GE APX06, APX05 Use and Care Manual

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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
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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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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.
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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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eNever unplug your air Conditionerby....
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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
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recommendthatanyservicingbe performedby a qualifiedindividual.
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strongly
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~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.
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~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
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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.
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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)
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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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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.
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extensioncordor an adapter plug with this appliance.
@Do not this app$iance.
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~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
e 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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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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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.
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2. Lowerthewindow sashtight againstthe slidingpanelsandthe rearofthe grille.
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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.
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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
or speechwho have
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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