GE 30036P Air Conditioner User Manual
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1. 2 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions t E z b Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se Window Installation Instructions Read completely then follow step by step 10 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 fitin 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 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 ofwood to the stool 2 Wood 1 2 higher than frame Storm window Ye frame 29 to 41 With accordion panels 26 min Without accordion 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 provided by the installer Case the From Conditioner Air th2. Care tom o bot the Buijoousa q sdij Bui i g ra ountin Top m e Bottom of cas 0 Frame guide GASES 5 7 il 11 Frame guides r Window Installation Instructions S S Prepare the Window Al Loosely attach the sill brackets to the support Open the window and mark the centerline of brackets using the 2 carriage bolts and 2 the window stool Measure and mark 11 to the v lock nuts left and right of the centerline Support bracket Carriage Sill bracket va bolt tty SA Lock nut p M PA Operating Instructions 6 Install the Case in the Window Al Align the inside edge of the sill brackets with Secure the case to the window stool using 3 type B screws 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 t E z b 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 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
3. require 115 120 volt a c Some models require 230 208 volt a c e 60 Hz grounded outlet protected with G protected with a time delay fuse or circuit a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker breaker These models should be installed 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 performance and to prevent overloading house or apartment wiring circuits which could cause a possible fire hazard from ES on their own single branch circuit for best t E z b grounded 3 prong wall outlet wanes gt 19 lools You Will Need Phillips head screwdriver Pencil Flat blade screwdriver Level amp Ruler or tape measure Hammer E Scissors or knife rvice Customer Se Window Installation Instructions Parts Included Top mounting rail Window sash seal Left a accordion Foam top _ panel window gasket Top mounting rail seal strip Frame guide 2 b Sill bracket 2 Window locking Ye ja Support bracket 2 Right accordion panel bracket Type A 14 Type B 7 Type C 5 Type D 2 Carriage Bolt 2 Lock Nut 4 suoianijsu Ajajes Q S S S N gt 2 D Q Q N sdij Burjoousajqnoj
4. service calls All parts and labor costs included No out of pocket expenses No hidden deductibles One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 32150 Louisville KY 40232 2150 17 Consumer Product Ownership Registration 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 your Consumer After mailing the registration below Read your Owner s Manual carefully Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today in a safe place It operate y
5. C screws with lock nuts Troubleshooting Tips Type B screws rvice DI Adjust the carriage bolts and the lock nuts in each support so that the case is installed with a slight downward tilt about 1 4 toward 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 Customer Se 12 Install the Window Locking Bracket and the Foam Top Window Gasket Al Attach the window locking bracket with a Cut the foam top window gasket to the window width Stuff the foam between the glass 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 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 type C screw suoianisu Ajajes Before installing the front grille pull out the vent control lever located above the unit control knobs as shown e S a S S N gt 2 D Q Q N a Guide the lever carefully through the grille as you sdij Burjoousajqnoj DI Lift the inlet grille and secure the front frame with a type A screw Lower the inlet grill
6. GE Appliances Room Air Conditioners AG 14 14 000 BTU models AG 16 16 000 BTU models AG 24 24 000 BTU models Wwww geappliances com 3828A30036P Pub No 49 7391 JR 10 99 Safety Information GE amp You A Service Partner ship Safety Precautions 3 How to Connect Electricity 3 Vib Use of Extension Cords 4 hN gt Use of Adapter Plugs 4 gt IMP OR ANT Pt o NC Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card Two easy ways to register your appliance Through the internet at www geappliances com Safety Instructions Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card Operating Instructions v S CONUS 56 Care and Cleaning 7 E FOR YOUR RECORDS Ez Be Write the model and serial numbers here a e You can find them on a label on the side of the air conditioner Staple sales slip or cancelled check here amp Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service AirConditioner 8 under the warranty Window Installation v READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain gt your air conditioner properly Just a little preventive care on your S part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner Troubleshooting Tips Before You SE
7. NICE RE ME 14 Normal Operating Sounds 14 IF YOU NEED SERVICE 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 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 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Product Registration 17 18 19 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover rvice Customer Se IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING XN dz S ASNN ae ef WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire electric shock or personal injury i SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows crac
8. Of GE Will Replace S One Year Any part of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this full one year warranty 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 suomanaisuj Guyesadg 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 t
9. d outside a p w To open the vent pull the lever toward you To close it push it in 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 V S 3 3 z D X S V S p Air Direction Up and Down Fingertip pressure on the bank of horizontal louvers adjusts the air direction up or down Troubleshooting Tips 1 y MIN _ _ _ NN _ rvice ON Wy Customer Se Care and cleaning of the air conditioner D lt S Grille and Case s 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 x 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 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 th
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11. e inlet grille Using the tab pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down e E S Q o A A m D lt Q A A S lt Q 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 sdij Burjoousajqnoj 2 Preparing to install the air conditioner Read these instructions completely and carefully Vii Before You Begin a o N NOTE TO INSTALLER Leave these instructions with Safety Instructions the air conditioner after installation is completed Do not under any circumstances cut or NOTE TO CONSUMER Keep this Owner s Manual remove the third ground prong from the and Installation Instructions for future use Do not change the plug on the power cord IMPORTANT NOTES of this air conditioner For personal safety this air conditioner must be Aluminum house wiring present properly grounded special problems consult a qualified t 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 Operating Instructions codes and ordinances 2 Electrical Requirements Some models
12. e into place 2 13 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions t5 S S p Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 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 Possible Causes Air conditioner The air conditioner does not start is unplugged The fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped Power failure Air conditioner does Airflow is restricted not cool as it should 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 Air conditioner Ice blocks the air flow freezing up 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 14 What To Do e Make sure the 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 condi
13. ection for specific electrical connection requirements suoianisu Ajajes suomanasuj Buijeiad d A 3 m A o sdij Burjoousajqnoj 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING c USE OF EXTENSION CORDS 115 Volt models only Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the A CAUTION use of an extension cord Safety Instructions DO NOT use an extension cord with any of However if you must use an extension cord the 230 208 volt models itis 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 On USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS 115 Volt models only Operating Instructions 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 1s not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use 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 ava
14. essor will cycle i Ba f on and off to keep the room at the same level LOW FAN or HIGH FAN provides air circulation of comfort When you turn the knob toa and filtering without cooling hi e GO igher number the indoor air will become S NOTE If you move the switch from a cool setting to OFF or to cooler Turn the knob to a lower number 2 a fan setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to and the indoor air will become warmer setting Cooling Descriptions o 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 2 About the controls on the air conditioner Additional controls and important information gt Energy Saver on some models The energy saver switch controls the fan OFF The fan runs all the time while the o ON The fan and compressor cycle on and off together This results in wider variations of room This switch must be set at OFF in order to use temperature and humidity Normally used when the fan settings on the mode control the room is unoccupied 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 PX some inside air is exhauste
15. ilable at If the adapter ground terminal breaks DO NOT most local hardware stores USE the air conditioner until a proper ground The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned has been established with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet proper polarity in the connection ofthe power X cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cord cover screw Is metal and not insulated and the wall 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 t5 S S p vil SPY Read and follow this Safety Information carefully Ce N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se About the controls on the air conditioner Features and appearance will vary suoinanisu Ajajes MODE CONTROLS Your model will have one of the above type controls TEMP CONTROLS Your model will have one of the above type controls Controls Mode Controls e E S m S lt 5 o Pong zl D Q zl Q a Temp Controls For Normal Cooling Select HIGH COOL or MED COOL with the temp control at midpoint HIGH COOL MED COOL and LOW COOL provide The temp control is used to maintain the cooling with different fan speeds room temperature The compr
16. ks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end HOW IO 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 2 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 itis your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Turn the mode control to OFFand 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 overheated wires See the Installation Instructions Electrical Requirements s
17. o 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 A 3 m A o 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 sdij Burjoousajqnoj 2 ig Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Q 2 Customer Se Service Telephone Numbers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Li 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 mobilit
18. our new Have the peace of contains information appliance properly mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a you will need should you require service Our service number is If you have questions or need more information call the safety modification 800 GE CARES GE Answer Center 800 432 2737 800 626 2000 Model Number Serial Number oap gp Lp LL LL Lo Lo Lond o Lor jJ 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 Model Number Serial Number 1 LL LL E EC LC LL a a d Mr Ms Mrs Miss First Last Name Name Street Address Apt E mail Address Zip City State Code L oq dw qd ow j Date Placed n Use Month Number un n Occasionally we may allow selected companies to send you information Check here if you do not want this information General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky www geappliances com 18 GE Appliances Air Conditioner Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Ca or an authorized Customer Care technician For service gt call 800 GE CARES s For The Period
19. tioner to prevent tripping of the compressor overload 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 provides maximum cooling e 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 e Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns e 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 ox HIGH COOL with the temp at for 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 does not Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes 16 sdij Buigoouso qno4 21 J WOJSNI T E suononysuy Ajojeg suomanasu Guyeiadg suonanajsu uome ejsu GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include We ll Cover Any Appliance Backed by GE e All brands covered A nywh A nytim e Unlimited
20. y 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 Consumer 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 Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Printed in Korea
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