GE AQV05 Air Conditioner User Manual
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1. bottom rails Install the Air Conditioner in 1 Open the window and place the the Window air conditioner on the stool Balance it and close the window securely behind the top rail The unit should be leveled or slightly tilted to the outside 2 Slide the filler panels out on both sides into the sides of the window jamb 3 Insert the bottom window gasket into the space between the win dow stool and the bottom of the 10 air conditioner to seal outside air Secure the Air Conditioner 1 Loosen the screws on both sides 3 Secure the top rail of the air of the case Hang the security conditioner and the top of the brackets on and attach them to filler panels to the sash using the case using the same screws three 1 screws 2 Secure the brackets to the 3 Using two 1 screws attach the stool on both sides using filler panels to the sill one on 1 screws each side Do not overtighten the screws NOTE The security brackets and top rail screws are used to keep the window from being raised from the outside Install the Window 1 Cut the foam top window gasket 2 Stuff the foam between the to the window width glass and the window to prevent Gasket air and insects from getting into the room 3 Ifno filler panels are used you need to seal between the window and the air conditioner with filler 11 Helpful Information Things that are normal Noise Explanation You may hear2. grounded e Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Installer Leave these instructions with the appliance e It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a Gene le KEEP MESE qualified electrician if there isany Do not change the plug on the instructions for future ee doubt as to whether a proper power cord of this air conditioner ground exists e Aluminum house wiring may e Follow National Electrical present special problems Code NEC or local codes consult a qualified electrician and ordinances Electrical The 115 volt models require a 115 120 volt a c 60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a 15 amp Parallel AD 115V 15 Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker The 3 prong grounding plug Requirements 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 Installation Instructions Before you begin Parts Included Window sash seal Bottom window gasket Foam top window gasket E lt Air conditioner Security brackets 2 1 screws 7 38 screws 6 E Tools Needed e Phillips screwdriver e Ruler or tape measure e Knife or scissors Window Requirements Storm Window Requirements 1 2 higher than frame e The
3. a pinging noise caused by water being picked up P N Gi and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the Sune 3 humidity is high This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency CLICK You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles Z on and off D R p 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 WHIR The fan may run even when the compressor is not on 12 If Something Goes Wrong Before you call for service Problem Air Conditioner Doesn t 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 Air flow is restricted The thermostat 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 iced up Ice blocks the air flow 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 e Wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner e Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner e Turn the knob to a higher number The highest setting
4. information service 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 trical connecting facilities ORS FAS FIC 2A 2g E E E KE KE FAS FIC E KE KE K KE SIS K K K K K K K K K K K K K KKK This warranty is extended to the origi 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 uct to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by 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 ting of circuit breakers In commercial locations labor neces 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 volt
5. MUM COOLING FOR QUIETER amp NIGHTTIME COOLING Select MED COOL with the Select HIGH COOL with the Select LOW COOL with the thermostat at 4 thermostat at 8 thermostat at 4 A Air Direction Fingertip pressure on the louvers adjusts the air direction up or straight ahead Operating Instructions Care Cleaning Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and To clean use water and a mild remove the plug from the wall out detergent Do not use bleach or let before cleaning abrasives Outdoor Coils The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner should be Se checked regularly If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be professionally steam cleaned a service available through your GE service outlet The air filter behind the front The filter can be cleaned with a grille should be checked and vacuum cleaner to remove light cleaned at least every 30 days or dust or washed in warm soapy more often if necessary water Rinse and let the filter dry To remove Gently pull the filter tab Pefore replacing it D 0 NOT expose to the right and slide it out the filter to heat or direct sunlight when drying A CAUTION DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance Installation Instructions Important electrical safety read carefully Important Notes e For personal safety this air A conditioner must be properly CAUTION
6. Models AQV05 AQV06 Air Conditioner Owner s Manual Important Safety Information The Controls on Your Air Conditioner d Care of Product Operating Instructions 4 D Installation Instructions Important Electrical Safety Window 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 Before using your air conditioner Need Help Help us help you 500 626 2000 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 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 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 was designed to solve common problems that might occur 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 Write dow
7. age 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 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 Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Pub No 49 7351 10 96 CG Printed in Thailand AQV05 AQV06
8. may be made where local codes eee wiring permit and if the 2 prong wall out When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter hold the adapter close to the outlet while let is properly grounded This is a temporary method When you plug the adapter in UL listed adapters are avail make sure the larger prong goes able at most hardware stores lling the pl t If this is not into the larger slot to provide the a ae E eae detik d done the grounding connector is rd e a a a a 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions TEMP CONTROL MODE CONTROL CooL The e FAN MED controls eae OFF HIGH on your oe air conditioner A A A Temp Control A Mode Control The temp control is used to maintain HIGH COOL MED COOL and LOW COOL provide the room temperature The compressor will cooling with different fan speeds cycle on and off to keep the room at the same FAN provides air circulation and filtering level of comfort The higher the number without cooling selected the cooler the indoor air will become NOTE If you move the switch from a cool setting to OFF or to the FAN setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting The blower runs as long as the mode control is not on OFF Cooling Descriptions l E FOR NORMAL COOLING FOR MAXI
9. n the model and serial numbers here They are on a label in the middle of the air conditioner below the air discharge area Model number Serial number Date of purchase If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away Toll free customer service numbers are included in the back of this manual Or call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using e This air conditioner must be e Turn the mode control knob to OFF properly installed in accordance and unplug your air conditioner with the Installation Instructions before making any repairs before it is used NOTE We strongly recommend e Repair or replace immediately that any servicing be performed by all electric service cords that have a qualified individual become frayed or otherwise damaged Extension Cord Cord 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 For models with nameplate ratings greater than 12 amperes do not use an extension cord Adapter Plug Plug Because most 2 prong outlets are FOR PROPER GROUNDING not grounded we strongly advise 1 Screw the adapter to the outlet against using an adapter plug l using the outlet cover screw es PON CO a eT Or ORA EHON 2 Ground the outlet through the house TA
10. or further help 90 North Wacker Drive First contact the people who ser Chicago IL 60606 viced 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 KY 40225 15 AIR WARRANTY What is Covered What is Not Covered MORE arg Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty 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 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 erating system the compressor condenser evaporator and all connecting tubing that fails because of a manufacturing defect e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Owner s Manual If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer
11. provides maximum cooling 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 e Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns e See Freezing Up below e Set the mode control at FAN or HIGH COOL with the temp at 1 or 2 13 GE Service Numbers GE Answer Center Whatever your question aboutany And you can call any time GE 800 626 2000 GE major apphance GE ANWET Answer Center service is open Center information service is 24 hours a day 7 days a week available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously In Home Repair Service A GE consumer service professional Our factory trained technicians 800 GE CARES will provide expert repair service know your appliance inside and 800 432 2737 scheduled at a time that s conve out so most repairs can be han nient for you Many GE Consumer dled in just one visit Service company operated loca tions offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays For Customers With Special Needs Upon request GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing Braille controls for a variety of or speech who have access to a 800 626 2000 GE appliances and a brochure TDD or a conventional teletype to assi
12. se instructions are fora 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 open ing See the window opening dimensions to the right 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 properly To adjust for this attach a piece of wood to the stool 15 min 23 to 35 with filler panels 19 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 Installation Instructions Read completely then follow step by step Attach th ee 1 Cut the window sash seal to the 2 Peel off the backing and attach proper length the seal to the underside of the Window Sash Seal SN window sash Install the ae 1 Insert the right and left hand 2 Secure them with six 3 8 screws filler panels into the top and three on each side Filler Panels
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