GE AVM24, AVM15, AVM14, AVM18, AVM22 User Manual

...

Download

GE Appliances

Room Air Conditioners

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

AVM14 AVM15 AVM18

AVM22 AVM24 AVN24 AVP24

Part. No. 23-11-2129N-002 Pub. No. 49-7374-2 CG 12-98

Safety Information

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . .3

Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

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

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s 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 use your air conditioner. That’s important, because your new air conditioner will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.

We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

GE & You, AService Partnership.

Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install the

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

Window Installation . . . . . . . .8–12

Through-the-Wall . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You

Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .14

Customer Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

IMPORTANT!

Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is packed with this product.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

# #

You can find them on a label near the air discharge area and/or on a label on the side of the air conditioner.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the

Call For Service Tips

first, you may not need to call for service at all.

section. If you review our chart of

Before You

Troubleshooting

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips

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 in the back section. Or, you can always call the GE Answer Center® at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety Instructions

■ 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.

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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.

■ Turn the mode control to

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.

The air conditioner should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

OFF

and unplug

Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

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.

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,

Requirements

connection requirements.

section for specific electrical

Electrical

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting Tips

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS–

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

Safety Instructions

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.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS–

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.

However, if you must use an adapter, where local codes permit, a 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.

115-Volt models only

temporary connection

115-Volt models only

CAUTION:

DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the 230/208 volt models.

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

may

adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks,

the air conditioner until a proper ground

USE

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.

DO NOT

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips

Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the controls on the air conditioner.

OFF

LOW

FAN

HIGH

COOL

LOW

COOL

LOW

COOL

HIGH

FAN

HIGH COOL

The controls will look like one of the following. (Features and appearance will vary.)

LOW FAN

OFF

FAN

Safety Instructions

Controls

LOW

COOL

MED

COOL

Operating Instructions

MODE CONTROLS

Your model will have one of the above controls.

Installation Instructions

TEMP CONTROLS

Your model will have one of the above controls.

Mode Controls

HIGH COOL, MED COOL

cooling with different fan speeds.

HIGH FAN

and

LOW FAN

circulation and filtering without cooling.

The

ENERGY SAVER

HIGH COOL

LOW COOL

The fan will run continuously in the

SAVER

mode. It will change to a lower RPM

and

LOW COOL

provide

provide air

feature provides for either

selection.

ENERGY

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 room will become warmer.

speed when the compressor cycles off. When the compressor cycles back on, the fan speed will change back to the higher speed.

NOTE: If you move the mode control from a cool setting to OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting.

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting Tips

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling

with the temp control at midpoint.

For Maximum Cooling

temp control at the highest number available on your knob.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling

with the temp control at midpoint.

—Select

HIGH COOL

—Select

MED COOL

with the

LOW COOL

About the controls on the air conditioner.

Additional controls and important information.

Vent Control

When set at be circulated and conditioned. When set at

Safety Instructions

some inside air is exhausted outside.

, only the air inside the room will

Air Direction

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.

Operating Instructions

Do not adjust the louvers down any lower than straight out.

thermostat, causing the air conditioner to turn off before the room is cooled.

Air that is blown down will affect the

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

OPEN

Closed

Open

Grille and Case

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

Installation Instructions

Outdoor Coils

The coils on the outdoor 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.

Air Filter

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

To remove:

Lift the top of the filter and gently pull it up.

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

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

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips

CAUTION: DONOT operate the air conditioner without a

filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.

Preparing to install the air conditioner.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Before You Begin

Safety Instructions

NOTETO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with

the air conditioner after installation is completed. NOTETO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual

and Installation Instructions for future use.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

For personal safety, this air conditioner must be properly grounded.

It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists.

Follow National Electric Codes (NEC) and/or local codes and ordinances.

Electrical Requirements

Some models require 115/120-volt a.c., 60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

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.

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.

Some models require 230/208-volt a.c., protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker. These models should be installed on their own single branch circuit for best performance and to prevent overloading house or apartment wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires.

Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

Tools You Will Need

■ Hex driver or wrench

■ Flat-blade screwdriver

■ Ruler or tape measure

■ Scissors or knife

■ Pencil

■ Level

■ Hammer

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting Tips

Window Installation Instructions

Parts Included

Safety Instructions

2 sill brackets

2 filler panels

Operating Instructions

2 support brackets

Foam top window gasket

Case

Window locking bracket

Installation Instructions

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips

5/8″ machine screws (2)

and nuts (2)

5/8″ carriage bolts (2)

and nuts (2)

1″ screws (4)

5/8″ screws (5)

3/8″ hex head

screws (8)

Read completely, then follow step-by-step.

Window Requirements

Safety Instructions

■These instructions are for a standard double-

hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows.

■The air conditioner can be installed without the

filler panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. See the window opening dimensions to the right.

■All supporting parts must be secured to firm

wood, masonry or metal.

■The electrical outlet must be within reach of the

power cord.

Storm Window Requirements

A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach a piece of wood to the stool.

Wood

1/2″ higher than frame

Stool

Storm window frame

185⁄8″ min.

303⁄4″ to 461⁄2″

(with filler panels)

263⁄4″ min.

(without filler panels)

Window opening dimensions are for a

standard double-hung window.

WOOD PIECES— WIDTH: LENGTH:

frame.

THICKNESS:

piece of wood on the stool to make it 1/2″higher

than the top of the storm window frame.

Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the installer.

2″

Long enough to fit inside the window

To determine the thickness, place a

Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting Tips

Window Installation Instructions

Remove the Air Conditioner from the Case

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Remove the air filter. Lift the top of the filter

and gently pull it up.

Remove the 2 screws and lift off the front grille.

Keep these screws to re-attach the grille later.

Remove screws

Remove one screw from each side of the case.

Keep these ground/anti-theft screws so they may be replaced at the end of the installation.

Case

Remove

screw

Slide the air conditioner out of the case by

grasping the rear of the evaporator cover and pulling forward while bracing the case.

NOTE: The air conditioner is very heavy. It may require two or more people to remove it from the case.

Air conditioner

Attach the Filler Panels to the Case

Installation Instructions

Attach filler panels to the existing holes in the case

using eight #8 x 3/8″long hex head screws.

Filler panel

Top bar

Bottom bar

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips

Install the Case in the Window

Safety Instructions

Open the window and mark the centerline

on the stool.

Mark centerline

Carefully place the case in the window and

align the center of the bottom tie bar with the centerline on the window stool. Do not release your grip on the case until the window is in its final position.

Top retainer bar

Bottom tie bar

Close the window until it touches behind the

top retainer bar.

Secure the case through the case track into the

window stool on each side, using two 1″screws.

Secure to stool

Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

Assemble and Attach the Sill and Support Brackets

Loosely attach the sill brackets to the support

brackets with 5/8″long carriage bolts and nuts.

Support bracket

Carriage bolt

Sill bracket

Find the track hole that aligns with the sill

bracket on the outer edge of the window sill.

Using the 5/8″long machine screws and nuts

attach the support brackets to the case track hole on each side.

Sill

Nut

Track hole

Attach both sill brackets to the window sill

using a 1″long screw on each side.

Tighten the bolts and nuts on both sides.

NOTE: When finished, use a level to make

sure the case tilts to the outside 1/4″minimum. This prevents water from entering the room.

Level

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting Tips

Window Installation Instructions

Install the Window Filler Panels and Locking Bracket

Extend the filler panels to fill the window

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

opening.

Secure the panels using four 5/8″long screws.

Install the Window Gasket and Replace the Air Conditioner

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.

Attach the window locking bracket with a

5/8″screw.

Slide the air conditioner into the case and

replace the front grille. Install the two ground/anti-theft screws removed at the beginning of the installation.

Installation Instructions

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips

Install the front grille and attach to case using

the 2 screws removed previously. Reinstall the air filter to the front grille.

Make sure the unit is

plug into the outlet.

Check all seals and plug any remaining air gaps

with a suitable weatherproof caulk.

OFF

before inserting cord

Through-the-Wall Installation

The case may be installed through-the-wall in both existing and new construction.

Read completely, then follow step-by-step.

IMPORTANT:

■

Any side louvers must project on the outdoor side of the wall.

■

The room side of the case must project into the room at least 11/2″ from the finished wall.

■

The case must be installed level from side-to-side and with a 1/ 4″ tilt from front to rear.

Remove the air conditioner from the case.

For specific instructions, refer to the

Installation Instructions.

Make certain a wall receptacle is available close

to the hole location or make arrangements to install a receptacle.

Determine the size of wall opening by adding

1/8″to the height and width of the case.

Measure height from the top of the case to the bottom of the rail.

Place the case in the wall opening and secure

the bottom rail, case sides and top with 12

1″long #10 wood screws.

Window

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

NOTE: Drill pilot holes, if necessary, for proper installation. If the frame is oversized, use shims to prevent case distortion.

Finish the Wall Opening

Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of the case to prevent moisture from getting through to the interior wall. Use of flashing (drip rail) will further prevent water from dripping inside the wall and down the outside of the building.

Brick veneer

Lintel angle (if required)

Caulking

Holes for

#10 1″ long

wood

screws

Plaster line

Trim molding (if desired)

Roomside

Grounding /anti-theft screw

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting Tips

Flashing (drip rail)

Caulking (between bottom rail and flashing)

Caulking

11/2″ min.

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.

Safety Instructions

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Air conditioner does not start

The air conditioner • Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed

is unplugged. completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

breaker is tripped. the fuse or reset the breaker.

Power failure. •If power failure occurs, turn the mode control to

OFF

When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor overload.

Air conditioner does not cool as it should

Operating Instructions

Air conditioner

Installation Instructions

freezing up

Normal Operating Sounds

■ You may hear a pinging noise caused by water

being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency.

■ You may hear the thermostat click when the

compressor cycles on and off.

Airflow is restricted. • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture

blocking the front of the air conditioner.

The temp control may • Turn the knob to a higher number. The highest setting

not be set high enough. provides maximum cooling.

The air filter is dirty. •Clean the filter at least every 30 days.

See the

The room may have been hot. • When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to

allow time for the room to cool down.

Cold air is escaping. • Check for open furnace floor registers and cold

air returns.

• Set the air conditioner’s vent to the closed position.

Cooling coils have iced up. •See freezing up below. Ice blocks the air flow •Set the mode control at

and stops the air conditioner the temp at 1or 2. from cooling the room.

Operating Instructions

■ Water will collect in the base pan during

high humidity or on rainy days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit.

■ The fan may run even when the compressor

is not.

section.

HIGH FAN

HIGH COOL

with

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips

Air Conditioner Warranty

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

Safety Instructions

One Year Any part

From the date of the original purchase

Five Years Any part of the sealed refrigerating system

From the date of the original purchase

During this and in-home service to replace the defective part.

and all connecting tubing) which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this in-home service to replace the defective part.

of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

full one-year warranty,

five-year warranty,

GE will also provide,

What GE Will Not Cover:

■Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the

product.

■Improper installation. If you have an installation problem,

or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling capacity for the intended use, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical connecting facilities.

■Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the

product or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.

■In commercial locations labor necessary to move the unit

to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual technician.

■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

■Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion-

■Damage to the product caused by improper power supply

■Incidental or consequential damage to personal property

free of charge,

(the compressor, condenser, evaporator

free of charge,

breakers.

protected.

voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

caused by possible defects with this air conditioner.

all labor

all labor and

Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting Tips

Service Telephone Numbers.

GE Answer Center

The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Safety Instructions

In-Home Repair Service

Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.

Special Needs Service

800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)

GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.

Operating Instructions

Service Contracts

Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.

800.626.2000

800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

800.626.2000

800-626-2224

Parts and Accessories

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly

Installation Instructions

to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

Service Satisfaction

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE:

First,

contact the people who serviced your appliance.

Next,

Troubleshooting TipsCustomer Service

if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Finally,

if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

800-626-2002

Printed in the United States

GE AVM24, AVM15, AVM14, AVM18, AVM22 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS