GE AED18 Series Training manual

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Contents
Air Direction
4
Installation Instructions
7-11
Air F-ilter 5
Model and Serial Numbers 2,5
Appliance Registration
2
Problem Solver 6
(;arc and (;leanin~ 5 Repair Service 6
{;ondenser (:oils 5 Safety Instructions
2
(;ontrol Settings
3,4 User Maintenance Instructions
5
Electrical Requirements
7 Warranty
Back (lover
Elnergy Saver Switch 3
F:nergy-Saving Tips
2
F;xtension (;ords
7
(lrille and (;abinet 5
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Models AES15 AED18
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Help us
help you...
Before usi~ your air
conditioner, read this book
carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new air
conditioner properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label behind
the air discharge louvers. They’ll
be easier to read if you shine a
flashlight on them or remove the
front grille. (See page 5.)
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your air conditioner. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
If you received a dam~ed
air conditioner . . .
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the air
conditioner.
Save time and money.
Before you request
service . . .
hportant Safety
Instructions
Read M Mructions before
usi~ this apptiance.
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
● Use this appliance only for ik
intended purpose as describd in
this Use and Care Guide.
● This air conditioner must be
properly instilled in accordance
with the Insbllation Instructions
before it is used. See
grounding
instructions on page 7.
● Never unplug your air conditioner
by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firdy 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.
SAW TWE
INSTRUCTIONS
Ene~y-savi~ tips
. Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 5.)
● For most efficient cooling, keep
the vent control in the CLOSED
position except when you want to
exhaust air, smoke or odors from
the room.
c Don’t let the room get too
hot. Whenever possible, turn the
unit on before the room heats up.
When heat is “stored up” in walls,
furniture, rugs and draperies, your
air conditioner takes longer to
produce the desired comfort
condition.
● Keep windows and doors
closed. Cool, dry air escapes
when they’re open.
● Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Cold air
can easily escape through them.
● Don’t let drapes or furniture block
the front of the unit and restrict air
flow when it is operating.
● It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot weather.
● Keep the outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 5.)
● Turn the air conditioner off
before vacations or extended
absences from home.
Check the Problem Solver on
page 6. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
2

Opemting Your Air Conditioner Controk
OFF
FAN
COOL
SELECTOR
Selector Switih
OFF turns air conditioner off.
*LOW FAN permits low fan speed
operation without cooling.
*MED FAN permits medium fan
speed operation without cooling.
*HIGH FAN permits high fan
speed operation without cooling.
*For FAN operation, Energy Saver
Swtch mus~ be in NOMk-position,
cOOLER
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1
10
THERMOSTAT
Thermostat Control
When you turn the Thermostat
Control to the desired setting, the
thermostat will automatically control
LOW COOL permits cooling with
low fan speed operation.
MED COOL permits cooling with
medium fan speed operation.
HIGH COOL permits cooling
with high fan speed operation.
L
the temperature of the indoor air.
The higher the number selected,
the cooler the indoor air will be.
*Ene~y Saver Swikh
(on models so equipped)
NORMAL
m
ENERGY SAVER
SAVE
The Energy Saver Switch controls
the fan operation. When it’s in
OPEN —
D
CLOSEO
VENTIMTION
Ventilation Control
The vent door in your air
conditioner is closed when the
slide switch is to the right. When
the vent is closed, onl~the air
inside the room can be circulated
and conditioned. Sliding the knob
to the left opens the vent door,
allowing a small amount of indoor
air to be exhausted from the room.
Setting the Ventilation Control at
OPEN lets room air be exhausted
to the outside. This is helpful in
removing stale air, smoke or odors
from the-room, and
perrnim outdoor
air to enter through normal openings
in the house. However, cooling
effectiveness is reduced when this
control is set at OPEN, so we
su~est
you don’t keep it there long—
especially in hot, humid weather.
(continued next page)
the NOR-MAL position, the fan will
circulate room air continuously.
When it’s in the SAVE position, the
fan will automatically cycle on and
off with the compressor.
3

Opemting Your Air Conditioner Controb(continued)
For normal cooling
1. Set the Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Set the Thermostat Control at
the desired number (usually 5-7 is a
good starting position). If room
temperature is not satisfactory after
a reasonable time, set the Thermostat
Control at a higher number for a
cooler room or at a lower number
for a warmer room.
3. Set the Energy Saver Switch* at
NORMAL position for continuous
fan operation or at SAVE position
to automatically cycle the fan on
and off with the compressor.
4. Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSED except for brief periods
when you want to exhaust room air
to the outside.
For maximum cooling
1. Set the Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to 10.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSED.
4. Set the Energy Saver Switch* at
the NORMAL position.
For quieter operation
1. Set the Selector Switch at LOW
COOL position.
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to
the desired number.
When the Thermostat Control is
set on 9 or 10 and the Fan is set on
low speed, moisture may freeze on
the coils and prevent the unit from
cooling. If this happens, set the Fan
at high speed and set the Thermostat
Control to a lower number.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSED.
4. Set the Energy Saver Switch* at
the NORMAL position.
Note: When the Energy Saver
Switch* is at the SAVE position,
changes in the sound level may be
more noticeable than when it’s at
the NORMAL position.
For nighttime operation
During the cooler evening hours,
we recommend that you set the
Selector Switch at LOW COOL
for very quiet operation and the
Thermostat Control at mid-range
(5 or 6). Set the Ventilation Control
at CLOSED and the Energy Saver
Switch* at NORMAL or SAVE
position.
For extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you set
the Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL in extremely hot weather.
*On models so equipped
4
To adjust air direction
Up and down
UP-AND-DOWN—
Y
AIR DIRECTION
Three separate banks of up-and-
down air direction louvers are
controlled by fingertip pressure on
the louvers. They regulate air
discharge upward, downward or
straight out.
Side to side
OFF ON
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CIRCUWIRE
Some models have a Circulaire
Switch. For fixed side-to-side air
direction, slide the Circulaire
Switch to ON until the desired air
direction is
obbined, then move it
to OFF.
For continuous side-to-side air
circulation, set the Circulaire
Switch to ON and leave it there.
Other models have two separate
banks of side-to-side air direction
louvers with separate tabs to let you
direct discharged air to the right, to
the left, or straight ahead.

Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Turn air conditioner off and
remove plug from wall outlet
before cleaning.
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe front grille with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with
mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Wash cabinet
with mild soap or detergent and
lukewarm water.
Condemer Coils
These coils on the weather side
of the unit should be checked
periodically and cleaned if clogged
with dirt or soot from the atmosphere.
If extremely soiled, they may need
to be steam cleaned, a service available
through your GE service outlet.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the inlet grille
should be washed at least every 30
days or as
often as it needs cleaning.
To remove the filter, grasp the
upper part of the inlet baffle and
pull toward you. Then pull the filter
up and out.
Note: If the air conditioner is
installed high through a wall, you
can pull the lower part of the inlet
baffle toward you and pull the filter
down and out.
Vacuum the filter on the dusty side
to remove
light dust. Wash the filter.
cleaner side up, under gently flowing
water to wash out accumulated dust
and lint. If the filter is very dirty,
use a mild household detergent in
the wash water. Let the filter dry
thoroughly before replacing it.
Front Grille Removal
The front grille can be removed for
more thorough cleaning or to make
the model and serial numbers
easier to read.
To remove the grille:
1. Grasp the upper part of the
inlet baffle and pull it away from
the frame. Do the same to the lower
part of the inlet baffle. Then pull
the baffle straight out and off the
frame.
Afier cleaning, replace the grille.
Use a magnetic-tipped screwdriver
to attach the grille with the two
screws removed in step 2.
To replace the inlet baffle, align
the large tabs on the baffle with the
slots on the frame and push straight
on
until the baffle snaps into place.
2. Remove and save the two slotted
hex washerhead screws that hold
the grille to the frame.
5

PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES
N~ OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING
SOUNDS
WATER DRIPPING
OUTSIDE
WATER DRIPPING
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
● Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.
. If plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped.
. Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.
● Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Turn control to a higher number.
Highest setting should provide maximum cooling. When Energy Saver Switch (on some
models) is set at SAVE, temperature range in room will vary more.
● Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on page 5.
● Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on. Allow time for
it to cool down.
● Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
● Ventilation control maybe set at open position, allowing hot outside air to enter
the room.
● Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice, set the Selector Switch to HIGH FAN and the
Thermostat Control to a lower number.
● Thermostat click, a metallic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off.
This is normal.
● Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in Cool or Fan position. This is normal.
When Energy Saver Switch (on some models) is set at SAVE, fan cycles on and off with
compressor.
● Excess water may overflow in extremely hot and humid weather. This is normal.
● Air conditioner must be installed with the specified tilt to the outside for proper water
disposal.
● This is normal for a short period in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer
period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of cabinet
where it is picked up by a fan ring and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
If Vou need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Centero-
800.6262000
consumer information service
If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most FINALLY, if your problem is still
cases, this will solve the problem. not resolved, write:
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
Major Appliance
write all the details-including
Consumer Action Panel
vour Dhone number—to:
20 North Wacker Drive
,’
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
Chicago, Illinois 60606
6

Imtallation Imtructiom
~PORTANT: ~ave these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER:
Wep these instructions for future use.
Electrical Safetv—
The Dower cord on these models
IMPORTANT... “
Please Read Carefully.
has ~ 230/208-volt perpendicular,
tandem or large tandem type plug
that mates resDectivelv with a
230/208-volt ~erpend~cular,
How to connect electricity
tandem or large tandem type wall
For personal safety, this
outlet. These types of outlets are
available at most hardware stores.
appliance must be properly
grounded.
Electrical requirement
230/208-volt models require their
own single branch circuit supplying
230/208-volt
a.c., protected with a
time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent
overloading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire
hazard from overheating wires.
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230/208-VOLT
MATCHING
PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORO PLUG
REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTEUION
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230/208-VOLT
MATCHING
TANDEM TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION
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●
230/208-VOLT
MATCHING
LARGE TANOEM TYPE
WALL OUTLET
LINE CORO PLUG
REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTE~lON
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 exis@.
Use of etinsion cords
not recommended
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we stron~y recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
However,
if you
stifl elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a
UL listed 3-wire grounding
type appliance extension cord and
that the current carrying rating of
the cord in amperes be equal to or
greater than the branch circuit size
shown on the rating nameplate of
the appliance.
7

Imtallation Imtructiom (continued)
Window Sash Seal
Safety Lock and
/
Type B Screw
w
‘opr’ ‘oar:et
Washer Head
Locking Screw
Frame
ssembly
Frame
(right)
ksemb
(left)
Window
Filler
/Side
R:tainer
Panel
Seal—Bottom Rail to Unit
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~Type C Screws ,
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Bracket
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and Locknuts
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Took Needed
For window installation
● Large blade-type screwdriver
● Adjustable wrench or pliers
. Rule or tape measure
● Pencil
● Sharp kife or razor blade
For thru-the-wall installation
● All the tools above (except bife
or razor blade) plus
● Hand saw . Hammer
● Level ●
Chisel
● Caulting gun
● Concrete saw (if installing
through a masonry wall)
Window Requirement@
● Standard double-hung window
with actual opening width of
32” to 38”.
● Clear, vertical opening of 201/2”
Note: All supporting park should
be secured to firm wood,
masonry or metal.
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32” to 38”
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201/2”
min.
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● Magnetic stud finder (optional)
minimum from bottom of sash to
● Tin snips (optional)
stool.
8

Window Mounting
Window Requirement
(continued)
A 112” clearance below the window
stool is required.
If the storm window frame does not
allow this clearance, attach a 1
Y2 ~
or 2~wide strip of wood along the
entire length of the window opening,
flush with the back side of the stool,
or remove the storm window for
the air conditioning season.
1 12”
11 Iizff
201/2”
min.
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\stool
Storm Window Frame
or Other Obstruction
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1. Remove the Chassis.
Slide chassis from cabinet by
holding with left hand while-pulling
on handle at bottom front of unit.
Be careful of sharp edges on the coil
fins.
If your unit has corrugated packing
material inside the cabinet, it must
be removed. Do not remove the
foam pads inside the cabinet.
Note: Handle is N~ intended
for lifting the unit. It is only for
sliding the chassis out of the
cabinet for cleaning or maintenance.
2. Instill Top Angle
and Side Retainers.
1. Attach foam gasket ‘
o
to top angle as shown. ‘-~ . . . .
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x.
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2. Install top rail and side retainers
to cabinet as shown, using 10 Type
F screws.
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Window Filler
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3. Assemble Window
Hller Wneh.
. . . . . . . . . .
1. Place cabinet on floor, bench or
Air:,,y:g,n~~,, >:1:%:
table.
2. Slide the “I” section of the
window filler panel into the panel
retainer on the side of the cabinet
as shown above. Do both sides,
3. Insert top and bottom legs of the
window filler panel frame into the
channel in the top support angle
and bottom rail. Do both sides.
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1/’ ~ ‘<
,’ Locking
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Screw
/
Hole
“l” Section
‘---- ‘“
Window
Filler
Panel
4. Insert two Type A screws into
holes in the top leg of the filler
panel frame. Do not tighten—legs
should slide easily.

Window Mounting (continued)
4. bcate Cabinet
in Window.
1. Open window and mark center
of window stool.
2. Place cabinet in window with
bottom stool angle firmly seated
over window stool as shown. Bring
window down temporarily behind
top rail to hold cabinet in place.
I stool I
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Stool Angle
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3. Shift cabinet left or right as
needed to line up center of cabinet
on center line marked on stool.
Type B S;rews
4. Fasten cabinet to window stool
with 2 Type B screws. (You may
want to drill pilot holes. )
5. Install Support Bracke&.
lpecscrewsandLocknuts
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[Type D Bolt”
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Sill Angle Bracket”
*(1 required for each support bracket)
1. Hold each support bracket flush
against outside of sill and tight to
bottom of cabinet as shown. Mark
brackets at top level of sill and
remove them.
2. Assemble sill angle brackets
to support brackets at positions
previously marked, as-shown. Hand
tighten only—some adjustment may
be required later.
1 I
3. Install support brackets, with sill
angle brackets attached, to cabinet
as shown.
4. Tighten all 6 bolts securely.
6. Etiend Window Hller
Panek.
1. Carefully raise window to
expose filler panel locking screws.
Loosen screws so panels slide easily.
—
—
2. Extend panels to fill window
opening completely and tighten
locking screws on top.
3. Close window behind top rail.
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7. Install Window hck
and Sash Seal.
1. Trim sash seal to fit window
width and insert into space between
upper and lower sashe;.
2. Attach right angle safety lock
with Type B screw as shown.
3. Position bottom rail seal on
3
bottom rail flush with front edge of
rail and in
conmct with side seals.
& Sfide~assis into Cabinet.
Be sure handle at bottom of unit is
up. Then
lifi chassis and carefully
slide it into cabinet. Do not push on
controls or finned coils. Make sure
chassis is firmly seated toward rear
of cabinet.
9. Instill Dial Plate,
Button and Knobs.
If dial plate has a protective film,
peel the film off carefully. Do not
scratch the surface of the plate.
10. Attach Pront Grille.
(a) Remove inlet baffle (see page 5).
(b) Attach front grille to unit (see
page 11, step
6b).
(c) ReinsMl irdet baffle (see page 5).