GE AKV12, AKV10 User Manual
AKV10 AKV12
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions
Through-the-Wall
Installation—Optional . . . . . . .16
Window Installation . . . . . . .7–15
Troubleshooting Tips . . .17, 18
Normal Operating Sounds . . .18
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . .24
Product Registration . . . . .21, 22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
49-7454 11-02 JR
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air conditioner.
Air Conditioners
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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.
■ 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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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, 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.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS—115-Volt models only
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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About the controls on the air conditioner—models with control knobs.
Features and appearance will vary.
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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
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.
TEMP CONTROL
MODE CONTROLS
Your model will have one of the above type controls.
OFF
LOW
FAN
LOW
COOL
HIGH
FAN
HIGH
COOL
MED
COOL
OFF
FANCOOL
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Additional controls and important information.
The energy saver switch controls the fan.
ON—The fan and compressor cycle on and off
together. This results in wider variations of room
temperature and humidity. It is normally used
when the room is unoccupied.
OFF—The fan runs all the time, while the
compressor cycles on and off.
This switch must be set at OFF in order to use
the fan settings (on the mode control).
Energy Saver (on some models)
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts
the air direction up or down.
Air Direction—Up and Down
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
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.
Grille and Case
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.
Outdoor Coils
The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or
more often if necessary.
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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 Electrical 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
■ Adjustable wrench
■ Ruler or tape measure
■ Drill
■ Scissors or knife
■ Pencil
■ Level
Tools You Will Need
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Read completely, then follow step-by-step.
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.
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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 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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1/2″ higher
than frame
Storm window
frame
Wood
Stool
171⁄2″ min.
26″ to 39″
(With accordion panels)
221⁄4″ min.
(Without accordion panels)
10,000 BTU models 12,000 BTU models
181⁄4″ min.
30″ to 43″
(With accordion panels)
26
1
⁄4″ min.
(Without accordion panels)
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Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case
Remove and discard the 2 shipping screws
from the bottom rear of the case.
Pull to unlatch the lower corners of the inlet
grille and lift it up and off.
Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter
to release it and pull it down to remove.
Remove the two grille frame screws.
Grasp the lower corners of the grille 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.
On some models, you must also disconnect
the control connectors before the grille frame
can be removed. Press the locking tabs in
while pulling on the other side to release.
Remove the locking screw and locking bracket
from the lower front of the unit.
Remove the screw securing the ground wire
to the right side face of the unit.
Slide the air conditioner from the case by
gripping the base pan handle and pulling
forward while bracing the case.
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Ground wire
Grille frame
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Install the Mounting Rails onto the Case
Remove the backing from the top mounting
rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of
the top mounting rail.
Attach the top mounting rail onto the top
of the case with 5 Type A screws (on 10,000
BTU models) or 7 Type A screws (on 12,000
BTU models).
Attach the bottom mounting rail to the
bottom of the case from the inside, using
4 Type A screws.
NOTE: Refer to the label on the bottom mounting rail
for proper orientation of the rail.
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BA
4
Type A
screws
Type A screws
Type A
screws
Type A screw
Type A screws
(for 12,000 BTU
models only)
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Window installation instructions.
Prepare the Window
Cut the window sash seal to the window width
and stick the adhesive side to the bottom of
the sash.
Mark the centerline of the stool. Measure and
mark the locations for the support assemblies
from both sides of the centerline:
10,000 BTU models – 103⁄8″ on each side
12,000 BTU models – 121⁄2″ on each side
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Window sash seal
Stool
Install the Side Accordion Panels
Slide the left and right accordion panels into
the top and bottom mounting rails.
Attach the accordion panels to the case using
4 Type A screws on each side.
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5
Type A screws
Top mounting rail
Bottom mounting rail
Accordion panel
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Place, Assemble and Install the Support Brackets
Determine the position that the V-support
will be placed within the support rail by
placing the support rail against the back
edge of the stool.
NOTE: If the wall extends past the sill, note the
nearest side hole in the support rail that is past
this construction.
Assemble the V-support to the support rail
using 2 Type D nuts, lock washers and bolts, at
the location noted. The shortest portion of the
V-support should be placed facing the neck of
the support rail. Repeat for second V-support
and support rail.
Thread a Type E bolt about 1/2 of the way
into the outer face of the shortest angle of
each V-support.
Line up the V-notches in the support assemblies
on the left and right marks on the stool. Make
sure that the support rail is against the back of
the stool and drill two 1/8″ pilot holes into the
stool through the holes in the support rail neck.
Attach the support assemblies to the stool using
2 Type B screws in each assembly.
Adjust the Type E leveling bolts against the
outside wall so that the assemblies have a slight
tilt to the outside. Use a level; about a 1/2
bubble will be the correct slant to the outside.
NOTE: Use a wood block between the leveling
bolts and the wall if the wall is weak or if the
weight of the air conditioner falls between the
studs in the wall.
Attach the adhesive side of the window stool seal
(thick, adhesive-backed) to the window stool.
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Install the Case in the Window
Carefully position the case in the window
until the bottom mounting rail drops into the
channels in the supports. Center the case and
lower the window behind the top mounting
rail. The case should be slightly tilted to the
outside. Use a level; about a 1/2 bubble will
be the correct case slant to the outside.
Attach the bottom of the case to the support
rail with four Type C screws, two on each side,
with a flat washer under the head of each screw.
Extend the left and right accordion panels
to the vertical window sashes and attach the
top corners with 2 Type B screws. Use an
accordion panel clamp on each lower corner
to trap the panels. Attach them to the stool
using 2 Type B screws.
NOTE: Seal any openings around the case or accordion
panels with sealer or foam gaskets.
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screw
Type B
screw
Panel clamp and
Type B screw
Top mounting rail
Panel clamp and
Type B screw
Secure the Case in the Window and Install the Foam Top Window Gasket
Drill a 1/8″ pilot hole and attach the top
mounting rail to the sash with a 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.
Attach the window locking bracket with
2 Type B screws.
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Type B screw
Top mounting rail
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Install the Air Conditioner in the Case
Slide the air conditioner into the case. Do not
push on the controls or the finned coils.
Make sure the air conditioner is firmly seated.
Reinstall the locking brackets and screws
removed earlier.
IMPORTANT! Reconnect the ground wire to
the air conditioner.
If your model has the control connectors,
reconnect them to the front grille by pressing
them together until the locking tabs snap
into place.
Attach the front grille frame to the case by
inserting the tabs on the grille frame into
the slots on the front top of the case. Push
the grille frame in until it snaps into place
around the power cord on the right side.
Secure the front grille frame to the case by
replacing the screws removed earlier.
Install the filter. Hook the inlet grille in the
frame and close it. Connect power.
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Guide the levers carefully
through the grille frame
as you push it in.
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