GE AGX08 User Manual

3828A20514K 49-7506 11-04 JR

Air Conditioners

AGX08
AGX10

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ______________________

Serial # ______________________

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

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

Operating Instructions

. . . . . .4, 5

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installation Instructions . . .7–13

Casement Window

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Horizontal Sliding

Window Installation . . . . . . . .8–12

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .14

Normal Operating Sounds . . . .14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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 power cord of this appliance is
equipped with a 3-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from
this appliance.

Power cord may include 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.

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

Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The air conditioner should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical
outlet which has a voltage rating that
matches the rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.

See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements section for specific electrical
connection requirements.

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric
shock or personal injury.

■ Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.

■ This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used.

■ Never unplug your air conditioner by
pulling on the power cord. Always grip
plug firmly and pull straight out from
the receptacle.

■ Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed
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.

■ Turn the mode control to OFF and unplug
your air conditioner before making any
repairs or cleaning.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified
individual.

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

■ All air conditioners contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed
prior to product disposal. If you are
getting rid of an old product with
refrigerants, check with the company
handling disposal about what to do.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support

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WARNING!

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 absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed,
14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of
the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and
125 volts.

CAUTION:

DO NOT use an extension cord with any of
the 230/208 volt models.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS –115-Volt models only

Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an adapter plug.

However, if you must use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a temporary connection
may be made to a properly grounded
2-prong wall outlet by use of a UL-listed
adapter available at most local hardware
stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be
aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet
to provide proper polarity in the connection
of the power cord.

When disconnecting the power cord from
the adapter, always hold the adapter in place
with one hand while pulling the power cord
plug with the other hand. If this is not done,
the adapter ground terminal is very likely to
break with repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks,
DO NOT USE the air conditioner until a
proper ground has been established.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall
outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance
unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated,
and the wall outlet is grounded through the house
wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS –115-Volt models only

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Controls

Temp Control

The temp control is used to maintain the
room temperature. The compressor 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. Turn the knob to a
lower number and the indoor air will
become warmer.

Mode Control

HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL

provide cooling with different fan speeds.

LOW FAN or HIGH FAN provides air
circulation and filtering without cooling.

NOTE: If you move the switch from a cool setting to OFF or
to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before switching
back to a cool setting.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling—Select HIGH COOL or
MED COOL with the temp control at 5 or 6.

For Maximum Cooling—Select HIGH COOL with
the temp control at 10.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select
LOW COOL with the temp control at 3 or 4.

MODE CONTROLTEMP CONTROL

OFF

HIGH
COOL

LOW

FAN

LOW COOL

MED

COOL

HIGH

FAN

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

COOLEST

About the controls on the air conditioner.

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Additional controls and important information.

Exhaust Control

The vent control is located in the lower corner of
the air discharge grille.

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

The side-to-side air direction levers are located
in the air discharge louvers, and are adjusted
by moving the levers to the left or right.

Fingertip pressure on the horizontal bank of
louvers adjusts the air direction up or down.

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