GE AHH08LQW1, AHH06LQW1 Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Controls ........................... 4-6

Care and Cleaning

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

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

Installation Instructions ...... 7-11

Troubleshooting Tips ............ 12

Normal Operating Sounds ............ 12

AHH06*
AHH08*
AHH10*
AHH12*

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Consumer Support

Warranty for Customers

in the U.S.A........................... 15

Consumer Support ................... 16

*ENERGY STAR ® labeled product

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ENERGYSTAR

As an ENERGYSTAR®partner, GE has

determined that this product meets
the ENERGYSTAR®guidelines for
energy efficiency.

Write themodelandserial numbershere:

Model #
Serial#

Find these numbers on a label on the
sideof the airconditioner.

In Canada, contact us at:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

Foryour 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 for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's

IVlanual.

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.

Replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. A damaged power supply cord
must be replaced with a new power supply

cord obtained from the manufacturer and
not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows

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

Turn the unit OFFand unplug your air

conditioner before cleaning.
GEdoes not support any servicing of the

air conditioner. We strongly recommend

that you do not attempt to service the air

conditioner yourself.

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.

If the receptacle does not match the plug,

the receptacle must be changed out by a

qualified electrician.

These R410A air conditioning systems

require contractors and technicians to
use tools, equipment and safety standards
approved for use with this refrigerant.
DO NOT use equipment certified for
R22 refrigerant only.

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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.

DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with o B-prong (grounding) plug which mutes
with o standard B-prong (grounding) wall outlet
to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.

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 TESTbutton and
then the RESETbutton while plugged into the
outlet. If the TESTbutton does not trip or if the
RESETbutton will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified

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service technician.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by
u 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 u properly grounded
B-prong wall outlet.

The air conditioner should always be plugged
into its own individual electrical outlet which has

u 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.

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WARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS

RISK OF FIRE. Could cause serious injury or
death.

• DO NOT use an extension cord with this
Window Air Conditioner.

• DO NOT use surge protectors or multi-outlet
adaptors with this Window Air Conditioner.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the controlson theair conditioner

Features and appearance will vary.
Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings.

NOTE:Thedisplay always
showsthe roomtemperature
exceptwhen setting the Set
temperatureor the Delay

timer.

on/off

Unit power_

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High _Energy_ Off

Saver

Med _FanOnly

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Delay1-24hr--'_

set/DelayTimer

Temperature,_l_

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Temp / Delay

Air Conditioner Controls

Controls

Power Pad 0
Turns air conditioner on and off.When turned

on,the display will show the room temperature.

Display

Shows the room temperature ortime remaining
on the Delaytimer. Showsthe Set temperature

while setting the temperature in Cool or Energy
Saver modes.TheSet light will turn on while

setting.

O emp and Delay Increase •/Decrease •

Pads

Useto settemperature or delaytime.

Temperature can be set in Cooland Energy

Saving mode.
Mode Pad

Useto setthe airconditioner to Fan Only. Cool,

or Energy Saver mode.

O an Speed Pad

InCool,Energy Saving mode:
Useto setthe fan speedto Auto, High, Med or

Low on the unit.

InFan Onlymode:
Useto setthe fan speedto High, Med, orLow

on the unit.

Remote Control

Delay Pad

Delay ON--When the air conditioner isoff, it can

be set to automatically come on in1 to 24 hours

at its previousmode and fan settings.
Delay OFF--When the air conditioner is on,

itcan be setto automatically turn off in 1 to
24 hours.

How to set:

Pressthe Delay 1-24hr pad on the unit or the
remote control. Eachtouch of the Increase • /

Decrease• padson the unit orthe Increase + /
Decrease - pads on the remote control will set

the timer in 1-hour intervals.
To reviewthe remaining time on the Delay

1-24hr timer, pressthe Delay 1-24hr pad on the

unit orthe remote control. Usethe Increase • /

Decrease • pads onthe unit or the Increase +
/ Decrease - padson the remote control to set

a new time if desired.

Tocancel the timer, pressDecrease • pad on

the unit or the remote control untilthe set time

iszero. After :3secondsthe light on the Delay

./.-24hour pad goesoff.

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Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor Conditions
Thiscool-only air conditioner was not designed for

freezing outdoor conditions. Itmust not be used in
freezing outdoor conditions.

Remote Control

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To ensure proper operation, aim the remote
control at the signal receiver on the air

conditioner.

Theremote control signal has a range of
up to 20feet.

Cool Mode

Usethe Cool mode at Low,Med, High orSpeedfor
cooling. Usethe Temperature Increase • / Decrease

• pads to setthe desired temperature between 61%

and 86°Fin 1% increments.
An electronicthermostat isusedto maintainthe room

temperature. Thecompressorwill cycleon
and off to keepthe room at the set levelof comfort.

Setthe thermostat at a lowernumber and the indoor
air will becomecooler.Setthe thermostat at a higher

number and the indoor airwill becomewarmer.

NOTE:Iftheair conditionerisoff andis then turned on
while setto aCool setting or if turned from a fan

setting to a Coolsetting,it may take approximately
3 minutes for thecompressor to start and coolingto

begin.

Energy Saver Mode

Controls the fan.

ON--The fan will cycleon and off with the
compressor.Thisresultsin wider variations of room
temperature and humidity. Normally usedwhen the
room is unoccupied. NOTE:Thefan may continueto

run for ashort time after the compressorcyclesoff.

Make sure nothing isbetween the air conditioner
and the remote control that could block the

signal.
Make sure batteries arefresh and installed
correctly as indicated onthe remote control.

Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling-Select the Cool mode and

High orMad fan with a middle settemperature.
For Maximum Cooling--Select the Coolmode

and High fan with a lower settemperature.
For Quieter end Nighttime Cooling-Select the

Cool mode and Low fan with a middle set
temperature.

OFF--Thefan runsall the time, while the compressor
cycles on and off.

Fan Only Mode

Usethe FanOnly Modeat Low, IViedor High fan
speedto provide air circulation and filtering without

cooling. Sincefan-only settings do not provide
cooling, a Set temperature cannot be entered. The

room temperature will appear
in the display.

Auto Fun Speed

Setto Auto for the fan speedto automatically set
to the speedneededto provide optimum comfort
settings with the settemperature.

If the room needsmore cooling,the fan speed
will automatically increase.Ifthe room needs less
cooling, the fan speedwill automatically decrease.

About the controlsonthe air conditioner

Additional important information.

Air Direction

Usethe leverto adjust the air direction left,right, up

and down.

Careand cleaningof the air conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from
the wall outlet before cleaning.

Air Filter

Theairfilter behind the front grilleshould bechecked
and cleaned at least every 30daysor

more often if necessary.

Toremove:

Open the inlet grilleby pulling downward on the tabs
at the top upper cornersof the inlet grilleuntil the

grille is ina 450position. Removethe filter.
Cleanthe filter with warm, soapy water. Rinseand let

the filter dry before replacing it. Donot clean thefilter
in a dishwasher.

Toclean,usewater and a mild detergent. Do not use

bleachor abrasives.

CAUTION:_oNoro_erotetheair

conditioner without o filter becausedirt and lint will
clog itand reduceperformance.

Outdoor Coils

Thecoilson the outdoor side of the air conditioner
should bechecked regularly. Ifthey are clogged with

dirt orsoot,theymay be professionallycleaned.

How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control

-_---1 emove the battery cover bytwisting it
according to the arrow direction. A coin can be

usedto twist the cover.

I-2] Insertnew battery, making sure

(-) of battery are installed correctly.

I-_ Reattachthe cover bytwisting it back

into position.

that the

(+)

NOTES:

and

Useone CR2025 (3V)Lithium battery.
Removethe batteriesfrom the remote control if

the system isnot goingto be usedfor a long time.

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BEFOREYOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely
and carefully.

• IMPORTANT- Sovetheseinstructions

for Iocol inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT--Observe oil governing

codes and ordinances.

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

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

• Skill level- Installation of this opplionce

requires basic mechonicol skills.

• Completion time - Approximotely 1 hour

• We recommend that two people install
this product.

• Proper instollotion is the responsibility
of the instoller.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Worrunty.

• You IvlUST use all supplied ports and use proper
instullotion procedures us described in these

instructions when installing this air conditioner.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the

third (ground) prongfrom 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.

TOOLSYOUWILL NEED

Phillips head screwdriver

Drill and 1/8" drill bit

ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS

(_ ome models require u 115/120-volt AC,

possibility of electric shock hozurd. If the wall outlet you
plon to use is only u 2-prong outlet,

it is your responsibility to have it replaced with
u properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

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60-Hz grounded outlet protected with u
15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breoker.

The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the

Some models require 230/208-volt AC,

protected with o time-delay fuse or circuit
breoker. These models should be instolled on

their own single branch circuit for best

performance and to prevent overloading
house or oportment wiring circuits, which

could cause o possible fire hazard from
overheating wires.

Pencil

Level Scissors or knife

Power cord includes u current interrupter
device. A test ond reset button is provided on the
plug case. The device should be tested on u periodic
basis by first pressing the TESTbutton and then the
RESETbutton while plugged into the outlet. If the
TESTbutton does not trip or if the RESETbutton will not
stay engaged, discontinue use of the oir conditioner
and contact u qualified service technician.

Ruler or tape measure

Installation Instructions

PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearancemayvary)

Air

conditioner

Foam top window

gasket

Side Curtain

(2)

Remote

Control --

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Side Brackets (2)

Side Curtain

Frame

Left

Window locking

bracket (1)

AHH06*
AHH08*

AHH10*
AHH12*

Type A (3)

Type A (/4)

&

Type B (9)

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Installation Instructions

[TI WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

• Theseinstructions 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
side curtain 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.

• Follow the dimensions in the table and illustration
for your model.

Models A B

AHH06LQ 13 3/8" min. 25"- 36"

AHH0gLQ

AHHIOAQ 14 9/16" min. 24 1/2"- 38"
AHH12AQ

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A

B

(Withside curtain panels)

D PREPARETHEAIR CONDITIONER

[] Install the top moutning rail with Type A screws,

4 for AHH12 and AHH10 and 3 for AHH08 and
AHH06 from the outside of the case.

Top Mounting rail

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Bottom mounting rail

r_ Slide the side curtain panels into the side

panel rails.

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ITI STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

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 sill.

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 sill to make it 1/2" higher
than the top of the storm window frame or the vinyl

frame.

Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the
installer.

1/2" higher

than vinyl frame

1/2" higher

than storm
window
frame

Storm window

frame

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Slide left and right side curtain frames
into top and bottom rails. Make sure that
side curtains snap into side of the frames.

Top mounting rail Top ight

Top left i_

Bottom mounting rail

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Installation Instructions

FIINSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER

IN THEWINDOW

[] Mork the center of the window. Set the

oir conditioner in the window so thot is it
centered. Ploce the oir conditioner so thot

front edge of the bottom mounting roil is
ogoinst the bock edge of the sill.

Bring the window down so thot the front

edge of the top mounting is in front of the
window. Moke sure thot the oir conditioner

is level or tilting slightly to the outside.

D SECUREAIRCONDITIONER

Loosen the screw on the right hond side of the
oir conditioner neor the bottom.

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r_ Slide o side brocket over the screw so thot the

brocket is resting on the window sill. Tighten
the screw.

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Extend the curtoin ponels until they fill the

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window. Mork the Iocotion of the holes in
eoch corner. Use the drill ond 1/8" drill bit

to drill pilot holes. Use 4 type Bscrews to
secure the side ponels in ploce.

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Type B screws

Use o 1/8" drill bit to drill o storter hole into

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the window sill through the holes in the side
brocket. Use two type B screws to ottoch the

side brocket to the window sill.

r_ Repeot the side brocket instollotion on the left

side.

Remove backing on bottom seal. Place seal,
adhesive side down, on the bottom of the air

conditioner behind the bottom mounting rail.

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Bottom mounting

roil

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