GE ASW06LBS1, ASW05LBS1 Owner’s Manual

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safay h_u_¢ior_ ......... 2,:_

Operating In_'uctions

Controls-Control Knobs ..... 6, 7

Controls-Touch Pads ....... 4, 5

Care and Cleaning

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

Batteries .................... 8

Front Grille ................. 9

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

Outd_r Coils ............... 8

Insta//ation Instructions

Preparing to Install the

Air Condlnoner ............. 10

Through the Wall

Installation-Optional ........ 15

Window Installation ...... 11-14

ASTD5

ASW05

ASW06

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 16

Normal Operating Sounds .... 16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .......... 20

Product Registration ...... 17, 18

Warran _" ................... 19

Writethemodelandserial

numbershere: Model # Serial#

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

4_7_3 10-01 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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

• _ Use dfis appliance only/br its intended

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

purpose as described in dfis Owner's

Manual.

N This air conditioner must be properly

installed in accoMance with die Installation Insmlctions beIbre it is used.

N Never unplug your air conditioner by"pulling

on the power cord. Mways grip plug fimlly arid pull swaight out from the receptacle.

N Repair or replace iinmediately all electric

service coMs fllat have become flayed or othe*_vise daan_ed. Do not use a cord tllat shows cracks or ablmion damage along its length or at either die plug or

connector end.

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Forpersonal safety, this appliance must be

properly grounded.

N Turn die mode control OFFand unplug

your air conditioner beIbre making _y

repairs or cleaning.

NOTE:We strongly recommend that any

selwicing be pertbrmed by a qualified individual.

@ For your sMety...do not store or use

combustible mamrials, gasoline or other flammal)le vapors or liquids in the vicinity

of tiffs or any odmr appliance.

The air conditioner should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet

which has a voltage rating tt_at matches dm rating plate.

Tile power cor*l of tiffs appliance is equipped wkh a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates wkh a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet m minimize dm possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician m make sure die outlet is properly" grounded,

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

m have it replaced wifll a properly grounded

.'gprong wall outlet.

This provides die best performance arid also prevents overhyading house wiring

circuits which could cattse a fire hazard from oveflmated wires.

See die Installation Instructions, Electrical

Requirements section for spedfic electrical

connection requirements.

it WARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS-77&Voltmodelsonly

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

use of an extension cord.

However; if"you inust use an extension COIII, it is absolumly necessary that it be a ULlismd,

14 gauge, .%wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet arid that the electiical rating of the cor_l be 15 amperes (mininmin) arid 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.

Howexei; if you mttst use an adapter, where local codes pemfit, a temporaryconnection

may be made to a properly" grounded 2-prong

wall outlet by use ofa UL-listed adapter

available at most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in file adapter mttst be

aligned ,Mdi the larger slot in Hie wall outlet m provide proper polarity in the connection

of the power coM.

When disconnecting file power cord from die

adapm*; always hold the adapter in place widi one hand while pulling the power cord plug

widi the other hand. If dfis is not done, the

Mapter ground terminal is ve*y likely to break

widi repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOT USE dm air conditioner until a proper ground

has been established.

Attachingtheadaptergroundterminalto a wall outlet coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe coverscrewis metal, andnotinsulated,and thewall outlet isgroundedthrough thehousewiring. Youshould havethecircuit checkedbya qualifiedelectricianto makesuretheoutlet is properlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditioner-modelswith touchpads.

Features and appearance will va_

AirConditionerControls RemoteControl

ON/OFF

'urns air conditioner on and off.

_| Display

PShows the set temperature, time remaining

on timer or fan speed (FI-LOW, FZ-MEDor

F3-HIGH).

O MODE

Use to set the air conditioner to COOLor

FANmode.

G| Increase •/Decrease • Pads

FUse to set temperature when in COOLmode.

_i FAN

FUse to set the fan speed to LOW(F1),MED(F2)

or HIGH(F3).

Remote Control

/_;5To ensure proper operation, aim the

remote control at tim signal receiver

on the air conditionen

/}_5The remote control signal has a range of

up to 21 R'et.

O TIMER

ON-When the air conditioner is off, it can be

set to mitomatically turn on in 1 to 12 hom.'s 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 torn off in f to 12 hours. Each touch will set the time in hours.

To cancel the timm; press the TIMERpad until the display time disappears.

RemoteControlSignal Receiver

_ 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 gloanin9 section.

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When the air conditioner is turned on, it will Lights beside the touch pads on the air conditioner

automatically start in the setting last used. control panel indicate the selected settings.

COOL Mode

Use the COOLmode widl HIGH(F3), MED (F2)or LOW (F1) fan for cooling. Use the INCREASE •/

DECREASEV 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. 'i11e 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 Ix-come ,a-armen

NOTE:If theair conditioneris off andis then tumed on

whileset to COOL,ff will take approximately3minutes for the compressortostart and coolingto begin.

FAN Mode

Use the FAN at HIGH (F3),MED (F2)or LOW (F1)to provide air circula6on and filtering without cooling.

Since fan only" settings do not provide cooling, a temperature setting will not be displayed.

Vent Control (on some models)

_ilae 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.

CoolingDescriptions

ForNormal Cooling-Select the COOLmode and HIGH (F3) or MED (F2)tan with a middle set

temperature. ForMaximum Cooling-Select the COOLmode

mad HIGH (F3) Pan with a lower set temperature.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling-Select dm COOL mode and LOW (F1)fan with a middle set

temperature.

NOTE:ff youswitch from a COOLsettingto OFFor to a fan setting,wait at least3minutesbeforeswitching

back to a COOLsetting.

Toopen the vent, push the lever to the right. Toclose it, push it to the left,

Air Direction-Up and Down

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

Aboutthe controlsonthe air conditioner-models with controlknobs.

Features and appearance will vary.

LOW OFF HI

FAN FAN

LOW__cFII i COO Ot

MEDCOOL

FAN COOL

HIGHOIIGH

LOW MED

FAN OOL

OFF

LOW

COOL

0 MODECONTROLS

Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.

3 2 8 2 7 2 5

I'ol[o1:o1'. '

0 TEMPCONTROLS

Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.

OFF

FAN OOL

.0 1H,

LOW .OW

FAN COOL

Controls

o Mode Controls

HIGHCOOL,MEDCOOLand LOWCOOLprovide @

cooling with dif{erent fhn speeds. LOWFANor HIGHFANprovides air circulation

and filtering without cooling.

NOTE:If youmovetheswitchfroma coolsettingtoOFFor toa fansetting,waitat least3minutesbeforeswitchingback

toacoolsetting.

Cooling Descriptions

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

For Maximum Cooling-Select HIGH COOL with the

temp control at the highest number available on

your knob.

ForQuieter& NighttimeCoofing-Select LOWCOOL

with the temp control at midpoint.

TempControls

The temp control is used m maintain the room temperanwe. _12qecompressor will cycle

on and off to keep the room at the same level of comfort. When you turn the knoh to

a higher numbm; the indoor air will become cooler. '11ml the lamb to a lower number

and the indoor air will become ,a_rmen

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