GE AMH06 Use and Care Manual

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Use and Care & Installation Guide

Air Conditioner

GE Appliances

Models: AMH06

AMH08

Safety Instructions ........................ 2

Operating Instructions

Air Direction .................................................... 4

Control Settings......................................... 3, 4

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter............................................................ 5

Grille and Cabinet .......................................... 5

Outdoor Coils.................................................. 5

Problem Solver...............................13

Things that are normal ...............................13

Installation

Electrical Requirements............................... 6

Extension Cords ............................................. 6

Grounding........................................................ 6

Installation Instructions........................ 6–12

Window Installation ........................... 7–9

Through-the-Wall Installation ......10–12

Consumer Services...................15

Appliance Registration................................. 2

Important Phone Numbers........................15

Model and Serial Number Location.......... 2

Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

This unit is designed for use in a standard double-hung window. It can also be installed in a standard sliding window using kit RAK808 (optional slider window installation kit).

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HELP US HELP YOU

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

• Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.

• Unplug your air conditioner before

making any repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your air conditioner, read this guide carefully.

It will 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, call:

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you received a damaged air conditioner…

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the air conditioner.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

They are on a label on the right hand side of the case and/or behind the grille on the front end of the base pan.

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:

Serial Number:

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your air conditioner.

IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IF YOU NEED SER VICE

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

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 Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

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OPERATING YOUR CONTROLS

Selector Switch Thermostat Control

CAUTION: 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.

Low fan speed– No cooling

High fan speed– No cooling

Cooling with high fan speed

Cooling with low fan speed

For normal cooling For maximum cooling

HI COOL

SELECTOR

THERMOSTAT

HI COOL

SELECTOR

THERMOSTAT

For quieter operation Ventilation Control

The VENT control is a lever and is located above the control panel.

When the VENT is set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room can be circulated and conditioned.

When set at OPEN, some indoor air can be exhausted from the room.

LO COOL

SELECTOR

THERMOSTAT

If You Need Service Important Safety Instructions Operating Your Controls

Air circulation & filtering only Energy Saver Switch

Select either LO FAN or HI FAN for air circulation and filtering.

ENERGY SAVER

NORMAL

LO FAN

HI FAN

SELECTOR

The fan runs all the time.

The fan cycles on and off.

CLOSE VENT OPEN

LO FAN

OFF

HI FAN

SELECTOR

LO COOL

HI COOL

THERMOSTAT

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OPERATING YOUR CONTROLS

(continued)

Freezing up

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 on the coldest setting and the Selector is set on LO COOL.

To correct the condition, set the Selector at HI FAN or HI COOL with the Thermostat at 1 or 2.

Inside air

feels

uncomfortable

Outside air

temperature

dropping

To adjust the air direction

For ventilation

The cooling effect is reduced when the vent is open.

Use open vent position for air exhaust

Close vent to filter and recirculate air

Fingertip pressure adjusts the air direction up, down or straight out.

Levers let you adjust the air direction from side-to-side.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Grille and cabinet Outdoor coils

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

The coils on the weather 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.

MILD DISH

DETERGENT

DO NOT use bleach or abrasives.

Use water and a mild detergent.

Front grille

(Before first use, remove the tape that holds the front grille to the case and the foam shipping block taped to the back of the grille.)

To remove the grille: Remove the air filter. Remove the screw that holds the grille in place. If this is the first time the grille is being removed, the screw will not be in place. It is packed in a separate plastic bag.

NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge toward you more than 3 inches or you may damage the tabs of the grille.

To replace the grille:

Air filter

The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary.

The filter can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner to remove light dust, or washed in warm soapy water. Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it. When replacing, be sure the word FRONT is facing you.

DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter.

Operating Your Controls Care and Cleaning

To remove: Grab the tab on the filter and pull it to the right.

Make sure the vent control is in the correct position.

Replace the screw and the air filter.

Place the two tabs on the grille’s top inside edge with the two slots in the case.

Press on the lower right and left side of the case and push the grille until it snaps into the tabs.

Pull the grille with your thumb while pushing the case with your fingers.

Push the grille to the left and raise it up.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use of adapter plug (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 still choose to use an adapter, a temporary connection may be made where local codes permit. Use a UL-listed adapter, available at most local hardware stores and make sure the 2-prong wall outlet is properly grounded (Fig. 2). You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

When you put the adapter plug into the wall outlet, make sure the larger prong goes into the larger slot. This provides the proper polarity in the connection of the power cord. For proper grounding, you must also screw the adapter to the outlet, using the outlet cover screw .

CAUTION:

Screwing the adapter to the cover screw will not ground the air conditioner unless:

1. The outlet is already grounded through

the house wiring; and

2. The cover screw is metal and not insulated.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand while pulling the plug with the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is likely to break with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO NOTUSE the air conditioner 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 choose to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord. The current-carrying rating of the cord in amperes must be equal to or greater than the branch circuit size shown on the rating nameplate of the air conditioner.

For personal safety, this air conditioner must be properly grounded.

Electrical requirements

• Do not change the plug on the power cord of this

air conditioner.

• Follow national electrical codes or local codes and

ordinances.

• Aluminum house wiring may present special problems–

consult a qualified electrician.

The 115-volt models require a 115/120- 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 3-prong (grounding) plug that mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from these air conditioners.

If the wall outlet you plan to use is only a 2-prong outlet, it is your personal responsibility to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

IMPORTANT: Leave these instructions with the appliance.

OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use.

Electrical Safety—IMPORTANT…Please Read Carefully

TEMPORARY METHOD (ADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA)

ALIGN LARGE PRONGS/SLOTS

INSURE PROPER GROUND AND FIRM CONNECTION EXISTS BEFORE USE

Fig. 2

PREFERRED METHOD

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

Fig. 1

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WINDOW INSTALLATION

PARTS FURNISHED

BEFORE INSTALLATION

• Remove the foam shipping blocks taped to the

front grille and the compressor.

TOOLS NEEDED

• #2 Phillips head screwdriver • Level

• Knife or razor blade • Pencil

• Ruler or tape measure • Scissors

WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

NOTES:

• The air conditioner will fit in a window as narrow

as 17

⁄4″if the filler panels are not used.

• The installation will need to be modified for windows

other than the standard double-hung 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.

145⁄8″ min.

Window

Stool

Standard

double-hung

window

opening width

Minimum required vertical opening

Front Grille

(Back)

Compressor

Shipping Blocks

REMOVE

215⁄8″ to 35″

Type A

Qty-7

Sealing ribbon

Foam top

window

gasket

Window locking

bracket

Left window

filler panel

Panel

retainer

plate

Bottom

mounting

rail

Sealer

Top

mounting

rail

Type B

Qty-4

Type C

Qty-8

Right

window

filler panel

Panel

retainer

plate

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WINDOW INSTALLATION

3. PREPARE THE CASE.

1. REMOVE THE FRONT GRILLE.

• See the Care and Cleaning section of this guide.

4. ATTACH THE WINDOW FILLER PANELS.

2. REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER FROM THE CASE.

NOTE: 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.

Remove the air conditioner locking screws.

Remove the locking brackets.

Remove the ground screw and move the ground wire aside.

Remove the knobs and the control panel.

Install the top mounting rail onto the top of the case with 3 type C screws.

Attach the bottom mounting rail to the bottom using 3 type C screws.

Slide the left and right window filler panels into the top and bottom mounting rails.

Insert a panel retainer plate in the first fold of each filler panel and attach to the case with 2 type B screws on each side.

Top

mounting rail

Bottom

mounting rail

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WINDOW INSTALLATION

7. INSTALL THE WINDOW LOCKING BRACKET.

8. 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 toward the rear of the case.

10. CHECK FOR AIR LEAKS AND REPLACE THE FRONT GRILLE.

• Seal small openings around the case with the

sealer provided.

• Replace the front grille and the air filter.

See the Care and Cleaning section.

6. INSTALL THE FOAM TOP WINDOW GASKET.

5. INSTALL THE CASE IN THE WINDOW.

• Install the case into the opening and center on the

line marked. Lower the window behind the top mounting rail. The case should be installed level or with a slight tilt toward the outside.

Cut the sealing ribbon to the window width and stick adhesive side to the bottom of the lower window sash.

Measure and mark the centerline.

Extend the left and right window filler panels to the vertical window sashes.

Use 4 type A screws.

Reinstall the locking brackets and screws removed earlier.

Use 2 type A screws.

Secure the top mounting rail with 2 type C screws.

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.

Window locking bracket - Use a type A screw.

9. RECONNECT THE GROUND WIRE.

IMPORTANT!

• Reconnect the ground wire to the air conditioner

and replace the control panel and knobs. Remove enough power cord to reach the wall outlet.

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THROUGH-THE-WALL INST ALLATION

1. PREPARE THE WALL OPENING.

• Determine the size of the opening.

• Choose the wall opening location. 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.

• See the Care and Cleaning section of this guide.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• The case may be installed through the wall in

both existing buildings and new construction.

• 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 3⁄8 ″tilt from front to rear.

TOOLS NEEDED

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Blade-type screwdriver

• Magnetic stud finder (optional)

• Tin snips • Drill

• Handsaw • Hammer

• Level • Caulking gun

• Chisel • Tape measure

• Concrete saw (if installing through a masonry wall)

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

MEASURE WIDTH + 1/8″

MEASURE

HEIGHT

1/8″

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THROUGH-THE-WALL INST ALLATION

4. INSTALL THE CASE IN THE WALL.

• Place the case in the wall opening.

• Secure the case sides and top to the wooden

frame.

NOTE: Drill holes in the case sides and top, if necessary, for proper installation. If the frame is oversized, use shims to prevent cabinet distortion.

• Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of the

case to prevent moisture from getting through to the interior wall. Use of flashing will further prevent moisture from getting into interior walls.

• Install wood trim molding, if desired, around the

roomside projection of the case.

3. REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER AND PREPARE THE CASE.

NOTE: 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.

Remove the air conditioner locking screws.

Use four 1″ long #10 wood screws.

Use six 1″

long #10

wood screws.

Remove the locking brackets.

Remove the ground screw and move the ground wire aside.

Secure the case bottom rail to the wooden frame with two 1″ long #10 wood screws.

Plaster line

Trim molding (if desired)

Holes for #10 1″ long wood screws

Caulking

Flashing

1″

min.

Inside

Sill channel

Brick veneer Lintel angle

(if required)

Caulking

Remove the knobs and the control panel.

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THROUGH-THE-WALL INST ALLATION

5. 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 toward the rear of the case.

6. RECONNECT THE GROUND WIRE.

IMPORTANT!

• Reconnect the ground wire to the air conditioner

and replace the control panel and knobs. Remove enough power cord to reach the wall outlet.

Reinstall the locking brackets and screws removed earlier.

7. REPLACE THE FRONT GRILLE.

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 and left side of the case and push the grille until it snaps into the tabs.

3.Make sure the vent control is in the correct position. Replace the screw and the air filter.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

AIR CONDITIONER • It may not be plugged in. The plug may have been bumped loose by a vacuum DOES NOT OPERATE cleaner or furniture.

• If it is plugged in, the fuse could have blown or the circuit breaker may have tripped.

AIR CONDITIONER • Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the front of air conditioner will restrict “DOES NOT COOL the air flow. AS IT SHOULD”

• The Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Turn knob to a higher number. The highest setting should provide maximum cooling.

• The air filter is dirty. It should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See the Care and Cleaning section.

• The room may have been very hot when the air conditioner was first turned on. Allow time for it to cool down.

• Cold air may be escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.

• The cooling coils have iced up. See Freezing Up below.

FREEZING UP— • Ice blocks the air flow and stops the unit from cooling the room. This is a ICE HAS FORMED ON temporary condition that most often occurs at night when the outside air is cool. THE COOLING COILS To correct, set the Selector Switch at HI FAN or HI COOL with the

Thermostat at 1 or 2.

If you need more help…call, toll free:

QUESTIONS?

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 runs continuously when the Selector switch is in the COOL or FAN position.

Things that are normal with this air conditioner

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

Installation Instructions Questions? The Problem Solver

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NOTES

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Consumer Services

Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request information or service.

We’ll Be There

With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

In-Home Repair Service

800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center® information service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Service Contracts

800-626-2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Parts and Accessories

800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances

can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover procedures intended to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

For Customers With Special Needs…

800.626.2000

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WHAT IS COVERED

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 that fails because

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 any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

*************************************** This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the 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 Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care®servicers during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

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 Center

800.626.2000 consumer information service

• 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.

• In 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 NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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

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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

YOUR GE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

AMH06 AMH08

Printed in the United States

Pub No. 49-7317-2 Part No. F56949

11-96 CG