GE AS-08, AS-06, AS-10, AS-12, AS-14 User Manual
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Air Conditioners
GE Appliances
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Before You Call |
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Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . .9
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installation Instructions
Window Installation–5000 BTU Model (model AS_05) 10, 11–14
Window Installation–
6000, 8000, and 10,000 BTU
Models
(models AS_06, AS_08, and
AS_10) . . . . . . . . . . .10, 15–19
Window Installation– 12,000, 14,0000, 16,000, 18,000, 22,000, and 24,000 BTU Models
(models AS_12, AS_14, AS_16, AS_18, AS_22,
and AS_24) . . . . . .10, 20–25
Through the Wall
Installation–
Optional All Models . . . . .26
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
AS_05 – 5,000 BTU models AS_06 – 6,000 BTU models AS_08 – 8,000 BTU models AS_10 – 10,000 BTU models AS_12 – 12,000 BTU models AS_14 – 14,000 BTU models AS_16 – 16,000 BTU models AS_18 – 18,000 BTU models AS_22 – 22,000 BTU models AS_24 – 24,000 BTU models
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GE & You, A Service Partnership.
IMPORTANT!
Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.
Two easy ways to register your appliance!
■Through the internet at www.geappliances.com
■Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label on the side of the air conditioner.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
READ THIS MANUAL
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or, you can always call the GE Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
■This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
■Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.
■Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.
■Turn the mode control OFF and unplug your air conditioner before making any repairs or cleaning.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
■For your safety…do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet 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 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The air conditioner should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
See the Installation Instructions, Electrical Requirements section for specific electrical connection requirements.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS –115-Volt models only
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the 230/208 volt models.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS –115-Volt models only
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where local codes permit, a temporary connection may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT USE the air conditioner until a proper ground has been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the controls on the air conditioner–models with touch pads.
Features and appearance will vary.
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Air Conditioner Controls
Remote Control
Controls
ON/OFF Pad
Turns air conditioner on and off.
Display
Shows the set temperature or time remaining on timer.
MODE
Use to set the air conditioner to COOL or FAN mode.
Increase ▲ /Decrease ▼ Pads
Use to set temperature when in COOL mode or to set the time when using the timer feature.
FAN Pad
Use to set the fan speed at LOW, MED or HIGH.
CIRCULAIRE Pad
Turn on to provide continuous side-to-side air circulation.
For fixed side-to-side air direction, turn ON until the desired air direction is obtained, then turn it OFF.
ENERGY SAVER Pad
Controls the fan.
ON–The fan and compressor cycle on and off. This results in wider variations of room temperature and humidity. Normally used when the room is unoccupied.
Note: The fan will continue to run for a short time after the compressor cycles off.
OFF–The fan runs all the time, while the compressor cycles on and off.
This switch must be set at OFF in order to use the fan settings (on the mode control).
TIMER Pad
Turn on and use the INCREASE ▲ / DECREASE ▼ pads to set the number of hours you want the air conditioner to run before turning off automatically. You can set the timer to run for up to 24 hours. To cancel the timer, press the TIMER pad until the display time disappears.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
Remote Control
■To ensure proper operation, aim the remote control at the signal receiver on the air conditioner.
■The remote control signal has a range of up to 21 feet.
■Make sure nothing is between the air conditioner and the remote control that could block the signal.
■Make sure batteries are fresh and installed correctly–see the Care and Cleaning section.
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About the controls on the air conditioner–models with touch pads.
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COOL Mode
Use the COOL mode with HIGH, MED or LOW fan for cooling. Use the INCREASE ▲ / DECREASE ▼ pads to set the desired temperature between 64°F and 86°F in 2°F increments.
A thermostat is used to maintain the room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the set level of comfort. Set the thermostat at a lower number and the indoor air will become cooler. Set the thermostat at a higher number and the indoor air will become warmer.
NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on in a cool setting, it will take approximately 3 minutes for the compressor to start and cooling to begin.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling–Select the COOL mode and HIGH or MED fan with a middle set temperature.
For Maximum Cooling–Select the COOL mode and
HIGH fan with a lower set temperature.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling–Select the COOL mode and LOW fan with a middle set temperature.
NOTE: If you switch from a COOL setting to OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a COOL setting.
FAN Mode
Use the FAN at HIGH, MED, or LOW to provide air circulation and filtering without cooling. Since fan only settings do not provide cooling, a temperature setting will not be displayed.
Vent Control
The vent control is located above the control knobs.
When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned. When set at OPEN, some inside air is exhausted outside.
To open the vent, push the lever to the right.
To close it, push it to the left.
Air Direction – Up and Down
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts the air direction up or down.
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About the controls on the air conditioner–models with control knobs.
Features and appearance will vary.
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Your model will have one of the above type controls.
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Your model will have one of the above type controls.
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Mode Controls
HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling with different fan speeds.
LOW FAN or HIGH FAN provides air circulation and filtering without cooling.
NOTE: If you move the switch from a cool setting to OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting.
Temp Controls
The temp control is used to maintain the room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the same level of comfort. When you turn the knob to a higher number the indoor air will become cooler. Turn the knob to a lower number and the indoor air will become warmer.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling—Select HIGH COOL or MED
COOL with the temp control at midpoint.
For Maximum Cooling—Select HIGH COOL with the temp control at the highest number available on your knob.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select LOW COOL with the temp control at midpoint.
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About the controls on the air conditioner–models with control knobs.
Additional controls and important information.
Energy Saver (on some models)
The energy saver switch controls the fan.
ON —The fan and compressor cycle on and off together. This results in wider variations of room temperature and humidity. Normally used when the room is unoccupied.
OFF — The fan runs all the time, while the compressor cycles on and off.
This switch must be set at OFF in order to use the fan settings (on the mode control).
Vent Control
The vent control is located above the control knobs.
When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned. When set at OPEN, some inside air is exhausted outside.
To open the vent, push the lever to the right.
To close it, push it to the left.
Air Direction – Side-to-Side
On some models, the side-to-side air direction is adjusted by grasping and moving the inner vertical louvers to the desired position.
CIRCULAIRE (on some models)
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.
For continuous side-to-side air circulation, set the Circulaire switch to ON and leave it there.
Air Direction – Up and Down
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts the air direction up or down.
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
How to Insert the Batteries
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■Use 2 “AAA” (1.5 volt) 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.
Grille and Case
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Outdoor Coils
The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner should be checked regularly. If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be professionally steam cleaned, a service available through your GE service outlet.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary.
To remove (on some models):
Grab the tab on the filter and pull it to the right.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.
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Preparing to install the air conditioner–All models.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Before You Begin
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NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual |
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and Installation Instructions for future use. |
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Do not change the plug on the power cord |
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of this air conditioner. |
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For personal safety, this air conditioner must be |
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Aluminum house wiring may present |
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properly grounded. |
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special problems—consult a qualified |
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It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit |
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electrician. |
checked by a qualified electrician if there is any |
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Follow National Electric Codes (NEC) and/or local |
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Electrical Requirements
Some models require 115/120-volt a.c., 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.
Some models require 230/208-volt a.c., protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker. These models should be installed on their own single branch circuit for best performance and to prevent overloading house or apartment wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires.
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