GE AVS06 Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Ak Condfiioner

Adapter Plug Air Direction 4 Installation Instructions

Air Filter Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning Condenser Coils

Control Settings 3,4 User Maintenance Instructions 5 Electrical Requirements

Energy Saver Switch Energy-Saving Tips

Extension Cords Grille and Cabinet

Model

AVS06

5 2

3 7

9 5

Grounding

8-11

Model and Serial Numbers 2,5 Problem Solver

Repair Service Safety Instructions

Warranty

Back Cover

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Help us

bportant

Safety

help you...

Before conditioner, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new air conditioner properly.

Keep

questions.

you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

usiW

your air

handy for answers to your

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label behind the air discharge louvers. They’ll be easier to read if you shine a flashlight on them or remove the front grille. (See page 5.)

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your air conditioner. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Mdel

Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your air conditioner.

If you received a

dam~ed

air conditioner . . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the air conditioner.

I@ructions

Read W

us~

When using this appliance, always exercise basic including the following:

● Use this appliance

intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Guide.

●

properly installed in accordance with the before it is used. See

instructions on page 9.

●

Never by pulling on the power cord.

Mways

straight out from the receptacle.

Repair or replace immediately

aH el~tric

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.

Mrutions

before

this apptimce.

sdety

precautions,

ody

for

air conditioner must be

k@Hation

m@ugyourair

grip plug

service cords that

Instructions

grounding

conditioner

firrrdy

and pull

Save time and money. Before you reque~ service . . .

Check the Problem Solver on page 6. It lists causes of minor

operating problems that you can

correct yourself.

SAW

T=E

INSTRUCTIONS

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Opemting

Your

LOW

COOL

Conditioner

Controk

““”””

Sel~tor

OFF turns air conditioner off.

*FAN

without cooling.

*For fan only operation,

Saver switch must be in NOM&

position.

HIGH COOL

with high fan speed

medium fan speed operation.

LOW COOL

low fan speed operation.

Note: If the air conditioner is shut off, wait at least two minutes before restarting it.

Switih

ONLY permits fan

permits cooling

operation:

COOL

permits cooling with

operation

Ene~y

Thermo*t

When you turn the Thermostat Control to the desired setting, the thermostat will automatically control the temperature of the indoor air. The higher the number selected, the

coo~er

Control

the indoor air will be.

Ventilation Control

When this control is turned to the CLOSED position, only the air inside the and conditioned. When it’s in the OPEN position, some indoor air can be exhausted from the room.

*Ene~y

room can be circulated

Saver

Switih

SAVE

NORMAL

The Energy Saver switch controls the fan operation. When it’s in the NORMAL position, the fan will circulate room air continuously. When it’s in the SAVE position, the fan will automatically cycle on and off with the compressor.

For fan only operation, Energy

Saver

switch

must

be in

NOM~

position.

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Opemting

Your&r Conditioner

Controk(continued)

For normal

1. Set the Selector Switch at HIGH

COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat Control at the desired number (usually 5-7 is a good starting position). If room temperature is not satisfactory a reasonable time, set the Thermostat Control at a higher number for a cooler room or at a lower number for a warmer room.

3. Set the Energy Saver Switch at NORMAL position for continuous fan operation or at SAVE position to automatically cycle the fan on and off with the compressor.

4. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED except for brief periods when you want to exhaust room air to the outside.

For mafimum

cooliW

afier

cooli~

For quieter operation

Set the Selector Switch at LOW

COOL position.

2. Turn the Thermostat Control to the desired number.

When the Thermostat Control is set on 9 or 10 and the Fan is set on low speed, moisture may freeze on the coils and prevent the unit from cooling. If this happens, set the fan at high speed and the Thermostat Control to a lower number.

Set the Ventilation Control at

CLOSED.

Set the Energy Saver Switch at

the NORMAL position.

Note: When the Energy Saver

Switch is at the SAVE position, changes in the sound level may be more noticeable than when it’s at the NORMAL position.

To adjust air direction

Two

separate air direction louvers with separate tabs let you direct discharged air to the right, to the ahead.

“--~-

banb

of side-to-side

lefi,

or straight

1. Set the Selector Switch at HIGH COOL.

Tumthe

3. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED.

4. Set the Energy Saver Switch at the NORMAL position.

Thermostat Control to 10.

For ni@ttime operation

During the cooler evening hours, we recommend that you set the Selector Switch at LOW COOL for very quiet operation and the Thermostat Control at mid-range (5 or 6). Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED and the Energy Saver Switch at NORMAL or SAVE position.

For efireme temperatures

For greatest economy and best performance, we suggest you set the Selector Switch at HIGH COOL in extremely hot weather.

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Care and Cleaning

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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

MNNTEN~CE

Grille & Cabinet

Wipe front grille with a clean cloth

lightly dampened with mild liquid

dishwashing

with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water.

detergent. Wash cabinet

Condemer Coib

These coils on the weather side of the unit should be checked periodically and cleaned if clogged with dirt or soot from the atmosphere. If extremely soiled, they may need to be steam cleaned, a service available through your GE service outlet.

~nt

Grille

The front grille can be removed to make the air filter accessible, allow more thorough cleaning or make the model and serial numbers easier to read.

To remove the grille,

sides as shown and pull straight out to free the tabs on the grille from the clamps on the frame.

To replace the grille, lineup the tabs on each side of the grille with the clamps on each side of the frame and push straight in.

Remoml

grasp both

Ar Hlter

The air filter behind the front grille should be washed at least every 30 days or as often as it needs cleaning,

To remove the filter,

the front grille, then carefully unhook the filter from the frame.

Vacuum the filter on the dusty side to remove light dust. Wash the filter, cleaner side up, under water to wash out accumulated dust and lint. If the filter is very dirty, use a mild household detergent in the wash water. Let the filter dry thoroughly before replacing it.

After cleaning the filter, put it back into place and replace the front grille.

first remove

gentiy

flowing

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Questiom?

UseThisfioblem

Solver

PROBLEM

AIR CONDITIONER DOES

AIR CONDITIONER AS IT SHOULD”

OPERAT~G

SOUNDS

“DOES

N~OPERATE

COOL

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND

●

Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.

●

If plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped.

●

cumins,

●

Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Turn control to a higher number. Highest setting should provide SAVE, temperature range in room will vary more.

●

Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on page 5.

●

Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on. Allow time for it to cool down.

. Cold

●

ventilation

the

room.

. Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice, set the fan at high speed and the Thermostat Control to a lower number.

●

The~os&t click,

This is . Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in Cool or Fan position. This is normal.

When Energy Saver Switch is set at SAVE, fan cycles on and off with compressor.

blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner

air

maybe

norrnd.

escaping through open furnace

control

maybe

WMEDY

m=imum

set at open position, allowing hot outside

me~llic

sound,

cooling. When Energy Saver Switch is set at

floor registem and cold air

maybe

he~d when compressor

will

restrict airflow.

air to enter

cycles

returns.

on and off.

WATER OUTSIDE

WATER INSIDE

WATER IN BASE PAN (ON OUTDOOR SIDE)

DWPPING

D~PPING

●

Excess water may overflow in extremely hot and humid weather. This is normal.

. Air conditioner must be

disposd.

●

This is normal for a short period in areas with Iitde humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of cabinet where it is picked up by a fan ring and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.

If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center”

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with the specified tilt to the outside for proper water

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Ene~y-savi~

tips

MYOU

Need

Setice

● Keep the air filter clean. (See

instructions on page 5.) . For most efficient cooling, keep

the vent control in

position except when you want to exhaust air, smoke or odors from the room.

. Don’t let the room get too hot. Whenever possible, turn the unit on before the room heats up. When heat is “stored up” in walls, furniture, rugs and draperies, your air conditioner takes longer to produce the desired comfort condition.

. Keep windows and doors closed. Cool, dry air escapes when they’re open.

● Keep furnace floor registers and

cold air returns closed. Cold air can easily escape through them.

●

Don’t let drapes or furniture block the front of the unit and restrict air flow when it is operating.

●

It’s best to operate your air conditioner at high speed during extremely hot weather.

● Keep the outdoor condenser coil

clean. (See page 5.) . Turn the air conditioner off

before vacations or extended absences from home.

the CLOSED

To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not cases, this will solve the problem.

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

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Wnel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

pleasd.

Rrk

Wacker

In most

Drive

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Iwtillation

Instructions

~PO~ANT: have OW~R:

Took

Blade-type screwdriver

● Rule or tape measure

● Level

● Pencil

Screws

Keep these instructions for future use.

Needed

firnished

these instructions with the appliance.

for

This Instillation

Type A

You’ll find them in the hardware packet packaged with the air conditioner.

Type B

Window Requirement

This air conditioner is prepared for installation in standard double-hung windows with

●

actual opening width of

39!’

●

clear, vertical opening of 123A” minimum from bottom of sash to stool.

22y~’

123A”

factory-

22%”

39’~

)

Removal of both left-hand and right-hand filler panels permits installation in windows with a minimum opening width of 20

%‘!

Note: All supporting park should be secured to firm wood, masonry or metal.

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Electrical

Safety—

IMPORTANT...

Please Read Carefully. How to connect electricity

For personal safety, this

appliance must be properly grounded.

Electrical requirements

U5-volt

volt protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong

@rounding)

a standard three-prong (grounding)

wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

models

a.c.,

60 hz grounded outlet

require a 115/120

plug which mates with

Use of adapter plug

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against

the use of an adapter plug.

However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY may be made to a properly grounded

two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL

fisted-adapter (Fig. -2) available

at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

CONNE~ION

Use of etiension cords not recommended

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against

the use of an extension cord.

However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a 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 120 volts.

listed

(continued next page)

PREFERRED , METHOD

9’

p-”

Fig.1 /~

‘

INSURE PROPER

GROUNO

EXISTS

BEFORE USE

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

DO NOT,

U~ER

ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT

OR REMOVE THE THIRD

(GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

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.

CAUTION:

Attaching an adapter ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not ground appliance unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and wall outlet is grounded through house wiring. You should have circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,

always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground

rmind break, DO

USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

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Imtillation

Imtructio~

Imtallation in Window Openi~ 22X”

1. Open window. Locate and mark

centerline of window.

2. Screw leveling bolt in correct 3/8” threaded hold of support

channel. Depth of window sill determine which 3/8” threaded hole to use.

3. Place support channel over

centerline of window sill with end

against window stool. Mark window

sill through Locating Hole A in

support channel.

4. Move support channel away from window stool until Mounting Hole B is over the mark on the

window sill. Secure the support channel by driving a Type B wood screw into the window sill through Mounting Hole B.

to 39” Wide

will

(continued)

Window Stool

Window Sill

Type B Wood Screw

Side Louvers

Mounting Hole B

Locating Hole A

“b”

Leveling Bolt

Sash Tracks

Support Channel

‘\

5. Adjust leveling bolt so curved

top of support channel is 1/4” below the top of the window stool. This downward tilt toward the outside prevents water from entering the room.

Caution: Do not drill a hole in the base pan. Unit is designed to operate with approximately 1/2” of water in the base pan.

Center the air conditioner in the

window opening with the bottom

bar sitting behind the window stool.

Do not cover side louvers.

~ountingd

Hole B

318” Threaded Holes

L$ellng/Q

Bolt

Locating

Hole A

S“ppofl

Channel

Window Sill

OUTSIDE

.,..

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7. Close window until it touches behind air conditioner top bar. Slide filler panels outward until they touch window sash tracks. (Do not release grip on air conditioner until lower window sash is in final position.)

Plastic Foam SealN ,

Upper Window Sash

8. Secure filler panels by driving

~pe

A wood screws into lower window sash through mounting holes in top slides.

9. Secure bottom of driving window stool through filler panel tabs.

10.

of window and install it between upper and lower window sash.

U. Attach dial plate and control

knobs.

(see page 5).

~pe

A wood screws into

Cut plastic foam seal to width

Attach air filter and front grille

filler panels by

11111

mwll

Lower

window

s~~h