GE APFD05 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION ............. 3

CONTROLS .................4

CARE AND CLEANING ....... 7

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS ............. 9

TROUBLESHOOTING ....... 14

LIMITED WARRANTY ........15

CONSUMER SUPPORT .......16

Portable Room

OWNER’S MANUAL

AND INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

APFD05

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # _________________

Serial # _________________

Find these numbers on a label on the side of the air conditioner.

AIR CONDITIONER

GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.

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THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME.

Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family.

We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances

product, and we think you will too. Among other things, registration of your appliance ensures that we

can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them.

Consumer Support section of this Owner’s Manual. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration

card included in the packing material.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

shock, injury to person or damage when using the air conditioner, follow basic precautions including the following:

• Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.

• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

• Do not remove ground prong.

• Do not use an adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord.

• Do not operate the air conditioner if it has a damaged

cord or plug or not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

• The air conditioner should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair or adjustment.

WARNING

• Remove the battery cover by sliding it according to the arrow direction.

• Insert new batteries, making sure that the (+) and (-) of battery are installed correctly.

• Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical

How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control

• Disconnect power before servicing.

• Disconnect power before cleaning. NOTE: Turning off power by pressing the Power button

does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

• Do not install or use the air conditioner in any area where the atmosphere contains combustible gases or where the atmosphere is contaminated. Avoid any chemicals coming in contact with your air conditioner.

• Do not store anything directly on top of the air

conditioner.

• Two or more people are required move and install air conditioner.

• Never operate the air conditioner without filters in place.

• Do not use air conditioner near a bathtub, shower or wash basin or other wet area.

NOTES:

• Use 2“AAA”(1.5 volt) alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control if the system is not going to be used for a long time.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nicad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

WARNING

Caution for ingestion. The battery may cause suffocation if swallowed by children.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Controls

Features and appearance will vary. Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings.

NOTE: When the machine is powered on for the first time, the buzzer will play power-on music, and then the machine will go into standby status.

1. Power Button

USING THE AIR CONDITIONER

Turn ON/OFF power to the air conditioner. NOTE: Turning off power by pressing the Power

button does NOT disconnect the appliance from power supply.

Press the Power button. The Power indicator will illuminate.

2. Mode Button

Press the Mode button to toggle among the operating options. The corresponding indicator will illuminate:

Cool – Cools the room to the set temperature Dry – Reduces the humidity in the room Fan – Circulates the air in the room without cooling

3. + and – Buttons

Press the two keys to change the Temperature or

Time.

To Set the Temperature:

Press the + or – button to select the required temperature.

NOTE: The temperature cannot be set when the air conditioner is in either Fan or Dry mode.

To Set the Time:

Press the + or – button to select the required time.

4. Fan Speed Button

In cooling or fan mode, press the Fan button to select high or low fan speed.

NOTE: The fan speed cannot be adjusted when the

unit is in Dry mode.

5. Timer Button

Press the Timer button, when the Timer symbol flashes, press the + or – button to select the time.

Program a time from (1 hour to 24 hours) for the air conditioner to turn Off or On.

NOTE: When the inner unit chassis is full of water, the Water Full light will turn on, a buzzer will sound for several seconds and the compressor will stop.

Refer to the instructions on page 5 for draining the water from the unit.

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Controls

The display will always default to show room temperature. When the air conditioner is turned on, it will automatically start in the last mode and fan settings selected.

Frost Protection Function:

In cooling or dry mode, if the temperature of the exhaust hose is too low, the AC will automatically go into a unit protection state. When the temperature rises to a

Overflow Protection Function:

When water in the water pan exceeds the warning level, the machine will automatically sound an alarm, the FULL indicator light will flash and the unit will shut down. At this point, you need to drain the water from the lower drain (See Drainage instructions for details)

Automatic Defrosting (on some models)

The machine has an automatic defrosting function.

normal temperature, the unit will automatically resume normal operation.

After the water is emptied, the machine will automatically resume normal operation.

USING THE AIR CONDITIONER

Protection Function of the Compressor

To increase the service life of the compressor, the AC has a 3-minute delay after the compressor has shut off to protect the compressor.

Drainage Instructions

Draining the unit manually: Note: Please move the AC carefully, do not spill the

water in the water pan at the bottom of the unit.

1. When the machine stops after the water is full, turn off the machine power and unplug the power plug.

2. Place a water container larger than the sump capacity (at least 1-1/2 quart) below the lower rear water outlet on the back side of unit.

3. Unscrew the drainage cover and unplug the water plug, the water will automatically flow into the water container.

Note: During drainage, the body can be tilted slightly backwards. If the water container cannot hold all the water, before the water container is full, replace the water plug as soon as possible to prevent water from flowing on to the floor or the carpet.

4. When the water is discharged, secure the water plug, and tighten the drainage cover.

Note: Restart the AC after the water plug is installed, otherwise condensate water from the AC will drain onto the floor or carpet.

Continuous drainage (optional, and only in dry mode)

1. Remove the upper drain plug.

2. Connect a drain hose with an outside diameter of 1/2” to the water outlet.

3. Route drain hose to a bucket or floor drain.

4. Be sure to use a large container (3 gallons or larger is recommended) and monitor the water level in the container continuously. The unit will not shut off when the container is full. An overflowing container can cause flooding and damage to the floor.

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Controls

Features and appearance may vary. Icons on the remote control indicate the selected settings

USING THE AIR CONDITIONER

REMOTE CONTROL

1. Insert the two AAA batteries (provided).

2. Aim the remote control at the signal receiver on the control panel to operate the air conditioner.

A. Power Button

Turns ON/OFF power to the air conditioner.

B. Mode Button

Press the Mode button to toggle among the operating options, cooling, fan, dry mode.

C. + and – Button

Adjusts the Temperature or Timing set value.

D. Fan Button

Press the Fan button to adjust fan speed from Low to High speed.

E. Timer

Press Timer button to activate the ON/OFF timer. Use the + and – buttons to adjust the timer.

F. Sleep Button

Press the Sleep button to turn on the sleep mode.

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Care and Cleaning

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING

W ARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical

shock.

Cleaning the surface

Clean surface of machine with a wet soft cloth. Do not use chemicals, such as benzene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.; otherwise, the surface of the air conditioner will be damaged or the entire unit will be damaged.

Air Filter

The air filters should be cleaned at least every two weeks for your unit to operate at optimum efficiency.

1. Unplug or disconnect power.

2. Use only a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the cabinet.

NOTE:

•Do not use a liquid or spray cleaner to clean the air conditioner.

•DO NOT use chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or scouring pads. Some of these chemicals/items may damage and/or discolor your air conditioner.

3. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

4. Plug in or reconnect power.

CAUTION

without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.

To clean the upper filter screen frame:

1. Remove screw securing the filter frame at the top center of the filter, push down on the top of the frame to remove the filter frame from the unit.

2. Clean the filter using a vacuum or place the filter into warm water with neutral detergent and rinse with clean water.

3. Allow filter to dry before installing on the unit.

DO NOT operate the air conditioner

Storage

If the unit is not being used for a long period of time: To Empty the Internal Water Tank:

1. Unplug or disconnect power.

2. Drain the water from the water tank. (See “Internal Water Tank section” above.)

3. Use the original packaging to repack the unit to avoid a buildup of dust or dirt.

4. Store the air conditioner in a cool, dry location.

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Installation Instructions

Questions? Call GE Appliances at 866.907.1655 or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for

local inspector’s use.

• IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes

and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.

• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.

• Completion time – Approximately 1 hour

• We recommend two people to install this product.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the

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installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

• You MUST use all supplied parts and use proper installation procedures as described in these instructions when installing this air conditioner.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

These models require a 115/120-volt AC, 60-Hz grounded outlet protected with a 15-amp

time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the possibility of electric shock hazard. If the wall outlet you plan to use is only a 2-prong outlet, it is your responsibility to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Power cord includes a current

RESET

TEST

interrupter device. A test and reset button is provided on the plug case. The device should be tested on a periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button and then the RESET button while plugged into the outlet. If the TEST button does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician.

Location Requirements

• Place the air conditioner on a flat, level surface in a location that is at least 20” (50 cm) from any wall.

NOTE: A minimum clearance of 20” (50 cm) from the air conditioner to the wall must be maintained to ensure proper airflow.

• Maintain a minimum 20” (50 cm) clearance around

the air conditioner to not block airflow.

• Keep the air conditioner free of any obstructions

such as drapes, curtains, blinds, etc.

• The exhaust hose should be free of any

obstructions.

• Do not place the air conditioner on an unstable

or raised surface because it could fall and cause damage or injury.

•

Do not place the air conditioner in direct sunlight or near a heat source such as baseboard heaters, stoves, etc.

• The window panel can be installed in a window with

a minimum 20” (50.8 cm) to a maximum 48” (121.9 cm) opening.

CAUTION

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

Do not change the plug on the power cord of this air conditioner.

Aluminium house wiring may present special problems—consult a qualified electrician.

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Installation Instructions

Window Panel Combinations to fit window openings

(Appearance may vary)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Top Cover

2. Control Panel

3. Handle

4. Air Outlet / Louver

5. Front Housing

6. Rear Housing

7. Caster

8. Upper Filter

9. Upper Continuous Drain

10. Cord Wrapping Post

11. Exhaust Air Vent

12. Lower Drain

Exhaust Hose Assembly

Security BracketBottom Window Bracket (2)Top Window Bracket (2)

Top Foam Strip

Bottom Foam Strip

Remote Control

Foam Strip

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Batteries (2)

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Window Mounting Kit

Flat Tip Screw For exhaust nozzle to main window panel.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips head screwdriver

(Not Included)

1 pc – 20” Center Panel SF±ï»๜´(QWHQVLRQ 1 pc – 9” Extension 2 pc – 16” Extensions

Pointed Screws (7) 2 – Top Window Bracket 1 – Security Bracket 4 – Main Window Panel

Installation Instructions

Window Panel Combinations to fit window openings

(Appearance may vary)

Window Opening 20” Center Panel Only

Window Opening 20”- 23 1/2” Center Panel + 5 1/2” Extension

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Window Opening 23 1/2”- 27” Center Panel + 9” Extension

Window Opening 23 1/2”- 30 1/2” Center Panel + 9” and 5 1/2” Extensions

Window Opening 30 1/2” - 34” Center Panel + 16” Extension

Window Opening 34”- 41” Center Panel + 9” and 16” Extensions

Window Opening 41”- 48” Center Panel + (2) 16” Extensions

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