GE AVX06, AVX08, AVX10 Use and Care Manual

Contents

Ak Condfiioner

Adapter Plug

Air Direction Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter Condenser Coils

Grille & Cabinet

Consumer Services Control Settings

Electrical Requirements Energy-Saving Tips

Extension Cords Grounding

Installation Instructions

Models

AW06 Amo8 A~10

8-11

3 5

2 6

6 6

4 3

3 3

Model and Serial Numbers Problem Solver

Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 6

Warranty

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Back Cover

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Help us

Impor@nt Stiety

help you...

Before conditioner, 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

You’ll

the air discharge grille on the top panel above the controls.

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.

usiW

serial

find them on a label behind

your

numbers.

air

Imtrudions

Read

ush

When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including

●

intended purpose

this Use and Care

properly with

before it is used.

instructions on page 3.

●

Always grip plug straight out

●

all

have become frayed or otherwise damaged.

shows cracks along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

●

before

We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed qualified

●

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

all tiructions

before

this appliance.

the following:

Use this appliance

This air conditioner must be

ins~ed in

the

Installation instructions

N~erunplugyourair

pu~ing

on the power

from

Repair or replace immediately

electric service cords that

Do not use a cord that

Unplug

your air conditioner

ma~ng any repairs.

individud.

For your safety.

ordy

for

ita

as described in

Book.

accordance

See

grounding

conditioner

cord.

fifiy

and pull

the receptacle.

abrasion damage

Note:

..da

not store or

If you need service

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

If you received a

dam~ed

air conditioner . . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold it to you.

Save time

and money.

Before you request

service . . .

Check the Problem Solver on page 7. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

SAVE

~WE

INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical

Safety—IMPORTANT...pleaSe

Read Carefully.

How to

connect

electricity

For personal sarety,

this appliance must be properly grounded.

Electrical requirement

W-volt

volt a.c., 60 hz grounded outlet 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.

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered. it is personal responsibdi~ and to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

230/208-volt models

own single branch circuit supplying 230/208-volt a.c., protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker. This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires.

The power cord on these models has a 230/208-volt perpendicular, tandem or large tandem type plug that mates respectively with a

models

PREFERRED METHOD

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Fig. 1 ‘

RO NW, C~CUMSTANCES, CUT

OR REMOW (GROUND) PRONG

~WER

require a

‘>

UNDER ANY

CORD.

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

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~OM

require their

115/120-

\ i

your

;bligation

230/208-volt perpendicular, tandem or large tandem type wall outlet. These types of outlets are available at most hardware stores.

230/208-VOLT

PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL OUTLET

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

230/208-VOLT

TANOEM

TYPE WALL OUTLET

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

230/208-VOLT

LARGE TANDEM TYPE WALL OUTLET

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT

Whether

U5-volt

or a 230/208-volt unit, it

im~rtint

outle~

and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper

ground

Use of adapter plug (W-volt

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug.

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

listed adapter (Fig. 2) available

at most local hardware stores.

8REAKER

your air conditioner is a

to have the wall

exis~.

modek

MATCHING

PROTE~lON

MATCHING

PROTE~lON

MATCHING

PROTECTION

only)

However,

CONNE~ION

TEMPORARY METHOD

(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT

pE,MITTE,lNCANA~A) =

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

CAUTION:

ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not ground the

urdess

cover screw is

insulated, and through house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

When from the adapter,

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 appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Use of

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against the

use of an extension cord.

if you

st~

cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a

UL listed 3-wire grounding

type appliance extension cord and that the current carrying rating of the cord in amperes be equal to or greater than the branch circuit size shown on the rating nameplate of the appliance.

Attaching the adapter

meti,

wdl

outlet is grounded

discounectingthe

etiension

elect to use an extension

power cord

always hold the

cords

wdl

apptiance

and not

qudifid

USE the

However,

Operati~

Your&r Conditioner

Controk

CLO:ED

OP;N

VENTILATION

Ventilation Control

When you turn the Ventilation Control to CLOSED, the vent door is closed and only the air inside the room can be circulated and conditioned. Turning the control to OPEN opens the vent door, allowing a small amount of indoor air to be

efiausted

from the room.

FAN

■

LO COOL

●

MED

COOL

OFF

FAN

;001

SELECTOR

Selector

OFF

LO FAN

operation without cooling.

HI FAN

operation without cooling.

COOL

low fan speed operation.

with medium fan speed operation.

HI COOL

high fan speed operation.

Swikh

turns air conditioner off.

provides low fan speed

provides high fan speed

provides cooling with

COOL

provides cooling

provides cooling with

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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.

For normal cooling

“,., . . .

Set the Selector Switch at HI

COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat Control at the desired number (usually 4-6 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.

3. Be sure the Ventilation Control is in the CLOSED position.

For maximum cooling

Set the Selector Switch at HI

COOL.

2. Turn the Thermostat Control to 10.

3. Be sure the Ventilation Control is in the CLOSED position.

For quieter operation

Set the Selector Switch at the LO

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 set the Thermostat Control to a lower number.

For

n@ttime

operation

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).

For extreme temperatures

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

For ventilation

Whether the controls are set for cooling or fan only operation, setting the Ventilation Control at OPEN lets room air be exhausted to the outside. This is helpful in removing stale air, smoke or odors from the room. However, cooling effectiveness is reduced whenever the vent door is open, so we suggest that you don’t keep the Ventilation Control at OPEN for long—especially in hot, humid weather.

To adjust air direction

Side to Side

The side-to-side air direction louvers are controlled by tabs that let you position the louvers to discharge air to the left, to the right, or straight ahead.

Up and down

UP-AND-DOWN

AIR

DIRE~lON

The up-and-down air direction louvers are controlled by fingertip

pressure on the louvers. They

regulate air discharge upward,

downward or straight out.

(on some models)

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3. Be sure the Ventilation Control is in the CLOSED position.

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