GE ASS05 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Instructions . . . . .6–9
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . .10
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .10
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
49-7588 11-07 JR
ASS05
Air Conditioners
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ______________________
Serial # ______________________
Find these numbers on a label on
the side of the air conditioner.
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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.
■ 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. A damaged power supply cord
must be replaced with a new power supply
cord obtained from the manufacturer and
not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at either the plug or connector end.
■ If the receptacle does not match the plug,
the receptacle must be changed out by a
qualified electrician.
■ Turn the unit
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance.
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.
Power cord includes a current interrupter
device. A test and reset button is provided on
the plug case. The device should be tested on a
periodic basis by first pressing the
TEST
button
and then the
RESET
button while plugged into
the outlet. If the
TEST
button does not trip
or if the
RESET
button will not stay engaged,
discontinue use of the air conditioner and
contact a qualified service technician.
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.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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WARNING!
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 EXTENSION CORDS—
115-Volt models only
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Air Direction—Side-to-Side
The side-to-side air direction is adjusted by the
louver levers.
Vent Control
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.
Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor Conditions
This cool-only air conditioner was not designed for
freezing outdoor conditions. It must not be used in
freezing outdoor conditions.
ON/OFF Switch
Turns air conditioner on and off.
NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on while
set in a Cool mode, it will take approximately 3 minutes for
the compressor to start and cooling to begin.
About the controls on the air conditioner.
Features and appearance may vary.
Control
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
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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
cleaned.
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the
plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
To clean, use water and a mild detergent.
Do not use bleach or abrasives.
Air Filter
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.
To remove:
1. Pull open the
inlet grille at the
bottom and lift
off to remove.
2. Pull the top
of the filter
down and out
to remove.
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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.
• You MUST use all supplied parts and use
proper installation procedures as described
in these instructions when installing this air
conditioner.
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com
Installation
Air Conditioner
Instructions
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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips head screwdriver
Ruler or tape measurePencil
Level
Scissors or knife
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.
Power cord includes a current interrupter
device. A test and reset button is provided on
the plug case. The device should be tested on a
periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button
and then the RESET button while plugged into
the outlet. If the TEST button does not trip or
if the RESET button will not stay engaged,
discontinue use of the air conditioner and
contact a qualified service technician.
Installation Instructions
PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)
Type A (9 or 10)
1/2” Screws
Security bracket (3)
Type B (7)
3/4” Screws
Top mounting rail
Right
accordion
panel
Foam top
window gasket
Window
sash seal
Left
accordion
panel
Air
conditioner
Top mounting rail
seal strip
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PREPARE AIR CONDITIONER
Remove the backing from the top
mounting rail seal strip and attach it
to the bottom of the top mounting rail.
Cut to size.
Install the top mounting rail with 3 or 4
type A screws (depending on the number
of holes in the top mounting rail) from the
outside of the case.
3
A
B
Top mounting
rail
Bottom
mounting rail
Installation Instructions
STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt toward the outside, and will
keep it from draining properly. To adjust for
this, attach a piece of wood to the sill.
WOOD PIECES –
WIDTH: 2″
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the
window frame.
THICKNESS: To determine the thickness,
place a piece of wood on the sill to make
it 1/2″ higher than the top of the storm
window frame or the vinyl frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws
provided by the installer.
2
8
1/2″ higher
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
Wood
Sill
1/2″ higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Vinyl frame
WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
• These instructions are for a standard
double-hung window. You will need to modify
them for other types of windows.
• All supporting parts must be secured to firm
wood, masonry or metal.
• The electrical outlet must be within reach
of the power cord.
1
113⁄4″
(With accordion panels)
22″–36″
INSTALL AIR CONDITIONER IN
WINDOW
Cut the window sash seal to the window
width and stick the adhesive side to the
bottom of the sash.
Place the air conditioner on the sill with
the bottom mounting rail against its back
edge. Center it and close the window
securely behind the top mounting rail.
It should be level or slightly tilted to the
outside. Use a level; about a 1/3 bubble
will be the correct case slant to the outside.
PREPARE AIR CONDITIONER (CONT.)
Loosen the lower screw on each side of the
case and hook a security bracket on each side.
To allow for later adjustment, do not tighten
screws until installing the unit in the window.
Insert the frames of the accordion panels
into the top and bottom mounting rails.
Attach the accordion panels to the side
of the case using 6 type A screws.
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D
Top mounting rail
Accordion
panels
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A
Window
sash seal
B
INSTALL AIR CONDITIONER IN
WINDOW (CONT.)
Extend the left and right accordion
panels to the vertical window sashes
and attach with 4 type B screws.
Attach the brackets to the sill on both sides
using two type B screws.
Tighten the screws to secure the brackets
in place on each side of the air conditioner.
4
C
Type B
screws
Type B
screw
Type B
screws
INSTALL SECURITY BRACKET
AND FOAM TOP WINDOW
GASKET
Attach a security bracket with a type B
screw.
Cut the foam top window gasket to the
window width.
Stuff the foam between the glass and the
window to prevent air and insects from
getting into the room.
Caulk or weather-strip any gaps or
openings to the outside to seal the
installation.
The installation is now complete.
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A
B
C
Security
bracket
Security
bracket
C
D
E
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