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Operating Instrutiions
Air Direction
Control Settings
Care and Cleaning
Air
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read this guide
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mnditioner
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these numbers here:
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ails concerning your air conditioner.
the model and serial numkrs. ‘ —
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at least 2 minutes before restarting
For normal cooling
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For
mafimum
Fan and
For fan
set at NO
operatio~
W.
cooling
Ener~
the Energy Saver Switch must be
Saver Switch
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runs di the
time.
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when
sooling.
NORW
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men
setting, the air
operates
setting other than OFF.
To delay the start of the air conditioner anywhere
from 1 to 12 hours:
(@:
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.
Set for the number
of hours
delay
Control
you turn the Timer
mnditioner
mntinuously
YOU
want to
th6s-
if the Selector Switch is at any
‘“-~,
mum
Gntrol
starts immediately and
D&u;
to
the ~W
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desired setting.
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(@~
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hours you want the air
conditioner to operate
before
shting
off.
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desired seting.
n
3
OPEM~G
YO~ CO~OLS
(mntinued)
Vent Control
The
WNT
control is
lmted
on the grille frame
above the control panel.
men
the
WNT
is set at CLOSE,
w
the room
men
set at OPEN, some indoor air can be exhausted
be circulated and conditioned
ody
the ah inside
from the room.
CLOSE VENT OPEN
Freezing up
If you notice that your air conditioner is not cooling as
shod~
it
cotis.
cooling the room. This “freezing up” is a temporary
condition that most often occurs at night when the
Thermostat is
is set on LO COOL.
To
or HI COOL with the Thermostat at 1 or 2.
it may be that ice has formed on the moling
The iw
block
air flow and stops the unit from
set on the coldest setting and the Selector
comect
the condition, set the Selector at F~ ONLY
The cooling effect
Use open v
postion
for
exhaust
ln;$e;s~r
unmmfotile
is redumd
Close
to
reciralate
when the vent is open.
vent
fiker
end
dr
Outside air
temperature
dropping
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adjmt
the ah direction
fingertip pressure
adju~
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dire~on up,
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side
For fixed side-h-side air direction,
Cirtiaire
obtaine~
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For
Circulaire
Switch to ON
then move it to OFF.
contiuous
Switch to ON and leave it there.
CIRCUUIRE
OFF
D
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the desired air direction
side-b-side air
ON
set the
circdation,
set the
Gtile
and
cabtiet
Outdoor
COM
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from
wdl outiet
the
before cleaning.
UUCH
.
a
Use water md a mild
M
filter
The
air
filter behind the front grille shotid be checked
daergeti
DO NOT use
or abrasives.
bleati
and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if
necessary.
The filter can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner to
dus~
remove light
“
‘ Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it.
-
replacing, be sure the word
DO NOT
operate the air
or washed in warm soapy water.
men
~ONT
mnditioner
is facing you.
without a filter.
The coils on the weather side of the air
should be checked regularly.
dirt or
a service
smt
they maybe
avatiable
through your GE service outlet.
H
they are clogged with
professiotily
wnditioner
steam
cleane~
Front
To remove the
1.
@Ue
@Ie:
Remove the
air filter.
2. Remove and save
the screw that
holds the
@le
in place.
3. Press inward on
@
+
From
grille
the lower right
side of the
until the tab is clear of the slot and allow the
to come toward you
me
@le
slightiy.
4. Repeat for the lower left side.
5.
Gr&p
the grille’s lower comers and
we~ly lift
straight up to release the 2 top tabs from the slots in
&e
the
NO~:
than 3 inches or you may damage the tabs of the
front edge.
Do not pull the bottom edge toward you more
@le.
To replace the
1.
Plaw the two
@le:
tabs on the grille’s
top inside edge
with the two slots
in
the case.
2. Press on the
right
side of the
lower
case at the slots
and then carefully
push the
@Ue
until the tab fits
with the slot.
2
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Repeat for the lower left side.
4. Replace the screw.
5. Slide the
ffiter
back into place.
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air conditioner.
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volt
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to whether a proper ground
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requirements
codes or ld codes and
house wiring may present special
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Bemuse
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of
an adapter plug. However, if you still choose to use an
adapter, a temporary
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most
wdl outiet
have the
make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
men
plug into the
make sure the larger prong
goes into
provides the proper polarity
in the connection of the
power ~d For proper
grounding, you must
screw the adapter to the
outie~
CA~ON:
Serewing
the air conditioner
1. me
2.
Men
always hold the adapter with one hand
plug with the other hand.
ground
Shodd
DO NOT USE
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Because of
renditions, we
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cord. me
must be
shown on the rating nameplate of the air conditioner.
of potential safety
codes permit. Use a
loerd
hardware stores and make sure the 2-prong
is properly grounded Gig. 2). You should
circuit
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you put the adapter
wd outieg
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the adapter to the
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house
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disconnecting the power
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tie
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is likely to break with repeated use.
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potenti
3-wire
current-~ing
eqti
safety
stron@y reeommend
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it is absolutely necessary that it be a
grouuding
to or greater than the branch circuit
(115-volt models only)
huards
annection
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cover screw.
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● Phillips head screwdriver
● Blad~Wpe screwdriver
● Knife or razor blade
● Ruler or tape measure
● Level
● Pencil
● Scissors
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WINDOWREQulRE~E~s
●
The installation will need to be modified for
windows other than the standard doublehung
window.
●
Install the air conditioner in a window where
there will be enough clearance around the case
to allow ample circulation of the air through the
air conditioner.
●
All supporting parts should be secured to firm
wood, masonry or metal.
7
,,4
1. REMOVE THE
.
Seethe Care and Cleaning section of this guide.
2
REMOVE
FRONTGRILLE
THEAIR
COND~fONER
FROM THE CASE
locking screw.
3. PREPARE
Room side
+C=etop
ryp
THE CASE
~
~
r
Type D screw
Install the top
mounting rail onto
the top of the
case with 3
screws.
n
typ
D
Remove
grounds
NO-:
the end of the installation.
● Remove the air conditioner from the case using
Save these screws.
the base pan as a handle.
~ey
will be used at
‘Remove the
ground wire.
8
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●
Install the bottom sill channel onto the case by
inserting the notches on the channel into the
slots located on the bottom of the case and
securing with 3 type D screws.
4. A~ACH
THE WINDOWFILLER
PANELS.
Slide the left and
right window filler
panels into the
top and
mounting rails.
kttom
1
D
k
Slide the retainer panels into
the window filler panels and
attach to the case with 2 type
C
\
screws.
Top
mounting rail
Bottom
mounting rail
1(
Cut the
sealing ribbon
to the window
width and
stick adhesive
side to the
bottom of the
lower window
sash.
Meas
the centerline.
●
Install the case into the opening and
line marked. Put the top of
Iowerthewindowbehind the top mounting rail.
Use 2 type
screws.
thecasetoward
A
x
centaron
\.
the
you and
Z
INSTALL THE WINDOWLOCKING
BRACKE
Window locking
&
INSTALL
THEAIR
CONDIWONERIN
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 toward
the rear of the case.
Reinstall the
locking brackets
and screws
removed earlier.
e
top
rail
eB
6. INSTALL
~EFOAM
TOP
WINDOW
GASK~
Cut
the
foam top
Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to
prevent air and insects from
geting
into the room.
9.
RECONNE~
IMPORTA~
●
Reconnect the ground wire to the air conditioner
and then remove enough power cord to reach
the wall outlet.
la
CHECK FOR
REPMCE
● Seal small openings around the case with the
sealer provided.
● Replace the front grille and the air filter.
See the Care and Cleaning section.
THE GROUND WIRE
AJRLEAKSAND
THE
FRONTGRILLE
9
IMPORTANTNOTES
c
The case may be installed through the wall in
both existing buildings and new construction.
Q
Any side louvers must project on the outdoor
side of the wall.
● The room side of the case must project into the
room at least 1“ from the finished wall.
● The case must be installed level from side to
side and with a
~”
tilt from front to rear.
1. PREPARE THE WALL
c
Determine the size of the opening.
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.
●
●
OPENING
‘~ ‘
●
~1
M-SURE
HEIGHT
+
1/8”
TOOLS NEEDED
● Phillips head screwdriver
● Bladetype screwdriver
● Magnetic stud finder (optional)
● Tin snips
● Handsaw
. Level
● Chisel
●
tincrete
MA
● 12
● 1 tube high grade caulking compound
● Wooden framing studs
●
Lintel, if required, to
saw (if installing through a masonry wall)
TERIALSNEEDED{obtain
#10
wood screws, 1“ long
above opening
● Flashing, aluminum or galvanized steel
● Drill
● Hammer
c
Caulking gun
● Tape measure
IocaIIy)
SUPPOR
bricks or blocks
M=SURE
●
Choose the wall opening location.
WIDTH + 1/8”
Be sure a
power outlet is (or will be) installed nearby.
● Make the opening. Frame it to support the
weight of the air conditioner.
● Add metal flashing over the bottom of the
frame opening and 1“ up on the sides to reduce
the possibility of moisture entering the area
between the inner and outer wall. The flashing
lip should be 1“ wide and bent down 45°.
See the illustration on the next page.
2. REMOVE THE FRONT GRILLE.
● Seethe Care and Cleaning section of this guide.
10
. .
3. REMOVE THEAIR COND~lONER
AND PREPARE THE CASE
~e
air
Ioc
Remove
grounds
ovetie
nd
wire.
● Secure the case sides and top to the wooden
frame.
NO~:
Use four 1“ long #10 wood
Drill holes in the case sides and top,
xrews.
if necessa~, for proper installation. If the frame is
oversized, use shims to prevent cabinet
c
Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of the
distotiion.
case to prevent moisture from getting through
to the interior wall. Use of flashing will
futiher
prevent moisture from getting into interior walls.
NO-:
Save these screws. They will be used at
the end of the installation.
● Remove the air conditioner from the case using
the base pan as a handle.
● With caulking compound or electrical tape,
seal all holes provided in the case for window
installation hardware not used in this installation.
4. INSTALL THE
● Place the case in the wall opening.
.- .
CASEIN
Secure
rail to the
with two 1“ long #1 O
wood screws.
THE WALL
tie
case bottom
wooden
frme
ide
channel
c
Install wood trim molding, if desired, around the
roomside projection of the case.
d)
11
5
INSTALL
THEAIR
COMD170NERIN
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 toward
the rear of the case.
Reinstall the
locking bracket
and screw
removed earlier.
6. RECONNECT THE GROUND WIRE
lMPORTAN~
●
Reconnect the ground wire to the air conditioner
and then remove enough power cord to reach
the wall outlet.
Z REPtiCE WEFRONTGRILLE
1.
Place the two tabs on the grille’s top inside edge
with the two slots in the case.
2. Press on the lower right side of the case at the
slots and then carefully push the grille until the
tab fits with the slot.
3. Repeat for the lower left side.
4,
Replace the screw.
5. Slide the filter back into place.
12
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You may hear a pinging noise
=used
and thrown against the
rainy days or when the humidity is
high. ~s design feature helps
remove moisture and improve
efficiency.
You may hear the thermostat
click when the compressor cycles
on and off.
nomal tith
by water being picked up
this air conditioner
mndenser
THE PROBLEM SOLVER
on
DRIP
b
Water
wi~
collect in the base pan during
high humidity or on rainy days.
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may
side of the unit.
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Selector switch is in the COOL or
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you how to use the product.
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If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information service
IS COWRED
IS NOT COWRED
to your home to teach
mstedal.
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your dealer or our
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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge,
your home to repair or replace
from
date of original
pam and service labor in
anypati of the room air
condltionerthat
of a manufacturing
UMl~D ~=-YEAR WARRAN~
For five years from the date of
original purchase, we will provide,
free of charge, parts and service
labor in
replace
your home to repair or
anyparf of
refrigerating
compressor,
evaporator and all connecting
tubing) that fails because of a
manufacturing
●
Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
or if the air conditioner is of
improper
intended use, contact your dealer
or installer. You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical not corrosion-protected.
connecting facilities.
●
Replacement of house fuses or improper power supply voltage,
resetiing
●
In
commercial locations labor WARRANTOR IS
necessary to move the unit to a RESPONSIBLE FOR
location where
service by an individual technician.
fails because
defect.
the seal%
sysfem
mndenser,
moling
of circuit breakers.
(the
defect.
capacity for the
his
accessible for
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for use in the
mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington,
warranty is the same except that
is
LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the
shop
or for the service technician’s
travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by
Customer
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
sewice, during warranty period
or beyond,
(80042-273~.
●
Failure of the product
modifications to the product or due
to unreasonable use including
failure to provide reasonable and
necessary maintenance.
●
Failure due to
●
Damage to product caused by
accident, fire,
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
D.C.
In
our authorized
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servicers
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sewice
during
resutiing tim
on models
or acts of God.
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Some states do not allow
may not
No.
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to you. This warranty gives you
what your Iegd rights are in your state,
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exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
Warrantor: General Electric Company
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If
Manager40nsumer
help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
spetic Iegd
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Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, W
rights, and you may
your
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or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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