GE AHL05 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions

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Operating Instructions

 

 

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Care and Cleaning

 

 

Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installation Instructions. . . . . .

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Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Consumer Support

 

 

Warranty for Customers

 

 

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Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

 

Model # _________________________

 

Serial # __________________________

 

Find these numbers on a label on the side of

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Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

AHL05

AHR05

In Canada, contact us at:

49-7711 08-13 GE

www.GEAppliances.ca

 

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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

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 OFF and unplug your air conditioner before cleaning.

GE does 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 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 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 while plugged into the

 

outlet. If the TEST button does not trip or if the

 

RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue

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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.

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WARNING!

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the controls on the air conditioner

Features and appearance will vary.

Fan

Speed

Low

Fan

High

Cool

Cool

 

Only

 

Power

Wait 3 Min

Before Restarting

Controls

Temperature Control

Setting determines how much cooling is provided. High Cool provides the most cooling and Low Cool provides the least.

Fan Only turn off the cooling.

NOTE: If you move the Temperature control 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

)RU 1RUPDO &RROLQJ³Select High Cool or Low Cool.

For Maximum Cooling³6HOHFW High Cool with the FAN SPEED set to HI.

For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling³6HOHFW Low Cool with the FAN SPEED set to LOW.

Fan Speed

The fan speed button can be set on HI or LOW. In both cooling mode and fan only mode.

Power

Turns the unit on or off.

Air Direction

Use the lever to adjust the air direction left and right

lever is in middle

only.

 

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Care and Cleaning the air conditioner

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Grille and Case

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

To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or abrasives.

Air Filter

The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or

more often if necessary.

To remove:

Open the inlet grille by pulling downward on the tabs at the top upper corners of the inlet grille until the grille is in a 45º position. Remove the filter.

Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the filter in a dishwasher.

CAUTION:DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.

Outdoor Coils

The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner should be checked regularly. If they are clogged with dirt or soot, they may be professionally cleaned.

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Installation

 

Air Conditioner

Instructions

 

 

 

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca

 

 

 

 

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

t IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.

t IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

t Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

t Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.

t Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.

t Completion time – Approximately 1 hour

t We recommend that two people install this product.

t Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

t Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

t You MUST use all supplied parts and use proper installation procedures as described in these instructions when installing this air conditioner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some models require a 115/120-volt AC,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60-Hz grounded outlet protected with a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some models require 230/208-volt AC,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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CAUTION:

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or 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

 

Drill and 1/8” drill bit

 

Phillips head screwdriver

Pencil

Ruler or tape measure

 

Level

Scissors or knife

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 while plugged into the outlet. 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)

Foam seal

 

Top channel

 

 

 

Side curtains (2)

Side curtains frames (2)

Air

 

 

conditioner

 

 

 

 

Bottom seal

Type A screws (3)

Type B screws (7)

Window lock bracket (3)

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Installation Instructions

1 WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

tThese instructions are for a standard double-hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows.

tThe air conditioner can be installed without the side curtain if needed to fit in a narrow window. See the window opening dimensions.

tAll supporting parts must be secured to firm wood, masonry or metal.

tThe electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord.

tFollow the dimensions in the table and illustration for your model.

12” 3/8”

23 1/4”- 36”

(With side curtain)

2 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

 

(on some windows)

1/2” higher

Wood

 

than storm

 

window

Sill

frame

 

Storm window

Vinyl frame

frame

 

3 PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER

AInstall the top mounting rail with 3 Type A screws from the outside of the case.

Top mounting rail

B Slide curtain panel into side rails.

CSlide left and right side curtain frames into top and bottom mounting rail. Make sure curtain snaps into place.

Top left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top mounting rail

Top right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bottom mounting rail

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Installation Instructions

5 PREPARING THE WINDOW FOR

INSTALLATION

AMeasure the width of the window opening and mark the center line on the inside windowsill.

Width of window opening

Center line

BInstall the window lock bracket behind the inner windowsill, with the short side of window lock. Use 2 type B screws provided.

The window lock bracket helps hold unit securely in place. Be sure to place window lock bracket edge flush against back or inner sill.

 

Type B screws

Inner sill

Window lock

Outer sill

brackets

Center line

 

Short side

7.5”

7.5”

 

CRemove backing on bottom seal. Place seal, adhesive side down, on the bottom of the air conditioner behind the bottom mounting rail.

Bottom Seal

Bottom mounting rail

Front

6 INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER

IN THE WINDOW

ASet the air conditioner in the window so that is centered. Place the air conditioner so that front edge of the bottom mounting rail is against the back edge of the sill.

Window frame

Top channel

About 1/4”

Bottom guide

Window lock bracket

BBring the window down so that the front edge of the top mounting is in front of the window. Make sure that that air conditioner is level or tilting slightly to the outside.

Type B screws

CExtend the curtain panels until they fill the window. Mark the location of the holes in each corner. Use the drill and 1/8” drill bit to drill pilot holes. Use 4 type B screws to to secure the side panels in place.

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