GE AVS10 Use and Care Manual

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Contents

AkCondtiioner

Adapter Plug Air Direction

Air Filter Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning Condenser Coils

Consumer Services Control Settings 3,4

Electrical Requirements Energy-Saving Tips

Extension Cords Grille and Cabinet

Grounding Installation Instructions

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Model AVS1O

7 4

2 5

6 7

5 7

Model and Serial Numbers Problem Solver

Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 5

Warranty

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Help us help you...

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If You Need

Sertice

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate

and maintain

conditioner properly. Keep it handy for answers to your 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

your new air

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:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

If you received a

dam~ed

air conditioner . . .

Read all instruction before

usi~

this appliance.

When using this appliance, always

exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose

this Use and Care Book.

● This air conditioner must be

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

instructions on page 7.

●

Never uuplugyour air conditioner

by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip plug straight out from the receptacle.

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

shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the

plug or connector end,

● Unplug your air conditioner

before

We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

●

For your safety..

use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Do not use a cord that

mating

as described in

grounding

firdy

and pull

any repairs.

.do not store or

Note:

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back 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 pleased. In most 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 Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

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

Save time and money. Before you request service . . .

Check the Problem Solver on page 6. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

SAVE

TH~E

INSTRUCTIONS

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Opemti~

Your Air Conditioner

Controk

CLOSEO

●

LO COOL

■

FAN

OFF

& ‘-

●

MEO COOL

● HI

COOL

SELECTOR

Selector Switih

OFF

turns air conditioner off.

FAN

provides

operation without cooling.

*Forfan

Saver Switch must be in the NORM

position.

COOL

low fan speed operation. MED COOL provides cooling

with medium fan speed operation. HI COOL provides cooling with

high fan speed operation.

low fan

only operation,

provides cooling with

speed

Energy

Thermo*t

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

Control

VENTIMTIOB

● OPEN

Ventilation Control

When the Ventilation Control is at the CLOSED position, the vent door is closed and only inside the room can be circulated and conditioned.

Set the control at the OPEN position and the vent door opens to allow air, smoke or odors to be exhausted from the room.

*Ene~y

Saver Fan

tie

air

cycle

Switih

SAVE

NORM

ENERGY SAVER

—

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

This switch controls the fan

operation.

NORM setting allows continuous

fan function, circulating air even

when the compressor has cycled

off and the thermostat setting has

been reached. This setting is

recommended for maximum

comfort.

SAVE setting lets the fan and off with the compressor during cooling. The fan stops when the

thermostat setting is satisfied. This

setting results in longer off time

and wider variations of room

temperature and humidity. This

setting is normally used when the

room is unoccupied.

*Forfan

Saver Fan Cycle Switch must be in

NORMposition.

only operation,

cycle

Energy

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Opemting Your

Air Conditioner

Controk

(continued)

For normal cooling

Set the Selector Switch to

COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat Control at the desired number (usually 5-7 is a good starting position). If room

temperature is not satisfactory after

a reasonable time, set the Thermostat

Control at a higher number for a cooler room or at a lower number

for a warmer room.

MED

For maximum cooling

Set the Selector Switch at

HI COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat Control at

10.

Set

the Ventilation Control at

CLOSED.

4. Set the Energy Saver Switch at

the NORM position.

For quieter operation

Set the Selector Switch at

LO COOL. When the Thermostat Control is

set on 9 or 10 and the Fan is on,

moisture may freeze on the coils and prevent the unit from cooling. If this happens, set the Control to a lower number.

Thermos@t

For

ni@ttime

During the cooler evening hours, we recommend that you set the Selector Switch at LO COOL for quieter operation and the Thermostat Control at mid-range (5 or 6).

operation

For extreme temperatures

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

For ventilation

Whether controls are set for cooling or fan operation only, setting the Ventilation Control at OPEN allows room air to be exhausted to the outside. This is helpful in removing stale air, smoke or odors from the room, and permits outdoor air to enter through normal openings in the house. However, cooling effectiveness is reduced when this control is set at OPEN, so we suggest you don’t keep it there long—especially in hot, humid weather.

To adjust air direction

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SIDE-TO-SIDE AIR DIREHION

Two banks of side-to-side air

direction louvers are controlled by

tabs that let you position each bank separately to discharge air to the right, to the left or straight ahead.

UP-AND-DOWN AIR DIRECTION

Two banks of up-and-down air direction louvers are controlled by tabs that let you position each bank

separately to discharge air up,

down or straight out.

2. Set the Thermostat Control at

desired number.

3. Set the Ventilation Control at

CLOSED.

4. Set the Energy Saver Switch at

the SAVE 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 NORM position.

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Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

Condenser Coils

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.

~ont

Grille Removal

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 and pull forward and up to free tabs on grille from clamps on frame and bottom edge of grille from grooved supports on frame.

grasp both

The air filter behind the front grille should be 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 gently flowing 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.

washed

at least every 30

first remove

To replace the grille,

edge of grille on grooved supports on frame and push upper part of grille back until tabs on grille snap into clamps on frame.

set bottom

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Ene~y-savi~

Keep the air filter clean. (See

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

the Ventilation Control in the CLOSED 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 When heat is “stored up” in walls, furniture, 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.

rugs and draperies,

tips

hea~

up.

your

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Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

CONDITIONER

DOES NOT OPERATE

AIR CONDITIONER

“DOES

AS IT SHOULD”

OPERATING SOUNDS

COOL

POSS~LE

●

loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture. . If plugged in, fuse could have blown or

circuit breaker may have tripped.

●

front of the air conditioner will restrict air flow.

●

enough. Turn knob to a higher number. Highest

setting should provide maximum cooling. When Energy Saver Switch is set at SAVE, temperature range in room will vary more.

●

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 air may be escaping through open

fimace floor registers and cold air returns.

. Ventilation Control maybe set at OPEN position, allowing hot outside air to enter the room.

●

the Selector Switch to HI Thermostat Control to a lower number.

●

heard when compressor cycles on and off. This is normal.

is in COOL or FAN position. This is normal. When Energy Saver Switch is set at SAVE, fan cycles on and off with compressor.

CAUSE AND REMEDY

Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped

Curtain, blinds or furniture blocking the

Thermostat Control may not be set high

Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least

Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice, set

FAN

and the

Thermostat click, a metallic sound, may be

Fan runs continuously when

Selwtor

Switch

WATER OUTSIDE

WATER INSIDE

WATER IN BASE PAN (ON OUTDOOR SIDE)

you need more help.. call, toll free:

800.6262000 consumer information semice

hswer

DMPPING

DWPPING

Center”

Excess water may overflow in excessively hot

and humid weather. This is normal.

Air

Conditionermustbe ins~le~

slightiy

●

This is normal for a short period in areas

Iitie humidity; normal for a longer

with in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of cabinet, where it is picked up by a fan and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.

level

til~d

to the outside for proper water disposal.

pefiod

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Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT:

have

these instructions with the appliance.

OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use.

Electrical

How to connect electricity

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly

grounded.

Electrical

U5-volt

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

The power cord on these models has a three-prong (grounding) plug that mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from these appliances.

models require a

a.c.,

60 Hz grounded outlet

PREFERRED METHOD

safety—IMPORTANT...

However, if you adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY

may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use of a

UL-listed adapter (Fig. 2) available

requiremen~

at most local hardware stores.

115/120-

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ALIGN LARGE

PRONGS/SLOTS

>’>

‘ .,

Fig. 2

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.

please

still

elect to use an

CONNE~ION

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w ““

: , ,4 ‘

“

, INSURE PROPER GROUNE

ANO FIRM CONNE CTION

BEFORE USE

Read Carefully.

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

UL-listed

3-wire grounding-type appliance

extension cord having a

grounding-

type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amp (minimum) and 120 volts.

Window Requirement

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

●

actual opening width of ~

39:’

●

clear, vertical opening of 16” minimum from bottom of sash to stool.

factory-

~“

p-.:

~’

, :.

Fig. 1

\ INSURE PROPER EXISTS BEFORE USE

GROUNO

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, UNDER

CIRCUMSTANC~, CUT

REMOm

(GROUND) PRONG THE

POWB

THE

CORD.

~~D

~OM

Use of adapter plug

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against

the use of an adapter plug.

CAUTION:

ground terminal to

Attaching adapter

will ou~let

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 terminal break,

DO NOT

USE

the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Use of e-mien cords not recommended

Because of potential safety hazards under we

strongly recommend against

the use of an extension cord.

cemin

conditions,

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

minimum opening width of

24!’

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

Took

Needed

● Blade-type screwdriver

● Rule or tape measure

● Level

● Pencil

(continued next page)

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Imtallation Imtructiom

(continued)

Imtallation

Opening

Open window. Locate and mark

in Window

27X”

to 39” Wide

centerline of window. Mark two lines 8“ to left and 8“ to right of centerline.

2. Screw leveling bolt in correct 3/8” threaded hole of support channel. Depth of window sill will determine which 3/8” threaded hole to use.

3. Place support channel over 8“ line 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.

Type B

Lower

Side

Lo:vers

Sash Tracks

annel

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.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for second set of support channels.

7. Center the air conditioner in the window opening with the bottom bar setting behind the window stool.

Do not cover side louvers.

Type A

Type

Filler P

Bottom

Type B

Mounting Hole B

{~<

318” Threaded Holes

L)e,lng/Q

Bolt

Locatina

Hole A

‘e

OUTSiDE

S“ppo,t

Channel

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8. Close window until it touches behind air conditioner top bar.

filler

Slide

panels outward until they touch window sash tracks. (Do not release grip on air conditioner until lower window sash is in

final

position.)

Secure filler panels by driving Type A wood screws into lower window sash through mounting

holes

in top slides.

10.

Secure bottom of filler panels by driving Type A wood screws into window stool through filler

panel tabs.

Cut plastic foam seal to width

of window and install it between

upper and lower window sash.

Installation in Window Openings 24” to

Remove both filler panels from

air conditioner cabinet.

2. Open window. Locate and mark two lines 8“ to left and 8“ to right of centerline.

3. Screw leveling bolt in appropriate 3/8” threaded hole of support

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

4. Place support channel over 8“ line of window sill with end against window stool. Mark window sill through Locating Hole A of support channel.

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

Secure the support channel by driving a Type B wood screw into

the

window sill through Mounting

Hole B.

6. Adjust leveling bolt so curved

top of support channel is 1/4” below top of window stool.

7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for second support channel.

8. Center air conditioner in window opening with bottom bar setting behind window stool.

27%”

Wide

sill.

9. Close window until it touches behind air conditioner top bar.

10.

Fasten lower window sash to window frame (use finishing nails, wood screws or “L” brackets).

U. If filler is required on sides of

air conditioner, cut plastic foam seal to size and fill both sides.

Cut plastic foam seal to width of window and install it between upper and lower window sash.

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the

assurance that if you ever need information or assistance

‘rem GE, we’ll be there.

In-Home

Repak

Service

800-GE-CARES

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Consumer Service professional

will provide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that’s convenient

for

you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience

weekday> 9:00

days). Our know your appliance inside and so most repairs can be one visit.

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YOUR GE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

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

conditioner that fails because

of a manufacturing defect. FULL FIVE-YEAR 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

mffigemting system

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.

the

any pati

room air

the

(the

sealed

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@ SERVICE.

FACTORY SERVICE or

ELECTRIC-

D.C.

Care@

WHAT IS NOT 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.

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

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

. 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.

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

Pub.

12-90

No.

49-7242

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