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safe~lnstrueti@ns.........................3
operatinglnstructioms, mps
Air Direction..... ................................................
ControlSettings
Energj~-SavingTips
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careand cleaning
Air Fiiter..... ........................................................6
FrontGrilleRemoval....... ...............................6
Grille& Cabinet .... ...........................................6
OutdoorCoii. ....................................................6
UserMaintenance
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Problem Soiver
More questions?...call
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!mstal!ation
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ElectricalRequirements. ...............................7
ExtensionCords... ...........................................
Grounding..... ....................................................7
Installationinstructions...... ...................7–10
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consumerServiees...................l1
Appliance Registration...... ............................2
Model and Serial Number Location..... ......2
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Models: APX05
APX06
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mLP ‘us mLP You
writedownthe modeland
serialnumbers.
You’llfind them on a label
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new air
conditionerproperly.
Keep it handy for answersto your
questions.
If you don’tunderstandsomething
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
ConsumerAffairs
GE Appliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY 40225
under the filter accessdoor.
These numbers are also on the
ConsumerProduct Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your air conditioner.Before
sendingin this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
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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.
Ifyou receiveda damaged
airconditioner.*o
Immediatelycontact the dealer
(orbuilder)that sold you the
air conditioner.
save time and
nloneyo
Beforeyou request
service.00
Check the Problem Solver section
of this guide. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
EDSERWCE
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, 11.60606
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includingthefollowing:
euse this appliance onlyfor its inte~~dedpurpose
asdescribedin this UseandCareGuide.
otherwise danlaged. Do notusea cordthat shows
cracksor abrasiondamagealongits lengthor at
eitherthepltlgor con~lectorend.
$This air C@nditiollermust be properly inshlied ,
in accordance tith the hls&IIation
hstruetions
before it is used. See groundinginstructions.
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thepower cord,Alwaysgrip
plugfirmlyand pull straightoutfrom the
receptacle.
~For yonr ~afe~y..
materials,gasolineor otherflammablevaporsor
liquids in thevicinityof this or a~~yotherappliance,
eunp~ug your air conditioner before
~ making any repairs, NOTE: We
a
recommendthatanyservicingbe
performedby a qualifiedindividual.
●d. ~lotstoreOrusccombustible
strongly
EmRGY=SAW G Tms
~Keep the air filter clean.
QDon‘tlet the room get too hot. Whenever possible,
turn the unit on before the room heats up. When heat
is “stored up” in walls, furniture, rugs and draperies,
your air conditionertakes longer to produce the
desired comfort condition.
@Keep windows and doors closed. Cool, dry air
escapes when they’re open.
e Keep furnace floor registers and cold air returns
closed. Cold air can easily escape through them.
SAWm
~Don’t let drapes or furniture block the front of the
unit and restrict air flow when it is operating.
QIt’sbest to operate your air conditioner at high speed
duringextremely hot weather.
QKeep the outdoor coil clean.
QTurn the air conditioner off before vacations or
extended absences from home.
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Thermostatcontrol
o~~w~m~YOURCONTROLS
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selectorswitch
SELECTOR
OFF
SAVEENERGY
WhenyoummtheThermostat
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Controltothedesiredsetting,the
thermostatwillautomaticallycontrol
thetemperatureoftheindoorair.
Thehigherthenumberselected,the
coolertheroomairwillbecome.
HI FAN provides high fan speed
operation without cooling.
LO FAN provides low fan speed
operation without cooling.
OFF turns air conditioneroff.
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Caution: Ifair conditiofzeris shut
0“9wait at least two lninutes
before restarting it.
HI COOL provides cooling with
high fan speed operation.
LO COOL provides cooling with
low fan speed operation.
‘~he Save Energy Range (onsome
models)is a visualreminder that
yOLI can save energyby turning the
controlto a lower number.While
theroom temperaturewill be a
littlewarmer,it will stillbe cooler
and less humid than outside. .
The normal HI COOL and LO
COOL settingsallow continuous
fan function, circulating air even
when the compressor has cycled
off. These thermostat settings are
recommended for maximum
comfort.
The SAVEENERGY settings let
the fan cycle on and off with the
compressor during cooling. The
fan stopswhen the thermostat
setting-issatisfied.These settings
result in longer off time and wider
variations of room temperature and
humidity. They are normally used
when the room is unoccupied.
ventilation
VEHTiMT!ON CLOSED~ OPEN
1[you notice thatyourair
conditioneris not cooling as it
sh<}uld,it may be [haticehasformed
on the cooling coils.The ice bl{~cl<s
~iir[low and stopsthe u~lit [}om
When this control is set at
CLOSED, on~ythe air inside the
room can be circulated and
coolingthe room. This “freezingup”
is a temporay condition that most
oftenoccursat nightwhen the
Thermostatis seton 9 or 10and the
Selectoris seton LO COOL.
To correct the condition, set the
SeiectoratHI FAI~Tor HI COOL
with Ihe T13ermostatat 1 or 2.
conditioned. When it’s in the
OPEN position, some indoor air
can be exhausted from the room.
I Outsideair
temperature
dropping
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1. SettheSelectorat }11COOL.
2. Setthe
midpointis a goodstartingposition).If room
temperatureisnotsatisfactoryaftera reasonabletime,
settheThermostatControlat a highernumberfora
coolerroomorata lowernumber-fora warmerroom.
Thermostatatdesirednumber(usuallythe
For aircirculationand
fiitering
Set the Selector at LO FAN or HI FAN.
without eooiing
Airdirection
YormatilnumCooting
1. SettheSelectorat HI COOL.
2. SettheThermostatat 10.
For
quieteroperation
1. Set theSelectoratLO COOL.
2. SettheThermostatatdesirednumber.
Air directionon the indoorsideis
throughthe frontgrilleand outthe
top.Air fiow outthetopshouldnot
be obstructedby curtainsor drapes.
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Upwardtiltedairdischargevanes
helpcooltheroomevenly.Coolair
isdirectedstraightup.
Moistureremoval
The moisture that your air conditioner removes from Notes Before moving your air conditionerto another
the air drains to the rear of the cabinet where it is
picked up by a fi~nand dispersed againstthe condenser.
Occasionallyjmore likely during start-up, a “pinging”
noise may be heard. This is nornlalfor a short time in
Icsshumid areas and longer in very humid areas. This
method of moisture removal improves the operational
cff’icicncyof your air conditioner.
location,turn it off and wait 5 or 10minutes.This will
allow the condensateto 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
conditionerto the outsideto drain the water from the
base pan.
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The air filterbehindthe inletgrille shouldbe washed at
leasteverytwo weeksoras often as it needscleaning.
On somemodelstheairfilter
fitsintoa slotat thefrontofthe
airdischargelouvers.Remove
thefilterby graspingits top
cornersandpullingup and out.
On some models the air filter
fits in a slotbehind an access
door located on the fronttop of
the air conditioner,Removethe
filter by opening the access
door,graspingthe filter and
pulling up and out.
Use a vacuumcleanerto clean the filteron its dusty
sideorwash gently with runningwater.Apply the
waterfrom the cleaner sideof the filterto wash out the
dustand lint. Mild detergentmay be used to clean the
filterif it is very dirty.When the air filteris washed in
water,it mustbe dried beforereusing.It may be dried
by gentlyshakingor pressing between towels.Replace
the filter,with the filter’sfrontfacingyou.
Note: Failure
tokeepthe air filter cleanwill result
in poor air circulation. DO NOT operatethe air
conditionerwithout a fi~ter.Dirt and lint will clog
evaporatorsutiace, reduceair flow, possibly
the
cause ice to form and reduce cooling ability.
Wipe front grille with a clean cloth lightly dampened
with mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Wash cabinet
with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water.
I. [~isconncctpower by unpltlggil~g
[he unit or turning off the power at
the fuse box or circuit breaker.
2. I?emovc air filter.
4,.After
the c;~binet,grasp it at the bottom
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me coilson 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, a service available
through your General Electric serviceoutlet.
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freeing the upper part of
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it on at the bottomandthenat thetop.
20Replace filter.
3. P&eCOlIneCtpower.
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The 115-vOlt models require a 115/! 20-volt a.c.,
60 Hz
grounded outlet protected with a 15-amp
time delayfuseorcircuitbreaker.
The power cordonthese models hasa three-prong
(grounding)plugthat mateswith a standardthree-
prong(grounding)wall outlet(Fig. 1)to minimize
the possibilityofelectricshockhazardfrom these
appliances.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electricianto make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
USE OFADAPTER PLUG (Y15-voltmodefsonly)
Because of potential safety
hazardsunder certain conditions,
we strongly recommend
against use of an adapter plug.
However, ifyou stillelectto use
an adapter,where localcodes
permit, a temporary connection
may be made to a properiy
grounded two-prong wail outlet
byuseofa UL-listed-adapter(Fig.
2) available at most local
hardware stores.
“[EMPORARYMETHOD
(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMlllEDINCANADA)
ALIGNLARGE
Pf?ONGS/SLDTS=‘~
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INSUREPROPERGROUNDANDFIRM
CONNECTIONEXISTSBEFOREUSE
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The largerslotinthe adapter
must be alignedwith the larger
slotinthe wall outletto provide
proper polarity inthe connection
ofthe power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet
coverscrew does not ground the
appliance unlesscover screw is
metal, and not insulated,andwall
outlet isgrounded through house
wiring. Youshouldhavethe
circuitchecked bya qualified
electrician to make surethe
outlet isproperlygrounded.
lWhen disconnecting the power
cord ‘from the adapter, always
hold the adapter with one hand.
Ifthis isnot done, the adapter
ground terminal isvery Iikelyto
breakwith repeated use.
Where a standardtwo-
prongwall outlet is
encountered,it isyour
personalresponsibility
andobligationto have
it replacedwith a
properlygrounded
three-prongwall outlet.
DQ NOT. UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUT OR REMOVE THE TH!RD (GROUND]
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
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Fig.
Should the adapter
ground terminal break, Do
NOT USE the appliance until
a proper ground has again
been established.
Becauseof potential safety
hazardsundercertain conditions,
we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension
cord.
However, ifyou stillelectto
usean extension cord, it is
absolutely necessarythat it be a
UL-listed3-wire grounding type
appliance extension cord and
that the current carrying rating of
-thecord in amperes be equal to
or greater than the branch circuit
sizeshown on the rating
nameplate of the appliance.
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BEFOREYOUBEGIN
Readtheseinstructionscompletelyandcarefully.
lMPORTANT–Observe all governing codesand
ordinances.
INSTALLER—Besureto leavethese
instructionswith the Consumer.
CONSUMER—Keep these instructionsfor
future reference.
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY
eThisappliancemust
See previous page.
@DO not,
removethe third grounding prong from the
power cord.
@We
extensioncordor an adapter plug with this
appliance.
@Do not
this app$iance.
@
~oliow nationalelectricalcodes or local
codesand ordinances.
@Thisappliance must be supplied
60Hz andconnectedto a properlygrounded
branchcircuit,protectedbya 15 or 20 amp circuit
breakerortime-delayfuse.
if the electric supply provided does not meet the
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abovespecifications,call a licensedelectrician.
eAluminum
problems–consult a qualifiedelectrician.
underanycircumstances,cutor
recommendthatyoudonotuse an
changetheplugonthepower cord of
house wiring may posespecial
be properlygrounded.
with 115V,
WINDOWREQUIREMENTS
e Standard double-hung window with actual
openingwidth of22 ~“to 36V
@Clearverticalopeningof 14~” minimumfrom
bottom of sash to stool.
s install the air conditioner in
therewill be enoughclearancearoundthe cabinet
to allow ample circulation ofairthroughthe unit.
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14~z”
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Note: All supporting pans should be
securedto firm wood, masonry or metal.
Raisethe window sashand remove the handle.
Measure the window sill,side-to-side,and mark
a center line. Securethe locatoron the center of
the window sillwith the edge againstthe stool,
usingtwo 1”longscrews.
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Cent;r Line
awindow where
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Toovercomestormwindow intetierence,
securelyattach 2“ wide wood stripsto the
window stooland sill(bothplaces),bvitheither
nailsorscrews.Strips-shouldbeaslongas
window openingwidth andflushwith backside
ofthewindow stool.Thicknessofstripsshouldbe
determinedbyamount ofinterference.
A.
Aluminum
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2. Lowerthewindow sashtight againstthe
slidingpanelsandthe rearofthe grille.
Sash~
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3. Extendslidingpanelsoutfrom sidesof air
conditioneragainstwindow frame. Fasteneach
to sashandw;ndow stoolwith screws.
7.Centerthe unitinthewindow opening.
a firm grip on the air conditioner,
Keeping
carefullyput
the bottom rail between the window stoolandthe
locator.Ifthe locatoristoo shortto holdthe unitin
position,inserta fillerstripto raiseit.
50
Win
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Cutthefoam sash-gapgasketto the window
width and “stuff” between the top of the lower
sash and glass panes of the upper sash for a seal.
~ms~~o~s?
1.Turntheairconditioneroffanddisconnectpower
cord.
2. Removefoamsash-gapgasl(etfrombetween
windows.
3. Removescrewssecuringthe slidingparie!stoIhe
lowersashandwindowstool.closeslidingpanels.
4.I<eeping
sashandcarefully“rock”airconditionerbackward
todrainthemajorportionofanycondensatewater’
inthebaseoftheunit.Carefullylifttheunitfromthe
windowtoavoidspillinganyremainingwater.Store
partsforre-usewiththeairconditioner.
afirm gripon the airconditioner,raise
PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATINGSOUNDS
“WATERDRIPPING
ouTsiDE
USETHIS
PossmLE CAUSE
PROBLEM SOLVER
*Not pluggedin.Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.
~If pluggedin,fusecouldhaveblownor circuitbreakermayhavetripped.
~Curtain,blindsor furnitureblockingthefrontof theair cond~tionerwillrestrictairflow.
~Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Turn knob to a higher number.
Highest setting should provide maximum cooling.
*Air ~llterdirty, should be cleaned at least every 2 weeks.
*
Roommayhavebeen very hot when air conditionerwas f~st turned on.
A11owtime for it to cool down.
*Cold air maybeescapingthroughopenfurnacefloorregistersandcoldairre~~ms.
sCoolingcoilshaveiced
orHI COOL with the Thermostat Control to 1or 2.
*Tl~ermostatclick, a metallic sound, may be heard when compressor cycles
onand oR. This is normal.
~Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in COOL or FAN positior~.
~his is normal.
~ Exce~~~Jatermay ~veflov{ in excessively hot and humid weathe~.
~hisis normal.
#.ir co~~ditionermust be installed.level for proper water disposd.
up. TO me~~ ice> set the selector ~wit~h to ~~ ~~
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iVe’11BeThere
AGE ConsumerServiceprofessional
willprovide=pert repair service,
scheduledat a time hat’s convenient
for you. ManyGEConsumerService
company-operatedlocationsoffer you
servicetodayor tomorrow,or at your
convenience(700a.m. to 700 p.m.
weekday%9:00 a.m.to 2:00p.m.Saturdays).Our factory-trainedtechnicians
knowyourappliance insideand out—
so mostrepairscan be handled injust
onc visit,.
Whateveryourquestionabout anyGE
majorappliance,GEAswer Cente@
informationserviceisavatiableto
help.Yourcall-and yourquestion—
willbe answeredprompdymd
courteously.And youcan,cdl any
time.GEAnswerCente@serviceis
open 24hours a day 7 daysa week.
Youcan havetie securefeelingthat
GEConsumerServicewillstillbe
there afteryour warranty=pires. Purchasea GEcontractwhileyourwarrantyisstil in effectand you’llreceive
a subs~ltial discount.Witha multipleyearcontract,you’reassuredoffiture
serviceat today’sprices.
TelecommunicationDevicefor me Deti
Upon request,GE willprovideBraiIl~
contro!sfor a varietyof C7FJappliance:
and a brochure to assistin plmning:
barrier-freekitchen for perso~~switi
limitedmobility TCIobtain tlaeseitem
free of charge,call 800.626.2000.
Consumerswibbimpairedhearing
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or a conventi.on2J ielety~~ev]riter
800-TDD-GEA.C(800833-4322)“
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YOURGEROOMAIR CONDITIONER
WARRANTY
Saveproofoforiginalpurchasedatesuchasyoursalessliporcance!ledchecktoestablishwarrantyperiod.
WHAT!S COVERED
WHATIs NOTCOVERED
~Service trips to teach you how to
use the product.
Read your Useand Carematerial.
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 CenteP
800.626.2000
consumer information service
LIMITED FIVE-YEARWARRANTY
Forfiveyearsfromdateoforiginal
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge, patis and service laborto
repairorreplaceany
room air eond!tionef
becauseof a manufacturingdefect.
LIMiTEDTEN-YEAR WARRANTY
Fortenyearsfromdateoforiginal
purchase,we willprovide,free of
charge, parts and service labor to
repairor replacethe molded
outdoor
a manufacturingdefect.
Foreachoftheabove
To avoid any chargesyoumust
taketheroomairconditionertoa
GeneralElectricFactoryService
Centerora GeneralElectric
CustomerCare”servicerand pick
it up following service. In-home
service is also available, but you
mustpayfor theservicetechnician’s
travel costs to yourhome.
~Improper installation.
If you have an installation
problem, or if the air conditioner is
of improper cooling capacity for the
intendeduse,contactyour dealer
or installer. You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical
connectingfacilities.
~Replacement of fuses or resetting
of circuit breakers.
case ifitfailsbecauseof
pati of the
thai fails
warranties:
This warranfyis extendedto
the original purchaserand any
succeedingownerfor products
purchasedfor use in tile 48
mainlandstates, Hawaiiand
WashingtonjD.C.InAlaskathe
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED becauseyou must
to ship the productto the service
shop or for the servicetechnician’s
travel coststo your home.
All warranty servicewill be
provided by our Factory Service
centersorby our authorized
Customer Care” servicersduring
normai working hours.
Shouldyourapplianceneed
service,duringwarrantyperiod
or beyond, call 8C)0-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
@Failureof the productresulting
from modificationsto the productor
dueto unreasonableuse including
failure to provide reasonableand
necessarymaintenance.
@Damage to product caused
improperpowersupplyVoltage
by
accident,fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR !S NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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Some statesdo not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
TOknow what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to slate.
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