GE AER05 AET05 Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions. ........ '2, 3
Operating Instructions ...... 4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter ................... 5
Outdoor Coils ............... 5
Installation Instructions ....6-9
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 10
Normal Operating Sounds .... 10
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .......... 12
Warranty .................. 11
AER05
AE7"05
Writethemodelandserial numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air condifione_.
49-7501-1 02-05 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed tominimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
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Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance xdth the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling
on the power cord. Alwaysgrip plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
Replace immediately all electric serx,ice cords
that have become flayed 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 OFFand unplug
your air conditioner before cleaning.
GE does not support any ser\,icing of the air
conditioner We strongly recommend that
you do not attempt to serx@e the air
conditioner yourself,
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For your safety...do not store or use
combustible mamrials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the x,icinity
of this or any other appliance.
All air conditioners contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed
prior m product disposal. If you are getting
rid of an old product with refrigerants, check
with the company handling disposal about
what to do.
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
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 flora this appliance.
Power cord includes a current intermpmr
dex,ice. A test and reset button is prox,ided on
the plug case. The dex,ice should be tested on a
periodic basis by first pressing the rESrbutton
and then the RESErbuuon.1_the rESrbutto.
does not trip or if the RESErbutton will not
stay engaged, discontinue use of the air
conditioner and contact a qualified
ser\,ice technician.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly _ounded.
Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encounmred,
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 indix,idual electrical outlet which
has a voltage rating that matches the rating
plate.
This prox,ides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house xdring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated xdres.
See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements section for specific electrical
connection requirements.
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WARNING!
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS--115-Volt modelsonly
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 necessa Uthat it be a UL-listed,
14 gauge, 3_wiregrounding type appliance
exmnsion cord ha\,ing a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.
CAUTION:
DO NOT usean extension cord with any ofthe
230/208 volt models.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Volt modelsonly
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapte_, where
local codes permit, a temporary connection may
be made m a properly grounded 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a Ui,-listed adaptor available at
most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be
aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet
to prox,ide proper polarity in the connection
of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord flom the
adapte_, 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 veUlikely m break
with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOT
USE the air conditioner until a proper ground
has been established.
Attachingtheadapterground terminaltoa waftoutlet
coverscrewdoesnotgmund theapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewismetal,and not bsulated,and the waft
outlet is groundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbya qualified electricianto
makesuretheoutlet isproperlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditioner.
Features and appearance will vary.
MODE Medium
Low Cool
_N_lgHigh
ol
Low Fan
Fan
MODECONTROL
COOLEST TEMPERATURE
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TEMPERATURECONTROL
Contro/s
0Mode Control
High Cool,Medium Cooland Low Cool
provide cooling with (liflOrent fan speeds.
Fan settings provide Mr circulation and
filtering Mfllout cooling.
NOTE:If youmovethemodecontrolfroma cool
settingtoOFFortoa fansetting,waitatleast
3 minutesbeforeswitchingbacktoa coolsetting.
Cooling Descriptions
ForNormal Cooling--Select HighCoolor Medium
Coolwith the TEMPERATURE conuol at midpoint.
For Maximum Cooling--Select High Cool with the
TEMPERATURE control at the highest number
available on your knob.
ForQuieter&NighttimeCooling--Select Low Cool
with the TEMPERATURE control at midpoint.
OTEMPERATUREControl
The TEMPERATURE control is used to
maintain the room mmperamre. The
compressor will cycle on and off" m keep the
room at the same level of comfort. When you
mrn the knob m a higher numbe_; the indoor
air will become cooleL Turn the !_ob m a
lower number and the indoor air will become
l,vaIIlleI:
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Additional controls and important information.
Air Direction
Use die lever to adjust file air direction left and
right only.
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Careand cleaningoftheair conditioner.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the front gMlle should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or
more often if necessary.
Toremove:
Push on one side of the filter edge and pull it out
file oilier side.
Clean file filter Mill warm, soapy wamL Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it.
ACAUTION:DoNoroperatetheair
conditioner without a filter becausedirt andlint will clog
it andreduceperformance.
Outdoor Coils
The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner
should be checked regularly: If flley are clogged
Mill dirt or soot, dley may be professionMly cleaned.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
IMPORTANT - Savethese
instructions for local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT - Observeall
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.
OELECTRICAL 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.
- 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
problemsmconsult a qualified electrician.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips head screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver
Pencil Ruler or tape measure
Level Scissors or knife
Power cord includes a current interrupter
device. A test and reset button is provided on
the plug case. The device should be tested on a
periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button
and then the RESET button. If the TEST button
does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay
engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner
and contact a qualified service technician.
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Installation Instructions
PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)
Top mo_
Air
conditioner
Window
sash seal
wiF_awm Right
Left
accordion
panel '1
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accordion
panel
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Type A (6) Type B (3) Window locking
bracket (1)
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Installation Instructions
ITI WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
• These instructions are for a standard
double-hung window. You will need to
modify them for other types of windows.
• The air conditioner can be installed
without the accordion panels if needed
to fit in a narrow window. See the
window opening dimensions.
• All supporting parts must be secured
to firm wood, masonry or metal.
• The electrical outlet must be within
reach of the power cord.
12" min.
24-1/2" to 34-1/4"
(With accordion panels) --1
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17" min.
(Without accordion panels)
121STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
A storm window frame will not allow the
air conditioner to tilt toward 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 _ m
thsilrfr:me_st°°l
window" II
frame _
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131PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
IA1 Install the top mounting rail with 2 Type A
screws from the outside of the case.
Top mounting rail
Bottom mounting rail
[] Slide the left and right accordion panels
into the top and bottom mounting rails.
I-C-']Attach the accordion panels to the case
using 2 Type A screws on each side.
Top mounting rail
Accordion
panel
Type A
screws
BACK
Bottom mounting rail

Installation Instructions
141PREPARE THE WINDOW
Cut the window sash seal to the proper
length. Peel off the backing and attach the
seal to the underside of the window sash.
151INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER
IN THE WINDOW
[_] Place the air conditioner on the stool with
the bottom mounting rail against its back
edge. Center it and close the window
securely behind the top mounting rail.
It should be level or slightly tilted to the
outside. Use a level; about a 1/3 bubble
will be the correct case slant to the outside.
Type B screws
[] Extend the left and right accordion panels
to the vertical window sashes and attach
with 2 Type B screws.
[] INSTALL ASUPPORT BRACKET
AND THE FOAM TOP WINDOW
GASKET
[_] Attach the support bracket with one
Type B screw. l I
['_ Cut the foam top window gasket to the
window width.
['C-']Stuff the foam between the glass and the
window to prevent air and insects from
getting into the room.
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TroubleshootingTips.
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money!
Airconditioner
doesnotstart
Possible Causes What ToDo
The air conditioner
is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Gheck the house fiase/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped, the fiase 05 reset the breakeL
Power failure. • If power failure occurs, turn ttle air conditioner OFF.
When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart tile
air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload.
The current interrupter • Press tile RESETbutton located on tile power cord plug.
device is tripped. • If tile RESETbuttonwill not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.
Airconditionerdoes Airflow is restricted. • Make suse there are no curtains, blinds 05 fiuniture
not cool as it should blocking the flont of the air condifioneL
The temp control may • Turn the temperature knob to a higher numbeL
not be set correctly.
The air filter is dirty. • Glean tile filter at least eveD, 30 days.
See the Operating Instructions section.
The room may have been hot. • When file air conditioner is fi,st turned on, you need
to allow time for die room to cool down.
Cold air is escaping. • Gheck for open flunace regfistess and cold air returns.
• Set the air conditioner's vent to the closed position.
Cooling coils have iced up. • See "Air conditioner freezing up" below.
Air conditioner lee blocks the air flow • Set the mode control at High Fan 05 High Coolwith the
freezing up and stops the air conditioner temperature at 105 2.
from cooling the room.
Water drips outside Hot, humid weather. • This is normal.
Waterdripsindoors The air conditioner is not • For proper water disposal, make sure die air conditioner
tilted to the outside, slants slightly flom file case flont to file real
• Make sure die air conditioner plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
Watercollects in
basepan Moisture removed from air and drains into base pan. • This is normal for a short period in areas wit1 little humiditT; noml_fl for a longer peiiod in veiy humid areas.
Normal Operating Sounds
, You may hear a pingfing noise caused by water
being picked tap and thrown against the
condenser on rainy dws or when the humidit T
is high. This desigm feature helps remove
moisture and improve efficienc>
You may hear the dlermosmt click when the
compressor cycles on and off:
Water will collect in die base pan dining
high humidity or on rainy days. The wamr
mW overflow and dIip flom the outdoor side
of the unit.
The fan may run even when the compressor
does not.
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