Air Conditioners
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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Controls—Control Knobs . . . . .6, 7
Controls—Touch Pads . . . . . . .4, 5
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation Instructions . . .10–13
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .14
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .14
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . .18
Product Registration . . . . . . .15, 16
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # ______________________
Serial # ______________________
Find these numbers on a label on the side of the air conditioner.
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
ASF05
ASL05
ASM05
ASN05
ASQ05
ASV05
ASL06
ASN06
DB98-15878A 49-7471 11-03 JR
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.
■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 cleaning.
■GE does not support any servicing of the air conditioner. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the air conditioner yourself.
■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.
■All air conditioners contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old product with refrigerants, check with the company handling disposal about what to do.
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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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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Remote Control
Air Conditioner Controls
ON/OFF
Turns air conditioner on and off.
Display
Shows the set temperature, time remaining on timer or fan speed (1–LOW, 2–MED or
3–HIGH).
MODE
Use to set the air conditioner to COOL or FAN mode.
Increase ▲ /Decrease ▼ Pads
Use to set temperature when in COOL mode.
FAN
Use to set the fan speed to LOW (1), MED (2) or
HIGH (3).
TIMER
ON–When the air conditioner is off, it can be set to automatically turn on in 1 to 12 hours at its previous setting. Each touch will set the time in hours.
OFF–When the air conditioner is on, it can be set to automatically turn off in 1 to 12 hours. Each touch will set the time in hours.
To cancel the timer, press the TIMER pad until the display time disappears.
ENERGY SAVER – 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).
Remote Control Signal Receiver
Power Outage Recovery Feature
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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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When the air conditioner is turned on, it will automatically start in the setting last used.
COOL Mode
Use the COOL mode with HIGH (3), MED (2) or
LOW (1) fan for cooling. Use the INCREASE ▲ / DECREASE ▼ 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. 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 while set to COOL, 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 (3) or MED (2) fan with a middle set temperature.
For Maximum Cooling–Select the COOL mode and HIGH (3) fan with a lower set temperature.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling–Select the
COOL mode and LOW (1) 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 (3), MED (2) or LOW (1) 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 (on some models)
The 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.
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Air Direction—Up and Down (on some models)
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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MODE CONTROLS
Your model will have one of the above type controls.
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TEMP CONTROLS
Your model will have one of the above type controls.
Controls
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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Additional controls and important information.
Vent Control (on some models)
The 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.
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 the louver levers or by grasping and moving the inner vertical louvers.
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Air Direction—Up and Down (on some models)
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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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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To clean, use water and a mild detergent. |
plug from the wall outlet before cleaning. |
Do not use bleach or abrasives. |
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.
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary.
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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To remove (on some models):
Grab the tabs on the filter and pull it up and out.
To remove (on some models):
Grab the tab on the filter and pull it to the right.
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Front Grille and Case |
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Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug |
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On some models, remove the knobs, filter and screw behind the filter bottom.
On some models, remove the bottom right grille screw.
CLift the top of the grille up and off to release from the tabs.
To replace the grille:
AHook the front of the grille onto the tabs on the top of the case.
BSnap the bottom sides of the grille into the case slots.
CReplace the screw and attach the knobs.
On some models, open the inlet grille from the sides and remove it. Remove the screw from the lower right corner if present.
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Installation |
Air Conditioner |
Instructions |
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Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT — Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
• IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
•Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
•Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.
•Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.
•Completion time – Approximately 1 hour
•We recommend that two people install this product.
•Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
•Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Some models require a 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.
CAUTION:
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not change the plug on the power cord of this air conditioner.
Aluminum house wiring may present special problems—consult a qualified electrician.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips head screwdriver
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Installation Instructions
PARTS INCLUDED |
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Window |
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sash seal |
Top mounting rail |
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Foam top |
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window gasket |
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Top mounting rail |
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seal strip |
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accordion |
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panel |
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Air |
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accordion |
conditioner |
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panel |
Type A (9) |
Type B (8) |
Security bracket (3) |
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