GE ABN12 User manual

Models: ABN12 ABM18 ABN14
ABM14 ABM22 ABN18
ABM15 ABM24 ABN24
Air Conditioner
Ownerk Manual
lmpoflant Safety Information
Operating Instructions
The
Confrois OR Ylwr Air conditioner
Care of Product
Helpful Information
Things That Are Normal
GEAnswer Center*
800.626.2000
GE Appliances
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Welcome to the GE family. We’re rBest of al ;you’ll experience
proud of our quality products and these valu& each time you enjoy
we believe in dependable service. the comfort of your air conditioner.
You’ll see it in this easy-teuse That’s important, because your
manual and you’ll hear it in the new air conditioner will be part of
friendly voices of our customer your family for along time.
service department.
Start Hme/...Beforeusingyour air conditioner
Write down themodel and serial
numbemhere. Theyare on alabel
on the left side of the air condi-
tioner below the air discharge area.
Modelnumber
Serialnumber
Dateofpurchase
Staple yourreceipt to the inside back
cover of thismanual. Youwill need it
to obtainservice under warranty
Help us
helpyou
800.626.2000
Before you call for service,
there are afm things you
can do to help us serve you
better.
Read tiis manual.It contains
instructions to help you use and
maintain your air conditioner
properly.
Save time and money Check the
section titled “If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling. This sec-
tion helps you to solve common
problems that might occur.
If you do need setice, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away.Alist of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back of this book.
Or call the GE Answer Center@
at 800.626.2000, 24 hours aday,
7days aweek.
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and unplug your air conditioner ;
with the Installation Instructions before making anyrepairs. j
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If an extension cord is required to ACAUTION:
reach the nearest wall receptacle,
use only aUL-listed, 3-wire, DONOT use an extension cord with
grounded, 14 gauge, 15A, 125V any of the 20&Z30-volt models.
appliance extension cord. For
models with nameplate ratings
greater than 12 amperes, do not
use an extension cord.
Because most 2-prong outlets are
7not grounded, we strongly advise
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However, atemporary connection
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\“Q “--l may be made where local codes
6PJpermit and if the 2-prong wall out-
let is properly grounded.
This is atemporary method. When you plug the adapter in,
UL-listed adapters are avail- make sure the larger prong goes
able at most hardware stores. into the larger slot to provide the
proper polarity for the power cord.
SAVE T~SE INSTR UCTIONS
FOR PROPERGROUNDING:
1Screw the adapter to the outlet,
usingthe outlet cover screw.
2Groundthe outlet throughthe house
wiring.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, hold the
adapter close to the outlet while
pulling the plug out. If this is not
done, the grounding connector is
likely to break with repeated use.
If the grounding connector breaks,
DONOT USE the air conditioner
until aproper ground has again
been made.
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The
controls
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conditioner
MODE CONTROLS TEMP CONTROLS
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HIGH COOLMED COOLand LOWCOOLprovide
cooling with different fan speeds.
FAN ONLYprovides air circulation and filtering
without cooling.
NOTE:
lf youmove the switch fromacool setting to
OFFor toafan setting,wait at least 3minutes
before switching back to acool setting.
ATemp 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. The higher the number selected,
the cooler the indoor air will become.
The blower runs as long as the Mode Control is
not on OFE
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Cooling Descriptions I4
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‘FORNORMAL COOLING FORMAXIMUM COOLING FORQUl~
~Select MEDCOOLwith the Select HIGHCOOLwith the Select LOWCOOLwith the !
temp at 4or 5. temp at 8or 10. temp at 3or 4. /
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NORMAL
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AEnergy Saving
The energy saving switch
controls the fan. On some
models, this feature is on the
mode control knob. Other
models use aseparate selector
switch.
ONor ENERGY SAV/N&the fan
cand compressor cycle on and off
together. This results in wider
.variations of room temperature
and humidity. Normally used
when the room is unoccupied.
NORMAL–the fan runs all the
time, while the compressor
cycles on and off. This switch
must be set at NORMAL in order
to use the fan setting (on the
mode control). .
EXHAUST NORMAL
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‘Vent Control
The vent control is alever
located on the control panel.
When the vent control is set at
normal, only the air inside the
room is circulated, cooled
and filtered.
When set at exhaust, some
indoor air will be exhausted
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AAir Direction
Tabs inside the horizontal
louvers let you control the air
direction left, right or straight
ahead.
from the room. This will reduce
the cooling effect.
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Care &Cleaning
Turn the air conditioner off and To clean, use water and amild
remove the plug from the wall out- detergent. Do not use bleach or
let before cleaning. abrasives.
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.
The air filter is behind the front
grille insert and should be checked
and cleaned at least every 30 days
or more often if necessary.
Toremovethe frontgrille insert:
Place your hand on the bottom
the front grille.Pull it out and
down to release the tabs.
Remove the air filter. The filter
can be washed in warm soapy
of
water. Rinse and let the filter dry
before replacing it.
Toreplace the grille insert:
Hook the tabs on the left and
right side. Gently press until it
snaps into place.
ACAUTION:
DONOT operate the air conditioner
without afilter because diti and
lint will clog the unit and reduce
pedormance.
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Installer: Leave these ~
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use. {
con~itioner must be properly 0CAUT/ON:
grounded. ●
It is important to have the wall
outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician if there is any ●
doubt as to whether aproper
ground exists. ●
Follow National Electrical
Code (NEC) or local codes
and ordinances.
Donot, underany circumstances,
cut or remove the third (ground)
prongfromthepower cord.
Donot change the plug on the
power cord ofthis air conditione~
Aluminumhouse wiring may
present special problems—
consultaqualified electrician.
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II Parallel
●115V.,15 Amp.
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1- Perpendicular
m230/208V., 20 Amp.
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--Tandem
t●230/208V., 15 Amp.
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--Large Tandem
.m230/208V., 30 Amp.
The 230/208-volt models require
their own single branch circuit sup-
plying 230/208-volt a.c., protected
with atime delay fuse or circuit
breaker.
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent over-
loading house wiring circuits,
which could cause apossible fire
hazard from overheating wires.
The 115-volt models require a
115/120-volt a.c., 60 Hz grounded
outlet protected with a15-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 a2-prong outlet,
it is your responsibility to have it
replaced with aproperly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
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Beforeyou bep”n
Supportbra ow gasket
Window
locking
bracket
2Leveling bolts& nuts 1“ screws (3) 3/4” screws (5) 1/2” screws (4) 1/4” screws (6)
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●Blade-type screwdriver sScissors or knife
●1/4” hex-head nut driver ●Level
●9/16” open<nd or ●Pencil
adjustable wrench
●Ruler or tape measure
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You will need to mod~ them for III 4
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other types of windows. H“30!4” to 40!4” i- 1
●The air conditioner can be I II (With filler panels) ~II I
installed without the filler panels I
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if needed to fit in anarrow win- 4 b
dew. See the window opening 26%” min.
dimensions to the right. (Without filler panels)
●All supporting parts should be
secured to firm wood, masonxy
Window opening dimensions
are for astandard double-hung
window.
or metal.
●The electrical outlet must be
within reach of the power cord.
Do not use an extension cord.
Astorm window frame will not WOODPIECES:
allow the air conditioner to tilt WIDTH:2“
1/2” hiqher towards the outside and will keep it LENGTH:Long enough to fit inside
than fr;me Wood from draining properly. To adjust the window frame.
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+tfor this, attach apiece of wood to THICKNESS:To determine the
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thickness, place apiece of wood on
stool
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the stool to make it 1/2” higher
Storm than the top of the storm window
window
frame frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws
provided by the installer.
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Read completelythenfollow ste~-by-ste~
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4
Remove the front grille insert
and the air filter.
Remove the control knobs by
pulling straight off.
Remove the 4screws behind the
air filter area that hold the front
grille to the case. Remove the
lower front screw at the bottom
of the control panel. Save these
screws. You will need them at the
end of the installation.
Remove the 2screws on the out-
5Remove the piece of cardboard
that protects the coils on the side
of the unit.
side of the case that hold the case
to the unit. Remove the air con-
ditioner by grasping inside of the
unit and pulling forward.
Sill pads
1
2
Turn the case so that it’s open
end is up. Apply one sill pad to
each side of the bottom front
comer of the case.
Insert the right and left hand
filler panels into the top and
bottom rails. Secure them
with six 1/4” screws, three on
each side.
3Peel the backing off the bottom
window gasket and place onto
the backside of the window stool.
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Center the case in the window.
Lower the window until it touches
behind the air conditioner
top rail. Make sure the bottom
rail is behind the window stool.
Locate the 3holes that are on
the plate at the front of the case.
Drill 1/8” pilot holes. Using 3
1“ screws attach the case to the
window stool.
Assemble the 2leveling bolts
and nuts to the support brackets.
4Attach the support brackets to
the bottom of the case with
1/2” screws, 2on each side.
5On the outside, turn the
leveling bolts until each one
makes contact with the wall.
Make sure the back of the case
tilts 1/4” to 3/8” lower than the
front. Tighten the nuts.
ACAUTION:
●Useawood block between the
leve/ing boltsand the wall if the
outside wall is weak or if the
weight of the air conditionerfalls
between the studsin the wall.
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1Extend the filler panels on both INSTALLATIONWITHOUTTHE
sides until they touch the window FILLERPANELS
tracks. If filler is required on the sides
ZSecure the top and the bottom of the air conditioner, cut filler
with four 3/4” long screws on sheet (not supplied) to size and
fill both sides.
each side.
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2
Cut the foam top window gasket 3Attach the window locking
to the window width. bracket with a3/4” screw.
Stuff the foam between the 11 11
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glass and the window to prevent
air and insects from getting into
the room.
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Carefully slide the air condi-
tioner back into the case and ACAUTION:
replace the 2screws which ●
secure the unit to the case.
Reinstall the front grille and 5
screws removed earlier. Attach ●
the air filter, front grille insert
and control knobs.
Toavoid injury use additional help
to lift and move the air conditioner
back into the case.
DONOT Iill the window sash
while the air conditioneris
installed in the case. Always
remove the unitbefore raising the
window to avoid injury and damage
to the air conditione~
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Through-the-Wall Installation
1Remove the front grille insert, 3Slide the air conditioner from
air filter and the front grille. the case by pulling on the bottom
2Remove the two grounding/ lip of the air conditioner while
anti-theft screws from either holding the case.
side of the case. For specilic instructions, refer to
Window Installation Instructions.
1Place the case in the wall NOTE:
opening with a1/4” minimum Drill holesin the case sides and top,
d! ,
,1 II tilt to the outside.
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if necessary forproper installation.
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*Q 2Secure the bottom rail, case sides If the frameis oversized,use shims
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ig and top to the wooden frame toprevent cabinet distotiion.
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around the case.
Caulk the sides and the top on 2
the outdoor side of the case. On
the roomside, caulk around the
bottom rail to prevent moisture
from getting through to the
interior wall.
Install wood trim molding, if
desired, on the inside wall
Brick veneer
Lintel angle
(if required)
Caulking
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Holes for #10
1“ long o
wood screws
o0k
Flashing
Caulking
Plaster
line
Trim
molding
(if desired)
Roomside
Grounding/
anti-theft screw
Caulking
(between
bottom rail
and flashing)
1w’
min.
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Support brackets are recommended
for walls under 5“ thick. Refer to
the assembly of the support brack-
ets in the Window Installation.
Awooden strip secured to the out-
side wall should be used with the
sill support brackets.
2
Slide the air conditioner into the 3Make sure the unit is (l- before
case and replace the front grille. plugging into the outlet.
Install the two ground/anti-theft 4Use the putty to fill in holes or air
screws removed at the beginning leaks.
of the installation.
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PING!
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You may hear apinging 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.
“CLICK’ You may hear the
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:on and off. thermostat click when the compressor cycles
DRIP Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy
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days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side
of the unit.
m! The fan may run even when the compressor is not.
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do
The air conditioner ●Make surethe airconditioner plug is
pushed completely into theoutlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit .Check tie house fuse/circuit breaker
breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Power failure sIf power failure occurs, turn the mode
control to OFF.When power is restored,
wait 3minutes to restart the air conditioner
to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload.
Airflow isrestricted ●Make sure mere are no cur~ins, blinds
or furniture blocking the fi-ont of the
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airconditioner.
The temp control may ●Turn theknob to ahigher number.
not be set high enough The highest setting provides maximum
cooling.
Theairfilteris dirty sClean the filter at least every 30 days.
See the Care and Cleaning section.
The room may have been hot ●When the airconditioner isfwstturned on
you need to allowtimefor the room to
cool down.
Cold air is escaping sCheck for open furnace floor registersand
cold airreturns.
●Setthevent in the closed position.
Cooling coils have iced up ●See freezing up below.
Ice blocks the air flow .Set tie mode con~ol at ~AM O~LYor HIGH
and stops the air conditioner COOLwith the temp at 1or 2.
fkom cooling the room
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We provide expert repair service, Our factory-trained technicians
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Individuals qualifled to service Care and cleaning instructions con-
800-626-2002 their own appliances can have tained in this manual cover proce-
parts or accessories sent directly dures to be performed by any user.
to their home. Other servicing generally should be
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referred to qualified service person-
nel. Caution must be exercised,
Asince improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.
If for some reason you
are not happy with the
service you receive, here
are three steps to follow
for further help.
.
Eh@. contact tie people who ser- FhMll~ if your problem is still
viced your appliance. Explain why not resolved, write:
you are not pleased. Major Appliance
/Ue~ if you are still not pleased, Consumer Action Program
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Consumer Relations
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FULL ONEZEAR WARRANTY
For one yearfrom date of original pur-
chase, we will provide, free of charge,
parts and service labor in your home to
repair or replace any Pati of the room air
conditioner that fails because of amanu-
facturing defect.
For fiveyearsfrom the date of original
purchase, wewillprovide, free of charge,
partsand servicelabor inyour home to
repair or replace any part ofthesealedre&g-
erating~stem (the compressor, condenser,
evaporator and allconnecting tubing)
thatfailsbecause of amanufacturing
defect.
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This warranty is extended to the origi-
nal purchaser and any succeeding
owner for products purchased for use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty
is the same except that it is LIMITED
because you must pay to ship the prod-
uct to the semice shop or for the service
technician’s travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided by
our Factory Service Centers or by our
authorized Customer Care@ servicers
during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond,
call 800-GE-CARES (800432-2737).
●Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
Read your Owner’s Manual. If you then
have any questions about operating the
product, please contact your dealer or
our Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll fi-ee:
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
.
●Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem, or
if the air conditioner is of improper
cooling capacity for the intended use,
contact your dealer or installer. You are
responsible for providing adequate elec-
trical connecting facilities.
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Replacement of house fuses or reset-
ting of circuit breakers.
In commercial locations labor neces-
sary to move the unit to alocation
where it is accessible for service by an
individual technician.
Failure of the product resulting from
modifications to the product or due
to unreasonable use including failure
to provide reasonable and necessary
maintenance.
Failure due to corrosion on models not
corrosion-protected.
Damage to product caused by improp-
er power supply voltage, accident, fire,
floods or acts of God.
WARWWTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 1
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential darnages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal righw, ad you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your sate, consult your local or state consumer
affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warmntor: General Electric Gompany ~further help is needed concerning thiswarran ty,write
Manager-GonsumerAff*, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Pub.No.49-7349
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