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
9
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9
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.
If
you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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your air
it
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.
~s
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.
c
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
ik
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
Mr
Conditioner
Controk
g
““”””
8
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
~D
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
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
r
B
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
1.
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.
3.
Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSED.
4.
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
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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.
2.
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
N~
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
a
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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consumer information service
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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
to
39!’
clear, vertical opening of 123A” minimum from bottom of sash to stool.
22y~’
123A”
r
to
factory-
22%”
39’~
L
)
Removal of both left-hand and right-hand filler panels permits installation in windows with a minimum opening width of 20
J
%‘!
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.
UL
listed
(continued next page)
PREFERRED , METHOD
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p-”
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TR
Fig.1 /~
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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
te
N~
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
7
Side Louvers
!
\
/-
J
Mounting Hole B
Locating Hole A
&
“b”
-
x
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
{g
318” Threaded Holes
L$ellng/Q
Bolt
e
e
Locating
Hole A
e
+)
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.
U.
(see page 5).
~pe
A wood screws into
Cut plastic foam seal to width
Attach air filter and front grille
filler panels by
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/
mwll
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Lower
window
s~~h
Top Slide
Type A Wood Screw
Instillation in Window
1.
Remove both filler panels from
air conditioner cabinet.
2. Refer to steps 1 through 6 on page 8.
3. Close window until it touches behind air conditioner top bar.
4. Fasten lower window sash to window frame (use finishing nails, wood screws or “L” brackets).
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Openi~s
201A” to 22~” Wide
5. If filler is required on sides of air conditioner, cut plastic foam seal to size and fill both sides.
6. Cut plastic foam seal to width of window and install it between upper and lower window sash.
7. Attach dial plate and control knobs.
8. Attach air (see page 5).
filter
and front grille
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
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WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the room air conditioner that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
FULL FIVEWEAR WARRANTY
For five years from the date of
original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service
labor in your home to repair or
replace any part of the sealed
m~geting
condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
For each of the above warranties: Transportation expense to and from a service shop and shop service labor if required will be free of charge.
system (the
compresso~
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer servicers during normal working hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL
HOTPOINT
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE”
FACTORY SERVICE or
SERVICE.
ELECTRIC-
D.C.
Care@
WHAT IS N~ COVERED
Service trips to teach you how to
use the product. Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer CenteF
800.626.2000 consumer information service
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. 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 in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
. 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.
. Replacement of fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
. In commercial locations labor necessary to move the unit to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual technician.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
. Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.
Failure due to corrosion on models
not corrosion-protected. . Damage to the product caused
by improper power supply voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRAN~R
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
IS N~ RESPONSIBLE
Pub.
11-89
No.
49-7226
AVS06
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