GE ASOCD09, AS1CD09, ASORD09, AS1RD09, ASOCD12 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions
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GE Appliances
Deluxe High Wall
Split System
Pub. No. 49-7373-1 CG 2-98
Cooling Only Models Heat Pump Models
AS0CD09 AS1CD09 AS0RD09 AS1RD09
AS0CD12 AS1CD12 AS0RD12 AS1RD12
AS0CD18 AS1CD18 AS0RD18 AS1RD18
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed
to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and
you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your air conditioner.
That’s important, because your new air conditioner will be part of your family for
many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will
continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
GE & You, AService Partnership.
Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Instructions
Remote Control
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–6
Operation Mode Selection . . . . .7, 8
Additional Features . . . . . . . . .9–11
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installation Instructions
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . .13
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Indoor Unit Installation . . . . .15, 16
Connection of Pipes . . . . . . . .17–22
Check Connection . . . . . . . . .23–26
Test Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Installation Templates . . . . . .28, 29
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .30
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here for the indoor and
outdoor units:
Indoor model # Serial #
Outdoor model # Serial #
You can find them on a label on the side of each unit.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
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.
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.
READ THIS MANUAL
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
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.
For any service which requires entry into the
refrigerant sealed system, Federal regulations
require the work be performed by a technician
having a Class II or Universal certification.
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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.
■ This system must be properly installed in
accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
■ Be certain the power source is disconnected
before servicing the product.
NOTES:
■ We strongly recommend that any servicing
be performed by a qualified individual.
■ Since outdoor condensing unit has a sump
heater on the compressor for heat pump
models, the power should be turned on at
least 5 hours before unit operation. Leave
the power on unless you will not be using the
system for an extended period of time.
For any service which requires entry
into the refrigerant sealed system,
Federal regulations require the work
be performed by a technician having a
Class II or Universal certification.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the remote control on the system.
The remote control transmits the signals to the system.
Features of the Remote Control—Door Open
OPERA TION DISPLAY
Displays the operation conditions.
START/STOP BUTTON
Operation starts when this button is pressed and
stops when the button is pressed again.
OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON
Used to select the operation mode.
ON/OFF TIMER BUTTONS
Used to set the time of starting and stopping
operation.
TIME SETTING BUTTONS
Used to adjust the time.
TIMER SET/CANCEL BUTTONS
Used to set the timer when the desired time is
obtained and to cancel the Timer operation.
AIRFLOW DIRECTION START/STOP BUTTON
Used to stop or start louver movement and set
the desired up/down airflow direction.
SLEEP MODE AUTO BUTTON
Used to set Sleep Mode Auto operation.
AIR CIRCULATION BUTTON
Used to circulate the room air without cooling
or heating (turns indoor fan on/off).
ROOM TEMPERATURE CHECKING BUTTON
Used to check the room temperature.
0
C to 0F SWITCHING BUTTON
Used to switch temperature reading from
Centigrade to Fahrenheit.
RESET BUTTON
Used prior to resetting time or after replacing
batteries.
Flip-up door (opened)
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Features of the Remote Control—Door Closed
ST ART/STOP BUTTON
Operation starts when this button is pressed and
stops when the button is pressed again.
OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON
Used to select the operation mode.
ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTONS
Used to select the room temperature.
INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTOR
Used to select fan speed in four steps–low,
medium, high or AUTO.
Flip-up door (closed)
or
Heat pump model:
Cooling model:
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About the remote control on the system.
Storage and Tips For Using the Remote Control
■ The remote control may be stored inside the
system or mounted on a wall.
■ Aim at the signal receptor on the system so it will
operate properly.
■ The remote control signal can be received at a
distance of up to 23 ft.
How to Insert the Batteries
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.
NOTES:
■ 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.
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Inside the Indoor System
Some controls are located inside the indoor unit.
Open the front panel by lifting it up.
Manual Operation
—
Use when the remote
control cannot be used.
Signal Receptor
—
Receives the signals from the
remote control.
Operation Indication Lamps
ON/OFF
Lights up during the
system operation.
SLEEPMODE
Lights up during the Sleep
Mode operation.
TIMER
Lights up during the Timer
operation.
DEFROST
Lights up during the
MODE
Defrost Mode or Hot Start
operation (heat pump
model only).
OUT
OUTDOOR
Lights up during Outdoor
DOOR
UNIT
Unit operation (cooling
OPERATION
model only).
Mount on wall for
remote control storage.
Manual operation
Signal receptor
Operation indication lamps
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How to use the Operation Mode Selection button.
Cooling Operation
Press the Start/Stop button. The unit will respond with a beep.
Open the door on the remote control. To select cooling operation, press the Operation Mode Selection
button. Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the arrow direction.
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Close the door on the remote control.
Set the temperature lower than the room
temperature. The temperature can be set
within a range of 64°F–86° F in 2° F
increments.
Set the fan speed again with the door of the
remote control still closed. You can select the
fan speed in four steps—low, medium, high or
AUTO
. Each time the button is pressed, the fan
speed mode is shifted.
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To raise the
temperature
Cooling Auto
Dehumidify Heating
(Heat pump only)
To lower the
temperature
Press the Start/Stop button. The unit will respond with a beep.
Open the door on the remote control. To select heating operation, press the Operation Mode
Selection button. Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the arrow direction.
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Close the door on the remote control.
Set the temperature higher than the room
temperature. The temperature can be set
within a range of 60° F–86° F in 2° F
increments.
Set the fan speed again with the door of the
remote control still closed. You can select the
fan speed in four steps—low, medium, high or
AUTO
. Each time the button is pressed, the fan
speed mode is shifted.
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To raise the
temperature
To lower the
temperature
Cooling Auto
Dehumidify Heating
(Heat pump only)
Heating Operation (Heat pump model only)
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How to use the Operation Mode Selection button.
Auto Operation
Press the Start/Stop button. The unit will respond with a beep.
Open the door on the remote control. To select auto operation, press the Operation Mode Selection
button. Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the arrow direction.
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The temperature and fan speed are
automatically set by the electronic controls
based on the actual room temperature. If you
want to change the set temperature, close the
door on the remote control and press the Room
Temperature Setting buttons. The cooler or
warmer you feel, the more times (up to two
times) you should press the button. The set
temperature will then be changed automatically.
During Auto Operation:
■ You cannot switch the indoor fan speed. It has
already been set by the electronic control.
■ If the system is not operating as desired,
manually switch to another mode. The system
will not automatically switch from the cooling
mode to the heating mode, or from heating to
cooling, it must be done manually. Reset using
the Operation Mode Selection button.
■ During Auto Operation, pressing the Airflow
Direction Start/Stop button makes the horizontal
louvers swing up and down automatically. If you
want to stop auto-swing, press the Airflow
Direction Start/Stop button again.
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To raise the
temperature
To lower the temperature
Cooling
Auto Dehumidify
Heating (Heat pump only)
Press the Start/Stop button. The unit will respond with a beep.
Open the door on the remote control. To select dehumidify operation, press the Operation Mode
Selection button. Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted in the arrow direction.
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Cooling Auto
Dehumidify Heating (Heat pump only)
Close the door on the remote control. Set the
temperature higher than the room
temperature. The temperature can be set within
a range of 64° F–86° F in 2° F increments.
During Dehumidify Operation:
■ The indoor fan speed is automatically set to low
and cannot be adjusted.
■ The indoor fan may stop during this operation if
the electronic control detects over-cooling.
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Dehumidify Operation
To raise the
temperature
To lower the temperature
Sleep Mode
Press the Sleep Mode Auto button
to set the time you want the unit to
automatically turn off.
Make sure the Sleep Mode Auto LED lights up.
The Timer is programmed in one-hour
increments by pressing the Sleep Mode Auto
button 1 to 7 times.
To cancel the Sleep Mode, press the Sleep Mode
Auto button several times until the star (✩)
disappears from the operation display.
NOTE: The Sleep Mode will be operated at low fan
speed (cooling) or medium fan speed (heat pump only)
for quiet sleeping.
IN COOLING MODE: The temperature will
automatically rise by 2°F over the next 30 minutes
and by 4° F in 1 hour for comfortable sleeping.
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Setting the Time
Time can be set only when you have pressed the
Reset button. If you have just replaced the batteries,
the Reset button should be pressed to reset the time.
Press the Start/Stop button.
Press the Time Setting buttons until the
desired time is set.
Press the Timer
SET
button.
NOTE: Check the indicator for
A.M. and P.M.
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Additional features.
Delay Start/Pre-Set Stop
NOTE: Select one of the following four types of operation. With the unit running:
Delay OFF Timer Delay ON Timer Delay OFF and ON Timer Delay ON and OFF Timer
Make sure the time is set correctly on
the remote control display.
Press the ON/OFF Timer
buttons to turn Timer on
or off.
Press the Time Setting buttons until the desired
time is set.
Store the selected on/off setting
by pressing the Timer
SET
button.
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Additional features.
Airflow Direction (Indoor unit)
The up/down airflow can be adjusted by using the
remote control.
Press the Start/Stop button to start the unit.
Open the door on the remote control. Press the
Airflow Direction Start/Stop button and the
louvers will swing up and down. Press it again
and the louvers will stop at the desired setting.
NOTES:
■ Always use the remote control to adjust the
up/down airflow direction. Moving the louvers
by hand could cause operational errors or
damage the unit.
■ When the unit is shut off, the up/down airflow
direction louver will close the air outlet vent of
the system.
T o adjust left/right direction:
Adjust the left/right airflow direction by hand.
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Air Circulation Mode
Circulates the room air without cooling or heating.
Press the Start/Stop button. The unit will respond with a beep.
Open the door on the remote control. Press the Air Circulation button. Close the door on the remote
control. Now each time that you press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector, the fan speed is shifted from low
to medium to high to
AUTO
, and then back to low again.
NOTES:
■ The fan speed of the indoor unit will automatically cycle depending on the room temperature.
■
AUTO
economizes power consumption and prevents overcooling. The fan speed is automatically
changed from medium to low or vice versa, depending on the ambient temperature.
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Fan speed is on low. Fan speed is on medium. Fan speed is on high.
AUTO Air
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