GE AGM24DHM1, AGM24DHG1 Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions ..... 4, 5

A GM24

Care and Cleaning

Air Fiher . ................. 6

Grille and Case ............. 6

Outdoor (;oils .............. 6

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install the

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

Window Installation ....... 8-19

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Troubleshooting Tips ... 13, 14

Normal ()perating Sounds . . .14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ......... 18

Product Registration ..... 15, 16

_A'arranty ................. 17

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

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

3828A20514H 49-7498 02-05JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

a, WARNING!

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

or personal injury.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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

Manual.

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

h_structions before it is used.

Never unplug your air conditioner by
pulling on the power cord. Mwws grip

plug firefly and pull straight out from the

receptacle.

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Replace immediamly all electric setMce
cords that haxe become flayed or ofl_erwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damag_ along its length
or at either the ping or connector end.

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 dais appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 31)iong (grounding) wall

outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.

Power coM includes a cnnent intemq)ter
device. A rest and reset button is provided on
the plug case. The device should be rested on a
periodic basis by first pressing tim TESTbntton

and then the RESErbutton. If the TESTbutton
does not trip or if fl_e RESETbutmn will not

stay eng_aged, discontinue use of file air
conditioner and contact a qualified

service mchnician.

Hme the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.

Where a 9-prong wall outlet is encounmred,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to haxe it replaced with a properly grounded

31)iong wall outlet.
The air conditioner should always be

plugged into its own individual elecuical
outlet which has a x_ltag> rating flint matches
the rating plato.

This provides the best perfommnce and also
prexents oxerloading house wiring circuits

which could cause a fire hazard from
oxeflleated wires.

See the Installation Instructions, Electrical

Requirementssection for specific elecuqcal

connection requirements.

Turn the mode control to 0fFand unplug
your air conditioner before making any

repairs or cleaning.

NOTE.'XA:estrongly recommend that any

servicing be perforated by a qualified
individual.

For your safety...do not store or use
combustible mamrials, gasoline or oilier
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

All air conditioners contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be remoxed

plJor to product disposal. If you are getting

rid of an old product with refrigerants, check

with the company handling disposal about
what to do.

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WARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS--115-Vo/tmode/son/y

Because of potential safety hazards under certain..^CAUTION:

conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.

Howex_. if you must use an extension cord,
it is absolumly necessai T that it be a UiAismd,

14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance

extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the elecuJcal rating of tile

cord be 15 ami)eres (minimum) and 195 volts.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Vo/tmode/son/y

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

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

use of an adapter plug.

Howex_i; if you must/lse all adapmi; where
local codes pemfit, a temporaryconnection may
be made m a i)roi)erly grounded 2-prong wall
outlet 1)yuse of a UL-lismd adaptor available

at most local hardware stoles.

Tile larger slot ill tile adaptor must be aligned

with tile larger slot in the wall outlet to I)rovide

i)roi)er polarity in tile connection of tile
i)ower cord.

'iA]mn disconnecting dm power cord flom tile
adaptel, alwws hold the adaptor ill place with
one hand while I)ulling tile power cord I)lug

with tile other hand. If this is not done, tile
adaptor ground te.rminal is veU likely to 1)reak

with repeamd use.
If tile adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT

USEtile air coI/ditioI/er m/ti] a proper grom/d

has been established.

Attachingthe adaptergreundterminalto awaftoutlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe

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

havethecircuitcheckedby a qualifiedelectricianto
makesuretheoutlet is properlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAgETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner.

Features and appearance may vary.
Lights next to

the touch pads
on the air
conditioner

control panel saveron

indicate the
selected

settings.

Energy

Fan on

Controls

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Coolon Timeron

I COOL!

Air ConditionerControls

ON/OFFPad

TtlYns air conditioner on and off.

TEMP/TIME Increase •/Decrease • Pads

Use to set teinperature when in COOL Inode

or tile time when using tile TIMER feature.

MODE

Use to set tile air conditioner to COOL,

ENERGYSAVERor FANmode.
FAN SPEEDPad

Use to set tile tim speed to LOW(F1),

MED(F2)or HIGH(F3).

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RemoteControl

TIMER Pad

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ON--When tile air conditioner is off,

it can be set to automatically cOiile on in

1 to 24 houI_ at its previous setting. Each

touch of tile Increase •/Decrease • pads
will set tile timer in hom_.

OFF--_A]len tile air conditioner is on,

it can be set to automatically ttlrn off' in

1 to 24 horns. Each touch _ff tile Increase • /

Decrease • pads will set tile timer in hom_.

Tocancel _e timer, press tile TIMERpad

tmtil tile display time disappears.

Remote ControlSignal Receiver

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Display

Shows tile set temperature or time remaining

on _I//eY.

Power Outage Recovery Feature

In tile case of a power outage or interruption, tile

refit will automatically re-start in tile settings last

used after tile power is restored. Tile TlMERleatm'e

xfill reset to tile off *inal setting You max need to set
a new time if desired.

Remote Control

To enstli'e proper opei'ation, aill/ tile i'elllote

control at tile signal receiver on tile air
conditionei:

Tile remote control signal has a range of

up to 21 feet.

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Make sure nothing is between tile air conditioner
and tile remote control that could block tile

signal.
Make sure batmries are fresh and installed

correctly as indicated on the remote control

COOLMode

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Usethe COOLmode with HIGH(F3),MED(F2)or

LOW(FI) tim for cooling. Use tile Increase • /
Decrease • pads to set tile desired temperature

between 60°F and 86°F in l °F increments,

An electronic them_ostat is used to maintain tile

room temperature, The (_)mpressor will cycle on and
off to keep the room at the set level of comfi)rt. Set

the them/ostat at a lower number and the indoor air

will become cooler. Set the them_ostat at a higher

number and tile indoor air will become wam/e_;

NOTE"fftheair conditioneris off andisthentumed on

whileset to COOL,it will take approximately3 minutes

for the compressorto start and coolingto begin.

Energy Saver

The energy saver switch controls the Lm.

O/_-The tim and compressor cycle on and off

together; This results in wider \m_iafions of room
temperature and hmnidity. Nommlly used when

the room is m_occupie(l. NOTE:Thefanwill continue

to runfora shorttime after thecompressorcycles off.

FAN Mode

CoolingDescriptions

ForNormalCooling--Select tile COOLmode and
HIGH(F3)or MED(F2)fimwith a middle set

temperature,

ForMaximumCooling--Select the COOLmode

and HIGH (F3)tim with a lower set temperatm'e.

ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling--Select the

COOL mode and LOW (FI)tim with a middle set

temperature,

NOTE:If you switch froma COOLsettingto OFForto
a fan setting,wait at least3 minutesbeforeswitching

back to a COOLsetting.

OFF The tim runs all the time, while the

compressor cycles on and ofl_
This switch Inust be set at OFFin order to rise

tile tim settings (on tile mode control),

Use the FAN at HIGH (F3), MED (F2) or LOW(F1) to Since tim only settings do not provide cooling,
provide air circulation and filtering without cooling, a temperature setting will not be displayed.

Vent Control

Tile vent control is located above tile control
panels.

When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room
will be circulated and conditioned, _'hen set at

OPEN,solne inside air is exhausted outside.

Toopen the vent,pull the lever toward you.
Toclose it, push it hT.

Air Direction--Side-to-Side

The side-to-side air direction is a(!i usted 1)y moving

tile lever to tile left or fight.

Air Direction--Up and Down

Fingertip pressm'e on tile horizontal louve_
a(!justs tile air direction up or down.

Careand cleaning ofthe air conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the......air conditioner off and remo'_e the I)lug, To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not

from the wall outlet betore cleaning, use bleach or abrasixes.

Outdoor Coils

The coils on the outdoor side ot the air conditioner
should be checked regtflarly. If they are clogged

with dirt or soot, they may be protessionally

cleaned.

Air Filter

The air filter behind the h'ont grille should be
checked and cleaned at least exe_'_ 30 days or

II/OI'e oJ[[en i[ necess_li'v.

Toremove:

[_] Open the inlet grille dowmvard b) )ullin,,

the top corne_ of the inlet grille.

] Pull up slightly on the filter to release it and

pull it out.

Clean the filter with wam_, soapy water: Rinse and
let the filmr dry before replacing it.

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A CAUTION:DONOroperate bea,

conditionerwithoutafilterbecausedirtandlintwillclogit

and reduce performance.

Installation

Air Conditioner

Instructions

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

CAUTION:

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or

Read these instructions completely
and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Savethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Observeall

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer - Keep these
instructions for future reference.

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.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

• 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.

(_ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a

Some models require a 115/120-volt a.c.,

15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the
possibility of electric shock hazard. If the wall
outlet you plan to use is only a 2-prong outlet,
it is your responsibility to have it replaced with
a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Phillips head screwdriver

Flat-blade screwdriver

Pencil Ruler or tape measure

Level Scissors or knife

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Some models require 230/208-volt a.c.,
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.

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, If the 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.

Installation Instructions

PARTS INCLUDED

(Appearance may vary)

Left Top. ___

accordion mount,ng Foam top /___':.._-

panel rail\ window gasket __. "_.

To0_ount,n0\ _ __"

--, railsealstri _ _ _

Window

;ash seal

Frame _d_. (2) "" i ac!!_dhei/n

"_ S b k 2 _llllllll

Window locking " IltlJl upport rac et( )

bracket [Jr,_

Type A (14)

Type B (7)

Type C (5) Type D (2) Carriage Bolt (2)

Lock Nut (4)

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Installation Instructions

[] WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

• These instructions are for a standard
double-hung window. You will need to

modify them for other types of windows.

• The air conditioner can be installed

without the accordion panels if needed
to fit in a narrow window. See the

window opening dimensions.

• All supporting parts must be secured

to firm wood, masonry or metal.

• The electrical outlet must be within
reach of the power cord.

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STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

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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 stool.
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 stool to
make it 1/2" higher than the top of the

storm window frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws

provided by the installer.

1/2" hi

than frame Stool

29"to41"

(Withaccordionpanels)

19"rnin. 1

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26W' rain.

(Withoutaccordionpanels)

Storm
window
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Installation Instructions

[] REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER

FROM THE CASE

IAq Remove the 2 shipping screws from the

back of the case.

[] Remove the 2 screws on each side of the

case. Keep these for later use.

[] Slide the air conditioner from the case by

gripping the base pan handle and pulling

forward while bracing the case.

[] PREPARE THE WINDOW AND

THE CASE (CONT.)

[] Carefully insert the plastic frame guides

into the bottom of the case on each side.

Bottomofcase /_

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_ Frameguide

[] Remove the backing from the top mounting

rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of

the top mounting rail.

[] PREPARE THE WINDOW AND

THE CASE

[] Cut the window sash seal to the proper

length. Peel off the backing and attach the
seal to the underside of the window sash.

Install the top mounting rail with 3 type A

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screws on the inside of the case. Insert the

frames for the accordion panels into the top

mounting rail and the frame guides. Attach

the accordion panels to the side of the case

using 5 type A screws on each side.

Topmountingrail

Frameguides

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Installation Instructions

[] PREPARE THE WINDOW

I_] Loosely attach the sill brackets to the

"L_2J

support brackets using the 2 carriage bolts
and 2 lock nuts.

Support bracket

Carriage I

bolt

_ _..,,.. _,. _jock nut

Sillbracket/

Open the window and mark the centerline

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of the window stool. Measure and mark 11"

to the left and right of the centerline.

Centerline

[] INSTALL THE CASE IN THE

WINDOW (CONT.)

[] Adjust the carriage bolts and the lock nuts

in each support so that the case is installed

with a slight tilt to the outside. Use a level;

about 1/3 bubble will be the correct case
slant to the outside. Tighten the bolts.

CAUTION: DO NOT drill a hole in the base pan.
The unit is designed to operate with
approximately 1/2" of water in the base pan.

[] Secure the case to the window stool by

using 3 type B screws.

[] INSTALL THE CASE IN THE

WINDOW

[] Align the inside edge of the sill brackets

with the 11" marks from the centerline and

attach them to the window sill using 2 type
B screws on each side.

Carefully place the case on the window

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stool aligning the center front on the
bottom with the centerline marked on the

window stool. Close the window making

sure the window sash is behind the top
mounting rail.

Using the larger diameter hole in the case,

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attach the brackets to the case using two

type D screws and 2 lock nuts on each side.

[] Pull the accordion panels to each window

sash track. Attach them on each side to the

window sash and the window stool using

4 type C screws.

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