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Safety Instructions ......... 2,s
Operating Instructions ..... 4-9
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter .......................... 11
Front Grille ........................ 10
Grille and Case ................... 10
Outdoor Coils .................... 10
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin .............. 12, 13
Installing a J-Model in
an Existing Wall Case ............. 14
Through-the-Wall
Installation ....................... 15
Window Installation
(Optional) ...................... 16-21
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 22
NormalOperatingSounds....... 22
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ...... Back Cover
Warranty ......................... 23
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AJCM 20, Z2 DCD*
AJCQ 06 LCD*
AJCQ 08, 10, 22 ACD*
AJCQ 09, 20, 22 DCD*
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AJEQ 08 ACD
AJEQ 09, 20, 22 DCD
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As an ENERGY STAR@partner, GEhas
determined that this product meets the
ENERGYSTAR@guidelines for energy efficiency.
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label on the front of
the base pan behind the front grille.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Riskofelectricshock
Can cause injury or death. Foryour 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.
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Never unplug your air conditioner by
pulling on the power cord. Always grip
plug firmly and pull straight out from the
receptacle.
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Replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. A damaged power
supply cord must be replaced with a
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NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified
individual.
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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
,&WARNING! niskofelectricshock.
Can cause injury or death. This appliance
must be properly grounded. 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.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
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 RESETbutton. If the TEST button does
not trip or if the RESETbutton will not
stay engaged, discontinue use of the air
conditioner and contact a qualified service
technician.
A WARNING! niskofelectricshock.
Can cause injury or death.
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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 OFF and unplug your air conditioner
before making any repairs or cleaning.
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.
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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USE OF EXTENSION CORDS--115-volt models onl
A WARNING! Riskore/ectricshock.
Can cause injury or death.
We strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord.
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If you must use an extension cord,
it isabsolutely necessary that it be a
UL-listed, 14-gauge, S-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.
DO NOT use an extension cord with any
of the 2SO/208-volt models.
USEOFADAPTER PLUGS-115-volt modelsonl,
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A WARNING! Riskorelectricshock
Can cause injury or death.
We strongly recommend against the use
of an adapter plug.
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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.
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The larger slot inthe 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.
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If the adapter ground terminal breaks,
DO NOT USEthe air conditioner until a
proper ground has been established.
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Attaching the adapter ground terminal
to a wall outlet cover screw does not
ground the appliance unless the cover
screw is metal, not insulated, and the
wall outlet isgrounded through the
house wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is properly grounded.
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About the controls on the air conditioner-Cool OnlyModels
Appearancemay vary.
ON
OFF
TIMER •
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Air Conditioner Controls
Lights beside the touch pads on the air conditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
Controls
ON/OFF
Turnsair conditioner on and off.
Display
Displaysthe temperature setting. Displays
hours when setting the timer.
MODE
On the remote control, use to set the air
conditioner to COOLor FAN mode.
On the air conditioner controls, useto
set COOLor FANmode atHIGH,NED or
LOWfan speed. Indicator lights on the air
conditioner controls will show the mode
and fan speedselected.
TEPIPIncrease +/Decrease - Pads
Useto set temperature when in COOL
mode.
Fan Speeds (Remote control only)
Useto set the fan speedat LOW,IVIED
or HIGH.
TIMER
ON--When the air conditioner isoff, it can
be set to automatically turn on in half an
hour to 24 hours at its previous setting.
Eachtouch will set the time in half hours up
to 10 and then in hours up to 24.
Remote Control
To cancel the On Timer,pressthe ON pad
until "CL"appears. Then wait until the
display turns off.
OFF--Whenthe air conditioner is on,it can
be set to automatically turn off in half an
hour to 24 hours. Eachtouch will set the
time in half hours up to 10 and then in hours
up to 24,
To cancel the OffTimer, pressthe OFF
pad until "CL"appears and wait for the set
temperature to be displayed,Theunit will
now resume normal operation,
SLEEP
Pressto set the air conditioner to run for
8 hours before it automatically returns to
the previous setting.
When the sleeptimer isset,the set
temperature will automatically increase
2°Fafter the second hour then !% each
hour overthe next two hours.
To cancel the sleep mode, press the
MODE pad or the SLEEP pad a second time.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
NOTE:When the air conditioner isturned on,
it will automatically start inthe setting last used.
Remote Control
Toensure proper operation, aim the remote
control at the signal receiver on the air
conditioner.
The remote control signal hasa range
of up to 21 feet.
Hake sure nothing is between the air
conditioner and the remote control that
could block the signal.
Hake sure batteries are fresh and installed
correctly-see the Care and Cleaningsection.
COOL MODE
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RemoteControl
1.PressCOOLpod.
2.PressLOW, MEDor HIGH pads to set desiredfan
speed.
3.PresstheINCREASE+/DECREASE- podstoset
thedesiredtemperature60°Fto 85°Fin l°F
increments.
ControlPanel
1.PresstheMODEpaduntiltheCOOLindicatorlightislit
andtheLOW,MEDorHIGHindicatorlightis litfor the
desiredfanspeed.
2.PresstheINCREASE+/DECREASE- padsto setthe
desiredtemperoture60°Fto85°Fin I°Fincrements.
Athermostatisusedto maintaintheroomtemperature.
Thecompressorwillcycleonand offto keeptheroom
atthesetlevelofcomfort.Setthethermostatat o lower
numberondthe indooroirwillbecomecooler.
FAN MODE
UsetheFANmodeto provideoircirculationandfiltering
withoutcooling.Sincefan-onlysettingsdonotprovide
cooling,a temperaturesettingwillnotbedisplayed.
Setthethermostatat a highernumberandthe indoorair
willbecomewarmer.
NOTE:ifthe airconditionerisoffand isthenturnedon
whilesetto COOL,itwilltakeapproximately3minutes
forthecompressorto startandcoolingtobegin.
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling-SelecttheCOOLmodeondHIGH
or MEDfanwitha middlesettemperoture.
ForMaximumCooling-SelecttheCOOLmode
and HIGHfanwithalowersettemperature.
ForQuieterandNighttime Cooling-SelecttheCOOL
modeandLOWfanwith a middlesettemperature.
NOTE:IfyouswitchfromaCOOLsettingto OFFor to
a fansetting,wait at least 3minutesbeforeswitching
backto a COOLsetting.
RemoteControl
PressFANpad.PressLOW,NEDorHIGHpadstoset
desiredfanspeed.
ControlPanel
PresstheMODEpaduntiltheFANindicatorlightislit
andtheLOW,MEDorHIGHindicatorlightislitforthe
desiredfanspeed.
Aboutthecontrolsonthe air conditioner-Heat/Cool Models
Appearance may vary.
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TIMER
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TEMP
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Air Conditioner Controls
Lights beside the touch pads on the airconditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
Controls
ON/OFF
Turnsair conditioner on and off.
Display
Displaysthe temperature setting. Displays
hourswhen setting the timer.
MODE
On the air conditioner controls, useto set
COOL,HEATor FANmode. Indicator lights
on the air conditioner controls will show the
mode selected.
TEMP Increase +/Decrease - Pads
Useto set temperature when in COOL
or HEATmode.
FAN Speeds
Useto set the fan speedat LOW or HIGH.
Indicator lights will show the speed selected.
• COOL
@ FAN
Remote Control
TIMER
ON-When the air conditioner is off, it can
be set to automatically turn on in half an
hour to 24 hours at its previous setting.
Eachtouch will set the time in half hours
up to 10 and then in hours up to 24.
Tocancelthe OnTimer,press the ONpad
until "CL"appears.Thenwait until the
display turns off.
OFF--When the air conditioner is on, it can
be set to automatically turn off in half an
hour to 24 hours. Eachtouch will set the
time in half hours up to 10 and then in hours
up to 24.
Tocancelthe Off Timer, pressthe OFF
pad until "CL"appears and wait for the set
temperature to be displayed.The unit will
now resume normal operation.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
Remote Control
Toensure proper operation, aim the
remote control at the signal receiver
on the air conditioner.
The remote control signal hasa range
of up to 21 feet.
NOTE:When the air conditioner isturned on,
it will automatically start inthe setting last used.
Hake sure nothing is between the air
conditioner and the remote control that
could block the signal.
Hake sure batteries are fresh and installed
correctly-see the Care and Cleaningsection.
COOL MODE
RemoteControl
1.PressCOOLpad.
2.PressLOWorHIGHpadsto setdesiredfanspeed.
3.PresstheINCREASE+/ DECREASE- padsto setthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°Fin l°F increments.
ControlPanel
1.PresstheMODEpaduntiltheCOOLindicatorlightislit.
2.PresstheFANpaduntil HIGHor LOWindicatorlight
islit fordesiredfan speed.
3.PresstheINCREASE+/ DECREASE- padsto setthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°Fin :].°Fincrements.
Athermostatisusedto maintaintheroomtemperature.
Thecompressorwillcycleonand offto keeptheroom
atthesetlevelofcomfort.Setthethermostatat a lower
numberandthe indoorairwillbecomecooler.
HEAT MODE
RemoteControl
1.PressHEATpad.
2.PressLOWorHIGHpadsto setdesiredfanspeed.
3.PresstheINCREASE+/ DECREASE- padstosetthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°Fin:].°Fincrements.
ControlPanel
1.PresstheMODEpad untilthe HEATindicatorlightis lit.
2.PresstheFANpaduntilHIGHor LOWindicatorlight
islitfor desiredfanspeed.
3.Pressthe INCREASE+ / DECREASE- padstosetthe
desiredtemperature60°Fto85°Fin:].°Fincrements.
Athermostatisusedto maintaintheroomtemperature.
Theheaterwillcycleon andoffto keeptheroom
atthesetlevelofcomfort.Setthethermostatat a higher
numberandthe indoorairwillbecomewarmer.
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Setthethermostatat a highernumberandthe indoorair
willbecomewarmer.
NOTE:Iftheair conditionerisoffandis thenturnedon
whilesetto COOL,it willtakeapproximately3 minutes
forthecompressortostartandcoolingtobegin.
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling-SelecttheCOOLmodeandHIGH
fanwith a middlesettemperature.
ForMaximumCooling-SelecttheCOOLmode
and HIGHfanwithalowersettemperature.
ForQuieterandNighttime Cooling-SelecttheCOOL
modeandLOWfanwith a middlesettemperature.
NOTE:Therewillbea 3-minutedelaybetweensetting
changessuchas COOLtoOFFand backto COOL.
Setthethermostatata lowernumberandthe indoorair
willbecomecooler.
NOTE:Iftheair conditionerisoffandisthenturnedon
whilesetto HEAT,it willtakeapproximately1 minute
forthe heatertostartandheatingtobegin.
HeatingDescriptions
ForNormalHeating-Selectthe HEATmodeandHIGH
fanwith a middlesettemperature.
ForMaximumHeating-Selectthe HEATmode
andHIGHfanwithahighersettemperature.
ForQuieterand NighttimeHeating-SelecttheHEAT
modeandLOWfanwitha middlesettemperature.
FAN
UsetheFANto provideaircirculationandfiltering
withoutcoolingor heating.Sincefanonlysettingsdonot
providecoolingorheating,atemperaturesettingwillnot
bedisplayed.
RemoteControl
PressFANpad.PressLOWorHIGHpadsto setdesired
fanspeed.
ControlPanel
PresstheMODEpaduntiltheFANindicatorlightislit
andtheLOWor HIGHindicatorlightislitforthedesired
fanspeed.
About the controlson the air conditioner
Vent Control
Theventcontrolislocatedbehindthefrontgrilleonthe
rightsideoftheairdischargearea.WhenCLOSED,only
theairinsidetheroomwillbecirculatedandconditioned.
WhenOPEN,theventallowsoutdoorfreshairexchange.
Toopenor closethevent:
1.Removethefront grille.
2. Removetheventcardscrew.
3. Removeventcard,turn itoverandreplaceitby
locatingrearholein cardoverlocatingpininsideair
dischargeandreattachingscrewatfront.
Air Direction
Horizontallouvers
onthefront grille
letyoucontrolthe
airdirectionupand
down.
Theunitleavesthefactorysetat theCLOSEposition.
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OPENposition
(Meshend toward back)
Auxiliary Controls - Dip Switches (location varies by model)
Theauxiliarydip switch controls are located
behind the room cabinet-as shown in this figure.
Theowner isresponsiblefor checking switches
and ensuring they are in the desired position.
Locatinghole
ocatinghole
CLOSEposition
(Mesh endtoward front)
front grille
tjustthe vertical
louversside-to-side
todirecttheair left
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FanCycle/Continuous- Cool
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FanCycle/Continuous - Heat (on some models)
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Fan Cycle/Continuous - Cool
When this switch isenabled(UPLit allows the indoor
fan to cycle on/off with the compressor.When this
switch isdisabled (DOWN),itallows the indoor fan to run
continuously.The default setting isdown (continuous).
Fan Cycle/Continuous - Heat (on some models)
When this switch isenabled(UP),it allows the indoor
fan to cycle on/off with the heater operation. When this
switch isdisabled (DOWN),itallows the indoor fan to run
continuously.The default setting is UP(cyclic).
Class 2 - Remote Thermostat (on some models)
When this switch isenabled(UP),it allows the unit
to operate with a Class2 Remote Control Wall
Thermostat. Theunit controls are disabled.
Thedefault setting isdown (disabled).
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Heat (on somemodels)
Terminal Connections Remote Thermostat - Class 2 (on some models)
Thecontrols (]re Ioc(]ted under (] pl(]stic cover
behind the front grille.
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rl] emove the front grille.Seethe Front Grille
section of C(]re(]nd Cle(]ning.
_] Removethe screws securing the pl(]stic cover
over the wiring connections.Set(]side screws
(]nd pl(]stic cover.
-3] Tom(]kewiring connections, insert the wires
into the bottom of the termin(]ls (]nd tighten
screws securely.
After (]11desired connections h(]ve been m(]de,
repl(]ce the pl(]stic cover (]nd front grille.
Theowner isresponsiblefor m(]king (]11
connections (]nd setting the (]ppropri(]te dip
switches.
When connected, the unit will be controlled
by (] remote thermost(]t.
NOTE:Thenumber 3 dip switch must be in
the en(]bled (UPJposition to (]ctiv(]te the remote
thermost(]t. (Seethe inst(]ll(]tioninstructions
suppliedwith the remote thermost(]t.)
IMPORTANT:
Thethermost(]t connections provide 24 VAConly.
If using(] digit(]l/electronic w(]ll thermost(]t,
ensure it iscomp(]tible with 24 VACsign(]l. See
the Inst(]ll(]tion Instructions for the w(]ll thermost(]t.
NOTICE:
D(]m(]geto (] w(]ll thermost(]t or to the electronics
c(]n result from improper connections. Special
c(]re must be used in connecting the wires.No line
volt(]ge connections should be m(]de to (]ny circuit.
Isol(]te(]11wires in building from linevolt(]ge.
Terminal
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location
nderfront
grille
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Red-24 VAConly
Green- Low SpeedFan
Green- HighSpeedFan
Yellow- Compressor
White - Heater
Common- Ground
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Care and cleaning ofthe air conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent.
from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use bleach or abrasives.
Outdoor Coils
Thecoilson the outdoor side of the air conditioner
should be checked regularly.
If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be
professionally steam cleaned, a service available
through your GEservice outlet.
Front Grille
Thefront grille can be removed for more thorough
cleaning and to locate the model and serial
numbers on the front of the basepan.
Toremove:
!. Pullthe filter out.
2. Removethe two grille screws.
Onsome models I
Onsome models
3.Pullthe grille out from the bottom and lift up
from the tabs on the top of the case.
Toreplace:
Hook the tabs on the front grille even with the tabs
on the case and snap into place.
Replacethe screws and filter.
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To maintain optimum performance, clean the filterat least every 50 days.
Air Filter
Toremove the air filter, onother models:
Pullit down.
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Dirtyfilter--Needs cleaning Clogged filter--Greatly
Tum the air conditioner off before cleaning.
The most important thing you can do to maintain
the air conditioner is to clean the filter at least
every 30 days. A clogged filter reduces cooling,
heating and air flow.
Keeping the air filter clean will:
[] Decrease cost of operation.
[] Save energy.
[] Prevent clogged heat exchanger coils.
[] Reduce the risk of premature component failure.
To clean the air filters:
[] Vacuum off the heavy soil.
[] Run water through the filters.
[] Drythoroughly before replacing.
To remove the air filter, on some models:
Carefully pull the tab forward, up and out.
reducescooling,heating
andairflow.
To replace the air filter'.
Replace the clean filter by pushing it back
into place.
N0 7"1CE:00notoperate theair
conditioner without the filter in place. If a filter
becomes torn or damaged it should be replaced
immediately.
Operating without the filter in placeorwith a
damaged filter will allow dirt and dust to reach
the indoor coiland reduce the cooling, heating,
airflow and efficiency of the unit.
Replacementfilters are availablefrom your
salesperson,GEdealer,GEServiceand PartsCenter
or authorized Customer Care®servicers.
How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
NOTES:
r_ Removethe battery cover by sliding it
according to the arrow direction.
[-2-] Insert new batteries making sure that the
(+)and (-)of battery are installed correctly.
E eattach the cover by sliding it back
into position.
[] Use2 AAA(!.5 volt) batteries. Donot use
rechargeable batteries.
[] Removethe batteries from the remote control
ifthe system is not going to be usedfor a long
time.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
•IMPORTANT - Sovetheseinstructions
for local inspector's use.
"IMPORTANT - Observe all 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.
• 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 installution
is not covered under the Warranty.
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this air conditioner.
Aluminum house wiring may present special
_ o not change the plug on the power cord of
with a time delayfuse or circuitbreaker.Thesemodels
shouldbe installedontheir own singlebrunch circuit for best
performance and to prevent overloading house or apartment
wiring circuits, which could cause a possiblefire huzardfrom
overheating wires.
problems-consult a qualified electrician.
Somemodels require 230/208-volt a.c.,protected
IMPORTANT!
GEstrongly recommends the removal of the old wall case
and the installation of a new GEWall Case. If you DO NOT
usea GEWall Case,you run the risk of poor performance
or product failure. This is not covered under the terms of
the GEwarranty.
Air conditioner break-in period
NOTE - As with any mechanical device with moving
parts, this unit will have a wear-in period. AFTER
INSTALLATION,this unit should be operated for 48
hours to achieve optimum efficiency.
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_ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
,WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Can
cause injury or death. This appliance must be
properly grounded. Where a 2-prong wall outlet
is encountered, it is your responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded :3-prong outlet.
(_ ome models require a 115/120-volt a.c.,
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 isyour responsibility to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
60-Hz grounded outlet protected with a
15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
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Installation Instructions
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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 TESTbutton and then the RESETbutton.
If the TEST button does not trip or ifthe RESETbutton
will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air
conditioner and contact a qualified service technician.
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
Phillips-head
screwdriver
Drill
Pencil
AdjustableWrench
RulerorTapeMeasure
Level
Scissorsorknife
Handor Saber Saw
GE KIT NUMBERS
USE GE
KIT NUMBER: FOR: DESCRIPTION:
RAB46A ,46, Use these kits for all GE Standard wall case for "J" model chassis. RAG13 stamped
47A, 47, 48A models and other brands aluminum exterior grille included. Remove the existing case
& 48 not listed and replace.
RAK65A1 All GE Models Kit for window installation.
RAK690
RAG13
RAG14E
RAB36, 37, 38, 46, 47 or 48
(J-Chassis)
RAB36, 37, 38, 46, 47 or 48 Standard aluminum exterior grille (included with RAB46, 47, 48,
(J-Chassis) RAB46A, 47A and 48A wall cases).
RAB36, 37, 38, 46, 47 or 48 Architectural Iouvered exterior grille.
(J-Chassis)
If you attach a custom architectural outdoor grille, use this kit
to ensure _er airflow.
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INSTALLING A J-MODEL IN AN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
[] REMOVE LOCKING PLATE ON FRONT
LEFT SIDE
Locking
plate
Remove
screw
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[] REMOVE ALL SHIPPING PADS
(IF PRESENT} INSIDE AIR CONDITIONER
NEXT TO COMPRESSOR
EXISTING WALL CASE
[] REINSTALL LOCKING PLATE WITH TAB
BEHIND WALL CASE FLANGE. TIGHTEN
SCREW
F_ ATTACH POWER CORD TO BASE PAN
WITH CLAMP
pan
F6"1ATTACH FRONT GRILLE
Remove
shipping
pads(if
present)
[] CAREFULLY SLIDE AIR CONDITIONER
BACK INTO CASE
Hake sure that the tubing on the unit does
not touch the wall case and that the case
installation is secure.
An opening for the power cord is on the bottom
of the front grille.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THROUGH THE WALL
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
rf] PREPARE OPENING IN WALL
Hake certain a wall receptacle is available close
to the hole location or make arrangements to install
a receptacle.
The cord length for the llS-volt models is 72"
to the right and 47" to the left.
For the 230/208-volt models the cord length is 65"
to the right and 39" to the left.
I21SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR
CONDITIONER
The air conditioner wall case may be installed
with 1/4" min. extension out from the inside wall
or with 1/4" min. extension out from the outside wall.
The finished sides of the opening should be structural
wall members.
Lintel - Use a lintel in brick veneer and brick
and block types of wall to support the bricks
or blocks above the opening. Do not allow the wall
case to be used in lieu of a lintel.
Flashing - Install flashing (drip rail) as shown
to prevent water from dripping inside the wall
and down the outside of the building.
[_] SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR
CONDITIONER
Hortar between the case and the brick wall around
the case may be undercut at about 45° for
improved caulking.
Inside
,__ Topofcase
Outside
Caulking Undercut
mortar
Flashing
(driprail)
1/4"min.extension---J
insidethewallfrom
thetrim molding
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Installation Instructions
WINDOW INSTALLATION--OPTIONAL
A WARNING! rusk o_injury Installation must comply with these guidelines.
Requires optional accessory kits RAK65A1 and Wall Sleeve RAB46A, 47A or 48A
Reod these instructions completely ond corefully.
14/_ Vinylwindowgasket
Sillsupport
bracket(2)"_
i
i" B
Rightside
2angles---_ _
(leftandright
hand) l
• clip(4) L
A
Leftside
_----- Caseside
gasket(2)
_m'--- Spring
Bottom
Foamtop
windowgasket
Casetopgasket
windowgasket
o£
o=
CD
?
TypeA(9)
FillerPanels
Cutpanels
anddiscard
centerpiece
TypeB(2)
o
o
G9
TypeC(painted)(6)
TypeD(2)
TypeE(4)
Window
bracket
__ Iocl<ing
Support bracket hardware
Spacer(2)
Loci<nut(2)
&
Adjustingbolt(2)
Largewasher (2)
r_ 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 to the right.
All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood, masonry
or metal.
The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord.
' --_--'-_t
31"to43" 17"min J_"I
(With filler panels) _ H
26_¼'' min.(Withoutfillerpanels)
Windowopeningdimensionsarefor
a standarddouble-hungwindow.
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Installation Instructions
[] STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep
it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach
a piece of wood to the stool.
v2,,higher
thanframe t
/ Wood
Storm
window
frame
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131 REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER FROM CASE
r_ Remove the front grille. See the Care and Cleaning
section.
FB1 Find the locking plate located on the front
left side.
re]
Remove the screw and the locking plate to unlock
the air conditioner.
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.
rFl Removeallshipping pads (ifpresent)insidethe air
conditioner next to the compressor.
Locking-- _
plate
screw
Remove-- G !
r_ Remove and discard the shipping screw
on the back of the air conditioner to allow
removal of the air conditioner from the case.
Remove
screw
Removeshippingpads
(ifpresent)
re]
Remove the rear grille that is taped to the back
of the case. Remove the packet of screws taped
to the back of the grille. While holding the grille at a
45° angle, insert it into the clips at the top of the case
and push the bottom in. Keep slight upward pressure
on the grille until it fits flush with the bottom of the
case.
If attaching the grille If attaching the grille
from the outside of the from the inside of the case,
case, use the 2 long screws, use the 2 short screws.
Clips
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r_ Pull the bottom corners of the air conditioner
and slide it out of the case.
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Insertthe2longscrews
ontheoutside
Insert the 2short screws
ontheinside
Installation Instructions
WINDOW INSTALLATION--OPTIONAL (cont.)
141PREPARE WINDOW
[_ Mark the centedine of the stool. Measure from the
centerline 13_" on both sides for the panel cuts.
rB] Measure 123A'' from the centerline on both sides
for the sill support brackets.
Centerline
_ 0utside ,/
_[ Sill /£
,'_13_" _13_" _
Stool
Inside
I_ INSTALL SILL SUPPORTS
r_ Assemble the sill supports. Do not fully tighten
the spacer mounting screws at this time.
Spacermounting
screwsType(A)
Spacer
Locknut-------_
Sill Centerline
Stool
Inside
r_ Turn the bolts and tighten the lock nuts to make
the sill supports level or tilt down 1/8" to the outside.
Line up the "V" notch with 123A'' marks. Drill pilot holes
and attach the sill supports.
Averagesill
-- Spacer
Sillsupport_!_
Narrowsill
Adjustingbolt--------_
(forusewithwoodsills) t
Largewasher-------_ _(_
FB1 Before attaching the sill supports, place them on
the window stool. Select the spacer position that
will place the spacer near the outermost point
on the sill.Tighten the spacer mounting screws.
Screwsareinposition
Sillsupport
"V" notch
Sill Bolt --
Outside
Offsetsill(suchasbrickorstone)
NOTES:
,,On narrow sills,there may not be enough room to use
the lock nut.
,,A deep offset sill may require a longer adjusting bolt
than the standard hex-head bolt provided.
,,On wood sills use the large washer between the bolt
head and the sill.This prevents the bolt from digging
into the wood.
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Installation Instructions
[-6]MEASURE, CUT AND INSTALL FILLER
PANELS
rA1 Measure from the edge of the panel marks
(see Prepare the Window) to the inside of the
window track on each side (A and B).
SII Windowtracl<_
Outside
' A ,4 Widthof theair ---'_' B '
Leftside (panelmarl<s) Rightside
rB] Mark the A and B measurements on each side
of the filler panel board. Cut the panels and discard
the center piece. Note position of the notches.
Inside conditioner
B
Right
side
a_
FillerPanels
Cutpanels
anddiscard
',centerpiece
i A ,
ILeftside
,,
i
o
(D
Gasket
s Angle
TypeC
(painted
screws)
Tab--
r_ Install the panels in the window. Place the spring clips
3" from the top and the bottom. Squeeze and push
the clips to fit in the window track and the tab into
the sill support.
®
[] Put together the panel assemblies. Remove
the paper backing from the case-side gasket
and attach it to the angle. Push a pencil point
through the gaskets to locate the holes in
the angles.
Hookthetabinto
thesill support
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Installation Instructions
WINDOW INSTALLATION--OPTIONAL (cont.)
[Z] INSTALL CASE IN WINDOW
@
Peel off the backing from the bottom window
gasket.
[]
Place the gasket on the stool and over the
brackets, even with the rear edge, sticky
side down.
1 1 !
I
Bottomwindowgasket
re] carefully slide the empty case into the window
until the holes in the case line up with the holes
in the panel angles.
Caseholes
e e - e
o/ •
r_ With the window closed, mark where the window
sash meets the case.
r_ Peel off the backing from the case top gasket.
r_ Hold on to the case, open the window and place
the gasket along the mark on the case.
Putthegasketon
topofthecase
wherethewindow
will close.
Place the vinyl window gasket over the case top
gasket. Insert the panel tabs through the slits in
the gasket. Cut the gasket on each side to the width
of the window.
NOTES:
,,The case should have a 1/8" minimum tilt toward
the outside.
,, Be sure the seal gasket and panel gaskets remain
in position and do not roll with the case.
r_ Lower the window so it fits behind the panel tabs.
Insert the 4 type A screws through the holes in the
case and into the panel angles, 2 on each side.
tabs
Case
screws
Panel
Vinylwindowgasket
Close the window tightly on the vinyl gasket.
nl
Bend the gasket forward to expose the panel tabs.
Drill pilot holes into the window sash.
i ,, , _ Attach the panel tab
I ' J tothewindowoneachside
with atypeDscrew.
2O
Installation Instructions
rs-]INSTALL WINDOW GASKET AND
LOCKING BRACKET
r_ cut the foam top window gasket to the window
width.
r_ stuff the foam between the glass and the window
to prevent air and insects from getting into the
room.
r_ REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER
IN CASE
r_ carefully slide the air conditioner back into
the case.
re-1Attach the window locking bracket with
1 type E screw.
I
rc-1Reinstall the locking plate with the tab behind
the wall case flange. Tighten the screw.
FB1Attach the power cord to the base pan with
the clamp.
Powercord
r_ Reattach the front grille. An opening for the power
cord is on the bottom of the front grille.
r_ Fillholes and cracks with caulking provided by
the installer.
pan
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Beforeyou call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips:Save time and manes Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.
PossibleCauses What To Do
Theair conditioner • Makesuretheairconditionerplugispushedcompletely
doesnot start isunplugged, intotheoutlet.
Thefuseis blown/circuit • Checkthe housefuse/circuitbreakerboxand replace
breakeristripped, the fuseorresetthebreaker.
Powerfailure. • if powerfailureoccurs,turntheairconditionerOFF.When
powerisrestored,wait 3 minutesto restarttheair conditioner
to preventtrippingofthe compressoroverload.
Thecurrent interrupter • Pressthe RESETbuttonlocatedonthepowercordplug.
deviceistripped. • iftheRESETbuttonwillnotstayengaged,discontinueuse
ofthe air conditionerandcontactaqualifiedservice
technician.
Air conditionerdoes Airflowisrestricted. • Makesuretherearenocurtains,blindsorfurnitureblocking
notcoolor heat[some thefrontoftheairconditioner.
models)asit should
Thetemp control may • inCOOLmodeorHEATmode(somemodels),pressthe
notbesetcorrectly. DECREASE- pad.
Theair filter is dirty. • Cleanthefilterat leastevery30days.
Seethe OperatingInstructionssection.
Theroom may havebeenhot. • Whentheairconditionerisfirstturnedon,you need
to allowtimefortheroomtocooldown.
Coldair isescaping. • Checkfor openfurnaceregistersandcoldairreturns.
Hakesurethe airconditioner'sventisintheclosedposition.
Coolingcoilshaveicedup. • See"Airconditionerfreezingup" below.
Air conditioner Iceblockstheairflow • SetthecontrolsatHIGHFANorHIGHCOOLandsetthe
freezingup and stopsthe air conditioner thermostatto a highertemperaturetoallowthe iceto melt.
from coolingthe room.
Theremotecontrolis Thebatteries are inserted • Checkthepositionofthebatteries.Theyshouldbe
notworking incorrectly, insertedcorrectly.
Thebatteries may bedead. • Replacethebatteries.
Waterdripsoutside Hot,humidweather. • Thisisnormal.
Waterdripsindoors Theair conditionerisnot • Forproperwaterdisposal,makesuretheairconditioner
tilted to the outside, slantsslightlyfromthe casefronttothe rear.
Watercollectsin Moistureremovedfrom air • Thisisnormalforashortperiodinareaswithlittle
basepan anddrainsinto basepan. humidity;normalfora longerperiodinveryhumidareas.
Normal Operating Sounds
m You may hear a pinging noise caused by m
water being picked up and thrown against the
condenser on rainy days or when the humidity
ishigh.Thisdesignfeature helpsremove
moisture and improve efficiency.
m
You may hear the thermostat click when the
compressor cycles on and off.
Water will collect in the base pan during high
humidity or on rainy days. Thewater may
overflow and drip from the outdoor sideof
the unit.
m
Thefan may run evenwhen the compressor
does not.
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