GE APV05, APV04, APV06 Use and Care Manual

Use

Contents

and

Care &Installation Guide

Air Conditioner

Adapter Plug Air Direction

Air Filter Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning

Condenser Coils Consumer Services

(;ontrol

Electrical Requirements

EnerW-Saving Tips

Extension Cords Grille and Cabinet

Grounding Installation Instructions

Settings

Portable Models

APV04 APV05 APV06

7-9

3 5

5 2

4 3

3 5

Model and Serial Numbers Moisture Removal

Problem Solver Safety Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions 5

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Help us help you...

Before using your

air

conditioner, read

this book carefully.

It is intended to

and

maintain your

conditioner Keep it

questions,

or your

handy for

you don’t understand

need

more help,

phone

Consumer

GE Appliances

Appliance

Louisville, KY

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll

front

conditioner These numbers

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card your in this numbers

Model Number

Serial

Use correspondence or concerning your

find them

right-hand

tiir

conditioner.

card,

here:

Number

these

numbers in any

If you received a damaged air conditioner...

ln~n]cditi[cly

(or builder) that conditioner.

help

ncw

properiy.

answers to your

write

number):

Affuirs

Park

40225

on a

side

behind the

are

also on the

thut came

please

write

air

conditioner.

contact

sold you the

service calls

you

opertite

air

somethit~g

(include

label

on the

the dir

air filter.

with

Before

sending

these

the dealer

air

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using this appliance,

always

precautions. including the following:

● Use this appliance only for

its intended purpose

described in this Use

Book.

● This air conditioner must be

properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See grounding

instructions on page 3.

● Never unplug your air

conditioner by pulling on the power cord.

firmly

the receptacle.

● Repair or replace

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

that shows cracks or abrasion

damage along

either

● Unplug your air conditioner

before making any repairs.

Note: that any servicing be performed by

● For your

store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity appliance.

exercise

basic

safety

and

Always grip plug

and pull straight out

Do not use

its length or at

the

plug or connector end.

We strongly recommend

qualified individual.

saf’ety.

. . do not

of this or any other

Care

from

cord

If You Need

obtain service, see the Consumer

Services page in the back

Sertice

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

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,

for

further help.

Wacker IL

60606

Drive

and

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

Check the

lists

opera[ing ctin correct yoLIrsel

Problem Solver. It

caLIses 0(’ the

problems that

minor

yOLI

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Electrical Stiety-~PORTANT...PleaSe

Read

Carefully.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

The

power cord of this appliance is

equipped with a (grounding) plug which mates with

a standard three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

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 (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER

three-pr6ng

THIRD

CO~.

Use of adapter plug

(115-volt units)

Because of potential safety

hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against use an adapter plug.

elect to use an adapter, where codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made (o properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use (Fig. 2) available at most hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT P

Fig. 2

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the the

wall

outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not appliance unless cover screw is metal, outlet is grounded through wiring. You checked to make grounded.

and

by a sire

When disconnecting

cord from the adapter, always

hold

the adapter with this is not terminal is very likely to with repeated

However, it you still of an

of a

UL. listed ad~pter

local

BEFORE USE

larger

ground

not insulated,

should

have circuit qualified electrician the outlet is properly

the power

one hand.

d;ne,

the adapter

USC

local

slot in

and wall

house

ground

breuk

Use of extension cords not recommended

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against the

extension cord. However,

you

still elect to use an extension

cord,

it is absolutely necessary that it

a UL

listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord grounding type

that the

electrical

be 15

amperes

Votts.

ptug and

rating

(rninirnurn) and 120

having

outlet

of the

use

and

cord

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

ground

Operating Your Air Conditioner Controls

COOLER }

(

THERMOSTAT

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Thermostat Control

(on some models)

When you turn the Thermostat Control to the desired setting, the thermostat will automatically control the temperature

indoor air. The higher the number selected, the cooler the room air will become.

of the

SELECTOR

Selector Switch

(Appearance

LO FAN provides low operation without cooling.

HI FAN provides high fan speed operation without cooling.

may

vary slightly)

fan

speed

OFF turns air conditioner off.

Caution: If air conditioner is shut off, wait at least two minutes before restarting it.

HI COOL provides cooling with

high fan speed operation. LO COOL provides cooling with

low fan speed operation.

For normal cooling

Set the Selector at HI COOL.

Set the Thermostat at desired

number (usually the midpoint 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

warmer room.

For quieter operation

Set the Selector at LO COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat at desired

number.

matium

For

Set the Selector

2. Set the Thermostat at

Inside air hot and humid

cooling For air circulation and

H] COOL.

Outside air temperature

drop~in~

filtering without cooling

Set the Selector at LO FAN or HI FAN.

the cooling coils. The ice blocks

air

flow

and stops the unit from

cooling the room. This “freezing

a temporary condition that most

often occurs at night when the

Thermostat is set on 7 or 8 and the

Selector is set on LO COOL.

To correct the condition, set the

Selector at with the Thermostat at I or 2.

FAN or HI COOL

up”

If you

notice that your

conditioner is not-cooling as it should, it

—

may

be that ice has formed

air

Care and Cleating

Air direction

through the front grille top. Air flow out the top should not be obstructed by curtains or drapes.

U~ward h;lp cool the room

is directed straight up.

on the indoor side is

and

out the

tilted air discharge vanes

evenl~. COOI

air

Moisture removal

The moisture that your air conditioner removes from the air drains to the rear of the cabinet

where it is picked up by a fan and dispersed against the condenser. Occasionally, more likely during start-up, a “pinging” noise may be heard. This is normal for a short time in less humid areas and longer

in very humid areas. This method of moisture removal improves the operational efficiency of your air

conditioner.

Note: Before moving your air

conditioner to another location, turn

it off and wait 5 or 10 minutes. This

will

allow

the condensate to drain

from the coil into the base pan.

Then, keeping a firm grip on the air

conditioner, carefully raise the window and tilt the air conditioner to the outside to drain the water from the base pan.

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

~rn

air conditioner off and

remove

before cleaning.

plug from

wall

receptacle

Air Filter

The air filter behind the inlet should be washed at least every two weeks or as often as it needs cleaning.

On some models the air filter fits

into a

slot

at the front of the air discharge louvers. Remove the filter by grasping its top corners and pulling up and out.

On some models the air filter fits in a slot behind an access door located on the front top of the air conditioner. Remove the filter by opening the access door, grasping

the filter and pulling up and out.

grille

Filter

reusing. It may be dried by gently

shaking or pressing between towels. Replace the filter, with the filter’s front facing you.

Note: Failure

filter clean will result in poor air circulation.

to keep the air

DO NOT operate

the air conditioner without a

filter. Dirt and

lint will

clog the evaporator surface, reduce air flow, possibly cause ice to form and reduce

cooling ability.

Grilles & Cabinet

Wipe grilles with a clean cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid

dishwashing

cabinet with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water.

detergent. Wash

Condenser Coils

The

coils

on the weather side of the unit should be checked periodically and cleaned if clogged with dirt or soot from the atmosphere.

soiled, they may need to be steam cleaned, a service available through your General Electric service outlet.

extremely

Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter on its dusty side or wash gently with running water. Apply the water from the cleaner side of the filter to wash out the dust and lint. Mild detergent may be used to clean the filter if it is very dirty. When the air filter is washed in water, it must be dried before

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