GE AGV12DCG1, AGV12ACG1, AGV10ABG1, AGP12ACG1, AGP10ABG1 Owner’s Manual

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SafetyInformation

SafetyPrecautions........... 3

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HowtoConnectElectricir} ..... 3

UseofExtensionCords........ 4

UseofAdapterPlugs .......... 4

GE& You,A Service Partnership.

IMPORTANT!

Fill out tile Consumer Product Registration Card.

Twoeasyways toregisteryourappliance!

• Through the internet at _v.geappliances.com

• Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card

Operating Instructions

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Controls .................. 5.6

CareandOeaning.......... 6,7

FORYOURRECORDS

Write the model and serial numbershere:

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You can find them on a label on the side of the air conditioner.

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Installation Instructions

Preparingto Installthe

Air Conditioner............... 8

WindowInstallation........ 9--13

Troubleshooting 71ps

BeforeYo_

CallForService.............. 14

NormalOperatingSounds..... 14

Customer Service

ProductRegistration....... 17,18

Warran¢................... I9

ServiceTelephone

Numbers....... BackCover

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.

READTHISMANUAL

Inside you will find many helpfifl hires on how to use and maintain

your air conditioner properly.Just a little preventive cme on your

part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of

your air conditioner.

IFYOUNEEDSERVICE

You'll find many answers to common problems in tile Before You

Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting
Tipsfirst, you may not need to call fi)r ser_4ce at all.

If you do need service, you can rebLx knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of u)ll-tiee (ustomer service numbers is included in
the back section. Or, you can always call the GE Answer Center " at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a dW, 7 days a week.

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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMAtiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING

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For your safe_ the information in this manual must be foflowed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock

or personal injury.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

iJhi::Use fllis appliance only fi)r its intended

purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.

iJ_i:;This air conditioner **lustbe properly

installed in accordance widr dm Installation
Instructions befbr,e it is used.

iJhi:_Nex>r unplug your air conditioner by pulling

on the power coi,l. Always gTip plug firmly
and pull suaiglrt out fl_m the receptacle.

_; Repair or replace immediately all electric

service corxls tlrat lrave become fiayed or

otlrerwise damaged. Do not use a cord tlrat

slrows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either tim ping or connector end.

iJhi:;Turn dre nrode conux)l to 0R:and unplug

iJhi:_For 3_)nr satiety...(lo 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.

Tire air conditioner slrould ahvays be
plugged into its own indivi(hml elecuical
outlet wlriclr has a voltage rating that matches
tire rating plate.

your air conditioner befbre making any
repairs or cleaning.

NOTE:WesUongly r,ecommend flrat any
serxicing be peitbrmed by a qualified

individual.

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

The power cord of this appliance is equipped
witlr a B-prong (gTounding) plug wlriclr mates
witlr a standai,13-prong (g_xmnding) wall
outlet u) minimize tim possibility of electric
shock hazai,l from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit clrecked by a
qualified electrician to make sure tile oudet is
propeiiy gTounded.

V_qrer,ea 2-prong x_vtlloutlet is encountered,
it is _x)ur personal r,esponsibility mid obligation
to have it replaced with a propeiiy g_mnded
3-prying wall outlet.

Tlris provides tire best peitbrmance and also
prevents overloading lrouse wiring circuits

wlriclr could cause a fir,e hazai,l tiara1

overlreated wires.
See fire hlstallation Instructions, Electrical

Requirements section for specific electrical
connection r,equir,emenLs.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS-11S-Voltmodelson/j/

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazardsundercertain
conditions,we stronglyrecommendagainstthe _ CAUTION:

useof an extensioncord.

However, if you must use an extension t:o[,l,
it is absolutely necessa U that it be a UIAisted,

14 gauge, 3-wi,e g_mnding type appliance
extension co,d having a g_.)nnding t}_-)eplug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of tile
co_,l be 15 ampe,es (minimum) and 125 volts.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS-115-Voltmodelsonly

DONOT use an extension cord with any of
the230/208 voltmodels.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

conditions, we strongly recommend against the use

of an adapter plug.

However, if}x_u must use an adapter, where

local codes pemfit, a temporary connectionm W

be made to a properly g_mn(led 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a UIAisted adapter available at

most local hardware stores.

Tire larger slot in tire adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in tire wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the connection ofthe power

cox,l.

V_qmn disconnecting tire power cord from tire
adapter, ahvays hoM tire adapter in place with
one hand while pulling tire power corvl plug

witlr tire otlmr band. If dfis is not done, tire
adapter g_nmd temfinal is very likely to break

witlr repeated use.

If tim adapter gTound terminal breaks, DONOT

USEtire air conditioner until a proper gTound

has been established.

Attaching the adaptergroundterminalto a wa#outlet

coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,andnot bsulated, and the waft

outlet isgroundedthroughthe housewiring. Youshould
havethe circuit checkedbya quafifiedelectricianto
makesuretheoutlet isproperlygrounded.

Readandfollow thb SafetyInformationcarefully.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

OFF

HIGH HIGH

LOW

FAN COOL

LOW

COOL

Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.

TEMPCONTROLS

Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.

FAN OOL

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LOW .OW

FAN COOL

MODECONTROLS

OFF

Controls

o Mode Controls

HIGHCOOL,MED COOLand LOWCOOLprovide @

(ooling with (lifl_'rent fan speeds.
LOWFANor HIGHFANprovides air circulation

and fihering wifl_out cooling.

NOTE:IfyoumovetheswitchfromacoolsettlbgtoOFFerto
a fansetting,waitat/east3minutesbeforeswitchingbackto

a coo/settlbg.

Cooling Descriptions

ForNormal Cooling-Select HIGHCOOLor MED

COOLxdth the temp (ontrol at midpoint.

ForMaximum Cooling-Select HIGHCOOLxdtl_ tl_e
temp (ontrol at the highest number available on

your knob.

ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling-Select LOWCOOL

with the temp (ontrol at midpoint.

TempControls

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

tycle on and olf/o keep the room at the
same level ofcomtint. When you turn 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 wanner.

Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner.

Additional controls and important information.

Energy Saver (on some models)

The energy saver sxdtch connols the tim.

0N-The tim and compressor _ycle on and off

together. This results in xfider wuiations of room
temperature and humidib. Normally used when

the room is unoccupied.

Vent Control

The vent control is located ab_xvethe control knobs.
When set at CLOSE,only the air inside the room will

be drculated and conditioned. When set at OPEN,
some inside air is exhm_sted outside.

OFF-The tim runs all the time, while the

compressor (ycles on and off.
This s_a_itchmust be set at OFFinorder to use the

tm_settings (on the mode conuol).

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

Air Direction - Side-to-Side

On some models, the side-/o-side air (fireclion is
a({justed by m_wing the lever to the left or right.

Air Direction - Up and Down

Fingertip pressure on the horizon/al louvers a(!jusls
the air direction up or dox_l_.

CIRCULAIRE(onsomemodels)

Fox fixed side-to-side air dire(fion, set the
Circulaire s_xitchto 0Nunfil the desired air

direction is oblained, then move it to OFF.
Fox"continu{)us side-to-side air drculafion (cool

settings only), set the Circulaire s_a_itchto ON.

CIRCULAIRE

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