GE AKL05, AKN05, AKQ05, AKS05, AKV05 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions

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

Operating Instructions

Control Knob Models . . . . . .6, 7

Touch Pad Models . . . . . . . . .4, 5

Care and Cleaning

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

Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installation Instructions . .9–17

Troubleshooting Tips . . .19, 20

Normal Operating Sounds . . .20

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . .24

Product Registration . . . . .21, 22

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________________

Serial # __________________________

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

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

AKL05

AKN05

AKQ05

AKS05

AKV05

AKL06

AKN06

AKQ06

AKV06

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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.

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.

■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.

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.

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.

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WARNING!

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS—115-Volt models only

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 ADAPTER PLUGS—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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the controls on the air conditioner—models with touch pads.

Features and appearance will vary.

High fan on

Cool on

Medium fan on

Fan on

Low fan on

Air Conditioner Controls

Remote Control

Controls

ON/OFF Pad

Turns air conditioner on and off.

MODE

Use to set the air conditioner to COOL or FAN mode.

Increase ▲ /Decrease ▼ Pads

Use to set temperature when in COOL mode.

FAN Pad

Use to set the fan speed to LOW, MED or HIGH.

TIMER Pad

ON—When the air conditioner is off, it can be set to automatically turn on in

1 to 12 hours at its previous setting. Each touch will set the timer in hours.

OFF—When the air conditioner is on, it can be set to automatically turn off in

1 to 12 hours. Each touch will set the timer in hours.

To cancel the timer, press the TIMER pad until the display time disappears.

NOTE: All timer settings are automatically cancelled if the unit is turned on or off after setting the timer.

Display

Shows the room temperature, set temperature or the time remaining on the timer. After setting the controls, the display will change to show the room temperature.

To recall the set temperature to the display, press the Increase ▲ / Decrease ▼ pad once.

To recall the time remaining on the timer, if it was set, press the TIMER pad once.

Display Codes

E1—Automatic filter clean reminder.

Turn the air conditioner OFF and unplug it. NOTE: The air conditioner must be unplugged for the automatic filter clean timer to reset. Clean the filter. See the Care and Cleaning section. After cleaning, replace the filter and plug the air conditioner back in.

Er—Room temperature sensor failure. Call for service.

Remote Control Signal Receiver

Remote Control

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

■The remote control signal has a range of up to 21 feet.

■Make sure nothing is between the air conditioner and the remote control that could block the signal.

■Make sure batteries are fresh and installed correctly as indicated on the remote control.

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When the air conditioner is turned on, it will	Lights in the display or beside the touch pads
automatically start in the setting last used,	on the air conditioner control panel indicate the
except the timer will be cancelled if it was set.	selected settings.

COOL Mode

Use the COOL mode with HIGH, MED or LOW fan for cooling. Use the Increase ▲ / Decrease ▼ pads to set the desired temperature between 60°F and 90°F in 2°F increments (or between 16°C and 31°C in 1°C increments if the control has been set to use Celsius).

A thermostat is used to maintain the room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the set level of comfort. Set the thermostat at a lower number and the indoor air will become cooler. Set the thermostat at a higher number and the indoor air will become warmer.

NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on while set to COOL, it will take approximately 3 minutes for the compressor to start and cooling to begin.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling—Select the COOL mode and

HIGH or MED fan with a middle set temperature.

For Maximum Cooling—Select the COOL mode and HIGH fan with a lower set temperature.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select the

COOL mode and LOW fan with a middle set temperature.

NOTE: If you switch from a COOL setting to OFF or to

a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a COOL setting.

FAN Mode

Use the FAN at HIGH, MED or LOW to provide air circulation and filtering without cooling. Since fan only settings do not provide cooling, a temperature setting will not be displayed.

Fahrenheit or Celsius

Your control is set to use and display Fahrenheit temperature selections, but you may change it to use and display Celsius selections.

Press and hold the Increase ▲ / Decrease ▼ pads at the same time to switch to ˚C or ˚F as desired.

Vent Control

The vent control is located on the inside of the air louvers at the bottom of the vent.

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.

Vent control lever

Vent control lever

To open the vent.

To close the vent.

Air Direction

Up and Down	Side-to-Side
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers	The side-to-side air direction is adjusted by moving
adjusts the air direction up or down.	the air direction lever to the left or right.

Air direction lever

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About the controls on the air conditioner—models with control knobs.

Features and appearance will vary.

OFF			OFF
HIGH	HIGH	COOL	FAN
COOL	FAN
MED	LOW
COOL	FAN
LOW
COOL

MODE CONTROLS

Your model will have one of the above type controls.

TEMP CONTROL (on some models)

Controls

Mode Controls

HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling with different fan speeds.

COOL provides cooling with a fixed fan speed.

LOW FAN, HIGH FAN or 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 midpoint.

For Maximum Cooling—Select HIGH COOL with the temp control at the highest number available on your knob.

For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling—Select

LOW COOL with the temp control at midpoint.

Temp Controls (on some models)

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.

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Additional controls and important information.

Vent Control

The vent control is located on the inside of the air louvers at the bottom of the vent.

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.

Vent control lever

Vent control lever

To open the vent.

To close the vent.

Air Direction—Up and Down

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

Air Direction—Side-to-Side (on some models)

The side-to-side air direction is adjusted by moving the air direction lever to the left or right.

Air direction lever

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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug	To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not
from the wall outlet before cleaning.	use bleach or abrasives.

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.

Air Filter

The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary.

E1 in the display (on models with touch pads) is an automatic filter clean reminder. Turn the air conditioner OFF and unplug it.

NOTE: The air conditioner must be unplugged for the automatic filter clean timer to reset.

Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it.

NOTE: DO NOT rinse, or put the filter in an automatic dishwasher.

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

To remove:

	1	Pull to unlatch the lower corners of the inlet
		grille and lift it up and off.

2	Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to
	release it and pull it down to remove.

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Preparing to install the air conditioner.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Before You Begin

	NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with	CAUTION:
	the air conditioner after installation is completed.
	NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual	Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
	and Installation Instructions for future use.	the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
	IMPORTANT NOTES:	Do not change the plug on the power cord of this
	For personal safety, this air conditioner must be	air conditioner.
		Aluminum house wiring may present special
	properly grounded.
	It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit	problems—consult a qualified electrician.
	checked by a qualified electrician if there is any
	doubt as to whether a proper ground exists.
	Follow National Electrical Codes (NEC) and/or local
	codes and ordinances.
	Electrical Requirements

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.

Tools You Will Need

■ Phillips-head screwdriver	■ Scissors or knife
■ Adjustable wrench	■ Pencil
■ Ruler or tape measure	■ Level
■ Drill

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Window installation instructions.

Parts Included

				Window
Left accordion				sash seal
		Foam top
panel frame
		window gasket
	Top mounting rail
	seal strip
				Air conditioner case
Left accordion					Top
panel					mounting
					rail
					Right accordion
	Bottom				panel frame
	mounting rail
		Support bracket (2)
Locking bar (2)			Right accordion
			panel
					Nut (2)
Type A (7)	Type B (11)	Type C (4)	Accordion panel	Window locking	Leveling bolt (2)
			clamp (2)	bracket
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Read completely, then follow step-by-step.

1	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.

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

■ The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord.

14″ min.

22″ to 351⁄2″ (With accordion panels)

171⁄2″ min. (Without accordion panels)

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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.

Wood

1/2″ higher

than frame

Stool

Storm window

frame

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.

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Window installation instructions.

Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case

3	A	Remove the screw from each side of the case.
		Keep them in a safe location.

BPull to unlatch the lower corners of the inlet grille and lift it up and off.

E

F

Grasp the lower corners of the grill frame while pressing in on the case sides with your finger tips. Pull out to release and lift it up.

NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge toward you more than 3 ″ or you may damage the tabs of the grille.

Remove the screw securing the ground wire to the left side of the face of the unit.

CUsing the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down to remove.

Screw

Ground wire

GSlide the air conditioner from the case by gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the case.

D Remove the three grille frame screws.

Grille frame screws

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5

Remove the Shipping Pad

Remove and discard the shipping pad next to the compressor.

Remove and discard shipping pad

Install the Mounting Rails onto the Case

A	Remove the backing from the top mounting	B	Attach the top mounting rail onto the top
	rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of		of the case with 5 Type A screws.
	the top mounting rail.	C	Attach the bottom mounting rail to the
			bottom of the case from the inside, using
			2 Type A screws in the back holes of the
			bottom rail sides.
	Type A screws
			Type A screw

A screws

Type A

screws

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Window installation instructions.
6	Install the Side Accordion Panels
	A	Insert the notch on the wider side of one	B	Slide the left accordion panel into the top and
		shutter into the groove on the left front side of		bottom mounting rails.
		the case.
		Notch
		Shutter

Slide the shutter all the way down into the	C	Pull the shutter all the way out until the
groove.
		notch on the outside edge of the shutter is
		visible through the hole in the top corner
		of the frame.
		Insert the notch on the shutter into the groove
		on the locking bar and slide the bar all the way
		down to secure the shutter.
		Notch
	Locking bar

	Repeat steps A–C for the right side accordion
D
	panel.

	7	Prepare the Window
		Cut the window sash seal to the window width and
		stick the adhesive side to the bottom of the sash.

Window sash seal

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Install the Case in the Window

	8	A	Carefully position the case in the window so
			that the bottom mounting rail is nested against
			the window stool.
			Center the case and lower the window behind
		B
			the top mounting rail.

FRepeat steps D and E to install the second support on the other side of the case.

GAdjust the leveling bolts against the sill so that the supports had a slight tilt to the outside. Use a level; about 1/2 bubble will be the correct slant to the outside. After leveling is done, tighten the leveling bolt nut.

NOTE: Use a steel washer between the leveling bolts and the sill if the sill is weak.

1/2 bubble slant to outside

Leveling bolt

CSecure the bottom mounting rail of the case to the window stool using 4 Type B screws.

Type B
screws
D	Loosely thread a
	leveling bolt into
	a support	Support
	bracket.		Leveling
		bracket
			bolt

EPosition the support brackets near the outermost point on the sill. From inside the case, attach the support bracket to the case bottom flange using 2 Type C screws.

Type C screws

Support bracket

HExtend the left and right accordion panels to the vertical window sashes. Drill 1/8″ pilot holes and attach the top corners with 2 Type B

screws. Use an accordion panel clamp on each lower corner to trap the panels. Drill 1/8″ pilot holes and attach the panel clamps with 2 Type B screws.

NOTE: Seal any openings around the case or accordion panels with sealer or foam gaskets.

	Top mounting rail
Type B
screw	Type B
	screw
Panel clamp and
Type B screw

Panel clamp and

Type B screw

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