GE 10 ACA User manual

Air Conditioners
49-7397 10-00 JR
Chassis Only
Cool Only: AJCH 08, 10 ACA
AJCH 10, 12 DCA
AJCS 06 LCA
AJCS 08, 10 ACA
AJCS 09, 10, 12 DCA
Heat/Cool: AJES 09, 10, 12 DCA
AJEH 12 DCA
Heat Pump: AJHS 08, 10 DCA
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Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Safety Information
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . . . .3
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operating Instructions
Air Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
Fan Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Temperature Limiting . . . . . . . . . .6
Vent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Front Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation
Installing a J-Model in an
Existing Wall Case . . . . . . . . . . 10–12
Preparing to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service . . . . 14
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . 14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Room
Write the model and serial numbers here:
# ________________________________
# ________________________________
Find these numbers on a label on the
front of the base pan behind the front grille.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
■ 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 cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the plug or
connector end.
■ 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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.
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
section for specific electrical
connection requirements.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord.
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.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use an extension cord with any of
the 230/208 volt models.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS – 115-Volt models only
Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an adapter plug.
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 at most local hardware stores.
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.
When disconnecting the power cord from
the adapter, always hold the adapter in place
with 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.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks,
DO
NOT USE
the air conditioner until a proper
ground has been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall
outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance
unless the 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.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS – 115-Volt models only
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Controls
Mode Control
HIGH COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling
with different fan speeds.
HIGH HEAT and LOW HEAT provide heating
with different fan speeds.
LOW FAN or HIGH FAN provides air
circulation and filtering without cooling
or heating.
NOTE: If you move the switch from a cool or heat
setting to OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least 3
minutes before switching back to a cool or heat
setting. A 3-minute delay is automatically provided
on the Heat/Cool and Heat Pump models.
Cooling/Heating Descriptions
For Normal Cooling or Heating —Select
HIGH COOL or HIGH HEAT with the
thermostat at mid point.
For Maximum Cooling —Select HIGH COOL
with the thermostat at maximum cool.
For Maximum Heating —Select HIGH HEAT
with the thermostat at maximum heat.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling —Select
LOW COOL with the thermostat at mid
point.
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. When you turn
the knob to COOLER (blue) the indoor air
will become cooler. Turn the knob to
WARMER (red) and the indoor air will
become warmer.
Heat Pump Models
When the outdoor temperature is lower
than 25°F., heat is provided by the electric
heater in the air conditioner instead of by
the heat pump.
NOTE: The electric resistance heater in the 115-volt
heat pump model operates during defrost when the
outdoor coil temperature is below 36°F. It is not
intended to provide full heat capability.
MODE CONTROL TEMP CONTROL
OFF
LOW
FAN HIGH
FAN
HIGH
HEAT HIGH
COOL
LOW
COOL
LOW
HEAT
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Temperature Limiting
Limiting the maximum and minimum settings
prevents users from turning the control to the
extreme heat or cool positions.
The normal range of the temp control is
approximately 60°F to 85°F. The control range
may be narrowed by the use of the temperature
limiting screws located behind the control panel.
Each position equals approximately 3°F.
Vent Control
The vent control is located behind the front grille
on the right side of the air discharge area. 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.
To open or close the vent:
1. Remove the front grille.
2. Remove and replace the vent card to the OPEN
(mesh end toward the back) or to the CLOSE
(mesh end toward the front) position.
Air Direction
Horizontal louvers
on the front grille
let you control the
air direction up
and down.
Remove the front
grille to adjust the
vertical louvers
side-to-side to
direct the air left
or right.
Fan Switch
On Heat/Cool models, the fan switch lever is
located in a hole through the control panel. To
reach it, you need to remove the front grille. Use
a small screwdriver to change the setting. Cool
only models have a rocker switch on the front of
the control box.
When set at CYCLE (down) the fan cycles on and
off when cooling or heating. When set at CONT
(continuous, up) the fan runs all the time. The
unit is shipped in the CONT setting.
About the controls on the air conditioner.
Limits
heat
temp
Limits
cool
temp
Open
Close

The front grille can be removed for more
thorough cleaning or to make the model and
serial numbers accessible.
To remove:
1. Pull the filter out.
2. Remove the two grille screws.
3. Pull the grille out from the bottom and lift up
from the tabs on the top of the case.
To replace:
Hook the tabs on the front grille even with the
tabs on the case and snap into place.
Replace the screws and filter.
Front Grille
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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.
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the
plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
To clean, use water and a mild detergent.
Do not use bleach or abrasives.
Grille
Tab
Grille
Tab
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On some models
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
To maintain optimum performance, clean the filter at least every 30 days.
Air Filter
Turn the air conditioner off before cleaning.
The most important thing you can do to maintain
the air conditioner is to clean the filter at least
every 30 days. A clogged filter reduces cooling,
heating and air flow.
Keeping the air filter clean will:
■Decrease cost of operation.
■Save energy.
■Prevent clogged heat exchanger coils.
■Reduce the risk of premature component
failure.
To clean the air filters:
■Vacuum off the heavy soil.
■Run water through the filters.
■Dry thoroughly before replacing.
To remove the air filter, on some models:
Carefully pull the tab forward, up and out.
To remove the air filter, on other models:
Pull it down.
To replace the air filter:
Replace the clean filter by pushing it back
into place.
CAUTION: Do not operate the air conditioner
without the filter in place. If a filter becomes torn or
damaged it should be replaced immediately.
Operating without the filter in place or with a
damaged filter will allow dirt and dust to reach
the indoor coil and reduce the cooling, heating,
airflow and efficiency of the unit.
Replacement filters are available from your
salesperson, GE dealer, GE Service and Parts
Center or authorized Customer Care® servicers.
Dirty filter—Needs cleaning Clogged filter—Greatly
reduces cooling, heating
and airflow.
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Preparing to install the air conditioner.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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.
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.
Aluminum house wiring may present special
problems—consult a qualified electrician.
Before You Begin
Some models require 115/120-volt a.c.,
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, it is
your responsibility to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
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.
Electrical Requirements

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Installing a J-Model in an existing wall case.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
GE strongly recommends the removal of the old
wall case and the installation of a new GE Wall
Case. If you decide to keep the existing wall
case, you may need a kit to ensure proper
performance. If you DO NOT use a kit, you
run the risk of poor performance or product
failure. This is not covered under the terms
of the GE warranty.
IMPORTANT!
J-model air conditioners may fit in existing wall
cases. However, they often need a kit to properly
adapt the case to the GE air conditioner. Answer
these questions and see the chart below for the
proper kit.
What brand air conditioner will you be
replacing?
What are the dimensions of the wall case
currently in use?
What is the model number of the chassis
currently in use? What is the model (or Type)
number of the wall case currently in use?
Frequently, the J-model adapter kit will apply
to another brand model “series” or specific
vintage. In these cases, you need the chassis
model number and/or the wall case or “type”
number to confirm the use of the correct
adapter kit.
What type of outdoor grille is used with the
current wall case?
There may be an architectural grille attached
to a wall case to enhance the exterior
appearance of the building. Custom grilles
may be used with J-model wall cases provided
a J-model adapter kit is also used to ensure
proper airflow.
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J-Model Qualifying Questions