GE AGE12 Air Conditioner User Manual
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1. WA iy a 7 2 a Yi LY ZA C Water Drain Valve When the outside temperature drops below 58 F and the unit is set for heating a drain valve opens up to release water from the base pan This is normal and prevents water from freezing in the base pan and interfering with the outdoor fan sdij Gurooysajqnosy yioddns sauinsuoy Care and cleaning of the air conditioner S Grille and Case 5 A Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean use water and a mild detergent Do not S from the wall outlet before cleaning use bleach or abrasives G Outdoor Coils 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 Operating Instructions 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 Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille IN Using the tab pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down S S Ss amp 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 air2. I III Case d the he Window an the re Prepa the al to se h the ing and eae kin sasa bac indow Peel Seas the win dersi un AAN a to ides in e gu Gs ey rt the p on ea refully a pleas Ca ttom B the bo Bottom of case Frame guide j iy 70 th leng roper h seal to the p as indow s n he wi Cut t by e the Sali om u iar cesta i air con pan ea he e y he ae Ta bracing I aa Y forw Was imam A HONN Ni HU 9 m lyy i Tutu cara A a q Se 4 iets g inane A eta A UAA AYU int I wo SS SS SS ym s e Sof ting oun m top m botto ing from on ae anda il move an rai Si seal Be to f the o A e ith 3 typ Tawa ounting rai pie top Instal D he e Insert x top a cordion sore SCrews fs the an the ee side gt Ee i euch x cach side the accordion K the 4 type using rail ounting Top m eee ides W Frame guide F Install the Case in the Window A Open the window 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 tilt to the outside Use a level about 1 3 bubble will be the correct case slant to the outside suoyaonysuy ajes B Carefully place the case on the window stool and align the c
3. Storm Window Requirements 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 Wood 1 2 higher a a than frame Storm window Bae frame Z 16 min 27 to 39 with accordion panels 23 min without accordion panels 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 suoyaonysuy ajes suononysuy Guyesadg A 9 3 A S 2 a sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy ns fety Instructio Safe ions ting Instruct a Oper w nw i v N ing Tips bleshooting Trou ort er Supp Consum tions jon instruc installation in m Ow Wind Case the joner From ir Conditioner Air the ve Remo k bac the from WS hipping scre 25 the move a tac case case the ide of side son each ew 2 scr use the er n ss soe t B Keep S Shipping screw Mii UMi i KIT a Aa So SSS SSS A amp I 4 g ii cata III TAL III eel DN III
4. a fan setting or a heat setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting S S Ss amp 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 Troubleshooting Tips 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 counterclockwise as far as possible For Quieter amp Nighttime Heating Select LOW HEAT with the temp control at midpoint Consumer Support www GEAppliances com Additional controls and important information Vent Control The vent control is located above the control knobs suoyanysuy ajes When set at CLOSE only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned When set the lever toward you at OPEN some inside air is exhausted outside To close it push it in a To open the vent pull Air Direction Side to Side The side to side air direction is adjusted by moving the lever to the left or right suon nnsuj Guyesadg Air Direction Up and Down Fingertip pressure on the bank of horizontal louvers adjusts the air direction up or down
5. conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Preparing to install the air conditioner Read these instructions completely and carefully Vis J lt a N N Before You Begin NOTE TO INSTALLER Leave these instructions with the air conditioner after installation is completed NOTE TO CONSUMER Keep this Owner s Manual and Installation Instructions for future use IMPORTANT NOTES For personal safety this air conditioner must be properly grounded It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit 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 Electrical Requirements D 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 Some models require 115 120 volt a c 60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker Tools You Will Need Phillips head screwdriver Flat blade screwdriver Ruler or tape measure A CAUTION 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 of this air conditioner Alumi
6. 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 HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY 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 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 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 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 overheate
7. S Room 1u0ners Air Cond www GEAppliances com Safety Instructions 2 3 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 20 Product Registration 17 18 Warranty wu s aun Sa aC 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 AGE12 3828A20344B 49 7451 03 03 JR Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Y S S s Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING e 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 Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become
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9. d 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 i 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 models only G Because of potential safety hazards under certain When disconnecting the power cord from the conditions we strongly recommend against the adapter always hold the adapter in place with use 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
10. enter mark on the bottom front with the centerline of the stool G Secure the case to the window stool by using 3 type B screws C Pull the window down behind the top mounting rail suononysuy Guyesadg H Pull the accordion panels to each window sash track Attach them on each side to the NOTE Do not shut the window so tightly that movement window sash and the window stool using of the accordion panels is restricted 4 type C screws D Loosely assemble the sill supports INDOOR OUTDOOR A 9 3 A S 2 S a E 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 sdij bunooysajqnoij Frame guide pioddns J umsuo 11 e Window installation instructions Install the Window Locking Bracket and the Foam Top Window Gasket S Al Attach the window locking bracket with B Cut the foam top window gasket to the S a type C screw window width N C Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room aot A Install the Air Conditioner in the Case Operating Instructions A Slide the air conditioner into the ca
11. larger slot in the adapter must be aligned Webs a 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 5 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 Vis S READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY oN SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy About the controls on the air conditioner Features and appearance will vary Safety Instructions HIGH HEAT HIGH COOL TEMP CONTROL MODE CONTROL Operating Instructions Controls Temp Control Mode Control The temp control is used to maintain the HIGH COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling room temperature The compressor will with different fan speeds 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 FAN settings provide air circulation and counterclockwise to WARMER red and filtering without cooling or heating the indoor air will become warmer HIGH HEAT and LOW HEAT provide heating with different fan speeds NOTE If you move the mode control from a cool setting to OFF
12. nace floor registers and cold air returns 13 suon nysuj ajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg 2 A S sdij Burooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy Safety Instructions Operating Instructions S S S S s Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water drips outside Excessively hot and e This is normal when the control is set for cooling humid weather Outside temperature has e This is normal when the control is set for heating dropped below 58 F The drain valve has opened up to release water from the base pan This prevents water from freezing in the base pan and interfering with the outdoor fan Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not For proper water disposal make sure the air conditioner tilted to the outside slants slightly from the case front to the rear Water collects in Moisture is removed from e This is normal for a short period in areas with base pan indoor air and drains into little humidity normal for a longer period in very rear of a cabinet where a fan blows it against the outdoor condenser coil 14 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 Yo
13. nditioner OFF When power is restored wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor overload e Set the mode control at FAN or HIGH COOL with the temp control at a warmer 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 e Turn the temperature knob clockwise as far as possible The air filter is dirty The room may have been hot e Clean the filter at least every 30 days See the Operating Instructions section 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 The temp control may not be set low enough e See Air conditioner freezing up below e Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner 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 fur
14. num house wiring may present special problems consult a qualified electrician Some models require 230 208 volt a c protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker These models should be installed on their own single branch circuit for best performance and to prevent overloading house or apartment wiring circuits which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires Scissors or knife Pencil Level suon nysuj ajes suononysuy Guyesadg S 3 A S 2 a sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 7 S S Ss s P Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Window installation instructions Parts included Top mounting rail Window sash seal Left accordion Foam top window gasket Top mounting rail seal strip Right accordion Frame guide 2 panel Window locking bracket Type A 16 Type C 5 Read completely then follow step by step 7 Window Requirements These instructions are for a standard double hung window You will need to modify them for other types of windows The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window See the window opening dimensions to the right All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood masonry or metal The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord
15. ome original purchase service to replace the defective part Five Years Any part of the sealed refrigerating system the compressor condenser evaporator and From the date of the all connecting tubing which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this original purchase four year additional warranty we will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part 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 If you have an installation Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion problem or if the air conditioner is of improper protected cooling or heating 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 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
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20. se C Attach the front grille to the case by inserting Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier on the tabs on the grille into the slots on the front each side of the case of the case Push the grille in until it snaps into place m Before installing the front grille pull out the vent control lever located above the unit control knobs as shown S S Ss s P Guide the lever carefully through the grille as you push it in gt Troubleshooting Tips D Lift the inlet grille and secure the front frame with a type A screw Lower the inlet grille into place Consumer Support 12 Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the chart below first 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 and you may not need to call for service Possible Causes The air conditioner www GEAppliances com What To Do e Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely is unplugged into the outlet The fuse is blown circuit e Check the house fuse circuit breaker box and replace breaker is tripped the fuse or reset the breaker Power failure Ice blocks the air flow and stops the air conditioner from cooling the room Airflow is restricted e If power failure occurs turn the air co
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