GE agp08 Air Conditioner User Manual
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1. Phillips head screwdriver Scissors or knife Flat blade screwdriver Pencil Ruler or tape measure Level l CUBOS Na DONG Safety Instructions ans Troubleshooting Tips Installation Senice Window Installation Instructions Parts Included Top mounting rail Window sash seal Left gt SER S accordion o LLDT panel N oe xX lt a Foam top __ INN lt lt window gasket UN i lt A o gt Top mounting rail seal strip Right rdion Frame guide accordio Window locking bracket Type A 16 Read completely then follow step by step Window Requirements These instructions are for a standard double hung window You will need to modify them for other types of wndows ms The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window See the window opening dimensions to 14 min the right 25 to 36 With accordion panels All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood masonry or metal The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord 20 8 min Without accordion panels Window opening dimensions are for a standard double hung window suop on ASU BuResAD Storm Window Requirements A storm window frame will not allow the air WOOD PIECES conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep me it from draining properly To adjust for this attach a WIDTH 2 piece of wood to the stool LE2. case on each side accordion panels to the side of the case using 4 type A screws TF eshooting Tips Installation i Top mounting rail Bottom of case Frame guide y Service ACID 9 PPE RP il Q 10 Install the Case in the Window A Open the wndow and mark the centerline of F Adjust the bolt and the nut in each support so the window stool that the case is installed with a slight downward tilt about 1 8 ms Carefully place the case on the window stool and align the center mark on the bottom front G Secure the case to the window stool by using 3 type B screws with the centerline of the stool Pull the window down behind the top mounting rail suop on ASU Oupedo H Pull the accordion panels to each window sash track Attach them on each side to the window sash and the window stool using 4 type C screws NOTE Do not shut the window so tightly that movement of the accordion panels is restricted ID Loosely assemble the sill supports INDOOR OUTDOOR N Sill support j Bolt Nut El Select the position that will place the sill supports near the outermost point on the sill Attach the sill supports to the case track hole in relation to the selected position using 2 type A screws in each support l SUBO SIE OIL Frame guide 2N S 11 Window Installation Instructions Install the Window Locking Bracket and the Foam To
3. days The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit The fan may run even when the compressor is not 13 Bu I BITS I SUD 7 2 Ceia tl oot KNN Notes Air Conditioner Warranty or an authorized Customer Care technician For service E All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers call 800 GE CARES For The Period Of GE Will Replace At No Charge To You One Year Any part of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this full one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor original purchase and in home service to replace the defective part Five Years Any part of the sealed refrigerating system the compressor condenser evaporator From the date of the and all connecting tubing which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship original purchase During this five year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit product breakers Improper installation If you have an installation problem Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling capacity protected for the intended use contact your dealer or installer You are responsi
4. GE Appliances Room Atr Conditioners Safety Information Congratulations E KERES 3 You Are Now Part of the GE jad Use of Extension Cords 3 Use of Adapter Plugs 3 Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s 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 use your air conditioner That s important because your new air conditioner will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part Ope rati ng Instructions of ours for a long time to come OO E 4 5 We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your Care and Cleaning 6 purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home GE You A Service Partnership N O Va IM PORTANT gt Installation Instructions Oo N Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is packed with this product Preparing to Install the Air Conditioner eee 7 Window Installation 8 12 instruc COn SENICE eee 13 Normal Operating Sounds 13 Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty FOR YOUR RECORDS R pe Write the model and serial numbers here i 4 ik A Troubles hooting Tips You
5. NGTH Long enough to fit inside the window 1 2 higher THICKNESS To determine the thickness place a than frame j A piece of wood on the stool to make it 1 2 higher ya than the top of the storm window frame a rm window Attach securely with nails or screws provided by rame the installer sly SUBO SIE OIL SIIDVUOS Window Installation Instructions Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case Remove the 2 shipping screws from the back of Slide the air conditioner from the case by gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the case the case B Remove the 2 screws on each side of the case Keep these for later use Shipping screws HON HH Un Q A C gage RY A NRA Yi LU y Upp N ALT lt p Mpp Upp LL Sa a uaa pa Wp LUN timp IN Y p Op a ge ty Weng My lit mn aes a AA A Tas Y ans Prepare the Window and the Case A Cut the window sash seal to the proper length Remove the backing from the top mounting Peel off the backing and attach the seal to the rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of the underside of the wndow sash top mounting rail NN LE ID Install the top mounting rail with 3 type A screws on the inside of the case Insert the frames for the accordion panels into the top Carefully insert the plastic frame guides into mounting rail and the frame guides Attach the the bottom of the
6. ble for providing adequate electrical connecting facilities Damage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage to personal property Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the caused by possible defects with this air conditioner product or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance In commercial locations labor necessary to move the unit to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual technician 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 consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 15 SUDO LSU fun SUORUPSUI 2 sly OUROS OIL 2N PS ALU 5 E g 2 E ce CGistoner Service Telephone Numbers 16 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Re
7. can find them on a label on the side of the air conditioner E Before You Staple sales slip or cancelled check here READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of F Customer Service your air conditioner Q Warranty oo 15 You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Senice TATE DE Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting HE PS GE Dto TipS first you may not need to call for service at all IF YOU NEED SERVICE ie If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 300 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week IM PORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire electric shock or personal injury suom ASES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This air conditioner must be properly Turn the mode control to OFFand unplug installed in accordance with the Installation your air conditioner before making any na N Instructions before it is used repairs Repair or replace immediately all electric NOTE We strongly recommend that any s
8. e the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance eshooting Tips Service Preparing to install the air conditioner Read these instructions completely and carefully SUOHOTLUISU ASES Sy nt xN Va Before You Begin TON NOTE TO INSTALLER Leave these instructions with CAUTION O the air conditioner after installation is completed O Do not under any circumstances cut or NOTE TO CONSUMER Keep this Owners Manual e is Prong MOME and Installation Instructions for future use power cord Do not change the plug on the power cord AO TES of this air conditioner For personal safety this air conditioner must be properly grounded Aluminum house wiring may present special problems consult a qualified It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit electrician checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists Follow National Electric Codes NEC and or local codes and ordinances 0 Electrical Requirements E This model requires a 115 120 volt a c 60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker SUORANASUJ Bune RAD The 3 prong grounding plug minimizes the possibility 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 2 e Tools You Will Need
9. ervice cords that have become frayed or servicing be performed by a qualified otherwise damaged individual Q pe The use of an extension cord is not gt 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 125V appliance extension cord 2 USE OF EXTENSION CORDS SUORILASU Sim USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS you Because most 2 prong outlets are not For Proper Grounding 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 outlet is properly Ground the outlet through the house wiring grounded UL listed adapters are available at most hardware stores Screw the adapter to the outlet using the outlet cover screw j When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter hold the adapter close to the outlet When you plug the adapter in make sure the while pulling the plug out If this is not done larger prong goes into the larger slot to provide the grounding connector is likely to break with the proper polarity for the power cord repeated use If the grounding connector breaks DO NOT USE the air conditioner until a proper ground has again been made vib x K Read and follow this Safety Information carefully o ON SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS li CUBOS aIL DONG About the controls on the air conditioner The controls will loo
10. iced up Ice blocks the air flow and stops the air conditioner from cooling the room Normal Operating Sounds You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off What To Do Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely into the outlet Check the house fuse circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker 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 Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner Turn the knob to a higher number The highest setting provides maximum cooling Clean the filter at least every 30 days See the Operating Instructions section When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to allow time for the room to cool down Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns Set the air conditioner s vent to the closed position e See Air conditioner freezing up below e Set the mode control at HIGH FAN or HIGH COOL with the temp at lor 2 Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy
11. k like one of the following fors MODE CONTROLS TEMP CONTROLS Controls Mode Controls Temp Controls HIGH COOL MED COOL and LOW COOL provide The temp control is used to maintain the cooling with different fan speeds room temperature The compressor will cycle LOW FAN ox HIGH FAN provides air circulation O A and filtering without cooling a one AN nen oe Pa op ma 5 5 higher number the indoor air will become NOTE If you move the switch from a cool setting to OFF or to cooler Turn the knob to a lower number and a fan setting walt at least 3 minutes before switching back to the indoor air will become warmer a cool setting Cooling Descriptions For Normal Cooling Select HIGH COOL or MED COOL with the temp control at midpoint For Maximum Cooling Select HIGH COOL with the temp control at the highest number available on E 5 k g 2 Service your knob For Quieter Nighttime Cooling Select LOW COOL with the temp control at midpoint Additional controls and important information Energy Saver on some models The energy saver switch controls the fan ENERGY SAVER ON The fan and compressor cycle on and off together This results in wider variations of room temperature and humidity Vent Control The vent control is located above the control knobs When set at CLOSE only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned When set at OPEN some inside air 1s exhau
12. p Window Gasket A Attach the wndow locking bracket with a Cut the foam top window gasket to the window type C screw width Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room ans Install the Air Conditioner in the Case Slide the air conditioner into the case Attach the front grille to the case by inserting the Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier on each tabs on the grille into the slots on the front of the side of the case case Push the grille in until it snaps into place Before installing the front grille pull out the vent control lever located above the unit control knobs as shown lar ile gl eshooting Tips Guide the lever carefully through the grille as you push it in ID Lift the inlet grille and secure it with a type A screw through the front grille Service 12 Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service Problem Air conditioner does not start Air conditioner does not cool as it should Air conditioner freezing up Possible Causes The air conditioner is unplugged The fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped Power failure Airflow is restricted The temp control may not be set high enough The air filter is dirty The room may have been hot Cold air is escaping Cooling coils have
13. pair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 Printed in Korea
14. sted outside Air Direction The horizontal air direction is adjusted by moving the lever to the left or right Y Y i 1 1 A ENERGY SAVER OFF The fan runs all the time while the compressor cycles on and off 2 To open the vent pull the lever toward you To close it push it in Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts the air direction up or down i ul Ul I ie IN ms Gun SUORINGSI j l PuUuRDOLsSSj pnOL 2N S Care and cleaning of the air conditioner Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean use water and a mild detergent Do not from the wall outlet before cleaning use bleach or abrasives Outdoor Coils The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner should be checked regularly If they are clogged N N with dirt or soot they may be professionally steam d qi cleaned a service available through your GE service outlet Qoerating I Air Filter The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary To remove M Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille 5 R i YA Using the tab pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down Clean the filter with warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it CAUTION DO NOT operat
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