GE ACV05 Original instructions

Room
Air
Conditioners
Pub. No. 49-7383 JR 8-99
ACV05
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
GE Appliances

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . 3
How to Connect Electricity . . . . 3
Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . 4
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Care and Cleaning
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Window Installation . . . . . . 8–11
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Normal Operating Sounds . . . 12
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Product Registration . . . . .13, 14
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are
committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use
Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer
service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your air conditioner.
That’s important, because your new air conditioner will be part of your family
for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will
continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money
over the life of your air conditioner.
READ THIS MANUAL
GE & You, A Service Partnership.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
#
#
You can find them on a label on the side of the air conditioner.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
IMPORTANT!
Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.
Two Easy Ways To Register Your Appliance!
■Through the internet at www.geappliances.com.
■Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
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 of this manual. Or you can always call the GE
Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service
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.
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
■ 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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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, MED COOL and LOW COOL
provide cooling with different fan speeds.
FAN provides air circulation and filtering
without cooling.
NOTE: If you move the switch from a cool
setting to OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least
3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling —Select MED COOL with
the temp control at 4 .
For Maximum Cooling —Select HIGH COOL
with the temp control at 8 .
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling —Select
LOW COOL with the temp control at 4 .
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 a higher number the indoor
air will become cooler. Turn the knob to
a lower number and the indoor air will
become warmer.
The blower runs as long as the mode
control is not on OFF.
MODE CONTROL TEMP CONTROL
MED
COOL
HIGH
COOL
OFF
FAN
LOW
COOL
About the controls on the air conditioner.
Air Direction
Fingertip pressure on the louvers adjusts the
air direction up or straight ahead.
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
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:
Gently pull the filter tab up and slide it out.
The filter can be cleaned with a vacuum
cleaner to remove light dust or washed in
warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the filter dry
before replacing it. Do not expose the filter to
heat or direct sunlight when drying.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner
without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and
reduce performance.
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.

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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
■ Phillips-head screwdriver
■ Flat blade screwdriver
■ Ruler or tape measure
■ Scissors or knife
Tools You Will Need

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Window installation instructions.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Parts Included
Screws (5)
Window locking bracket
Foam top window gasket Air conditioner
Supporting bracket (1)

Center the supporting bracket in the
window against the stool.
Attach it to the sill with two screws.
B
A
Install the Supporting Bracket
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Read completely, then follow step-by-step.
Window Requirements
■These instructions are for a standard
double-hung window. You will need to
modify them for other types of windows.
■All supporting parts must be secured to
firm wood, masonry or metal.
■The electrical outlet must be within
reach of the power cord. Do not use an
extension cord.
Window opening dimensions are for a
standard double-hung window.
14″min.
23″to 36″
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 of wood to the stool.
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.
1/2″higher
than frame
Storm
window
frame
Wood
Stool
1
2
3
9
Stool
Screws
Outside
Inside
Supporting
Bracket
Sill

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Window installation instructions.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Install the Air Conditioner in the Window
If the window has a handle, remove it.
Center the air conditioner in the window
with the bottom rail between the window
stool and the bracket.
B
A
4Lower the
window
Front
grille
Inside
Outside
Bracket Bottom rail
Stool
Install the Window Filler Panels and Locking Bracket
Extend the filler panels to fill the window
opening.
Secure the panels using two screws, one
on each side.
Attach the window locking bracket with
a screw.
C
B
A
5
Screw
(one on
each side)
Sliding panels