GE agv18 Air Conditioner User Manual
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1. One Year Any partof the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this full one year w arranty 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 responsible 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 I2. 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 ans Before installing the front grille pull out the vent control lever located above the unit control knobs as shown lar ile gl eshooting Tips F ID Lift the inlet grille and secure the front grille with a type A screw Lower the inlet grille into place 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 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
3. 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 operate 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 We recomm
4. on the window stool Close the window making sure the window sash is behind the top mounting rail Using the larger diameter hole in the case attach the brackets to the case using two type D screws and 2 lock nuts ID Adjust the carriage bolts and the lock nuts in each support so that the case is installed with a slight downward tilt about 1 8 Tighten the bolts CAUTION DO NOT drill a hole in the base pan The unit is designed to operate with approximately 1 2 of water in the base pan El Open the wndow and mark the centerline of the wndow stool Measure and mark 11 to the left and right of the centerline 11 fa Secure the case to the window stool by using 3 type B screws F 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 11 spe hoes SuUORANASUJ Bune RAD 2 sly GUROOUSS Na 2N S Window Installation Instructions Install the Window Locking Bracket and the Foam Top Window Gasket A Attach the wndow locking bracket with a Cut the foam top window gasket to the wndow type C screw width Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room 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
5. or metal The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord 26 min Without accordion panels Window opening dimensions are for a standard double hung window suop on ASU Ouer 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 LENGTH 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 GUROOUSS Na SIIDVUOS tions ion Instruc Installation In n W Windo Case the From Conditioner ir the A ve Remo f k O bac the from ing SCrews ipp 2 ship the move case f the deo h sid TAE eW 2 scr use the er se for lat the B Keep S Shipping Screw A inn Mi 3 un Shi iiien Thay vall ma i nv i 3 MATAN Ul 3 Ht M iy A Min PANA hn AN a SRG Ninh S KUN aci n i tah S ALLA Fr SN ins i l AN I ent a ganL Euan atun unn Ma Ul A Wi SUT AT ESA ny L Q i Ore Case the nd he Window a tne re Prepa th leng er he
6. Additional controls and important information 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 is exhausted outside Air Direction CIRCULAIRE For fixed side to side air direction set the Circulaire switch to ON until the desired air direction is obtained then move it to OFF For continuous side to side air circulation set the Circulaire switch to ON and leave it there CIRCULAIRE OFF ON Bos Po del To open the vent pull the lever toward you To close it push it in Fingertip pressure on the bank of horizontal louvers adjusts the air direction up or down val V LA 11 Y ALA UM YY MM ll I ie a Yi IN e e I Ci Y ms Gun SUORINGSI j li PunRDOLsSSj 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
7. GE Appliances Room Air Conditioners O Pub No 49 7370 CG 1 98 nstruct ll TF eshooting Tips Installation Service Safety Information Safety Precautions 3 Operating Instructions CORR SR E 4 5 Care and Cleaning 6 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Air Conditioner i Window Installation 8 12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 15 Normal Operating Sounds 13 Customer Service ge eee re rere ee 15 Service Telephone Numbers me eter Back Cover Congratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family 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 of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home GE amp You A Service Partnership y by I Y IMPORTANT ON Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is packed with this pro
8. 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 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 RS SUD 7 2 Ceia tl oot KNN Notes Air Conditioner Warranty or an authorized Customer Care technician For service Ca 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
9. duct FOR YOUR RECORDS TR Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label on the side of the air conditioner Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty 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 your air conditioner You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting 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 AWARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire electric shock or personal injury AW 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 Repa
10. end that this model be installed on its own single branch circuit supplying 230 208 volt a c protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker SUORANASUJ Bune RAD 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 2 e Tools You Will Need Phillips head screwdriver Pencil Flat blade screwdriver Level Ruler or tape measure Hammer Scissors or knife l CUBOS Na DONG Window Installation Instructions Parts Included Top mounting rail Window Left SION accordion Zan top _ a panel window gasket Top mounting rail seal strip sash seal Safety Instructions ans Frame guide 2 Right accordion panel Sill bracket Support Window locking bracket 2 bracket Type A 14 Type B 7 Type C 5 Type D 2 Carriage Bolt 2 Lock Nut 4 Troubleshooting Tips Installation Senice 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 windows spe hoes The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window See the window opening dimensions to 18 min the right 29 to 41 With accordion panels All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood masonry
11. er 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
12. ir or replace immediately all electric NOTE We strongly recommend that any service cords that have become frayed or servicing be performed by a qualified otherwise damaged individual Ni N DE Y Read and follow this Safety Information carefully CON SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS suo ponia Oupedo SUOPINVISU JES j a About the controls on the air conditioner The controls will look like one of the following eas MODE CONTROL TEM P CONTROL Controls M ode Controls Temp Controls HIGH COOL LOW COOL and MED COOL provide The temp control is used to maintain the cooling with different fan speeds room temperature The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the same level of comfort When you turn the knob toa 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 wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to the indoor air will become warmer a cool setting LOW FAN or HIGH FAN provides air circulation and filtering without cooling or heating 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 your knob For Quieter amp Nighttime Cooling Select LOW COOL with the temp control at midpoint E 5 k g 2 Service
13. n 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 Repair 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 Consum
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