GE AME18 Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Care & Installation Guide

Air Conditioner

Adapter Plug
Air Direction 5

Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning

Air Filter
Grille & Cabinet

Outdoor Coil

Consumer Services

Conwol Settings

Electrical Requirements
Energy-Sating Tips

Extension Cords
Freezing Up

Croundinc

Installation Instructions 8-14
Model and Serial Numbers 2,6

Problem Solver

Safetv

Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions 6
Warranty

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

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Help us help you...

MPORTANT

If 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

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 mode

for

answers to your

and

serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label behind
the front

side of the air discharge duct.
These numbers

Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with

your air conditioner. Before

sending in this card,

these numbers here:

Model Number

grille

on the left-hand

are

also on the

please

write

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

in this Use and Care Guide.

●

This air conditioner must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation hstructions
before it is used. See

instructions.

●

Never unplug your air
conditioner by pulling on the
power cord.

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.

as described

grounding

Always grip plug

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

We’re proud of our service
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

write

all

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

are

still not pleased,

the details—including

Wacker

Drive

and

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.

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●

Unplug your air conditioner

before making 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

~STRUCTIONS

Electrical

Safety—MPORTANT...please

Read

Carefuuy.

How to connect
electricity

For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.

Electrical requirements

115-volt models require a 115/120-

volt a.c., 60 hz grounded outlet
protected with
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.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.

230/208-volt models

own single branch circui; supplying

230/208-volt a.c., protected with a
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 overheating wires.

The power cord on these

has a 230/208-volt perpendicular,
tandem or large tandem type plug

a

15 amp time delay

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INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE

reauire their

models

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

230/208-VOLT

PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL OUTLET

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

230/208-~OLT

TANDEM TYPE

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

230/208-VOLT

URGE

TANDEM TYPE

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

WALL OUTLET

WALL OUTLET

stores

MATCHING

MATCHING

MATCHING

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,

you still

elect

to use an adapter,

where local codes permit,

TEMPORARY CONNECTION

may

be made to a properly grounded

two-prong

wall

outlet by use of a
listed adapter (Fig. 2) available
most

local

hardware stores.

if

a

UL

at

TEMPORARY METHOD

(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT

PERMITTED IN

ALIGN LARGE

PRO

Fig. 2

CANAOA

BEFORE USE

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.

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.

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 UL listed

3-

wire grounding type appliance
extension cord and that the current
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.

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Operating Your Air Conditioner Controls

FAN

C\%L

ONLY

OFF=

SELECTOR

MED

COOL

“C:;L

THERMOSTAT

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910

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COOLER}

TIMER

Selector Switch

OFF turns air conditioner off.
FAN ONLY provides

circulation without cooling.

Fc)rjan only operati(m, Energy
Saver Fan

NORMAL

LO COOL provides cooling with
low fan speed operation.

MED COOL provides cooling
with medium fan speed operation.

HI COOL provides cooling with
high fan speed operation.

Cy~le

po.~ition.

Switch

air

mu.~t be

in

Freezing up

Outside air

temperature

dropping

If

vou

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.

Thermostat Control

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

automatical&

will

become.

control

Energy Saver Fan
Cycle Switch

This switch
controls the

fan

operation.

NORMAL
setting allows
continuous
fan function,
circulating air
even when the
compressor has
cycled off and
the thermostat

setting has been

setting is

maximum comfort.

SAVE setting
and off with the compressor during
cooling. The fan stops when the

therrn;stat

setting results in
and wider variations of room
temperature and humidity. This

setting is normally used when the

room is unoccupied.

recommended for

setting is-satisfied. This

ENERGY SAVER

NORMAL

SAVE

;ached.

L.

lets

longer off time

This

the fan cycle on

Timer Control

(on models so equipped)

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

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:

1.

Set the Timer Control for the
number of hours you want to delay
the start of the air conditioning
operation.

2. Set the Delay

SttiStop

at DELAY START.

3. Turn the
Selector Switch to
the desired setting.

To stop the air conditioning from

1 to 12 hours later:

1.

Set the Timer Control for the

number of hours you want the air ‘

conditioner to operate before

shutting off automatically.

2. Set the Delay

DELAY STOP.

3. Turn the Selector Switch to the

desired setting.

Switch, the Timer

Switch

Delay

DELAY START

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DELAY STOP

SttiStop

Switch at

—

4

For maximum cooling

To adjust air direction

1-

OPEN VENT CLOSE

(ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE
OF THE DISCHARGE GRILLE)

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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
conditioned. Moving the control
to OPEN opens the vent door,
allowing a
air to be exhausted from the room.

However, cooling effectiveness is
reduced when this control is set at
OPEN, so we suggest you don’t
keep it there long—especially in
hot, humid weather.

small

amount of indoor

and

For normal cooling

1. Set the Selector Switch at HI

COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat Control at
the desired number (usually 4-6 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 at
NORMAL position.

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

1. Set the Selector Switch at
HI COOL.

2. Turn the Thermostat Control
to

10.

3. Be sure the Ventilation Control
is in the CLOSE position.

4.

Set

the Energy Saver Switch at

NORMAL position.

For quieter operation

1. Set the Selector Switch at LO

COOL position.

2. Turn the Thermostat Control to
the desired number.

3. Be sure the Ventilation Control
is in the CLOSE position.

4. Set the Energy Saver Switch at
NORMAL position.

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

For nighttime operation

During the cooler evening hours,
we recommend that you set the
Selector Switch at LO COOL
for quieter operation and the
Thermostat Control at mid-range
(5 or 6). Be sure the Ventilation
Control is in the CLOSE position,

and

set the Energy Saver Switch at

NORMAL or SAVE position.

For extreme temperatures

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

Up and down

The up-and-down air direction
louvers are controlled by tabs that

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

Side to Side

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For fixed side-to-side air
direction, set the

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.

CIRCUMIRE

OFF

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set the Circulaire

ON

Circulaire Switch

directior

Care and Cleating

USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

Turn air conditioner off and
remove the plug from the wall
outlet before cleaning.

Grille & Cabinet

Wipe

front

grille with a clean
lightly dampened with mild liquid

dishwashing detergent. Wash

cabinet with mild soap or detergent
and lukewarm water.

cloth

Outdoor Coil

This coil on the outdoor side

of the unit should be checked

periodically
clogged with dirt or soot from
the atmosphere.
soiled, it
cleaned, a service available
through your GE service outlet.

and

cleaned if

If

extremely

may

need to be steam

Front Grille

Remove the front grille if you
need to read the model and
serial numbers.

To remove the grille:

1. Remove

by sliding it to the right.

2. Remove
holds the grille to the chassis.

3. Press inward on the lower right
side of the cabinet until the
clear of the slot and
grille to come toward you slightly.

4. Repeat this process
left side.

air

filter from the grille

and

save the screw that

allow

the

for

the lower

tab

is

Do not pull the bottom edge
toward you more than 3 inches or
damage to the top 2 tabs of the
grille may occur.

5. Grasp the grille’s lower right

and left

straight upward to disengage the
2
cabinet front edge.

To attach the grille:

The grille is attached on the front of
the cabinet by four tabs and

1. Remove air filter from the grille
by sliding it to the right.

2. Engage two tabs on the grille’s
top inside edge with two slots in
the cabinet front edge.

3. Press inward on the lower right
side of the metal cabinet at the
location of the slots and then
carefully push the grille in until the
tab engages with the slot.

Do not strike or forcibly hit the
plastic grille or damage to the
tabs will occur.

4. Repeat this process for the lower

left side.

5. Mount the
the cabinet with the screw attached
to the grille during shipping, and
slide the filter back into place.

corner and carefully lift

top

tabs from their slots in the

;

grille

on the front of

CABINET

a

screw.

Air Filter

The air
should be washed at least every
days or as often as it needs cleaning.

To remove the filter,

on the filter and pull to the right.
Vacuum the filter on the dusty side

to remove light dust. Wash the
filter, cleaner side up, under gently
flowing water to wash out
accumulated dust and lint. If the
filter is very dirty, use a mild
household detergent in the wash
water. Let the filter dry thoroughly
before replacing it.

When replacing the filter, be sure
the word FRONT is facing you as
you slide the filter back into place.

filter

behind the inlet grille

Grasp the tab

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Energ-Saving Tips

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Questions

● Keep the

●

For

air

filter clean.

most efficient cooling,
keep the ventilation control in
the CLOSE position except
when you want to exhaust air,

smoke or odors from the room.

● Don’ t let the room

get

too

hot. Whenever possible, turn the

unit on before the room heats up.

When heat is “stored up” in

furniture, rugs

air

conditioner takes longer to

and

draperies, your

walls,

produce the desired comfort
condition.

● Keep windows and doors

closed. Cool, dry

air

escapes

when they’ re open.

● Keep furnace

and

cold

air

can

easily escape through them.

●

Don’ t let drapes or furniture
block the top or front

and

restrict

floor

registers

air

returns closed. Cold

of

unit

air flow

when it

is operating.

● It’s best to operate your

air

conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot weather.

● Keep the outdoor condenser

coil clean.

● Turn air conditioner off before

vacations or extended absences
from home.

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Use This Problem Solver

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PROBLEM

AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE

AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”

OPERATING SOUNDS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped

loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.

● If plugged in, fuse could have blown or

circuit breaker may have tripped.

●

Curtain, blinds or furniture blocking the top or

the front of the air conditioner will restrict airflow.

● Thermostat Control may not be set high

enough. Move the knob to a higher number.
Highest setting should provide maximum
cooling. When Energy Saver Switch is set at
SAVE, temperature range in room

● Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least

every

30

days.

●

Room may have been very hot when air
conditioner was
for it to cool

●

Cold air may be escaping through open

first

down.

turned on. Allow time

will

vary more.

furnace floor registers and cold air returns.

●

Ventilation Control may be set at OPEN position,

allowing hot outside air to enter the room.

● Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice,

move the Selector Switch to FAN ONLY and
the Thermostat Control to a lower number.

●

Thermostat click, a metallic sound, may be heard

when compressor cycles on and off. This is normal.

● Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch

is in COOL or FAN position. This is normal.
When Energy Saver Switch is set at SAVE,
fan cycles on and off with compressor.

WATER DRIPPING
OUTSIDE

WATER DRIPPING
INSIDE

WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)

● Excess water may overflow in extremely hot

and humid weather. This is normal.

●

Air conditioner must be installed level or tilted

slightly to the outside for proper water disposal.

● This is normal for a short period in areas with

little

humidity; normal for a longer period in
very humid areas. Moisture removed from
indoor air drains to rear of cabinet where it is

picked up by a fan and thrown against the
outdoor condenser coil.

If you need more help... call, toll free:
GE Answer Center

(R

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800.626.2000
consumer information service

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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BEFORE

YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

lMPORTANT—Observe

all governing codes

and ordinances.

lNSTALLER—Be sure to leave these

instructions with the consumer.
CONSUMER—Keep these instructions for

future reference.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY:

● THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY

GROUNDED. See grounding instructions.

● DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,

CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.

● WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT USE

AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER

PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

● DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG ON THE

POWER CORD OF THIS APPLIANCE.

● FOLLOW NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES

OR LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

WINDOWREQUIREMENTS

● Standard double-hung window with actual

opening width of 29” to 46”.

● Clear vertical opening of 18“ minimum from

bottom of sash to stool.

● Install the air conditioner in a window where

there will be enough clearance around the cabinet
to allow ample circulation of air through the unit.

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18“

min.

Note: All supporting parts should be secured to

firm wood, masonry or metal.

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29” to 46”

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15 AMP circuit 20 AMP circuit

“parallel” type

● If the electrical supply provided does not meet

the above specifications, call a licensed electrician.

● Aluminum house wiring may pose special

problems–consult a qualified electrician.

● This unit requires a separate circuit serving only

this appliance.

230V/208V 230V/208V

“perpendicular<’ type “tandem” type

15 AMP circuit 30 AMP circuit

230 V/208V

“tandem” type

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WINDOW INSTALLATION

TOOLS

● Phillips head screwdriver

● Blade-type screwdriver

● Sharp knife or razor blade

Q

Rule or tape measure

● Pencil ● Level

Type A

screw

NEEDED

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● Box wrench

SCREWS FURNISHED

Type A Type B Type C

Qty-7 Qty-3 Qty-8

see samples)

Type D Type E Type F

Qty-3 Qty-2

Qty-4

Type A

screw

screw

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WINDOW INSTALLATION

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REMOVEFRONTGRILLE

See Front Grille section.

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PREPARE CHASSIS.

1. Remove chassis locking bracket and chassis
locking screw with a Phillips head screwdriver.
(Save for reuse.)

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w.

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Chassis locking screw

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PREPARE CABINET

1. Install top mounting rail onto top of cabinet with
3 Type D screws.

(cont,n.e~,

+

Room side

+

Top mounting rail

+

/

Type D screw

\~abine~top

1~

Chassis locking bracket

2. Remove ground screw and ground wire. (Save
for reuse. )

3. Remove chassis from cabinet using the base pan

as a handle.

Type B screw

2. Install bottom sill channel onto cabinet by
inserting notches on channel into slots located on
bottom of cabinet and securing with 3 Type B
screws.

Type B
screw

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A~ACH WINDOWFILLER PANELS.

1. Slide left window filler panel into top and bottom

mounting rails.

2. Slide retainer panel into window filler panel and
attach to cabinet with 2 Type F screws.

3. Repeat for right side.

Top mounting rail

Window —
filler panel

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INSMLL

CABINETIN

WINDOM

1. Cut sealing ribbon to window width and stick it

to bottom of the lower window sash.

2. Measure and mark center of window sill to
establish mounting position of cabinet.

3. Install cabinet into opening and center on line
marked on window sill. Put top of cabinet toward
you and lower window sash behind top mounting
rail.

5. Secure top mounting rail with two Type E screws.

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lNS~LL SUPPORTBRACKETS.

1.

Install large adjusting bolts into the support

brackets.

2. Select matching pair of holes on bottom flange
of cabinet, just past the outer edge of sill. Attach left
and right support brackets to bottom flange of
cabinet with 2 Type C screws, ensuring that
locations match.

.. —--—--—

Sealing
ribbon
(ADHESIVE
SIDE)

4. Extend and secure left and right window filler

panels to window sash with Type A screws, one on
each side.

Match holes for

bracket support

3. Level cabinet

by rotating the

adjusting bolt.

Cabinet should
be level or have a

1 /8” pitch toward

the outside.

4. Attach a 90°

bracket on each

side of the bottom

of the cabinet with
Type C screws to

secure the cabinet position in the window. If the
window frame is wood, fasten the lower part of the

brackets to the frame with Type A screws.

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Wood
screw

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P

Window

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Cabinet

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Wall ~Adjustablebolts

Sealing
ribbon

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WINDOW

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lMSW[[ SASH

Cut foam sash gasket to window width and stuff
between top of lower sash and glass panes of
upper sash Make sure foam gasket

top of lower sash

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INSMLL

Install sash Iocktng bracket using Type A screws

SASHLOCK

INSTALLATION

GASKEZ

IS flush with

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/NSMLL CHASSIS IN CABINED

1.

Slide chassis into cabinet. (Make sure tubing on

unit is not touching wall case. )

2. Lock chassis into cabinet by reinstalling chassis
locking bracket and chassis locking screw removed
in Step 2.

Chassis locking bracket

3. Reconnect ground wire removed in Step 2 to
chassis.

4. Remove enough line cord to reach the wall
receptacle.

Type

screw

A

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CHECK FOR AIR LEAKS.

Seal small openings around cabinet with gum-type
sealer, provided.

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/NS~LL FRONTGR/[LE

See Front Grille section.

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THROUGH-THE-WALL INSTALLATION

THE CABINET MAY BE INSTALLED

THROUGH THE WALL IN BOTH EXISTING
BUILDINGS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION.

lMPOR~NT

● Any side louvers must project on the oudoor

side of the wall.

● The room side of the cabinet must project into

the room at least 1“ from the finished wall.

● The cabinet must be installed level from side to

side and with a 3/8” tilt from front to rear.

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PREPARE WALL OPENING.

1. Determine size of opening. Measure width and

height of cabinet and add 1 /8” to each dimension.

TOOLS REQUIRED

● Phillips head screwdriver

● Blade-type screwdriver

● Magnetic stud finder (optional)

● Tin snips

● Handsaw

● Level ● Caulking gun

● Chisel

[

● Concrete saw (if installing through a masonry

wall)

● Hammer

● Tape measure

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ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED

(obtain locally)

● 12 # 10 wood screws, 1“ long

● 1 tube high grade caulking compound

● Wooden framing studs

● Lintel, if required, to support bricks or blocks

above opening

● Flashing, aluminum or galvanized steel

2. Choose the wall
power receptacle is (or will be) installed nearby.

3.

Make the opening. Frame it to support the

weight of the air conditioner.
Add metal flashing over bottom of frame opening

and 1“ up on 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

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PREPARE THE CABINED

45:

opening location. Be sure a

See the illustration, page 14.

1. Remove chassis from cabinet. See W;ndow

Installation, Step 2.

2. With caulking compound or electrical tape, seal

all holes provided in the cabinet for window
installation hardware not used in this installation.

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CABINETIN WALL.

1. Place cabinet in wall opening.

2. Secure cabinet bottom rail to wooden frame

with two 1“ long #10 wood screws.

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3. Secure cabinet sides to wooden frame with six
1“ long #10 wood screws and secure cabinet top

to frame with four 1“ long #10 wood screws.

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4. Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of

cabinet to prevent moisture from getting
through to the interior
piece of aluminum or galvanized steel available at

most hardware stores) will further prevent moisture

from getting into interior walls.

5. Install wood trim molding (obtained locally)

around

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Lift the chassis and carefully slide it into cabinet. Do
not push on controls or finned coils. Make sure
chassis is firmly seated toward rear of cabinet.

roomside projection of cabinet, if desired.

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See Step 9 of Wtndow Installation.

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See Care and Cleanlngpage.

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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancel led check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace

any part of the room air
conditioner

of a manufacturing defect.
FULL-FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from the date of

original purchase, we will provide,
free of charge, parts and service
labor in your home to repair or
replace

refrigerating

compressor, condenser,
evaporator and all connecting
tubing) that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.

For each of the above warranties:

Transportation expense to and from
a service shop and shop service
labor if required will be free of
charge.

that fails because

any part of the sealed

system (the

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 it
is LIMITED because you must pay

to ship the product to the service

shop or for the service technician’s

travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC
COMPANY, GENERAL
ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL
FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL
ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE

D.C. In Alaska the

Care@

servicers during

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

800.626.2000
consumer information semice

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Centera

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation
problem, or if the air conditioner is
of improper cooling capacity for the
intended use, contact your dealer
or installer. You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical

connecting facilities.

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

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n commercial locations labor
necessary to move the unit to a
location where it is accessible for
service by an individual technician.

● Failure of the product resulting

from modifications to the product or

due to unreasonable use including

failure to provide reasonable and

necessary maintenance.

● Failure due to corrosion on

models not corrosion-protected.

● Damage to product caused

by improper power supply voltage,
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

NOT

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Pub

No.

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49-7270

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