GE AGQ18DAG1, AGL24DAM1, AGL18DAG1, AGH24DAM1 Owner’s Manual
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Safety Instructions ......... 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Control Knot) Models ....... 6, 7
Touch Pad Models .......... 4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter ................... 8
Grille and Case .............. 8
Outdoor Coils ............... 8
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install the
Air Conditioner .............. 9
Window Installation ....... 10-14
Troubleshooting Tips .... 15, 16
Normal Operating Sounds .... 16
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AGQ18 AGV24
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Consumer Support
Consuiner Support .......... 20
Product Registration ...... 17, 18
Warranty .................. 19
Writethemodelandserial numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of tim air conditioner.
3828A20145P 49-7429 12-01JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
N Use tiffs appliance only tbr its intended
purpose as described in this Ouamr's
Manual.
N This air conditoner must be properly"
installed in accorxlanee with file Installation
Instnmfions beibre it is used.
@ Never unplug your air conditoner by
pulling on tim power coM. Always grip plug
firmly and pull straight out from the
receptacle.
@ Repair or replace iinmediately all electric
service cords fllat have become flayed or
otherwise dain_ed. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion dmn_e along its
lengfll or at either the plug or connector
end.
@ Turn file mode control m OFFand unplug
@ For your s_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 safe_ this appliance must be properly
grounded.
The air conditioner should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical
outlet which has a voltage rating that matches
tile rating plate..
your air conditioner beIbre making ally
repairs or cleaning.
NOTE:We strongly reconmmnd that any
selwicing be pertbnned by a qualified
individual.
combustble materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity"
of tiffs or any other appliance.
The power coM of tiffs appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from tiffs appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician m make sure the outlet is
properly" grounded.
"v@mre a 2-prong wall outlet is encounmred,
it is your pe*:sonal responsibility" and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
@prong wall outlet.
This provides tim best perfomlance and also
prevents ovefl_yading house wMng circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
See tim Installation Instructons, Electrical
Requirements section t:or specific electrical
connection requirement_s.
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WARNING!
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS-77&Voltmodelsonly
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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 al_olumly nece_ry that it be a UL-listed,
14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension corvt having a grounding tytm plug
and outlet and that the electiical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes 0ninimum) and 125 volts.
,_ CAUTION:
DONOT use an extension cord with any of
the230,/208voltmodels.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS-115-Voltmodelsonly
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an adapter plug.
Howexe,; if you nlust use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a temporaryconnection may
be made to a properly grounded 2-prong w-all
outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at
most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in tim adaptor must be aligned
wifll the larger slot in the wall outlet m provide
proper polarity in the connection of the power
cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapte,; always hold the adapter in place wifll
one hand while pulling the power cord plug
with the other hand. If this is not done, the
adapter ground mmlinal is ve_T likely m break
with repeated use.
If tile adapter ground mrminal breaks, DONOT
USE tile air conditioner until a proper ground
has been estal)lished.
Attaching theadapterground terminalto a wall outlet
coverscrewdoesnotground the applianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,and not insulated,and thewall
outlet is groundedthrough the housewiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbya qualifiedelectrician to
makesuretheoutlet isproperlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditioner odels withtouchpads.
Features and appearance will varg.
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Air ConditionerControls
Controls
o ON/OFFPad
Turns air conditioner on and otE
k Display
F Shov_ the set temperature or time remaining
on timel:
O MODE
Use to set the air conditioner to COOLor
/AN mode.
Gk Increase •/Decrease • Pads
r Use to set temperature when in COOLmode.
O FANPad
Use to set the fan speed to LOW(F1),MED(F2)
or HIGH(F3).
OENERGYSAVER-Controls the fan.
(on some models)
ON-The thn and compressor cycle on and
off. This results in wider variations of room
temperature and humidity. Normally" used
when the room is unoccupied. Note: The fan
will continue to run for a short time after the
compressor cycles of_
OFF-The fan runs all the time, while dm
compressor cycles on and off.
This feature must be set at OFFin order to use
the tan settings (on the mode control).
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RemoteControl
Note:Onsomemodels,theENERGYSAVER
feature cannot beset ontheair conditioner.
It mustbe setusingtheremote control.
O CIRCULAIRE(onsomemodels)
For continuous side-to-side air circulation
(cool settings only'), set the Circulaire switch
to ON.
For fixed side-to-side air direction, turn ON
until the desired air direction is obvained,
then turn it OFI_
O TIMER Pad
ON-When the air conditioner is of[; it can be
set to automatically come on in 1 to 12hours
at its previous setting. Each touch will set the
timer in hours.
OFF-When the air conditioner is on, it can be
set to automatically turn offin 1 m 12 hours.
Each touch will set the timer in hours, zM'ter
tim timer has been on for 30 miimtes, the
temperature will automaticAly rise 2°E and
after another 30 minutes, it will m]mmatically
rise 2°F again. _12qemmperature will then stay"
the same until the timer goes OFF.
TOcancel the timer, press the TIMER pad until
the display" time disappears.
o Remote ControlSignal Receiver
Remote Control
% To ensure proper operation, aim the
remote control at the signal receiver
on the air conditioner.
% The remora control signal has a range of up
to 21 feet.
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_ Make sure nothing is between the air
conditioner and the remote control
that could block the signal.
_ Make sure batmries are fresh mad installed
correctly as indicated on the remote control.
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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 COOLmode with HIGH (F3),MED (E2)or
LOW(F1) fan for cooling. Use the INCREASE • /
DECREASEY pads to set the desired temperature
between 60°F and 86°F in 1 °F increments.
A thermostat is used to maintain the room
temperature. _i11ecompressor will cycle on and off
to keep the room at the set level of comforL Set dm
thermostat at a lower number and the indoor air
will become coolen Set the thermostat at a higher
numix-r and the indoor air will become ,a_rmm:
NOTE:ff the air conditioneris off andis thenturnedon
whileset to COOL,it will take approximately3minutes
for the compressorto startand cooling to begin.
FAN Mode
Use the FAN at HIGH (F3),MED (F2)or LOW (F1)to
provide air circulation and filtering without cooling.
Since tan only settings do not provide cooling,
a temperature setting will not be displayed.
Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormal Cooling-Select the COOL mode and
HIGH (F3) or MED (F'2)fan with a middle set
temperature.
FOrMaximum Cooling- Select the COOLmode
and HIGH(F3)t:an with a lower set temperature.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling- Select dm
COOLmode mad LOW(F1) Pan with a middle set
temperature.
NOTE:If youswitch from a COOLsettingto OR:orto
a fan setting, wait at least3 minutesbeforeswitching
back to a COOLsetting.
VentControl
_ille vent control is located on the inside of the air
louvers on dm lower right side.
When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room will
be circulated and conditioned. When set at OPEN,
some inside air is exhausted outside.
Air Direction - Up and Down
Fingertip pressure on the bank of horizontal
louvers adjusts the air direction up or down.
'lb open dm vent, pull the lever tow-ard you.
To close it. push it in.
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Aboutthe controlsonthe air conditioner_odels with controlknobs.
Features and appearance will va_
OFF
FAN COOL
HIGHOIIGH
LOW MED
FAN OOL
LOW
COOL
O MODECONTROLS
Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.
O TEMPCONTROLS
Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.
OFF
Controls
o Mode Controls
HIGHCOOL,MEDCOOLand LOWCOOLprovide @
cooling with diffbrent thn speeds.
FAN mttings provide air circulation and
filtering without cooling.
NOTE:If youmovethemodecontrolfromacoolsettingto
OFFortoafansetting,waitat least3minutesbefore
switcbiWbacktoa coolsetting.
Cooling Descriptions
ForNormal Cooling- Select HIGHCOOLor MED
COOLwith the temp control at midpoint.
For Maximum Cooling - Select HIGH COOL with the
temp control at the highest immber available on
your knob.
ForQuieter& Nighttime Cooflng- Select LOWCOOL
with the ternp control at midpoint.
TempControls
The temp control is used m maintain the
room temperature. _lZqecompressor will cycle
on and off to keep the room at the same
level of comfort. When you turn the knob to
a higher number the indoor air will become
cooler. 'filrn the knob m a lower immber mid
the indoor air will become warmen
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