GE AKT05, AKZ05 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions
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Room
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . .6–9
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . .10
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . .Back Cover
Ownership Registration for
Customers in Canada only . . . . . .11, 12
Warranty for Customers
in Canada
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
AKT05
AKZ05
Climatiseur
Manuel d’utilisation et
instructions d’installation
La section française commence à la page 17
Acondicionador
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air conditioner.
Manual del propietario
y instrucciones de
instalación
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Air Conditioners
In Canada, contact us at:
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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 Instructions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■ Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.
■ This air conditioner must be properly
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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.
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Instructions
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
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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 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.
WARNING!
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS—115-Volt models only
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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.
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.
Safety Instructions
Operating
Instructions
MODE CONTROL TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Controls
Mode Control
High Cool and Low Cool provide cooling with
different fan speeds.
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Additional important information.
Fan settings provide air circulation and
filtering without cooling.
NOTE: If you move the mode 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
For Normal Cooling—Select High Cool with the
TEMPERATURE control at midpoint.
For Maximum Cooling—Select High Cool with the
TEMPERATURE control at the highest number
available on your knob.
For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling—Select Low Cool
with the TEMPERATURE control at midpoint.
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 a
higher number, the indoor air will become
cooler. Turn the knob to a lower number and
the indoor air will become warmer.
Air Direction
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Use the lever to adjust the air direction left and
right only.
Appearance may vary.
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner. GEAppliances.com
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug
from the wall outlet before cleaning.
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:
Pull the tab on the right side of the unit until the
filter is out.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean
the filter in a dishwasher.
To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not
use bleach or abrasives.
Safety Instructions
Instructions
Operating
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.
•
IMPORTANT — Save these
instructions 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 insta
his product.
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• Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
• You MUST use all supplied parts and use
proper installation procedures as described
in these instructions when installing this air
conditioner.
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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
Phillips-head screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver
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 installe
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.
Ruler or tape measurePencil
Level
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
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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.
Scissors or knife
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Installation Instructions
PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)
Top mounting rail
Air
conditioner
Window
sash seal
Foam top
window gasket
Right
accordion
panel
Left
accordion
panel
3/8" Type A (4) 3/4" Type B (6)
Window locking
bracket (1)
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Frame locking
bracket (2)
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WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
• These instructions are for a standard doublehung 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.
• Follow the dimensions in the table and
illustration for your model.
Models AB
AKT05, AKZ05 13″ min. 24 1/2″–38″
A
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PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
If not already attached, install the top
A
mounting rail with 4 Type A screws from
the outside of the case.
Top mounting rail
Bottom
mounting rail
Hold the accordion
B
panel in one hand and
gently pull back to free
the open end.
B
(With accordion panels)
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 storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
1/2″ higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Sill
Vinyl frame
Wood
C
Slide the free end of the accordion panel
into the side panel rails. Slide the panel
down. Be sure to leave enough space to
slip the top and bottom of the frame into
the rails on the cabinet.
NOTE:There is a right and a left accordion
panel. Be sure to use the proper panel for
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eac
D
Slide the left and right accordion panels
ide.
into the top and bottom mounting rails.
Top left
Bottom mounting rail
Top mounting rail
Top right
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PREPARE THE WINDOW
Cut the window sash seal to the proper
length. Peel off the backing and attach the
seal to the underside of the window sash.
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INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER
IN THE WINDOW
A
Place the air conditioner on the sill with
the bottom mounting rail against its back
edge. Center it and close the window
securely behind the top mounting rail.
It should be level or slightly tilted to the
outside. Use a level; about a 1/3 bubble
will be the correct case slant to the outside.
3 Screws
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INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKET AND
FOAM TOP WINDOW GASKET
A
B
C
CAUTION:
To prevent broken glass
or damage to windows,
on vinyl or other
similarly constructed
windows, attach the
window locking bracket
to the window side jamb.
Attach the window
locking bracket with
one Type B screw.
Cut the foam top window gasket to the
window width.
Stuff the foam
between the
glass and the
window to
prevent air and
insects from
getting into the room.
NOTE: If the gasket supplied does not fit
your window, obtain appropriate material
locally to provide a proper installation seal.
Vinyl
Wood
2 Frame locking brackets
B
Extend the left and right accordion panels
to the vertical window sashes and attach
3 Type B screws through the holes in the
upper panels, as appropria
nstall the frame locking brackets between
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C
the bottom of the accordion panel and the
window sill. Attach with 2 Type B screws.
NOTE:To prevent the window sill from
splitting, drive the pilot holes before
driving the screws.
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Troubleshooting Tips.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Air conditioner The air conditioner • Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
does not start is unplugged. completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
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Air conditioner does Airflow is restricted. • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
not cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.
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breaker is tripped. the fuse or reset the breaker.
Power failure. • The unit will automatically restart in the settings last
used after the power is restored.
• There is a protective time delay (approximately
3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload. For this reason, the unit may not start
normal cooling for 3 minutes after it is turned
back on.
The current interrupter • Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug.
device is tripped.
The temp control may • Turn the temperature knob to a higher number.
not be set correctly.
The air filter is dirty. • Clean the filter at least every 30 days.
The room may have been hot. • When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need
Cold air is escaping. • Check for open furnace registers and cold air returns.
Cooling coils have iced up. • See “Air conditioner freezing up” below.
• If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.
See the Care and Cleaning section.
to allow time for the room to cool down.
Air conditioner Ice blocks the air flow • Set the mode control at High Fan or High Cool with
freezing up and stops the air conditioner the Temp at 1 or 2.
from cooling the room.
The remote control The batteries are inserted • Check the position of the batteries. They should be
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is not working incorrectly. inserted in the opposite (+) and (–) direction.
Instructions
Water drips outside Hot, humid weather. • This is normal.
Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not • For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner
Water collects in Moisture removed from air • This is normal for a short period in areas with little
base pan and drains into base pan. humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.
The batteries may be dead. • Replace the batteries.
tilted to the outside. slants slightly from the case front to the rear.
Normal Operating Sounds
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■ You may hear a pinging noise caused by water
being picked up and thrown against the
condenser on rainy days or when the humidity
is high. This design feature helps remove
moisture and improve efficiency.
■ 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. The water
may overflow and drip from the outdoor side
of the unit.
■ The fan may run even when the compressor
does not.
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P.O. BOX 1780
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