GE ASS05LLS1 Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions ........... 2, 3

Operatt_g Ins#Tt_'ons

Comro| ....................... 4

Care and Cleaning

Air Fil_er . ..................... 5

(;rilleand (_se ................ 5

Outdoor Coils ................. 5

hgCallation Instructiolg" ..... (_9

Troubleshooting _Hps ......... 10

Nol lll_lI ()peradng Sotlllds ..... 10

Consu._- Support

(k:msmn_ r Support ............ 12

_\_m_m b . .................... 11

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Find these numbers on a label on the sid( ol the air (on(lifioneL

49-7588 11-07JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injur_

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

_;_Use dfis appliance only fbr its imcn& d

pmlx)se as described in this Owner's Mmmal.

_¢;This air condition€ r must be properly

installed in accordan_ e with the Installation [nstructions beiorc it is used.

{¢;N(_( r unplug your air conditioner 1)ypulling

on*h( l)(we('°(" Mwtvs, ,g l [) )t,gfi'nv• and pull straight out fl'om the re(eptacle.

_;2Replace immediately all electric service

cords that have become fivw_d or othet_vise damaged, A damaged power- supply cot-d

must be replaced with a new power supply

coM obtained from th( mamflhctnrer and

not tt paired. Do not us¢ a cotd that shows crocks or abrasion damage along its length o1-at tither th_ plug or connector end.

_;_If the r_ceptacle does not match the plug,

the *-ccq)tacle ill*is* be changed out b} a qualified electrician.

{¢;Turn th_ unit OFFand unplug yore-air

_onditkmer b_ fbrc cleaning.

;;_GE does not SUl)port any se_Mcing of the air

conditioner: Wc strongly recomm(nd that

you do not attempt to s_rvic_ d_e air-

(ondition( r yoursel£

_;_ For yOtlF sat{'*}...do DOt StOl'(? OF rise

combustible mat_ rials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity

of this or anv other appliance.

_;__MIair conditkmers contain refAgcmnts,

which un&r t_.!deml law nmst b_ r_mov_d

prior to pt-oduc_ disposal. If you arc getting rid of an oM product with *-cffigetwms, che_k

with the company handling disposal about

what to do.

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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,

DONOTuse an adapterplug with this appliance.

Th_ power tom of this appliance is _quipped willl a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates

with a standard &prong (grounding) x_vall outkt to minimize the possibility of electric

shock hazard from this appliance.

Power cord illchldes a CtlrI(:IS[ iitlcrrllpt( F

device. A *(st and wset button is provided on the plug case. The device shouM be t_st_d on a

p_ riodic basis by fi*st pr¢ ssing th< rESTbumm and then the RESETbutton while plugged into

the outlet. If the TESTlmtton does not trip or if the RESETbutton will not stay <ngwg< d,

discontimle use of" the air conditioner and

contact a qualified sel'vice t<chnician.

[lave the wall outlet and circuit checked by

a qualified ele_ trician to make sm_ the outlel is properly grounded.

Whetc a 2-prong wall outkt is cncount_ re d, it is your personal rt sponsibility and obli_ltion u) have it replace d with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The air condition_ r should ahvays be plugged into its own individual dectrical outlet whk:h

has a vohag_ rating that matdms the rating plate.

This provides the bes_ p_ rtbrmanc_ and also prevems overloading house wiring (ircuits

which couM cause a fire hazaM fix)if* ovedmated wir_ s.

Se_ d_e Installation Instructions, Electrical

Requirements sc_tion fi.w spedtk dc_ u'kal

COllll(X {iOll reqtsiF(qll(,llL'4,

WARNING!

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USE

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

use of an extension cord.

[/ow¢xet, if you mus{ use all extension cord,

it is absohm ly ne cessat T that it be a 1JL-lismd,

14 gauge, _wire grounding _3pe applian_ _

extension cord having a gromlding type plug and outlet and dmt the elecu'ical rating of the

co_*l be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 vohs.

CORDS--115-Voltmodelsonly

CAUTION:

DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the

230/208 voltmodels.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMAtiONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthecontrolsontheairconditioner.

Features and appearance may varg.

Control

ON/OFFSwitch

"I_uns air (on(lidonm- on mid oil

NOTE:If theairconditionerisoff andis thentamedon_file setina Coolmode,it will takeapproximately3minutesfor

thecompressorto startandcoolingtobegin

Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor Conditions

This cool-only air con(litioner was not designed lot

[ieczing outdoor conditions. It must not be us+.(l ill [i-eezing outdoor conditions.

Vent Control

The vent control is located on tile insid_ of'tile air louvers ill tile lower right cornel;

When s_t at CLOSE,only tile air inside tile room

will be ci]vulalcd and conditioned. When set at OPEN, some inside air is exhmlsted outsid(.

I[ II

Toopen the vent, push the lever to the righL Toclose it, push it to the left

Air Direction--Side-to-Side

The si(l_-to-qde air (lire(lion is a@lsted by th_

[OIIV(!I" 1( V( 1%.

Careandcleaningoftheair conditioner, ge.com

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditiom.r off and l't'lllO'_(_[h(' "I)_dcma, use water _111(1_1nrild detergent. plug from the wall outlet befbre cleaning. Do not use 1)1_ach or abrasixes.

OutdoorCoils

The coils on the outdoor side of th_ air conditioner should b( checked r( gularly. If they are clogged

with dirt or soot, they may b_ professionally cleaned.

Air Filter

The air filt¢r behind the fiont grille should be check_ d and cleaned at least evel_" 30 days or

lnOl-e o_lell if lleC(SSalW.

Clean the filter with x_ann, soap)wateE Rinse and let the filter dl3 befbre replacing it.

CAUTION:DoNOToperatetheair

conditionerwidToota filterbecausedirtandlintwill clogit andreduceperformance

Toremove:

1.Pullopenthe

inletgrille at the bottomandlift

off toremove

Z Puffthetop

of the filter downandout

to remove

Installation

Air Conditioner

Instructions

I I"?'1Questions? Call 80O.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Savethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Observeall

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.

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

Pencil

Ruler or tape measure

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

(_ Some models require a 115/120-volt a.c.,

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.,

(_ on their own single branch circuit forbest performance and to prevent

60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a

15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker. These models should be installed

overloading house or apartment wiring circuits, which could cause a possible

fire hazard from overheating wires.

Level Scissors or knife

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.

PARTS INCLUDED

(Appearance may vary)

Top mounting rail

Air

Installation Instructions

Foam top

window gasket

,p mounting rail

seal strip

Left

accordion

panel

Window

Right

accordion

panel

Type A (9 or 10)

1/2" Screws

Type B (7)

3/4" Screws

Security bracket (3)

Installation Instructions

[] 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.

L /P" 1

13_=8

113S

-- 22"-36" I With accordion panels) _1r

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[] 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.

1/2" higher

than vinyl frame

(on some windows)

1/2" higher

than storm window

frame

Sill

Vinyl frame

[] 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.

Top mountinc

Bottom mounting rail

Installation Instructions

[] PREPAREAIR 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.

Security bracket

Security

bracket

[] 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,

Top mounting

[] 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.

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.

screws

Type B

panels

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.

sash seal

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.

[] 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.

Window

Caulk or weather-strip any gaps or openings to the outside to seal the

installation.

The installation is now complete.

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