GE ABN12 User's Manual
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1. GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information servic O 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 elec pes ad Tr a n F a Mr a 7 M a a7 R D trical connecting facilities DTE e Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase l date is needed to obtain service under warranty WARRANTY KKK KE OS 2K 2 OS KE K E K EOK OK K KE KK K K k 2 K 2K 2K kK kK kk OK kK kK OK Thig warranty ic evtended try tha nr 1091 A 4a5 WALL ALLY AO VALU TIAL LU LIIL VU ot ta nal purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the prod wet ta the ceennra chan ar far the cervire ULUL LU ULIC OU YILU SHUP Vl LUi LIC SL YILU technician s travel costs to your home ill be provided by A 1 warranty cern Abi We WV ALA Wy ICO u i hAIL YYAILLILGALIL Servi Lu W our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Replacement of house fuses or reset m bt ALAL ALEAN ALA L NFA SBANZVUAVUA 22. Installation Instructions A O Read completely then follow step by step Remove the Air a anditione aT 1 Remove the front grille insert 5 Remove the piece of cardboard theCase and the air filter that protects the coils on the side 2 Remove the control knobs by of the unit pulling straight off R ve KA 8 8 lemove lt a 3 Remove the 4 screws behind the air filter area that hold the front grille to the case Remove the lower front screw at the bottom a REMOVE BEFORE 4 OPERATION of the control panel Save these screws You will need them at the end of the installation i t 7 i 4 Remove the 2 screws on the out cide of the case that hold the case JANEN AFA LEEW WOW LEACAL ALENJANA LEAW UG to the unit Remove the air con ditioner by grasping inside of the unit and pulling forward k e a a ihe e a a a i ab 1 Turn the case so that it s open 3 Peel the backing off the bottom end is up Apply one sill pad to window gasket and place onto each side of the bottom front the backside of the window stool Sill pads eA LA ITA corner oi tne case 2 Insert the right and left hand filler panels into the top and f J bottom rails Secure them A with six 1 4 screws three on Cari siQc Install the Case and the Support Brackets 1 Center the case in Dew neo 4 Attach the support brackets to Lower the window until it touches the bottom of th
3. air is escaping Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns e Set the vent in the closed position Cooling coils have iced up e See freezing up below Ice blocks the air flow e Set the mode control at FAN ONLY or HIGH and stops the air conditioner COOL with the temp at 1 or 2 from cooling the room ke a INotes 17 18 yY 800 626 2000 TDD 800 833 4322 In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES fa a i am amme amme amie a f 800 432 2137 scheduled at a time that convenient for you 7 2 gt Contr Pe With a service contract GE Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 urther Service If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help 5 kA Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires uals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home VISA MasterCard and Discover First contact the people who ser viced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased Next if yon are still not on rite all eha Aataizle WTYiLE ail the details inc your phone number to luding Consumer Relations GE Appliances r et eet Louisville KY 40225 EDG know your appliance inside and out sO most repairs can be handled in just one visit With a multiple year contract you r
4. piy uig fg JI a VOTV OIL a ley pA Ayveecteu with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker This is recommended for best performance and to prevent over landing Le Aas Tarir r re pawns te tVUaUlIy LLUUDSL Wil 11g CH CUIL which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires A PATITIOAL ZA VAY PIU e Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord e Do not change the plug on the power cord of this air conditioner e Aluminum house wiring may present special problems marslt n MER H IET aAlants aran la Fp ra ass GUHN UN a YUdHHGCGU CICLUILiall The 115 volt models require a 115 120 volt a c 60 Hz grounded anvaitlat nratartan unth a TR aman VWULITCL VLELLILU Willl a AVralllp time delay fuse or circuit breaker The 3 prong grounding plug minimizes the possibility of electric shock hazard If the wall outlet you it is your responsibility to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet roy Installation Instructions a aan a a a a a ag ee ee Before you begin Parts Included Support brackets 2 Foam top eee gasket ae gt be a et Bottom window gasket V lt a Window 4 locking bracket J LA 7 Y A a lt q Air conditioner Some models have a contro door Filler panels 2 2 Leveling bolts amp nuts uts 1 e
5. CS N Models ABN12 ABM18 ABN14 ADRATA ADRAND ADIVIIG ADINIZZ ADINIO ABM15 ABM24 ABN24 ner Ea fi a i ir Cond A Owner s Manual oy Important Safety Information EF Operating Instructions 4 The Controls on Your Air Conditioner Care of Product O instalation instructions Ze Important Flerctrical Safety ame aF aP ERF 4 7 ee A Window Installation af O87 E i imatalin tlan AIGUGH 16 VW aii WSTanHauah e Helpful Information 15 Things That Are Normal A If Something Goes Wrong 16 Er Before You Call for Service GE Service Numbers oo Warranty GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 GE Appliances 49 7349 A MTT ea E SS EA aw ee we Se RE og Us j aa ce e oe i oe ate sia 2 so buaa qn EELEE rie foes are see e i pag j See eles y Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Write down the model and serial numbers here They are on a label on the left side of the air condi haray ka nie of ow the air discharge ar Model number Serial number Date of purchase 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 wil
6. FOR PROPER GROUNDING 1 Screw the adapter to the outlet isin g the outlet cover screw 2 Ground the outlet through the house wiring the aah When dis VV BAW AS cq cord Don dhe 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 nne a 1e cting ower A a Ta aa If the grounding connector breaks DO NOT USE the air conditioner until a proper ground has again been made a a a a a Dperating Instructions SS The n i N controls BNI Your model will look like one of these aur wait F om conditioner A E NU A A A AX Mode Control kA Temp Control 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 FAN ONLY provides air circulation and filtering on and off to keep the room at the same level Py eee Ar eee Di eee without cooling of comfort The higher the number selected NANTE the cooler the indoor air will become oe The bl the Mode Control is If you move the switch from a cool setting to Se ene ete eee not on OFF OFF or to a fan setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting SER TERRES RRS IES INE RRR RS SRE Cooling De scriptions C E gt T E i D fer a oa ENERGY SAVING oN NORMAL NO
7. RMAL OF ENERGY L_d A Energy Saving The energy saving switch The vent control is a lever Tabs inside the horizontal controls the fan On some located on the control panel louvers let you control the air models this feature 1s on the When the vent control is set at direction left right or straight mode control knob Other normal only the air inside the ahead models use a separate selector room is circulated cooled switch and filtered ON or ENERGY SAVING the fan When set at exhaust some and compressor cycle on and off indoor air will be exhausted together This results in wider from the room This will reduce variations of room temperature the cooling effect and humidity Normally used when the room is unoccupied NORMAL the fan runs all the time while the compressor cycles on and off This switch must be set at NORMAL in order to use the fan setting on the mode control z 5 al Operating Instructions C Care EF Cleaning Grille and Case Outdoor Coils a a e ey SAN a a Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from the wall out let before cleaning The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner should be checked regularly If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be professionally steam cleaned a service available through your GE service outlet Front Grille and Air HIF The air filter is behind the front E grille insert and should be checked and cleaned at lea
8. e assured of future service at today s prices e ana cleaning instructions con tained i in this manual cover proce dures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service person nel Caution must be exercised since a servicing may cause E Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 to INE Ih a What is Covered FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY For one year from date af ariginal DUT a we raar we 44 ABENVAASL VLAGEALW WA WE L ALSGCAL r 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 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 any part of the sealed refrig he compressor conden cer erating octom t vyy By VASSAL ALOU 4 Of UULU witty tne AJILI auv evaporator and all connecting tubing that fails because of a manufacturing defect LUT i amp 242 X7 2 SSW UNZ m a a a aa Covered Read your Owner s Manual If you then Gy SEG hw AT BOSE teuan BA have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free
9. e case with behind the air conditioner 1 2 screws 2 on each side gZ Z ate top rail Make sure the bottom Z amman rail is behind the window stool c fl sa 2 Locate the 3 holes that are on CO aoa e 3 holes S Bee Hi the plate at the front of the case A WE Gy lS Zo Ne Drill 1 8 pilot holes Using 3 J A 1 screws attach the case to the A _ window stool EE oe ae i IZA S D 5 On the outside turn the lax ral mer halto arn fa 1 anrh Lr Od leveling bolts until each one makes contact with the wall Make sure the back of the case tilts 1 4 to 3 8 lower than the front Tighten the nuts 3 Assemble the 2 leveling bolts Wood A Wy and nuts to the support brackets if SLAG gt TAL IZA BN Hage gA A A CAUTION x Fi e Use a wood block between the leveling bolts and the wall if the outside wall is weak or if the weight of the air conditioner faiis between the studs in the wall 17 slide Uut the Filler Panels 1 Extend the filler panels on both tracks 2 Secure the top and the bottom nth fri ir 3 4 lon nor rewire Mn Wi LII LOur wT ngs Tews Wil each side saSket and the Locking Bracket 2 Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent f fips air and insects from getting into the room sides until they touch the window Installation Instructions INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE FILLER PANELS If filler is required on
10. l be part t of your family for a long time alata CONQALLUONET Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual You will need it to obtain service under warranty Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains 1 na A tens ntenan tm La 233002 7 U UDU aia insuucuons t help yo maintain your air conditioner properly Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong before calling This sec nh mm tion helps you to solve common problems that might occur If you do need service you can real AW kn nun RRES cA relax knowing help phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is 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 ec RERRIER cS POA cet er tn eer aD A eI Fe Rt TE enim cs RARE OR NN SONNET SR ORL N P O Ba Daaa P ORE OR i OE Aa e R ES TA e RA m OOOO par E E EA A A E AE Ta ins IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING AA nee sane pret to cone aa ete ee Sen RAE SE nso sateen MA A a a oo oge AAE AA nner iene cat cancun eden cote belo SIRE e This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance wa nth tha T In WiLL LIU 211 mann irin r nrar rannire hafnry DCLOlL ray rei before it is used e Repair or replace immediately all elec
11. nd improve efficiency CLICK You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles amp on and off Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side af the mnit AJL C440 Usb de The fan may run even when the compressor is not 15 If Something Goes Wrong ro RLE fe___ __ aft aa Fr FOSSIDIE GGUSES dt 0 vO Doesn t Start The air conditioner e Make sure the air conditioner plug is is unplugged pushed completely into the outlet The fuse is blown circuit e Check the house fuse circuit breaker breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or reset the breaker Power failure e If power failure occurs turn the mode men gene ta AEE WAT ASK RAA aan wnrntnwoel COLLU UI LU UF VVIICII powell IS I CSLOI CA Air Conditioner Does Not Cool as it Should r d r Freezing Up wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor overload e Make sure there are ni or furniture hlocki RJR BU4SLA ZBEZBRCEW AVAL EVAAS air conditioner The temp control may urn the not be set high enough The highest setting provide cooling The arr filter is dirty e Clean the filter at least eve See the Care and Cleanin T UAA LALEA WS 44444 YALL K zE z 5 a Yo D 5 B The room may have been hot e When the air conditioner you need to allow time for the room t cool down old
12. s 3 3 E 3 4 screws 5 1 2 screws 4 1 4 screws 6 oS T i 7 i uy m4 B B amp Tools Needed e Blade type screwdriver Scissors or knife e 1 4 hex head nut driver e Level e 9 16 open end or e Pencil adjustable wrench e Ruler or tape measure Requirements Storm Window r E a e These instructions are standard double hung window You will need to modify them for other types of windows e Thie air conditioner can be tallied without the filler pane is H to fit in a narrow win dow See the window opening dimensions to the right a e All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood masonry or metal e The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord Do not use an extension cord A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep it from draining AA To adjust Cahe his Attach 4 piece ior tni Dy attaci 1a pi ece O the stool 30 to 40 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 CDA 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 roy
13. st every 30 days or more often if necessary To remove the front grille insert Place your hand on the bottom of the front grille Pull it out and down to release the tabs Remove the air filter The filter can be washed in warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it To clean use water and a mild detergent Do not use bleach or abrasives J See A M TO Vx To replace the grille insert Hook the tabs on the left and right side Gently y press 1 until it snaps into nay A CAUTION DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog the unit and reduce performance MSEE IUD UAT IES _anstalation instructions CHF mportant Notes e For personal safety this air Installer Leave these instructions with the appliance A RS NE eS X Owner Keep these pE ey Pr s p a yap t i siru cuons tor i amp E AAEE R A RATES OEN A i suse or vw ree ee pe amp Parallel 115V 15 Amp gt Perpendicular 230 208V 20 Amp Tandem 230 208V 15 Amp Large Tandem a 230 208V 30 Amp ar conditioner must be properly grounded a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists Follow National Electrical WO0Ge UNEU OF 10Cai COGES and ordinances The 230 208 volt models require their own single branch circuit sup niknine O27 SOORQ aAlt a a nrnteartan
14. the sides of the air conditioner cut filler sheet not supplied to size and fill both sides 3 Attach amp i bracket wi he window locking te as D a 3 4 screw Po pall 25 KL ae ct Replace me Air TEESE ait T 1 Carefully slide the air condi tioner back into the case and replace the 2 screws which secure the unit to the case 2 Reinstall the front grille and 5 screws removed earlier Attach the air filter front grille insert and control knobs ee A CAUTION e To avoid injury use additional help to lift and move the air conditioner hark intn the racea DO NOT lift the window sash while the air conditioner is installed in the case Always remove the unit before raising the window to avoid i injury and damage to the air conditioner Remove the Air a Ea es I Kemove the tront grille insert Conditioner from he air filter and the front grille lets ee 2 Remove the two grounding rrewe fram either CIN YY ALVZALLA MALIANA 3 Slide the air conditioner from the case by pulling on the bottom lip of the air conditioner while holding the case For specific instructions refer to Window Installation Instructions Install the Case in 1 Place the case in the wall opening with a 1 4 minimum tilt to the outside 2 Secure the bottom rail case sides and top to the wooden frame using 1 long 10 screws bottom rail to prevent moisture from get
15. ting of circuit breakers In commercial locations lahor neces BBA WHY AAAASAW A W LLALL LENF LA LENJA A447 XIE AAT N Yi sary to move the unit to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual technician 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 product caused by improp er power supply voltage accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 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 affairs office or your state s Attorney General which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer Printed in the United States Q Gq BTI 3 1 10 Warrantor General Electric Company If further heip is needed concerning this warranty write ee G Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 ABN12 ABM18 ABN14 ABM14 ABM22 ABN18 ABM15 ABM24 ABN24
16. ting through to the interior wall Brick veneer Lintel angle if required Caulking HNL UU Flashing Caulking Holes for 10 1 long wood screws NOTE Drill holes in the case sides and top if necessary for proper installation desired on the inside wall Art na tha Fala Tse ALUWULIU LILI LASSE Lf oaa fi Trim moldina EE pint 3 wl lt q if desired m sa wwe a i D sian RUUNISIUE Grounding anti theft screw Caulking between bottom rail and flashing 1 i o min 13 Installation Instructions ee ee a eT eS upport Brackets Support brackets are recommended for walls under 5 thick Refer to the assembly of the support brack ets in the Window Installation A wooden strip secured to the out side wall should be used with the sill support brackets Conditioner 1 Slide the air condanne nto tig 3 Yake sure the unit is gis before case and replace the front grille plugging into the outlet 2 Install the two ground anti theft 4 Use the putty to fill in holes or air We ee screws removed at the beginning leaks i of the installation ZB 14 Things That Are Normal re A 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 humidity is high This design feature helps remove moisture a
17. tric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise a qualified individual IAIN KEP E AISAS E CE AANE RN EY E RRAS SASN DO SoS Sac r ete ew a ee d iS requir ed to reach the nearest wall receptacle use only a UL listed 3 wire grounded 14 gauge 15A 125V appliance extension cord For models with nameplate ratings ats awe deraan ak ae US OS Ow ES OL greater than 12 amperes do not i are m 2 Aas beers a ae ial USC all CALCTIISION COIG e Turn the imode control knob to OFF and unplug your air conditioner making any repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by ERAT IL RIES R ATASE AEA i T Sy S lt bs amp x Rog Ka Si is Pe bo 4 SEAR Re E IAE A CAUTION DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the 208 230 volt models Adapter Plug NY 9 Because most 2 prong outlets are not grounded we strongly advise against using an adapter plug However a a connection E gee Pano oo s mav he made whe e local codes QA ARRCAT ZW ASBACAXLAN VV LAW INULA UU UN p permit and if the A wall out TI let is properly grounded When you plug the adapter in make sure the larger prong goes the larga er slot tn nravine the LAL LALO Ot LU PEOI uit This is a temporary method sw va ki aid UL listed adapters are avail able at most hardware stores n 3 tA 11i LUOU proper polarity for the power cord
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