GE AJCS 06 LZ Air Conditioner User Manual
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1. 36 Air Conditioner Owner s Manual Standard and Easy Mount Cool Only AJCS 06 LZ AJCS 08 10 AZ Heat Cool AJES 06 LS AJES 08 AS AJES 10 DS Heat Pump _AJHS 08 AS Important Safety Information Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Air Conditioner Care of Product O Installation Instructions Important Electrical Safety Window Installation Through the Wall Installation Helpful Information Things That Are Normal If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call for Service GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 GE Appliances 49 7362 1 2 98 CG Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service You Il see it in this easy to use manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you enjoy the comfort of your air conditioner That s important because your new air conditioner will be part of your family for a long time Start Here Before using your air conditioner ji me Need Help Help us help you 800 626 2000 Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Write down the model and serial numbers here They are on a label on the front of the control box behind the front grille Model number Serial number Date of purchase Read t2. Not Cool or Heat as it Should Air Conditioner Freezing Up before You Call for Service Possible Causes The air conditioner is unplugged The fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped Power failure Airflow is restricted The temperature control may not be set high or low enough The air filter is dirty The room may have been hot or cold Cold air is escaping Cooling coils have iced up Ice blocks the airflow and stops the air conditioner from cooling the room What to Do e Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely into the outlet e Check the house fuse circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset the breaker o If power failure occurs turn the mode control to OFF When power is restored wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor overload e There is a protective time delay up to 3 minutes in the heat cool and heat pump models Wait 3 minutes for the air conditioner to resume heating or cooling e Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner e Turn the knob to a warmer or cooler setting The coolest setting provides maximum cooling The warmest setting provides maximum heating on models with heat e Clean the filter at least every 30 days See the Care and Cleaning section e When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to allow time for the room to cool down or warm
3. Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 4070 29 ee ee E E S E E S E N E E E E N E E E E E E E E E E E a E E S E EE E E E Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as a customer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Complete and After mailing Read your Owner s mail your Consumer Manual carefully Product Ownership Registration today the registration below store this It will help you document in a safe operate your new Have the peace of place It contains appliance properly mind of knowing we information you If you have questions can contact you in will need should or need more the unlikely event of you require service information call the a safety modification Our service number GE Answer Center is 800 GE CARES 800 626 2000 800 452 2737 Model Number Serial Number Pe JL Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number Pe JL ty Mr Ms Mrs Miss First Name Last Name Stree
4. on the front to the back of the grille While holding the letade grille at a 45 angle insert it into the clips at the t fth d h the bott in 3 Remove the screw and the locking plate to i rn ae Keep slight upward pressure on the grille until unlock the air conditioner it fits flush with the bottom of the case If attaching the grille from the outside of the case use the 2 long screws 4 Remove and discard the shipping screw on the back of the air conditioner to allow removal of the air conditioner from the case If attaching the grille on the inside of the case use the 2 short screws 5 Pull the bottom corners of the air conditioner and slide it out of the case Installation Instructions Read carefully then follow step by step Prepare the Case 1 Install the top mounting rail with type B screws 2 Attach the sill channel with type B screws Align the holes on the bracket of the sill channel with the holes in the case Q F s 2 Mounting rail l Sill channel Install the Case in the Window 1 Open the window and center the case in the window Lower the window behind the top mounting rail This should provide a 1 8 tilt toward the outside Case should have a slight tilt down to the outside Place the sill channel into the stool offset 20 3 Slide the right and left accordion curtains into the top mounting rail and sill channel Secure with type B screws 2 Exte
5. 25V appliance exten sion cord Because most 2 prong outlets are not grounded we strongly advise against using an adapter plug However a temporary connection may be made where local codes permit and if the 2 prong wall out let is properly grounded When you plug the adapter in make sure the larger prong goes into the larger slot to provide the proper polarity for the power cord SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A CAUTION DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the 208 230 volt models FOR PROPER GROUNDING 1 Screw the adapter to the outlet using the outlet cover screw 2 Ground the outlet through the house wiring When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter hold the adapter close to the outlet while pulling the plug out If this is not done the grounding connector is likely to break with repeated use If the grounding connector breaks DO NOT USE the air conditioner until a proper ground has again been made Operating Instructions TEMP CONTROLS MODE CONTROLS im 3 Z LOW LOW Th e s S HEAT cooL HEAT CooL controls Your model will look like one of these OFF on your E ost 2 FAN COOL GE m air KO conditioner A Temp Control A Mode Control The temp control is used to maintain the HIGH COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling with room temperature The compressor will cycle different fan speeds on and off to keep the room at the same level of comfort When you turn the knob to
6. COOLER blue the indoor air will become cooler Turn the knob to WARMER red and the indoor air LOW FAN or HIGH FAN provides air circulation and filtering without cooling or heating NOTE If you move the switch from a cool or heat setting to OFF or to a fan setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool or heat setting A 3 minute delay is automatically provided on the Heat Cool and Heat Pump models HIGH HEAT and LOW HEAT provide heating with different fan speeds will become warmer HEAT PUMP MODELS When the outdoor temperature is lower than 25 F heat is provided by the electric heater in the air conditioner instead of by the heat pump NOTE The electric resistance heater in the 115 volt heat pump model operates during defrost when the outdoor coil temperature is below 30 F It is not intended to provide full heat capability Cooling Heating Descriptions FOR NORMAL COOLING FOR MAXIMUM COOLING OR HEATING Select HIGH COOL with the Select HIGH COOL or HIGH thermostat at maximum HEAT with the thermostat cool at mid point FOR MAXIMUM HEATING FOR QUIETER amp Select HIGH HEAT with the NIGHTTIME COOLING thermostat at maximum Select LOW COOL or LOW heat HEAT with the thermostat at mid point Features and appearance may vary E o f ae i 2 oe Each position equals approximately 3 F A Fan Switch On Heat Cool models the fan switch lever is located in a hole t
7. Drill 17 Installation Instructions Read carefully then follow step by step Window Requirements e These instructions are for a standard double hung window You will need to modify them for other types of windows e The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion curtains if needed to fitina narrow window See the window opening dimensions to the right e All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood masonry or metal e The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord Storm Window Requirements A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep it from draining properly To adjust for this attach a piece of wood to the sill and the stool Wood 1 2 higher than frame Storm window frame 18 29 to 49 With accordion curtains 26 min Without accordion curtains Window opening dimensions are for a standard double hung window WOOD PIECES WIDTH 2 LENGTH Long enough to fit inside the window frame THICKNESS To determine the thickness place a piece of wood on the stool to make it 1 2 higher than the top of the storm window frame Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the installer Kl 1 Remove the front grille See the Care and 6 Remove the rear grille that is taped to the back Cleaning section of the case Remove the packet of screws taped 2 Find the locking plate located
8. a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker The 3 prong grounding plug minimizes the possi bility of electric shock hazard If the wall outlet you plan to use is only a 2 prong outlet it is your responsibility to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Be fi OYE you be o1 N AJES and AJHS models have filler panels Directions begin below amp The installation instructions for AJCS models with accordion curtains begin on page 17 IMPORTANT Be sure to remove the shipping pad inside the air conditioner next to the compressor e Phillips head e Adjustable wrench e Scissors or knife e Level screwdriver e Ruler or tape Pencil e Drill e Wood saw measure Installation Instructions Read completely then follow step by step Window Requirements e These instructions are for a standard double hung window You will need to modify them for other types of windows e The air conditioner can be installed without the filler panels if needed to fit in a narrow window See the window opening dimensions to the right e All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood masonry or metal e The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord Storm Window Requirements A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep it from draining properly To adjust for this attach a piece of wood to the sill and the stool Wood 1 2 higher th
9. an frame Storm window frame 10 31 to 43 With filler panels 26 min Without filler panels Window opening dimensions are for a standard double hung window WOOD PIECES WIDTH 2 LENGTH Long enough to fit inside the window frame THICKNESS To determine the thickness place a piece of wood on the stool to make it 1 2 higher than the top of the storm window frame Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the installer Kl Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case 1 Remove the front grille See the Care and 7 Remove the rear grille that is taped to the back Cleaning section of the case Remove the packet of screws taped 2 Find the locking plate located on the front to the back of the grille While holding the letade grille at a 45 angle insert it into the clips at the t fth d h the bott in 3 Remove the screw and the locking plate to i a ae Keep slight upward pressure on the grille until unlock the air conditioner it fits flush with the bottom of the case Locking plate 2 pay C AG case use the 2 long screws clips Remove K screw e _ iF 1 A be SS age wes Ss SANS a 4 Remove and discard the shipping screw on the If attaching the grille from the outside of the back of the air conditioner to allow removal of the air conditioner from the case Insert the 2 long screws on the outside If attaching the grille on the inside of the case us
10. cks above the opening Do not allow the wall case to be used in lieu of a lintel Flashing Install flashing drip rail as shown to prevent water from dripping inside the wall and down the outside of the building Mortar and Caulking Mortar between the case and the brick all around the case may be undercut at about 45 for improved caulking Brick veneer ee ine Lintel angle if required Trim molding if desired Caulking on all 4 sides on the outside of the case Flashing 4 Drip rail r i Caulking aa A above amp below the a i flashing l 1 4 min extension inside the wall from the trim moulding Roomside il X ee Inside Undercut Outside mortar 23 Caulking Helpful Information Things That Are Normal Noise Explanation You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up P N Gi and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the i humidity is high This design feature helps remove moisture Sly and improve efficiency CLICK You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off DRIP Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit The fan may run even when the compressor is not 24 If Something Goes Wrong Problem Air Conditioner Doesn t Start Air Conditioner Does
11. ctions con tained in this manual cover proce dures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service per sonnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 31 AIR CONDITIONER WARRANTY What Is Covered What Is Not Covered Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of orginal purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty For service call SOO GE CARES FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original pur chase 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 manu facturing defect e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product e 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 e Replacement of house fuses or reset ting of circuit breakers e In commercial locations labor neces sary to move the unit to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual technician FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY For five years from the
12. 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 refrig erating system the compressor condenser evaporator and all connecting tubing that fails because of a manufacturing defect e Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance e Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion protected e Damage to product caused by improp er power supply voltage accident fire floods or acts of God e Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages 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 Printed in China AJCS06 AJESO8 AJES10 AJESO6 AJHS08 AJCS08 AJCS10
13. e the 2 short screws 5 Pull the bottom corners of the air conditioner a ee a Insert the 2 short screws on the inside and slide it out of the case 6 Remove the shipping pad inside the air conditioner next to the compressor 11 Installation Instructions Prepare the Window 1 Mark the centerline of the stool Measure from the centerline 133 on both sides for the panel cuts Centerline Stool o Iam 3 gt Sill OO Install the Sill Supports 1 Assemble the sill supports Do not fully tighten the spacer mounting screws at this time Type B e g g Type E Spacer mounting screws Sill support Type A Spacer Lock nut Adjusting bolt Large washer For use with wood sills 12 2 Measure 123 from the centerline on both sides for the sill support brackets Centerline 2 Before attaching the sill supports place them on the window stool Select the spacer position that will place the spacer near the outermost point on the sill Tighten the spacer mounting SCrews Screws are in position Sill support V notch 3 Turn the bolts and tighten the lock nuts to make the sill supports level or tilt down 1 8 to the outside Line up the V notch with 12 marks Drill pilot holes and attach the sill supports Q NOTES e On narrow sills there may not be enough room O Or to use the lock nut e A deep offset sill may re
14. eplacement filters are available from your salesperson GE dealer GE Service and Parts Center or authorized Customer Care servicers Installation Instructions Important Notes e For personal safety this air conditioner must be properly grounded e It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists e Follow National Electrical Code NEC or local codes and ordinances Electrical Requirements We recommend that the 230 208 volt 60 Hz models be installed on their own single branch circuit supplying 230 208 volt a c protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker O OS Parallel Perpendicular Tandem 115V 230 208V 230 208V 15 Amp 20 Amp 15Amp This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house or apartment wiring circuits which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires Important Electrical Safety Read Carefully Installer Leave these instructions with the appliance Owner Keep these instructions for future use A CAUTION Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord o Do not change the plug on the power cord of this air conditioner o Aluminum house wiring may present special problems consult a qualified electrician The 115 volt models require a 115 120 volt a c 60 Hz grounded outlet protected with
15. he plug from the wall out detergent Do not use bleach or let before cleaning abrasives The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner should be ps checked regularly It is necessary to remove the chassis from the wall case to inspect them Dirt build up occurs on the surface which is not visible from the outside If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be professionally steam cleaned a service available through your GE service outlet Turn the air conditioner off before cleaning The most important thing you can do to maintain the air conditioner is to clean the filter at least every 30 days Clogged filters reduce cool ing heating and airflow Keeping the filter clean will e Decrease cost of operation e Save energy e Prevent clogged heat exchanger coils e Reduce the risk of premature component failure To clean the air filter e Vacuum off the heavy soil e Run water through the filter from the back side e Dry thoroughly before replacing Carefully pull the tab forward up and out Replace the clean filter by pushing it back into place 4 A CAUTION DO NOT operate the air conditioner without the filter in place If a filter becomes torn or damaged it should be replaced immediately Operating without the filter in place or with a damaged filter will allow dirt and dust to reach the indoor coil and reduce the cooling heating airflow and efficiency of the unit R
16. his manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your air conditioner properly Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong before calling This sec tion helps you to solve common problems that might occur Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual You will need it to obtain service under warranty If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers 1s included in the back of this book Or call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week e This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used e Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING making any repairs e Turn the mode control to OFFand unplug your air conditioner before NOTE We strongly recommend become frayed or otherwise damaged a qualified individual that any servicing be performed by Extension Cord Cord The use of an extension cord is not N N This is a temporary method UL listed adapters are avail able at most hardware stores recommended However if an extension cord is required to reach the nearest wall receptacle use only a UL listed 3 wire grounded 14 gauge 15A 1
17. hrough the control panel To reach it you need to remove the front grille Use a small screwdriver to change the setting Cool only models have a rocker switch on the front of the control box When set at CYCLE down the fan cycles on and off when cooling or heating When set at CONT continuous up the fan runs all the time The unit is shipped in the CONT setting A Temperature Limiting Limiting the maximum and minimum settings prevents users from turning the control to the extreme heat or cool positions The normal range of the temp control is approx imately 60 F to 85 F The control range may be narrowed by the use of the temperature limiting screws located behind the control panel OPEN a AL Vent Control The vent control is located behind the front grille When set at CLOSE only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned You may adjust it by removing the front grille When set at OPEN some inside air is exhausted out side NOTE The vent lever is taped in the CLOSE position when it leaves the factory Remove the tape before using A Air Direction Horizontal louvers on the front grille let you control the air direction up and down Remove the front grille to adjust the vertical louvers side to side to direct the air left or right Operating Instructions Care F Cleaning Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and To clean use water and a mild remove t
18. l tab Vinyl window La 1 Cut the foam top window gasket to the window width 2 Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room 8 Close the window tightly on the vinyl gasket Bend the gasket forward to expose the panel tabs Drill pilot holes into the window sash Attach the panel tab to the window on each side with a type D screw Install the Window Gasket and the Locking Bracket 3 Attach the window locking bracket with 1 type E screw F Installation Instructions Replace the Air Conditioner in the Case 1 Carefully slide the air conditioner back into 3 When the wall outlet is to the left extend the the case cord under the unit and hold it in place with the clamp 4 Reinstall the locking plate with the tab behind the wall case flange Tighten the screw 2 Attach the power cord to the base pan with CY the clamp 5 Reattach the front grille An opening for the power cord is on the bottom of the front grille 6 Fill holes and cracks with caulking provided by the installer 16 For models with accordion curtains Q Parts Included Accordion curtain left Foam top window gasket Top mounting rail Window locking bracket a Accordion curtain right Sill channel Type A 6 Type B 15 q Tools Needed e Phillips head screwdriver e Scissors or knife e Ruler or tape measure e Pencil o Level e
19. nd curtains and drill pilot holes in the side of the window and the window sash Attach the curtains with 3 screws on each side Type A screws Kl 6 Install the Window Gasket and the Locking Bracket 1 Cut the foam top window gasket to the window width 2 21 Installation Instructions 3 When the wall outlet is to the left extend the cord under the unit and hold it in place with Power cord Clamp the clamp l NG r T ia m 22 4 Reinstall the locking plate with the tab behind the wall case flange Tighten the screw G n eN G Iel AL 5 Reattach the front grille An opening for the power cord is on the bottom of the front grille 6 Fill holes and cracks with caulking provided by the installer Through the Wall Installation Kl Preparation of the Opening in the Wall Make certain a wall receptacle is available close to the hole location or make arrangements to install a receptacle The cord length for the 115 volt models is 72 to the right and 47 to the left For the 230 208 volt models the cord length is 65 to the right and 39 to the left Support Requirements for the Air Conditioner The air conditioner wall case may be installed flush with the inside wall or flush with the outside wall The finished sides of the opening should be structural wall members Linte Use a lintel in brick veneer and brick and block types of wall to support the bricks or blo
20. quire a longer adjusting bolt than the standard hex head bolt provided On wood sills use the large washer between the bolt head and the sill This prevents the bolt from digging into the wood Measure Cut and Install the Filler Panels Installation Instructions Install the Case in the Window 1 Peel off the backing from the bottom window gasket 2 Place the gasket on the stool and over the brackets even with the rear edge sticky side down Lo Bottom window gasket 3 Carefully slide the empty case into the window until the holes in the case line up with the holes in the panel angles Case holes NOTES e The case should havea 1 8 minimum tilt toward the outside e Be sure the seal gasket and panel gaskets remain in position and do not roll with the case 14 4 Lower the window so it fits behind the panel tabs Insert the 4 type A screws through the holes in the case and into the panel angles 2 on each side 5 With the window closed mark where the window sash meets the case 6 Peel off the backing from the case top gasket 7 Hold on to the case open the window and place the gasket along the mark on the case Put the gasket on top of the case where the window will close Kl 7 Place the vinyl window gasket over the case top gasket Insert the panel tabs through the slits in the gasket Cut the gasket on each side to the width of the window Pane
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22. up e Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns e Set the exhaust vent in the closed position o See freezing up below e Set the mode control at HIGH FAN or HIGH COOL with the temperature at a warmer setting 25 Notes 26 Notes 27 Notes 28 GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include Backed by GE We ll Cover Any Appliance e All brands covered e Unlimited service calls Anywh ere Anyti me All parts and labor costs included No out of pocket expenses No hidden deductibles One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S
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