GE AST05LCS1, ASP05LCS1, ASV05LCS1 Owner’s Manual

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Safety Information

Adapter Plugs .................... 3

Connect Electricity ............... 2

_tension Cords ................. 3

Safety I'recautions ................ 2

Operating lmtructions

Controls ...................... 4, 5

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter ........................ 6

Grille and Case ................... 6

Outdoor Coils ................... 6

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Installation Imtructions

Preparing to Install the

Air Conditioner. ................. 7

Through the Wall

Installation-Optional ........... 12

Window Installation ........... 8-11

Troubleshooting Tips .......... 13

Nolrnal Operating

Sounds ......................... 13

ConsumerSupport

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Product Registration ......... 17, 18

Wananty ....................... 19

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Writethemodeland serial

numbershere:

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

49-7399 JR 10-00

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

"_: _ N 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 tile Installation
Instructions before it is used.

N Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling

on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.

N Repair or replace immediamly all elecUic

service cords that have become fi'ayed or
othelwise damaged. Do not use a cord that

shows cracks or abiasion damage along its
length or at either the plug or connector end.

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.

N Tm'n the mode conU'ol OFFand unplug

your air conditioner before making any

repai1* or cleaning.

NOTE:We strongly recommend that any

servicing be pelfonned by a qualified
individual.

N For your safety...do not store or use

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

of this or any other appliance.

The air conditioner should always be
plugged into its own individual elecuJcal
outlet which has a voltage rating that matches

the rating plate.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (,grounding) plugwhich mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard fi'om this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and drcuit checked by a
qualified elecu'ician m make sure the oudet is
properly ,grounded.

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

m have it replaced with a properly gq'ounded

?_-prong wall outlet.

This provides the best peffommnce and also
prevents overloading house wiling circuits

which could cause a fire hazard fi'om
overheated *vires.

See the Installation Instructions, Electrical

Requirements section for specific elecUical

connection requirements.

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ZLWARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS-775-Voltmodelsonly

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

use of an extension cord.

However, ifyou must use an extension cord,
it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed,

14 gauge, 3-wire gwounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that tile electrical rating of tile
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.

CAUtiON:

DO NOT use an 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.

However, ifyou must use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a temporaryconnection may

be made m a properly gq'ounded 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at

most local hardware stores.

The lalger slot in the adapter must be aligned
with tile larger slot in tile wall outlet m provide

proper polarity in the connection of tile power
cord.

When disconnecting tile power cord fl'om 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 teirninal is very likely m break

with repeated use.

If tile adapter gq'ound terminal breaks,
DO NOT USE tile air conditioner until a

proper ,ground has been established.

Attachingtheadapterground terminalto awall outlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe

coverscrewis metal,andnotinsulated,and thewall
outlet isgroundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould

havethecircuitcheckedbya qualified electricianto
makesuretheoutlet is properlygrounded

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

LOW HI

FAN FAN

LOW__cFII i
COO OL

OFF

MEDCOOL

FAN 00L

HIGH@IIGH

LOW _EO

FAN COOL

OFF

LOW

COOL

O MODECONTROLS

Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.

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4 7 2 3 4

3 8 5

2 9

Io1Iol o l

2 7

O TEMPCONTROLS

Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.

OFF

Controls

o Mode Controls

HIGH COOL,MED COOLand LOW COOLpr(Mde 0

cooling with different fan speeds.

LOWFANor HIGHFANprovides air circulation
and filtering without cooling,

NOTE:If youmovetheswitchfromacoolsettingtoOFForto
a fansetting,waitat least3 minutesbeforeswitchingbackto

acoolsetting.

Cooling Descriptions

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

ForMaximum Cooling-Select HIGHCOOLwith the

temp control at the highest number available on

your knob,

ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling-Select LOWCOOL

with the temp control at midpoint.

TempControls

3_e temp control is ttsed to maintain tfie
room temperature, The compressor will cycle

on and offto keep the room at the same level
of comfort, When you turn the knob to a

higher number tfie indoor air will become
cooler. Turn tfie knob I1)a lower number and

the indoor air will become warmer.

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Additional controls and important information.

Vent Control (on some models)

The vent control is located on 1he inside of the air

louvens in the lower light corner.

When set at CtOSE, only-the air inside 1he room will

be circulated and conditioned. When _t at OPEN,
some inside air isexhattsted outside.

Air Direction - Side-to-Side

On some models, the side-lo-side air direction is
adjusted by Ille louver levers or by gPasping and
moving the inner vertical louvers.

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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 (on somemodels)

Fingertip pressure on the hork,_)ntal louvers a(l}usts
the air direction up or down.

OR

OR

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Careand cleaning of theair conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not
from the wall outlet before cleaning, use bleach or abrasives.

OutdoorCoils

"lhe coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner
should be checked regadarly. If they are dogged

with dirt or soot daey may- be professionally steam

cleaned, a service available through your GE
sel_ice outlet.

AirFilter

The air filter behind the front _ille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 (lays o1"more

often if necessaly.

Clean Ihe filter with walrn, soapy water. Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it.

CAUTION:DONOToperatetheairconditionerwithout
a filterbecausedirtandlintwill clogitandreduce

performance.

TOremove(onsomemodels):

[]()pen the inlet grille upward by pulling out the

bottom of the inlet grille.

[] Using the lab, pull up slightly-on the filter to

release it and pull it down,

TOremove (on some models):

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Grabthe tabson
thefilter andpull

it upandout.

Grabthetabon thefilter

andpull it totheright.

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