GE ASV12, ASV18, AST18, AST12, ASV14 User Manual

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Air Conditioners

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

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Safety Information

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

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

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Operating Instructions

Controls—Control Knobs . . . . . .6, 7

Controls—Touch Pads . . . . . . . . .4, 5

Care and Cleaning

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

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

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

Installation Instructions

Through the Wall

Installation–Optional . . . . . . . . . .15

Window Installation . . . . . . . . .9–14

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .16

Normal Operating

Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . .Back Cover

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

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

Write the model and serial numbers here:

# ______________________________

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

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.

■ Repair or 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 making any repairs or cleaning.

NOTE:

We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

■ 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.

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.

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.

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions

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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

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.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS –

115-Volt models only

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

Operating Instructions

Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions

■ 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.

About the controls on the air conditioner–models with touch pads.

Features and appearance will vary.

Air Conditioner Controls Remote Control

ON/OFF

Turns air conditioner on and off.

Display

MODE

Use to set the air conditioner to

COOL

FAN

Increase ▲ /Decrease ▼Pads

Use to set temperature when in

COOL

mode.

FAN

Use to set the fan speed at

LOW, MED orHIGH

CIRCULAIRE

Turn on to provide continuous side-to-side air circulation.

For fixed side-to-side air direction, turn

until the desired air direction is obtained, then turn it

OFF

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).

TIMER

ON–

When the air conditioner is off, it can be set to automatically come on in 1 to 24 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 24 hours. Each touch will set the time in hours.

To cancel the timer, press the

TIMER

pad

until the display time disappears.

SLEEP

Press to set the air conditioner to run for 8 hours before it automatically shuts off.

When the

SLEEP

pad is pressed,

SLEEP

scrolls across the display for approximately 15 seconds, then shows the time remaining.

One hour after the sleep timer is set, the set temperature will automatically increase 1°F.

To cancel the sleep mode, press the

SLEEP

pad a second time.

Note: The sleep timer will be cancelled if the TIMER, ENERGY SAVER or MODE pad is pressed.

Remote Control Signal Receiver

Remote Control

Low Fan On

Med Fan On

High Fan On

CIRCULAIRE OnENERGY

SAVER On

Cool Mode On

Fan Only On

Timer On

The vent control is located on the inside of the air louvers in the lower right corner.

When set at

, 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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When the air conditioner is turned on, it will automatically start in the setting last used.

Lights beside the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings.

Vent Control

To open the vent, push the lever to the right. To close it, push it to the left.

COOL Mode

Use the

COOL

mode with

HIGH, MED orLOW

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

MED

fan with a middle set temperature.

For Maximum Cooling–

Select the

COOL

mode and

HIGH

fan with a lower set temperature.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling–

Select the

COOL

mode and

LOW

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.

Air Direction – Up and Down

Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts the air direction up or down.

FAN Mode

Use the

FAN

HIGH, MED, orLOW

to provide air circulation and filtering without cooling. Since fan only settings do not provide cooling, a temperature setting will not be displayed.

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Operating Instructions

Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions

About the controls on the air conditioner–models with control knobs.

Features and appearance will vary.

Controls

Mode Controls

HIGH COOL, MED COOL

and

LOW COOL

provide

cooling with different fan speeds.

LOW FAN

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.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling

—Select

HIGH COOL

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.

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.

MODE CONTROLS

Your model will have one of the above type controls.

TEMP CONTROLS

Your model will have one of the above type controls.

OFF

LOW

FAN

LOW

COOL

HIGH

FAN

HIGH COOL

MED COOL

OFF

LOW

FAN

LOW COOL

FAN

COOL

LOW

FAN

OFF

LOW

COOL

MED COOL

FAN

COOL

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