GE ADQ12 and Operating instructions

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Control Knob Models . . . . . .6, 7
Touch Pad Models . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation Instructions
Window Installation . . . . . . .9–15
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .16
Normal Operating Sounds . . .16
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . .20
Product Registration . . . . .17, 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
49-7479 12-03 JR
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air conditioner.
Air Conditioners
Room
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ADQ12
ADV12
ADQ14
ADV14

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, electric shock
or personal injury.
■ 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.
■ All air conditioners contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed
prior to product disposal. If you are getting
rid of an old product with refrigerants, check
with the company handling disposal about
what to do.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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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
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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■ To ensure proper operation, aim the remote
control at the signal receiver on the air
conditioner.
■ The remote control signal has a range of
up to 24 feet.
■ Make sure nothing is between the air conditioner
and the remote control that could block the
signal.
■ Make sure batteries are fresh and installed
correctly as indicated on the remote control.
About the controls on the air conditioner—models with touch pads.
Features and appearance will vary.
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Air Conditioner Controls Remote Control
Controls
ON/OFF Pad
Turns air conditioner on and off.
Display
Shows the set temperature or time remaining
on timer.
MODE
Use to set the air conditioner to COOL or
FAN mode. NOTE: When setting the mode using
the remote control, use the separate COOL and
FAN pads.
Increase ▲ /Decrease ▼Pads
Use to set temperature when in COOL mode.
FAN Pad
Use to set the fan speed to LOW , MED or
HIGH.
ENERGY SAVER (on some models)—Controls
the fan.
ON—The fan runs on low speed while the
compressor cycles on and off and the set
temperature will automatically increase by
2°F. This results in wider variations of room
temperature and humidity. Normally used
when the room is unoccupied. NOTE: The fan
will continue to run on low speed only after the
compressor cycles off.
OFF—The fan runs all the time, while the
compressor cycles on and off.
This feature must be set at OFF in order to
use the fan settings (on the mode control).
TIMER Pad
ON—When the air conditioner is off, it can be
set to automatically come on in 1 to 12 hours
at its previous setting. Each touch will set the
timer in hours.
OFF—When the air conditioner is on, it can
be set to automatically turn off in 1 to 12
hours. Each touch will set the timer in hours.
To cancel the timer, press the TIMER pad
until the display time disappears.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
Remote Control
Cool on
Fan on
Fan speed
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Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
COOL Mode
Use the COOL mode with HIGH, MED or LOW fan for
cooling. Use the INCREASE ▲ / DECREASE ▼ pads to
set the desired temperature between 60°F and 90°F
in 1°F increments.
An electronic thermostat is used to maintain the
room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and
off to keep the room at the set level of comfort. Set
the thermostat at a lower number and the indoor air
will become cooler. Set the thermostat at a higher
number and the indoor air will become warmer.
NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on
while set to COOL, it will take approximately 3 minutes
for the compressor to start and cooling to begin.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling—Select the COOL mode and
HIGH or MED fan with a middle set temperature.
For Maximum Cooling—Select the COOL mode
and HIGH fan with a lower set temperature.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select the
COOL mode and LOW fan with a middle set
temperature.
NOTE: If you switch from a COOL setting to OFF or to
a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before switching
back to a COOL setting.
FAN Mode
Use the FAN at HIGH, MED or LOW to provide air
circulation and filtering without cooling. Since fan
only settings do not provide cooling, a temperature
setting will not be displayed.
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Vent Control
The vent control is located above the control
panels.
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.
Air Direction—Side-to-Side
The side-to-side air direction is adjusted by moving
the lever to the left or right.
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Air Direction—Up and Down
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers
adjusts the air direction up or down.
To open the vent, push the
lever to the right.
To close it, push it to the left.

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About the controls on the air conditioner—models with control knobs.
Features and appearance will vary.
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Controls
Temp Controls
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
Mode Controls
HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide
cooling with different fan speeds.
COOL provides cooling with a fixed fan speed.
LOW FAN, HIGH FAN or 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 HIGH COOL or
MED COOL with the temp control at midpoint.
For Maximum Cooling—Select HIGH COOL with
the temp control at the highest number
available on your knob.
For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling—Select
LOW COOL with the temp control at
midpoint.
TEMP CONTROL MODE CONTROL
OFF
LOW
FAN
LOW
COOL
HIGH
FAN
HIGH
COOL
MED
COOL

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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.
Air Direction—Side-to-Side
The side-to-side air direction is adjusted by moving
the lever to the left or right.
Energy Saver (on some models)
Controls the fan.
ON—The fan runs on low speed while the
compressor cycles on and off. This results in wider
variations of room temperature and humidity.
Normally used when the room is unoccupied.
NOTE: The fan will continue to run on low speed only
after the compressor cycles off.
OFF—The fan runs all the time, while the
compressor cycles on and off.
This feature must be set at OFF in order to use the
fan settings (on the mode control).
Air Direction—Up and Down
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts
the air direction up or down.
To open the vent, push the
lever to the right.
To close it, push it to the left.

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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
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 and Case
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.
Outdoor Coils
The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or
more often if necessary.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it.
NOTE: DO NOT rinse, or put the filter in an automatic
dishwasher.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air
conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it
and reduce performance.
To remove:
Grasp the filter tab at the bottom center of the
grille and pull the filter down and out.
After cleaning, replace the filter by inserting
its top edge into the filter slot in the grille and
push up and in until it snaps into place.
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Air Filter

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Installation Air Conditioner
Instructions
Phillips head screwdriver
Ruler or tape measure
Pencil
Level
Scissors or knife
9
Flat-blade screwdriver
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.
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
•IMPORTANT —Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
•IMPORTANT —Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions
for future reference.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance
requires basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time – Approximately 1 hour
• We recommend that two people install
this product.
• Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Some models require a 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.
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PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)
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Type D (2)
Type A (14) Type C (10)
Type B (1)
(on some
models) Type E (4) Type F (2)
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Right
accordion
panel
Foam top
window gasket
Left
accordion
panel
Window stool seal
Top
mounting
rail
Left side
mounting rail
Side mounting
rail seal strip
Side mounting
rail seal strip
Right side
mounting rail
Left
support
Right
support