GE AVV15 Use and Care Manual

Contents

AkCond&ioner

Adapter Plug Air Direction

Air Filter Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning Condenser Coils

Consumer Services Control Settings

Electrical Requirements Energy-Saving Tips

Extension Cords Grille and Cabinet

Grounding Installation Instructions

Model

AW15

6 4

4 Safety Instructions 2

4 4

3 6

5 6

4 6

6-10

Model and Serial Numbers Problem

User Maintenance Instructions 4 Warranty Back Cover

Solver

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Important Safety

Help us help you...

Read this book carefully.

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

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll

find them on a label on the

frame of the air conditioner behind the air filter.

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:

Instructions

Read all instruction before using 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 6.

●

Never unplug your

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.

as described in

grounding

air

conditioner

If You Need

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 not resolved, write:

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Sertice

still

Drive

Model Number

Serial Number

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

If you received a damaged air conditioner . . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that conditioner.

sold

you the air

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

Check the Problem Solver on page 5. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

● Unplug your air conditioner

before making any repairs.

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 store or

Note:

SAVE THESE

~STRUCTIONS

Operati~

Your&r Conditioner

Controb

OFF

HI FAN ●

.0 FAN ●

,’

HI COOL

Lo COOL

●

SELECTOR

Selector Switch

OFF

turns air conditioner off.

HI FAN

operation without cooling.

HI COOL

high fan speed operation.

LO COOL

low fan speed operation.

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

provides high fan speed

FAN

provides low fan speed

provides cooling with

THERMOSTAT

Thermostat Control

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.

CLOSEO

‘\

● OPEN

VENTILATION

Ventilation Control

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

For normal

Set Selector Switch at HI

COOL.

2. Set Thermostat Control at

desird

number (usually the midpoint

is a good starting position). If room temperature is not satisfactory reasonable time, set the Thermostat Control at a higher number for a cooler room or at a lower number for a warmer room.

For maximum

Set Selector Switch at HI

COOL.

2. Set Thermostat Control at 8.

3. Set Ventilation Control at CLOSED.

cooli~

afir

For quieter operation

Set Selector Switch at LO

COOL.

2. Set Thermostat Control at

desired number. When the Thermostat Control is set

on 7 or 8 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 Control to a lower number.

3. Set Ventilation Control at CLOSED.

speed

and set the Thermostat

For air circulation and

filteri~

Set the Selector Switch at LO FAN

or HI FAN.

without

cooli~

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 (4 or 5). Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED.

operation

For extreme temperatures

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

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Air Direction

Care and Cleaning

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.

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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

MMNTENANCE

Grille & Cabinet

Wive

front grille with a clean cloth

lig~tly

dam~ened with mild liquid

dishwashing

with mild lukewarm

detergent. Wash cabinet

soav

or detergent and

wa~er.

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.

replace the grille,

To 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

Air Hltir

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

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.

front Grille Removal

The front grille can be removed to make the air 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

filter

accessible, allow

grasp both

suppo~

on frame.

To remove the filter,

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

Vacuum the filter on the dusty side to remove 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.

light

first remove

dust. Wash the filter.

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