GE AVM14, AVM22, AVM15, AVM24, AVM18 Owner’s Manual

Models: AVM14 AVM22

AVM15 AVM24

AVM18

Air Conditioner

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Information

Operating Instructions

The Controls on Your Air Conditioner
Care of Product

Installation Instructions

Important Electrical Safety
Window Installation
Through-the-Wall Installation

Helpful Information

Things That Are Normal

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If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service
GE Service Numbers
Warranty

GE Answer Center

®

800.626.2000

GE Appliances

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Welcome

Welcome to the GE family. We’re
proud of our quality products and
we believe in dependable service.
You’ll see it in this easy-to-use
manual and you’ll hear it in the
friendly voices of our customer
service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience
these values each time you enjoy
the comfort of your air conditioner.
That’s important, because your
new air conditioner will be part of
your family for a long time.

Start Here!

Before using
your air
conditioner

Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual.

Write down the model and serial
numbers here.

on

the right side of the air discharge
area and on a label near the power
cord.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

They are on a label

Need Help?

Help us
help you

800.626.2000

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Before you call for service,
there are a few things you can
do to help us serve you better.

Read this manual.

instructions to help you use and
maintain your air conditioner
properly.

Save time and money.

section titled “If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling. This sec­tion was designed to solve common
problems you might encounter.

It contains

Check the

If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer
service numbers is included on the
inside back cover. Or call the
Answer Center
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

®

at 800.626.2000,

GE

Important Safety Information

Read all safety information before using

• This air conditioner must be

properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.

• Repair or replace immediately

all electric service cords that have
become frayed or otherwise
damaged.

Extension Cord 115V

If an extension cord is required to
reach the nearest wall receptacle, use
only a UL-listed, 3 wire grounded,
14 gauge, 15A, 125V appliance
extension cord. For models with
nameplate ratings greater than
12 amperes do not use an extension
cord.

• Unplug your air conditioner

before making any repairs.

NOTE:

that any servicing be performed by
a qualified individual.

We strongly recommend

CAUTION:
DO NOT use an extension cord with

any of the 208/230-volt models.

Adapter Plug 115V

Because most 2-prong outlets are
not grounded, we strongly advise
against using an adapter plug.
However, a temporary connection
may be made where local codes
permit and if the 2-prong wall out­let is properly grounded.

This is a temporary method
and is for 115-volt models
only. UL-listed adapters are
available at most hardware
stores.

When you plug the adapter in,
make sure the larger prong goes
into the larger slot to provide the
proper polarity for the power cord.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR PROPER GROUNDING:
1 Screw the adapter to the outlet,

using the outlet cover screw.

2 Ground the outlet through the house

wiring.

When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, hold the
adapter close to the outlet while
pulling the plug out. If this is not
done, the grounding connector is
likely to break with repeated use.

If the grounding connector breaks,

DO NOT USE

until a proper ground has again
been made.

the air conditioner

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The
controls

Operating Instructions

SELECTOR CONTROL THERMOSTAT CONTROL

OFF

LOW

FAN

HIGH

FAN

5

4

3

6

7

8

on your
air

LOW

COOL

HIGH
COOL

MED

COOL

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conditioner

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Selector Control Thermostat Control

HIGH COOL, MED COOL

cooling with different fan speeds.

HIGH FAN

and filtering without cooling.

NOTE:

and

LOW FAN

and

LOW COOL

provide air circulation

provide

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The thermostat control is used to maintain
the room temperature. The air conditioner will
cycle on and off to keep the room at the same
level of comfort. The higher the number
selected, the cooler the indoor air will become.

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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.

•

The ENERGY SAVER SWITCH must be in the
normal position in order for high fan and low
fan to operate.

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Cooling Descriptions

FOR NORMAL COOLING

Select
thermostat at 5.

ON

MED COOL

ENERGY SAVER

with the

NORMAL

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FOR MAXIMUM COOLING

Select
thermostat at 10.

HIGH COOL

CLOSED

OPEN

with the

FOR QUIETER & NIGHTIME COOLING

Select
thermostat at 5.

LOW COOL

with the

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Energy Saver Vent Control Air Direction

The energy saver switch
controls the fan.

ON

—the fan and compressor

cycle on and off together. This

results in wider variations of
room temperature and humidity.
Normally used when the room is
unoccupied.

NORMAL

time, while the compressor
cycles on and off.

This switch must be set at

NORMAL

high or low fan settings (on
the selector control).

—the fan runs all the

in order to use the

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When the vent control is set at
closed, only the air inside the
room is circulated, cooled and
filtered.

When set at open, some indoor
air will be exhausted from the
room. This will reduce the cool­ing effect.

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Two levers on each side of the
grille let you control the air
direction left or right.

Fingertip pressure on the tabs
adjusts the air direction up or
straight ahead.

DO NOT adjust the louvers down
any lower than straight out.

that is blown down will affect
the thermostat, causing the air
conditioner to turn off before
the room is cooled.

Air

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Operating Instructions

Care & Cleaning

Grille and Case

Outdoor Coils

Air Filter

Turn the air conditioner off and
remove the plug from the wall out­let before cleaning.

The coils on the weather side of
the air conditioner should be
checked regularly. If they are
clogged with dirt or soot they may
be professionally steam cleaned, a
service available through your GE
service outlet.

The air filter behind the front
grille should be checked and
cleaned at least every 30 days
or more often if necessary.

To remove:

filter and gently pull it up.

Lift the top of the

To clean, use water and a mild
detergent. Do not use bleach or
abrasives.

The filter can be washed in 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.

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