Room Air Conditioners www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .2, 3 Operating Instructions . . . . . .4, 5 Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions AGE12 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 . . . .
WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ■ This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
WARNING! USE OF EXTENSION CORDS–115-Volt models only Because of potential safety hazards under certain CAUTION: DO NOT use an extension conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. cord with any of the 230/208 volt models. USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS–115-Volt models only The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
Operating Instructions C ER WA ER OL RM Features and appearance will vary. O Safety Instructions About the controls on the air conditioner. TEMP CONTROL LOW COOL MODE CONTROL Installation Instructions Controls Temp Control Mode 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.
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. Safety Instructions www.GEAppliances.com To open the vent, pull the lever toward you. To close it, push it in. Operating Instructions Air Direction—Side-to-Side The side-to-side air direction is adjusted by moving the lever to the left or right.
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 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 Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
Safety Instructions Preparing to install the air conditioner. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the air conditioner after installation is completed. CAUTION: IMPORTANT NOTES: Do not change the plug on the power cord of this air conditioner. For personal safety, this air conditioner must be properly grounded. Operating Instructions NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions for future use.
Parts included. Top mounting rail Window sash seal Left accordion panel Foam top window gasket Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Window installation instructions.
Safety Instructions Read completely, then follow step-by-step. 1 Window Requirements ■ These instructions are for a standard doublehung 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. Operating Instructions 16″ min.
Safety Instructions Window installation instructions. 3 Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case A Remove the 2 shipping screws from the back of the case. B Remove the 2 screws on each side of the case. Keep these for later use. C Slide the air conditioner from the case by gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the case. C Remove the backing from the top mounting rail seal strip and attach the seal to the bottom of the top mounting rail.
A Open the window and mark the centerline of the window stool. B Carefully place the case on the window stool and align the center mark on the bottom front with the centerline of the stool. Adjust the bolt and the nut 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. G Secure the case to the window stool by using 3 type B screws. Pull the window down behind the top mounting rail.
6 Install the Window Locking Bracket and the Foam Top Window Gasket A Attach the window locking bracket with a type C screw. B Cut the foam top window gasket to the window width. C Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room. C 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 place.
www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. What To Do Air conditioner does not start The air conditioner is unplugged • Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker. Power failure • If power failure occurs, turn the air conditioner OFF.
Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water drips outside Excessively hot and humid weather • This is normal when the control is set for cooling. Outside temperature has dropped below 58°F • This is normal when the control is set for heating. 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.
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. ■ 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.
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes.
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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: 1 2 3 Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification. Read your Owner’s Manual carefully.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. We Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
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