GE AGH18DAG1, AGD18DAG1 Owner’s Manual

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Safety Information

Adapter Plugs ................. 3

Connect Elecuici/y ............ 2

Extension Cords ............... 3

Safety Precautions ........... 2, 3

Operating Instructions

Conuol Knob Models ........ 6-

Touch Pad Models ........... 4-5

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter . .................... 8

(,nile and Case ................ 8

Outdoor Coils ................. 8

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Installation Instructions

Preparing In Install the

Air Conditioner . .............. 9

Window Installation ....... 10-14

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 15

Norlnal Operating Sounds ..... 16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ...Back Cover

Product Regisuafion ....... 17, 18

Warranty .................... 19

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3828A20024P 49-7403-3 11-OOJR

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

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For your safety, the information in this manual must be fo#owed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock

or personal injury.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

_i::Use tiffs appliance only for its intended

purpose asdescribed in this Owner's

Manual.

iJ_i:;This air conditioner **lust be properly

installed in acc(mlance with the Installation

Insmlctions befbre it is used.

iJ_i::Nex>r unplug _xmr air conditioner by pulling

on the power coixl. Always gTip plug firmly

and pull straight out from the receptacle.

_ Repair or replace immediately all electric

service corxls that have become fiayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that

shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either the plug or connector end.

iJ_i:;Turn tire nrode control to OR:and unplug

iJhi:;For }_)nr saf:ety...do not store or use

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 air conditioner shouM ahvays be
plugged into its own indMdual electrical
outlet which has a voltage rating that matches
the rating plate.

your air conditioner befi)re making any
repairs or deaning.

NOTE:WesUongly recommend flrat any
serxicing be performed by a qualified

individual.

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

The power cot,1 of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (g_mnding) plug which mates
with a standai,13-prong (g_mnding) wall
outlet m minimize tire possibility of electric
sho& hazai,l from this appliance.

Have tim wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified elecuician to make sure tile outlet is
properly gTounded.

V_qrere a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is _x)ur personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly g_mn(led
3-prong wall oudet.

This provides tire best pe_tbrmance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuiLs

which could cause a fire hazai,l from
overheated wires.

See fire Installation hlsmlctions, Electrical

Requirements section for specific elecuical

connection requiremenLs.

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WARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS-115-Voltmodelson/)/

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the _ CAUTION:

use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension col,l,
it is absolutely necessa U that it be a UL-listed,

14 gauge, 3-wire g_unding type appliance
extension cot,1 having a gTounding type plug
and outlet and that tile electrical rating of tile

cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS-115-Voltmodelsonly

DO NOTuse an extension cord with any of
the 230/208 volt models.

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Because of potential safety hazards under certain

conditions, we strongly recommend against the use

of an adapter plug.

However, if}xm must use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a temporary connection mW
be **lade m a properly g_mnded 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at

most local hai,lware stores.
The larger slot in tim adapter must be aligned

with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide

proper polarity in the connection of the power
cord.

V_qmn disconnecting tim power cot,1 from lhe
adapter, always hold the adapter in place wilh

one hand while pulling tim power cord plug
with the other hand. If tills is not done, the

adapter gTound temfinal is very likely to break
with repeated use.

If the adapter gTound temnnal breaks, DO NOT

USEtim air conditioner until a proper gTound

has been established.

Attachingthe adaptergroundterminalto a waftoutlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe

coverscrewis metal,andnot insulated,andthe waft
outlet isgroundedthreughthe housewiring. Youshould

havethe circuit checkedbya qualifiedelectricianto
makesurethe outlet is properlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner-modelswith touchpads.

Features and appearance will vary.

- TEMP+

FANSPEED

TIMER MODE

CJRCULAiRE

Air ConditionerControls

Controls

o ON/OFFPad

Ttnns air (onditioner on and ()ft_

Display

Shows the set temperature or time remaining
on timer.

O MODE

Use to set tile air (ondifioner to COOLor

FANmode.

Increase •/Decrease • Pads
Use to set temperature when in COOLmode.

O FANPad

Use to set the fan speed to LOW(F1),MED(P2)
or HIGH(F3!.

O IRCULAIRE

For continuous side-to-side_tircirculation

(cool settings only), set the ( irculaire s_dt(:h

to ON.

Remote Control

TIMER Pad

ON-When the air (onditioner is off, it can be

set to automatically come on in l to 12 houI's

at its previous setting. Each touch will set tile

time_ in horns.

OFF-When the air conditioner is on, it can be
set to mltomafically turn off in 1to 12 h{nns.

Each touch will set the timer in hours. After
the timer has been on fin 30 minutes, the
tempex'aune will mlmmafically rise 2°F, and

after another 30 minutes, it will mltomatically
rise 2 °F again. The temperaUne will then stW

the same until the timer goes OFF.

To cancel the timer, press the TIMERpad
until the display time disappears.

O RemoteControlSignal Receiver

For fixed side-to-side air direction, set the
Circulaire switch to ONuntil the desired air

direction is obtained, then move it to OFF.

Remote Control

i_:To ensure proper operation, aim the

remote conuol at the signal receiver

on the air conditioner.

i_:The remote control signal has a range ofup

4

to 21 feet.

i__Make sure nothing is between the air

conditioner and the remote (:ontiol

that (ould blo(k tile signal.

i__Make suie batteries are fiesh and installed

_orre_ tly-see the Care and Cleaningsection.

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When the air conditioner is turned on, it will
automatically start in the last cool and fan

settings used.

COOLMode

Use the #00L mode _dth HIGH(F3),MED(F2)or
LOW(FIt tin1fi)r cooling. Use the INCREASE&/

OECREASEV pads to set the desired temperature
belween 60°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.

A thermoslat is used to maintain the room

temperature. The compressor will (ycle on and off
to keep the room at the set level of comfi)rt. 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."ff the air conditioneris off and isthenturnedon

whileset to COOL,it will takeapproximately3 minutes

for the compressorto startand coolingtobegin.

FAN Mode

Use the FANat HIGH(F3),MED(F2)or LOW(FI) to

pr_)dde air circulation and fihering without cooling.

Since tan only settings do not pro)vide cooling,

a temperature setting willnot be displayed.

Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner

control panel indicate the selected settings.

CoolingDescriptions

ForNormalCooling-Select the COOLmode and

HIGH(13)or MED(F2)tim with a middle set
temperature.

ForMaximum Cooling-Select the COOLmode
and HIGH(F3)tim with a lower set temperature.

ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling-Select the

COOLmode and LOW(FIttim with a middle set

temperature.

NOTE."If you switch from aCOOLsetting to OFForto
a fan setting,wait at least3 minutesbeforeswitching

back to a ¢00L setting.

Vent Control

The vent conuol is located on the inside of the air

louvers on the htwer right side.

When set at CLOSE,only the air inside the room _dll

be circulated and conditioned. When set at OPEN,

some inside air is exhm_sted outside.

A# Direction - Up and Down

Fingertip pressure on the bank of horizontal louvers

at!justs the air direction up or down.

To open the vent, pull the lever toward you.
To close it, D_sh it in.

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Aboutthecontrolson theair conditioner-models with controlknobs.

Features and appearance will vary.

OFF

FAN OOL

HIGHOIIGH

LOW _ED

FAN COOL

LOW
COOL

Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.

Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.

FAN OOL

HI OIHI

LOW .OW

FAN COOL

MODECONTROLS

TEMPCONTROLS

OFF

Controls

o Mode Controls

HIGHCOOL,MED COOLand LOWCOOLpro',4de @

(ooling wifll diflerem fire speeds.
LOWFANor HIGHFANprovides air circulation

and fihering _4fl_out cooling.

NOTE."If youmovetheswitchfromacoolsettlbgtoOFFor to
a fansettlbg,waitatleast3minutesbeforeswitchingbackto

a coolsetting.

Cooling Descriptions

ForNormal Cooling-Se]e( t HIGHCOOLor MED

COOLwith tile temp ( ontrol at midpoint.

ForMaximum Cooling-Select HIGH COOLwith the

temp (ontrol at tile highest number available on

your knob.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling-Select LOW COOL

with the temp control at midpoint.

TempControls

The temp conuol is used to maintain the
room temperature. The compressor will _ycle

on and offto keep the room at the same level
of comfort. When you unn 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 winmet.