GE AJGS 06 LZA, 10 AZA, AJGS 08 AZA, AJGS 10 AZA, AJES 06 LSA User Manual

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Standard and Easy Mount

Cool Only: AJCS 06 LZA

AJCS 08, 10 AZA

Heat/Cool: AJES 06 LSA

AJES 08 ASA

AJES 10 DSA

Heat Pump: AJHS 08 ASA

49-7398 10-00 JR

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Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

Room

Safety Information

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . . . 3

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operating Instructions

Air Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6

Fan Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Temperature Limiting . . . . . . . . . .6

Vent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation

Installation for Models with

Accordion Curtains . . . . . . . . .17–21

Installation for Models with

Filler Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–16

Preparing to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Through the Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service . . . . 26

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . 26

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Write the model and serial numbers here:

# ________________________________

Find these numbers on a label on the front of the base pan behind the front grille.

Air Conditioners

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 or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

■ 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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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.

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!

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,

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

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Controls

Mode Control

HIGH COOL

and

LOW COOL

provide cooling

with different fan speeds.

HIGH HEAT

and

LOW HEAT

provide heating

with different fan speeds.

LOW FAN

HIGH FAN

provides air circulation and filtering without cooling or heating.

NOTE: If you move the switch from a cool or heat setting to OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool or heat setting. A 3-minute delay is automatically provided on the Heat/Cool and Heat Pump models.

Cooling/Heating Descriptions

For Normal Cooling or Heating

—Select

HIGH COOL

HIGH HEAT

with the

thermostat at mid point.

For Maximum Cooling

—Select

HIGH COOL

with the thermostat at maximum cool.

For Maximum Heating

—Select

HIGH HEAT

with the thermostat at maximum heat.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling

—Select

LOW COOL

with the thermostat at mid

point.

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

COOLER

(blue) the indoor air

will become cooler. Turn the knob to

WARMER

(red) and the indoor air will

become warmer.

Heat Pump Models

When the outdoor temperature is lower than 25°F., heat is provided by the electric heater in the air conditioner instead of by the heat pump.

NOTE: The electric resistance heater in the 115-volt heat pump model operates during defrost when the outdoor coil temperature is below 36°F. It is not intended to provide full heat capability.

MODE CONTROL TEMP CONTROL

OFF

LOW

FAN

HIGH

FAN

HIGH HEAT

HIGH COOL

LOW

COOL

LOW

HEAT

OFF

LOW

FAN

HIGH

FAN

HIGH COOL

LOW

COOL

About the controls on the air conditioner.

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Temperature Limiting

Limiting the maximum and minimum settings prevents users from turning the control to the extreme heat or cool positions.

The normal range of the temp control is approximately 60°F to 85°F. The control range may be narrowed by the use of the temperature limiting screws located behind the control panel.

Each position equals approximately 3°F.

Vent Control

The vent control is located behind the front grille on the right side of the air discharge area. 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.

To open or close the vent:

1. Remove the front grille.

2. Remove and replace the vent card to the OPEN (mesh end toward the back) or to the CLOSE (mesh end toward the front) position.

Air Direction

Horizontal louvers on the front grille let you control the air direction up and down.

Remove the front grille to adjust the vertical louvers side-to-side to direct the air left or right.

Fan Switch

On Heat/Cool models, the fan switch lever is located in a hole through the control panel. To reach it, you need to remove the front grille. Use a small screwdriver to change the setting. Cool only models have a rocker switch on the front of the control box.

When set at

CYCLE

(down) the fan cycles on and

off when cooling or heating. When set at

CONT

(continuous, up) the fan runs all the time. The unit is shipped in the

CONT

setting.

About the controls on the air conditioner.

Limits

heat

temp

Limits cool temp

Open

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

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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 steam cleaned, a service available through your GE service outlet.

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.

The front grille can be removed for more thorough cleaning or to make the model and serial numbers accessible.

To remove:

1. Pull the filter up and slide it out.

2. Remove the two grille screws.

3. Pull the grille out from the bottom and lift up from the tabs on the top of the case.

To replace:

Hook the tabs on the front grille even with the tabs on the front of the case and snap into place.

Replace the screws and filter.

Front Grille

Grille

Tab

Grille

Tab

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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

To maintain optimum performance, clean the filter at least every 30 days.

Air Filter

Turn 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.

■Dry thoroughly before replacing.

To remove the air filter:

Carefully pull the tab forward, up and out.

To replace the air filter:

Replace the clean filter by pushing it back into place.

CAUTION: Do not operate the air conditioner without the filter in place. If a filter becomes torn or damaged it should be replaced immediately.

Operating without the filter in place or with a damaged filter will allow dirt and dust to reach the indoor coil and reduce the cooling, heating, airflow and efficiency of the unit.

Replacement filters are available from your salesperson, GE dealer, GE Service and Parts Center or authorized Customer Care® servicers.

Dirty filter—Needs cleaning Clogged filter—Greatly

reduces cooling, heating and airflow.

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Preparing to install the air conditioner.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions

with the air conditioner after installation is completed.

NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions for future use.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

For personal safety, this air conditioner must be properly grounded.

It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists.

Follow National Electric Codes (NEC) and/or local codes and ordinances.

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.

Before You Begin

Some models require 115/120-volt a.c., 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 a.c., 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.

Electrical Requirements

■ Phillips-head screwdriver

■ Ruler or tape measure

■ Scissors or knife

■ Pencil

■ Level

■ Wood saw

■ Adjustable wrench

■ Drill

Tools You Will Need

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