE AGE12DJG1, AGE07AJG1 Owner’s Manual

Safety Instruclions ......... 2, 3

Operati_ Instructions ....... 4, 5

Care and Cleaning ........... 6

Installation Instruc_tions

Preparing to Install the

Air Conditioner .............. 7

_\]ndow Installation ........ 8-12

Troubleshooting Tips ..... 13-15

Normal Operating Sounds ..... 15

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Consumer Support

Consumer Support .... Back Cover

Product Registration ....... 17, 18

*A.uTan ty ................... 19

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Find these nmnbers on a label on the
side ot the air conditioner.

3828A20514R 49-7528 11-05JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safety;,the information in this manual must be followed to minimize therisk of fire, electric shock

or personal injury.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Use this appliance only %r its intended
pui])ose as described in this Owner's

Manual.

This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance with die Installation

h_structions before it is used.

Nexer unplng your air conditioner by pulling
on the power cord. Always gxip plug firmly

and pull straight out from tile receptacle.
Replace immediamly all electric service

cords fllat have become flayed or otherwise
damaged. A damaged power supply cord

nmst be replaced with a new power supply
cord obtained flom tile manufactmer and

not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at eifller file plug or connector end.

_?_::Turn the unit OFFand unplug your air

_?_:_For your safety...do not store or use

_i:,:All air conditioners contain refrigerants,

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove

the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safe_ this appliance must be properly
grounded.

The power cord of dfis appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (grounding) ping which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall

outlet m minimize tim possibility of electric
shock hazard flom this appliance.

Power cold includes a cmxent intemq)ter
device. A rest and reset button is provided
on the plug case. The device should be tesmd
on a periodic basis by first pressing tile TEST

button and then the RESETbutmn. If the TEST
button does not trip or if tile RESETbutton

will not stay engv%_ed, discontinue use of tile

air conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.

Where a 9-prong wall oudet is encountered,
it is your persona] responsibility and obligation

to haxe it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.

Tile air conditioner should ahvays be
plug\g_d into its own individual electrical

outlet which has a xoltag_ rating fllat matches
tile rating plato.

This provides tile best perfommnce and also
prments oxerloading house wiring circuits

which could cause a fire hazard from

oxerheated wires.

See the Installation Instructions, Electrical

Requirements section for specific electdcal
connection requirements.

conditioner before making any repairs
or cleaning.

NOTE."Westronglyrecommendthatanyservicing
beperformedbya qualifiedindividual.

combustible mamrials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

which under federal law must be remoxed
prior to product disposal. If you are getting

rid of an old product with refligerants, check

with tile company handling disposal about
what to do.

Haxe the wall oudet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure tile outlet is

properly grounded.

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WARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS--115-Voltmodelsonly

Because of potential safety hazards under certain _ CAUTION" DONOT usean extension
conditions, we strongly recommend against the

use of an extension cord. cord with any of the 230/208 voltmodels.

Howe_; ifVOtl l_]tlSt use an extension cord,

it is absolutely necessmy that it be a Ui_listed,

14 gaug_, 3-wire grounding wpe appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and fl)at tim elecuical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 195 volts.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Voltmodelsonly

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

conditions, we strongly recommend against the

use of an adapter plug.

Howe\_l. if you must use an adai)tei; where
local codes permit, a temporaryconnectionmay

be made to a properly grounded 9-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL-lismd adaptor available

at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adaptor must be aligned

with the larg>r slot in the wall outlet to provide

proper polarity in the connection of the
power cord.

When disconnecting fl)e power cord from the
adapte_; alwws hold the adaptor in place with
one hand while pulling the power cord plug

with the other hand. If this is not done, the
adaptor ground mrminal is ve U likely' to bleak

with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT

USEthe air conditioner until a proper ground

has been established.

Attachingthe adaptergreundterminalto a waftoutlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundthe applianceunlessthe

coverscrewis metal,andnot bsulated,andthe wall
outlet isgroundedthroughthe housewiring. Youshould
havethe circuitcheckedby a qualified electricianto

makesurethe outlet is properlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthecontrolson theairconditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

OFF

LOW _?,,,,,_

HEAT__' /

HIGHHEAT HIGHCOOL

TEMPCONTROL MODECONTROL

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Controls

O TempControl @ Mode Control

The temp control is used to maintain the

room temperature. The compressor will

wcle on and off to kee I) the room at the

same level of comtiwt. Turn the knob
clockwise to COOLER(blue) and the indoor

air willbecome coole_: Turn the knob
counterclockwise to WARMER (red) and

the indoor air will become wam_e_:

HIGH COOLand LOW COOL provide cooling
with different t,m speeds.

HIGH HEAT and LOW HEATprovide heating
with different tan speeds.

FAN settings provide air circulation and
filtering without cooling or heating,

NOTE:If you move themode contro/froma coo/
settlbg to OFF,a fan settlbg, or a heat setting wait

at least3 minutes before switching back toa coo/
setting.

LOW
COOL

CoolingDescriptions

ForNormalCooling--SelectHIGHCOOL

or LOWCOOLwith the/emp control at
midpoint.

ForMaximumCooling--Select HIGHCOOLwith

the temp control turned clockwise as thr as

possible.

ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling--Select LOW

COOLwith the temp control at midpoint.

Heating Descriptions
ForNormalHeatin_Select HIGHHEAT

or LOWHEATwith the temp control at
midpoint.

ForMaximumHeating---.Select HIGHHEATwith
the temp control turned counte_=clockwise as

Ira"as possible.

ForQuieter& NighttimeHeating--Select LOW
HEATwiththe temp control at midpoint.

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Additional controls and important information.

Vent Control

The vent control is located above the control
knobs.

_]_en set at CLOSE, only the air inside the ro()m
will be circulated and conditioned. When set

at OPEN, some inside air is exhausted outside.

Air Direction--Side-to-Side

The side-to-side air direction is a@lsted by moving
the lever to the left (n" dght.

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Air Direction--Up and Down

Fingertip pressure on the 1)ank ot horizontal

lotl\'ers a(!iusts the air direction up or down.

Water Drain Valve

When the outside tenq_ei'attH'e drops beh)w
58°F and the unit is set fin" heating, a drain wflve

opens up to release water fl'Oln the base pan.
This is norn_al and prevents water fl'Oln fl'eezing

in the base pan and intertering with the
Otltdooi" _';II1.

Careandcleaningoftheair conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner oft and remo_e the I_lug,
fl'()m the wall outlet befiwe cleanino

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OutdoorCoils

The coils on the outdoor side of the air
conditioner should be checked regularly:

If they are clogged with dirt or soot, they
may be professionally cleaned.

Air Filter

The air filter behind the ti'ont g_ille should be
checked and cleaned at least exe_' 30 da_s or

illoi'e ot[en if necessai'v:

To remove:

To clean, use water and a mild deter,ent Do not
use bleach or abrasixes.

[_] Open the inlet g_ille upward b) pulling out

the bottom of the inlet g_ille.

_ /Jsing the tab, pull up slightly on the filter

to release it and pull it down.

Clean the filter with warn/, soap)' water; Rinse and
let the filter (h T beiore replacing it.

A CAUTION:DONOro,eratetbeair

conditionerwithoutafilterbecausedirtandtintwill

ciog it and reduce performance.