GE AGE14 Air Conditioner User Manual
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1. 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 j Wood 1 2 higher M12 a than frame Storm window frame ane lon uct tion Instr alla Inst ER ON DITI HE AIR CON ET SE 2I FROM THE CA FR the from rews hipping sc 2s the ove Rem e ck of the cas ba fthe ide o h sid eac CIES On 2s the ove Rem Ss later use Shipping screw these for Keep e cas fa gt a SSS a SS sd SS amp 4 g sear i est m Wu a ma Mi au Mi L ut hy a ay by ase the c lling rom pu eae ie air ee pan h ide the bas Slide g the pin ase ing the c hile bracing ard w forw a f l os Q m a 3 in amp ete 4 g mn aana lt a Se As a D AN DOW E THE WIN PAR i ahe the p cht to tta h ash ants ae 299 pe dies een A lengt the un I to sea WAND D AN W NDO RE THE NT THE ides e gu ide tic ea the ees V lly insert of the c fu ttom Care bo the into Botto m of case Frame guide ip III f nting mou e top ng trons bac the ove Rem of m botto the2. 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 mail After mailing the Read your Owner s your Consumer registration below Manual carefully Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today in a safe place It operate your new Have the peace of contains information appliance properly mind of knowing we you will need should can contact you in you require service the unlikely event of a Our service number is safety modification 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Model Number Serial Number 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 or register online at www GEAppliances com Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number mae Mr Ms Mrs Miss e Name l Name Street Address l l l l l Apt E mail Address City State Code Date Placed Ph In Use one Month Day Year Number l Please provide your e mail address to receive via e mail discounts special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances GEA Check here if you do not want to recei
3. Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end 1 HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Turn the mode control to OFF and unplug your air conditioner before making any repairs or cleaning NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual For your safety do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance All air conditioners contain refrigerants which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal If you are getting rid of an old product with refrigerants check with the company handling disposal about what to do MY UV IULUNNEL ELEGIR Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug which mates with a standard 3 prong grounding wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance Power cord may include a current interrupter device A test and reset button is provided on the plug case The device should be tested on a periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button and then the RESET button If the TEST
4. 8 Room 1uoners Air Cond www GEAppliances com Safety Instructions 253 Operating Instructions 4 5 Care and Cleaning 6 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Air Conditioner 7 Window Installation 8 12 Troubleshooting Tips 13 15 Normal Operating Sounds 15 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 17 18 Warranty ius cet eae ates ees 19 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial Find these numbers on a label on the side of the air conditioner Owner s Manual and Installation Instructions AGEI4 AGEI8 AGE21 3828A201514N 49 7508 12 04 JR Safety Instructions Operating Instructions S S Ss s Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ef IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ley SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire electric shock or personal injury Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle
5. E WINDOW CONT Adjust the carriage bolts and the lock nuts in each support so that the case is installed with a slight tilt to the outside Use a level about 1 3 bubble will be the correct case slant to the outside 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 E F Secure the case to the window stool by using 3 type B screws 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 Installation Instructions INSTALL A SUPPORT BRACKET AND THE FOAM TOP WINDOW GASKET A Attach a support bracket with a Type C screw Fy B Cut the foam top window gasket to the window width ef Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER A IN THE CASE Slide the air conditioner into the case Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier on each side of the case Before installing the front grille pull out the vent control lever located above the unit control knobs as shown Attach the front grille to the case by inserting the tabs on the grille into the slots on the front of the case Push the grille in until it snaps into pl
6. ace Guide the lever carefully through the grille as you push it in Lift the inlet grille and secure the front frame with a type A screw through the front grille Lower the inlet grille back into place 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 freezing up Air conditioner does not cool as it should Air conditioner does not warm as it should Possible Causes The air conditioner is unplugged www GEAppliances com What To Do e Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely into the outlet The fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped e Check the house fuse circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker Power failure e If power failure occurs turn the air conditioner OFF When power is restored wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor overload The current interrupter device is tripped Ice blocks the air flow and stops the air conditioner from cooling the room Airflow is restricted e Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug e If the RESET button will not stay engaged discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician e Set the mode control at FAN or HIGH COOL with the temp control at a warme
7. button does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay engaged discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded Where a 2 prong wall outlet is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet The air conditioner should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires See the Installation Instructions Flectrical Requirements section for specific electrical connection requirements www GEAppliances com A WARNING USE OF EXTENSION CORDS 115 Volt models only Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the A CA U TI ON DO NOT use an extension use of an extension cord cord with any of the 230 208 volt models suoyonysuy ajes However if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 14 gauge 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 125 volts J u USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS 115 Volt mod
8. ditioner 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 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 on some models 7 Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille 2 Using the tab pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down To clean use water and a mild detergent Do not use bleach or abrasives N m Clean the filter with warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it A CA U TI ON DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance To remove on some models Open the inlet grille downward by pulling out the top of the inlet grille 2 Using the tab push down slightly on the filter to release it and pull it up Installation Air Conditioner Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN ACAUTION Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not change the plug on the power cord IMPORTANT Save these of this air conditioner instructions for local inspector s use Aluminum house wiring may present special IMPORTANT problems consult a qualified electrician Observe all governi
9. e For Quieter amp Nighttime Heating Select LOW HEAT with the temp control at midpoint www GEAppliances com T Additional controls and important information lt 2 Vent Control The vent control is located above the To open the vent pull the lever toward you Q control knobs To close it push it in S 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 Side to Side CIRCULAIRE on some models CIRCULAIRE For fixed side to side air direction set the Circulaire switch to ON until the desired air OFF ON direction is obtained then move it to OFF For continuous side to side air circulation cool settings only set the Circulaire switch to ON suonanysuy Guyesadg Air Direction Up and Down Fingertip pressure on the bank of horizontal louvers adjusts the air direction up or down A A S 5 a WWW e e w Wy HZ UZ V q sdij Gurjooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy Safety Instructions Operating Instructions S S Ss amp Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the air conditioner Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning Outdoor Coils The coils on the outdoor side of the air con
10. e a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty SY is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order on line today 24 hours every day or by phone at 800 626 2002 during normal business hours 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 Contact Us www GEAppliances com lt If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number or write to General Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Register Your Appliance www GEAppliances com Register your new appliance on line at your convenience Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty should the need arise You may also mail in the pre printed registration card included in the packing material Printed in Ko
11. els only G Because of potential safety hazards under certain When disconnecting the power cord from the conditions we strongly recommend against the use adapter always hold the adapter in place with of an adapter plug one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the other hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use suononysuy Guyesadg However if you must use an adapter where local codes permit a temporary connection may be made to a properly grounded 2 prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter available If the adapter ground terminal breaks DO NOT at most local hardware stores USE the air conditioner until a proper ground The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned tas beem sabia with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet proper polarity in the connection of the cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the power cord cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall a 2 q 2 S 2 a outlet is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded vil y lt READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY L N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuo Safety Instructions Operating Instructions N S S Ss am
12. for service Troubleshooting Tips S S Problem Possible Causes Water drips outside Excessively hot and humid weather Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not tilted to the outside Water collects in Moisture is removed from base pan indoor air and drains into rear of a cabinet where a fan blows it against the outdoor condenser coil Operating Instructions S S S s Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 What To Do e This is normal For proper water disposal make sure the air conditioner slants slightly from the case front to the rear e This is normal for a short period in areas with little humidity normal for a longer period in very humid areas 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 www GEAppliances com 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 does not 15 Su0IJ3nu Suj ajes Sul0I 9nu Suj Guyesadg A 2 S 5 a sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy 16 sdij Gunooysajqnosy piodd
13. g What Is Not Covered Service trips to your home to teach you how to Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit use the product breakers Improper installation delivery or maintenance If you Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion have an installation problem or if the air conditioner protected is of improper cooling capacity 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 caused by possible Failure of the product resulting from modifications to defects with this air conditioner the product or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance Damage caused after delivery In commercial locations labor necessary to move the unit to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual technician A 2 q 3 A S 2 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
14. g does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay circuits which could cause a possible engaged discontinue use of the air conditioner fire hazard from overheating wires and contact a qualified service technician D Some models require 230 208 volt a c Power cord may include a current interrupter Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED Appearance may vary Window sash seal aoe Top xa accordion mounting gt panel rail Foam top eee window gasket S Top mounting rail seal strip Frame guide 2 Right AS accordion Sill bracket 2 A Window locking Support bracket 2 bracket Type A 14 Type B 7 Type C 5 Carriage Bolt 2 Lock Nut 4 Installation Instructions m 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 panels if needed to fit in a narrow window See the window opening dimensions 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 Z a 29 to 41 With accordion panels 264 min Without accordion panels 2 STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt toward the outside and will keep it from draining properly To adjust for this attach a piece of wood to the stool
15. it to nd attach ipa trip il seal s rail s BO ral mounting r top the A type il with 3 il wi ounting ra m top Il the Insta e rt th Inse case side of the in the i son Scrowy 10 top the into ch Is in Atta ane ides se ardid ca quis the ca the ad the cone side ide frames ol ends ane saena r ing r a o he accordion panels t C e thea 5 typ using ing rail ounting Top m ides Frame guide 5 A Installation Instructions PREPARE THE WINDOW Loosely attach the sill brackets to the support brackets using the 2 carriage bolts and 2 lock nuts Support bracket Carriage bolt S k Gay SA Lock nut a Z JO Sill bracket Open the window and mark the centerline of the window stool Measure and mark 11 to the left and right of the centerline 6 INSTALL THE CASE IN THE A c WINDOW Align the inside edge of the sill brackets with the 11 marks from the centerline and attach them to the window sill using 2 type B screws on each side Carefully place the case on the window stool aligning the center front on the bottom with the centerline marked 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 on each side 6 D INSTALL THE CASE IN TH
16. ng codes and ordinances Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Note to Consumer Keep these instructions for future reference Skill level Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills Completion time Approximately 1 hour We recommend that two people install this product Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer ESTC Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty Flat blade screwdriver Read these instructions completely and carefully Phillips head screwdriver D ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ee Oh Pencil Ruler or tape measure 60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker 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 Scissors or knife it is your responsibility to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet A Some models require a 115 120 volt a c protected with a time delay fuse or circuit device A test and reset button is provided on breaker These models should be installed the plug case The device should be tested on a on their own single branch circuit for periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button best performance and to prevent and then the RESET button If the TEST button overloading house or apartment wirin
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18. p Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the controls on the air conditioner Features and appearance will vary TEMP CONTROL Controls Temp Control The temp control is used to maintain the room temperature The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the same level of comfort Turn the knob clockwise to COOLER blue and the indoor air will become cooler Turn the knob counterclockwise to WARMER red and the indoor air will become warmer e A HIGH HEAT HIGH COOL MODE CONTROL Mode Control HIGH COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling with different fan speeds HIGH HEAT and LOW HEAT provide heating with different fan speeds FAN settings provide air circulation and filtering without cooling or heating NOTE If you move the mode control from a cool setting to OFF a fan setting or a heat setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting Cooling Descriptions For Normal Cooling Select HIGH COOL or LOW COOL with the temp control at midpoint For Maximum Cooling Select HIGH COOL with the temp control turned clockwise as far as possible For Quieter amp Nighttime Cooling Select LOW COOL with the temp control at midpoint Heating Descriptions For Normal Heating Select HIGH HEAT or LOW HEAT with the temp control at midpoint For Maximum Heating Select HIGH HEAT with the temp control turned counter clockwise as far as possibl
19. r setting e Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner The temp control may not be set correctly The air filter is dirty e Turn the temperature knob clockwise as far as possible e Clean the filter at least every 30 days See the Operating Instructions section The room may have been hot e When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to allow time for the room to cool down Cold air is escaping e Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns Set the air conditioner s vent to the closed position Cooling coils have iced up Airflow is restricted e See Air conditioner freezing up below e Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner The temp control may not be set low enough e Turn the knob counterclockwise as far as possible The lowest setting provides maximum warming The air filter is dirty e Clean the filter at least every 30 days See the Operating Instructions section The room may have been cold e When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to allow time for the room to warm up Warm air is escaping e Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns 13 suo n nysuj ajes Su01 9nu Suj Guyesadg 2 3 S sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy 2 Before you call
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