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Contents
Adapter Plug 3
Air Direction 5
Room Ak
Condlioner
Air Filter
Appliance Registration
(Iare and
Condenser
C;ontrol Settings
Electrical Requirements 3
Energy-Saving Tips
Extension Cords
(lrille
(irounding
Model and Serial Numbers
Problem Solver
Safety Instructions
User Maintenance Instructions 6
and
(lleaning
(;oils
4,5
(;abinet
Cooling Only Models ANS18
ANS24
Heat/Cool Models
~S18
~S24
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Ene~y-savi~
● Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 6.)
tips
men
using this
ewrcise
including
●
basic
the
U*
this appliance
intended purpose
this Use and Care
●
T~
~r
applianu,
safety
precautions,
following:
ordy
as
Wok.
conditioner
always
for iti
descri~
m~t be
in
properly installed in accordance
tith the
before it is used. See
instructions on page 3.
0 NWer
conditioner by
power cord.
fidy
the outlet.
●
Repair
dl
electric
WMation btructions
grounding
unplug your
Always grip plug
and pull straight out from
or replace
setice
*
pulting
on the
immediately
cords that
have become frayed or otherwise
damaged.
shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
Do not use a cord that
● For most efficient operation,
keep vent in closed position except
when you want to exhaust air,
smoke or odors from the room.
●
Don’t let the room get too hot or
too cold. Whenever possible, turn
the unit on before the room heats
up or cools down.
●
Keep windows and doors closed.
Conditioned air escapes when
they’re open.
● Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns
air can easily escape through them.
●
Don’t block front of unit when it
is operating. Curtains or drapes
blocking it will restrict air flow.
●
It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot or cold weather.
● Keep outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 6.)
●
~rn
vacations or extended absences
from home.
closti.
Conditioned
air conditioner off before
SAW
T=E
mSTRUCTIONS
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Electrical Safety
mPOm~T...
please read carefully.
How to connect
electricity
For
~rsoti
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
It is
impo~nt
circuit checked by a qualified
electrician if there is any doubt as
to whether a proper ground exists.
Use a single branch circuit
protectd
circuit breaker.
for best performance and to prevent
overloading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire
h=ard
from overheating wires. For
branch circuit ratings refer to the
unit nameplate.
safety,
to have the branch
with a time delay fuse or
~s
is recommended
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Opemting
Your
hneline Controk
Cooliq
Selector
OFF
OFF turns air conditioner off.
HIGH
operation without cooling.
LOW
operation without cooling.
LOW COOL
low fan speed operation.
HIGH COOL
with high fan speed operation.
Only
Modek
Swikh
LOW
HI
permits high fan speed
permits low fan speed
permits cooling with
permits cooling
Thermostat Control
When you turn this 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 be.
To test the air conditioner in cold
weather,
Control to TEST RUN. Return
control to desired setting when test
is completed. Note: Do not leave
Thermostat Control at TEST RUN
position any longer than necessary.
turn the Thermostat
Heat/Cool
Selector
HE
HEAT
fan speed operation.
FAN
operation without cooling.
OFF turns air conditioner off.
LOW COOL
low fan speed operation.
HIGH COOL
with high fan speed operation.
permits heating with low
permits high fan speed
Modek
Swikh
OFF
permits cooling with
permits cooling
Thermostat Control
When you turn this 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 be.
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For
normal
1. Set Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Set Thermostat Control at
desired number
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.
cooli~
(us~y
the midpoint
For extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you
always set the Selector Switch at
HIGH COOL in extremely hot
weather.
For air circulation and
filteri~
or
Turn Selector Switch to fan setting.
without
heati~
cool~
For maximum
(Heat/Cool models only)
1.
Set Selector Switch at HEAT.
2. Set Thermostat Control at 1.
3. Set Ventilation Control at
CLOSE position.
heati~
To adjust air direction
Up and down
For maximum
1. Set Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Set Thermostat Control at 10.
3. Set Ventilation Control at
CLOSE position.
cool~
For quieter operation
1.
Set Selector Switch at LOW
COOL.
1.
Set Thermostat Control at
desired number.
3. Set Ventilation Control at
CLOSE position.
For
n@ttime
During the cooler evening hours,
it is recommended that you set the
Selector Switch at LOW COOL
for very quiet operation and the
Thermostat Control at mid range
(5 or 6).
When the Thermostat Control is set
on 9 or 10 and the Fan is operating
at low speed, moisture may freeze
on the coils and prevent the unit
from cooling If this happens, set
the Fan at high speed and set the
Thermostat Control to a lower
number.
operation
For ventilation
Whether controls are
set for cooling, heating
(on heat/cool models)
or fan only operation,
setting the Ventilation
Control at OPEN lets
room air be exhausted
to the outside. This is
helpful in removing
stale air, smoke or
odors from the room,
and permits outdoor
air to enter through
normal openings in
the house. However,
cooling effectiveness
is reduced when this
control is set at OPEN,
so we suggest you don’t
there long—especially in hot,
humid weather.
For normal
(Heat/Cool models only)
1.
Set Selector Switch at HEAT.
2. Set Thermostat Control at
desti
number
is a good starting position). If room
temperature is not satisfactory after
a reasonable time, set the Thermostat
Control at a lower number for a
warmer room or at a higher number
for a cooler room.
heati~
(usMy
CLOSE
●
●
1
●
OPEN
Kntilation
Control
keep it
the midpoint
Tabs let you direct discharged air
up, down or straight ahead.
Side to side
ON
●
●
OFF
Circulaire Switch
For continuous side-to-side air
circulation, set the Circulaire Switch
to ON and leave it there. Vertical
air deflector blades direct air
throughout the room.
For fixed side-to-side air direction,
set the Circulaire Switch to ON until
the desired air direction is obtained,
then move it to OFF.
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Care and
Cleani~
USER
WTEN~CE
~STRU~IONS
~rn
air conditioner off and
remove the plug from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe both sides of grille with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with
mild liquid
or clean with a vacuum cleaner
brush. Be careful not to force the
movable louvers out of position.
Other areas behind the grille may
be wiped or vacuumed, taking care
not to damage the coil fins.
Wash cabinet with mild soap or
detergent and lukewarm water.
Never use strong chemicals,
solvents or bleaching agents.
dishwashing detergent,
Condenser Coils
These coils on the weather side
of the unit should be checked
periodically and cleaned if clogged
with dirt or soot from the atmosphere.
If extremely soiled, they may need
to be steam cleaned.
M ~ter
The air filter behind the front grille
should be checked
least every 30 days or as often as it
Grasp the tab at the bottom left side
of the unit and pull downward.
Clean the filter with a vacuum
cleaner to remove light dust. Wash
the filter in lukewarm, soapy water
and rinse in clear water to remove
sticky dust.
When replacing the filter, be sure
the word FRONT is facing you as
you slide the
and
cleaned at
filter
back into place.
Wont GrWe
If your air conditioner is mounted
flush inside the room or if the
window sill extends further into the
room than the chassis, it may be
necessary to remove the front grille
before the filter can be removed.
To remove the grille:
1.
Grasp the bottom of the grille
and swing it toward you about 10
degrees.
2. Slide the grille upward to free the
three tabs at the top of the grille
from slots in the top of the cabinet.
The air filter can now be removed
from the grille–grasp the tab on the
filter
and pull.
After cleaning, replace the air
and
grille, hooking top of grille
onto top of cabinet
bottom of grille in until it snaps
into place.
Removal
and
pushing
filter
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Questiom?
Use This
PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES
AIR CONDITIONER
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING
SOUNDS
“DOES
N~OPERATE
N~COOL
Woblem
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
●
Not
●
Ifplugg~
●
Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.
c
Thermostat control may not be set high enough. ~m knob to a higher number.
Solver
plugged in.
in,
plug may have been
fise
could have
blown
bum~ loose ~
or circuit breaker may have been tripped.
vacuum cleaner or furniture.
Highest setting should provide maximum cooling.
c
Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on page 6.
c
Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned
on.
Allow time
for it to cool down.
Q
Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
. Ventilation control maybe set at OPEN, allowing hot outside air to enter room.
. Thermostat click, a
metilic
sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and
off. This is normal.
WATER
OUTSIDE
WATER
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
DWPPING
DMPPING
●
Excess water may oveflow 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.
s
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.
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General Electric Company
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KY40225
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is a registered trademark of
a
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(;eneral k;lect.ric (;ompany,
U.S.A
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Pub.
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