GE AMD12, AMH12 Use and Care Manual

Use and Care & Installation Guide

Room Air Conditioner

Contents

Adapter Plug Air Direction

Appliance Registration Care and Cleaninp

Air Filter Grille & Cabinet

Outdoor Coil

Consumer Services Control Settings 4,5

Electrical Requirements Energy Saver Stitch

EnerW-Saving Tips

Extension Cords

Freezing U~

Grounding Installation Instructions

Model and Serial Numbers 2,6 Problem Solver

Safetv

Instructions

User’Maintenance Instructions 6 Warranty Back Cover

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3 5

2 6

6 6

5 7

7 2

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Models AMD1O

AMD12

AMH12

GE Appliances

Help us help you...

WORTANT

you need

sertice

Before using your air conditioner, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new air conditioner properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a

right hand side front of the cabinet

andor

behind the front grille on the front edge of the base pan (for service use).

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your air conditioner. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

label

on the

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Guide.

●

This air conditioner must be properly instilled in accordance with the Installation before it is used. See grounding instructions.

●

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.

ktructions

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the

service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who

serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details—including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service calls

concerning your air conditioner.

If you received a damaged air conditioner...

Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the air

conditioner.

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver section of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

●

Unplug your air conditioner

before

mating any repairs.

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.

SAVE THESE

mSTRUCTIONS

Electrical

Sdety—MPORTANT...pleaSe

Read

Carefully.

How to connect electricity

For personal this appliance properly grounded.

Electrical requirements

115-volt models require a

volt

a.c.,

60 hz grounded outlet

protected with a 15 amp time delay

fuse or circuit breaker. The power cord on these models has

a three-prong (grounding) plug that mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from these appliances.

PREFERRED , METHOD

Fig. 1

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

230/208-volt models require their

own

single

branch circuit supplying 230/208-volt time delay fuse or circuit breaker. This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire hazard from

The power cord on these models has a 230/208-volt perpendicular, tandem or large tandem type plug

safety,

mu;t

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

a.c.,

protected with a

overheating

115/120-

QQ 4’

wires.

that mates respectively with a 230/208-volt perpendicular, tandem or large tandem type outlet. These types of outlets are available at most hardware stores.

wall

@,~

‘Q

*UT

‘ERPENDICUWR

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

230/208-VOLT

TANDEM TYPE

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

D-o

230/208-VOLT

LARGE TANDEM TYPE WALL OUTLET

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

Whether your air conditioner is a 115-volt or a 230/208-volt unit, 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.

Use of adapter plug

(115-volt models only)

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug. However, if

you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong listed adapter (Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.

TYPE WALL OUTLET

wdl

outlet by use of a

●

MATCHING

WALL OUTLET

DEWY

FUSE

●

MATCHING

The larger slot in the adapter must be

aligned

with the

wall

;utlet

to provide

in the connection of the power cord. CAUTION: Attaching the adapter

ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and wall outlet is grounded through house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power

cord from the adapter, always

hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

lm~er

~roper

slot in the

polarity

Use of extension cords

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.

However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a wire grounding type appliance

exten~ion

carrying rating of the cord in amperes be equal to or greater than the branch circuit size shown on the rating nameplate of the appliance.

cord-and that-the current

UL listed

Operating Your Air Conditioner Controls

SELECTOR

FAN

ONLY

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LOW COOL

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MED

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HIGH

COOL

THERMOSTAT

COOLER

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Selector Switch

OFF

turns air conditioner off.

FAN ONLY permits fan speed operation without cooling.

For

FAN ONLY operation, Energy Saver Switch must be in NORMAL position.

LOW COOL permits cooling with low fan speed operation.

MED COOL permits cooling with medium fan speed operation.

HIGH COOL permits cooling with high fan speed operation.

Freezing up

Outside air temperature dropping

Thermostat Control

When you move the Thermostat Control to the desired setting, the thermostat will automatically control the temperature of the indoor air. The higher the number selected, the cooler the indoor air will become.

If you notice that your air conditioner is not cooling as it should, it may be that ice has formed on the cooling coils. The ice blocks air flow and stops the unit from cooling the room. This “freezing up” is a temporary condition that most often occurs at night when the Thermostat is set at a higher number and the Selector is set on LO COOL.

To correct the condition, set the Selector at HI FAN or HI COOL and move the Thermostat to the warmest setting.

HOUR

MANUAL

Timer Control

When you turn the Timer Control to the MANUAL setting, the air conditioner starts immediately and operates continuously if the Selector Switch is at any setting other than OFF.

When used with the

SttiStop

Switch, the Timer Control turns the air conditioner on or off at preset times.

To delay the start of the air conditioner anywhere from 1 to 12 hours.

Set the Timer Control for the number of hours you want to of the air

delay

co~ditioning

operation.

2. Set the Delay

SttiStop

Switch at

DELAY START.

3. Turn the Selector Switch to the desired setting.

To stop the air conditioning from

1 to 12 hours later:

Set the Timer Control for the

number of hours you want the air conditioner to operate before shutting off automatically.

Set the Delay

DELAY STOP.

3. Turn the Selector Switch to the desired setting.

Delay

TIMER

MODE

the-start I DELAY

START

~ =

SttiStop

Switch at

Energy Saver Fan Cycle Switch

ENERGY

SAVER

NORMAL

~ =

SAVE

This switch operation.

NORMAL setting allows continuous fan function, circulating air even when the compressor has cycled off and the thermostat reached. This setting is recommended for maximum comfort.

SAVE setting and off with the compressor during cooling. The fan stops when the thermostat setting is satisfied. This setting results in longer off time and wider variations of room temperature and humidity. This setting is normally used when the room is unoccupied.

——

CLOSE VENT OPEN

ABOVE THE CONTROL PANEL)

conwols

(ON THE GRILLE FRAME

the fan

setting

has been

lets

the fan cycle on

Ventilation Control

When you move the Ventilation Control to CLOSE, the vent door is closed and only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned. Moving the control to OPEN opens the vent door, allowing a small amount of indoor air to be exhausted from the room.

However, cooling effectiveness is reduced when this control is set at

3PEN,

so we suggest you don’t keep it there long+ specially in hot, humid weather.

For normal cooling

1. Set the Selector Switch at HIGH

COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat Control at the desired number (usually 5-7 is a good starting position). If room temperature is not satisfactory after a reasonable time, set the Thermostat Control at a higher number for a cooler room or at a lower number for a warmer room.

3. Set the Energy Saver Switch NORMAL position for continuous fan operation or at SAVE position to automatically cycle the fan on and off with the compressor.

4. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSE except for brief periods when you want to exhaust room air to the outside.

For maximum cooling

Set the Selector Switch at

HIGH COOL.

2. Turn the Thermostat Control to

10.

3. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSE.

4. Set the Energy Saver Switch at the NORMAL position.

For quieter operation

1. Set the Selector Switch at LOW

COOL position.

2. Slide the Thermostat Control to the desired number.

3. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSE.

4. Set the Energy Saver Switch at NORMAL position.

Note: When the Energy Saver Switch is at the SAVE position, changes in the sound more noticeable than when it’s at

(he

NORMAL position.

level

may be

For nighttime operation

During the cooler evening hours, w recommend that you set the Switch at LOW COOL for quieter operation and the Thermostat Control at mid-range (5 or 6). Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSE and the Energy Saver Switch at NORMAL or SAVE position.

Selecto

For extreme temperatures

For greatest economy and best performance, we suggest that you set the Selector Switch at HIGH COOL in extremely hot weather.

To adjust air direction

Up and down

-U1

The up-and-down air direction louvers are controlled by a tab

lets you position the louvers to discharge the air up, down or straight out.

Side to side

CIRCULAIRE

OFF

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For

fixed

direction,

to ON until the desired air is obtained, then move it to OFF.

For continuous side-to-side air circulation,

Switch to ON and leave it there.

side-to-side air

set the Circulaire

tha

Switcl

directiol

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