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
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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 ;
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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
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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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MODE CONTROLS TEMP CONTROLS
AMode Control
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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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instructionsfor ftiure ~
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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
17Z” min. III
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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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
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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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