GE ASH12ACS1, ASH10ABS1, ASH08FCS1, ASH08FAS1 Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2, :_

Operating Instructions

Controls-Control I_mbs ...... 6, 7

Controls-Touch Pads ........ 4, 5

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter ..................... 8

Batteries ..................... 8

Grille and Case ............... 8

Outdoor Coils ................ 8

Instagation Instructions

Through-the-Wall

Installation-Optional ......... 15

Window Installation ......... 9-14

Troubleshooting Tips ........ 16

Normal Operating Sounds ..... 16

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ASW08

ASH10

ASWIO

ASH12

ASW12

Consumer Support

Consuiner Support .... t_ack Cover

Product Regiswation ....... 17, 18

Warranty .................... 19

Writethemodelandserial numbershere:
Model #
Serial #

Find tbese numbers on a label on the
side of the air conditioner.

49-7424 11-01JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock

or personal injury.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Use this appliance only/br its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's

Manual.

N Turn tim mode control OFFand unplug

your air conditioner beIbre making _y

repairs or cleaning.

N This air conditioner must be properly

installed in accm_lance with tim Installation
Insmlctions beIbre it is used.

N Never unplug your air conditioner by"pulling

on the power cord. Mways grip plug firefly
and pull swaight out from the receptacle.

N Repair or replace iinmediately all electric

service coMs fllat have become flayed or
othe*_vise daan_ed. Do not use a cord
tllat shows cracks or ablmion damage
along its length or at either tim plug or

connector end.

@ For your sMety...do not store or use

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove

the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safe_ this appliance must be properly

grounded.

Tile power cor*l of tiffs appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by
a qualified electrician m make sure tim outlet
is properly" grounded,

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 tim best performance and also
prevents overloading house wMng circuits

which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.

See tim Installation Instructions, Electrical

Requirements section t:or spedfic electrical

connection requirement_s.

NOTE:We strongly recommend that any

selwicing be pertbrmed by a qualified
individual.

combustible mamrials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity

of tiffs or any otlmr appliance.

Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encounmred,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation

m have it replaced wit1 a properly grounded
.'gprong wall outlet.

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it WARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS-77&Voltmodelsonly

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Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the

use of an extension cord.

However; if"you inust use an extension COIII,
it is absolumly necessary that it be a ULlismd,

14 gauge, .%wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet arid that the electiical rating of the
cor_l be 15 amperes (mininnun) arid 125 volts.

_, CAUtiON:

DO NOT usean extension cord with any of the
230/208 volt models.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS-715-Voltmodelsonly

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

conditions, we strongly recommend against the

use of an adapter plug.

Howexe,; if you must use an adapter, where
local codes pemfit, a temporaryconnection may

be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at

most local hardvrare stores.

The larger slot in die adapter mttst be

aligned widi the larger slot in Hie wall outlet
m provide proper polarity in the connection

of the power coM.

When disconnecting file power cord from die

adapm*; always hold the adapter in place widi
one hand while pulling the power cord plug

widi the other hand. If dfis is not done, the

Mapter ground terminal is ve*y likely to break

widi repeated use.

If the adapter ground terininal breaks, DO NOT
USE dm air conditioner until a proper ground

has been established.

Attachingtheadapterground terminalto a wall outlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal, not insulated,andthewaft outlet
isgroundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshouldhave

thecircuitcheckedbyaquafifiedelectricianto make

surethe outlet isproperlygrounded

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditioner-modelswith touchpads.

Features and appearance will varg.

AirConditionerControls RemoteControl

ON/OFF

hrns air conditioner on and off.

_| Display

PShows the set temperature, time remaining

on timer or iCanspeed (FI-LOW, FZ-MEOor

F3-HIGH).

O MODE

Use to set the air conditioner to COOL or

FANmode.

G| Increase •/Decrease • Pads

FUse to set temperature when in COOLmode.

_i FAN

FUse to set the fan speed to LOW(F1),MED(F2)

or HIGH(F3).

Remote Control

/_;5To ensure proper operation, aim the

remote control at the signal receiver

on the air conditioner.

/}55The remote control signal has a range of

up to 21 R'et.

O TIMER

ON-When the air conditioner is off, it can be

set to m]tomatically turn on in 1 to 12 hours
at its previous setting. Each touch will set the

time in hours.

0R:-When the air conditioner is on, it can

be set to automatically turn offin 1 to 19
hours. Each touch will set the time in hours.

To cancel the timm; press the TIMERpad
until the display time disappears.

RemoteControlSignal Receiver

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_ 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 Careand Cleaningsection.

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When the air conditioner is turned on, it will Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner

automatically start in the setting last used. control panel indicate the selected settings.

COOL Mode

Use the COOLmode widl HIGH(F3),MED (F2)or
LOW (F1)fan for cooling. Use the INCREASE •/

DECREASEV pads to set the desired temperature
between 64°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.

A thermostat is used to maintain the room

temperature. 'i11e 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 tim indoor air will bccome w-armen

NOTE:If theair conditioneris offandis thentumed on

whileset to COOL,ff will takeapproximately3 minutes
for the compressorto start andcoolingtobegin.

FAN Mode

Use the FAN at HIGH (F3), MED (F2)or LOW (F1)to
provide air circula6on and filtering without cooling.

Since fan only" settings do not provide cooling, a
temperature setting will not be displayed.

VentControl

_ilae vent control is located on the inside of the

air louvers in the lower right corner.

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.

CoolingDescriptions

ForNormal Cooling- Select the COOLmode and
HIGH(F3)or MED(F2)tan wida a middle set

temperature.

For Maximum Cooling - Select the COOL mode
mad HIGH(F3) Fan with a lower set temperature.

ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling-Select the
COOLmode and LOW(F1)fan with a middle set

temperature.

NOTE:ff youswitch froma COOLsetting to OFFerto
a fan setting,wait at least3 minutesbeforeswitching
back to aCOOLsetting.

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Toopen the vent, push the lever to the right,
Toclose 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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Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditioner-modelswith controlknobs.

Features and appearance will vary.

LOW OFF HI
FAN FAN

LOWQ£I

COO 0L

MED COOL

32 _ 2 7 2 5

I'o1['' e l['ol

OFF

FAN COOL

HIGHQHIGH

LOW IMED
FAN COOL

LOW

COOL

O MODECONTROLS

Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.

O TEMPCONTROLS

Your model will have one of the above type controls.

OFF

FAN OOL

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LOW .OW

FAN COOL

Controls

o Mode Controls

HIGHCOOLMEDCOOLand LOWCOOLprovide @

cooling with different thn speeds.

LOW/AN or HIGH FAN provides air circulation
and filtering without cooling.

NOTE:If youmovetheswitchfroma coolsettingtoOFFor
toa fansetting,waitat least3minutesbeforeswitchingback

toacoolsetting.

Cooling Descriptions

ForNormal Cooling- Select HIGHCOOLor MED
COOLwith the temp control at midpoint.

For Maximum Cooling- Select HIGH COOL with the

temp control at the highest number available on

your knob.

ForQuieter& NighttimeCoofing- Select LOWCOOL

with the temp control at midpoint.

TempControls

The temp control is used m maintain the
room temperanlre. _lZqecompressor 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. '11ml the knob m a lower immber mid

the indoor air will become warmen

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