GE AET05 Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ......... 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Control Knob Models ....... 6, 7
Touch Pad Models .......... 4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter ................... 7
Outdoor Coils ............... 7
Installation Instructions ...8-11
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 12
Normal Operating Sounds .... 12
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .......... 14
Warranty .................. 13
AET05
AE WO5
AEW06
AE WO8
Writethemodelandserial numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air condifioneL 4g-1514-1 11-05Jfl

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 flom the receptacle.
Replace immediately all electric serx,ice
cords that have become flayed or otherwise
damaged. A damaged power supply cord
must be replaced with a new power supply
cord obtained from the manufacturer and
not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at either the plug or connector end.
Turn the unit OFFmid 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,ice 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 refligerants,
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 from 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._f 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.
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USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Volt modelson/)/
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 temporaryconnection 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 fiom 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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Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner--models with touchpads.
Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings.
Thedisplayalwaysshowsthe room
temperatureexceptwhensettingthe
Settemperatureor the Delaytimer.
Light indicatesthe unit
is in the temperatureor
delaytime Set mode.
m Auto
amHigh m Fan Onl 9
bled amEnergg Saver
m LOW m Cool
Lightindicates the
delaytimer is set.
Delay
Delaytimer
Decrease J
0 Modeselect -----_
O an speed
Decrease
Temperature --
set increase
and Decrease
Delaytimer Increase
Auto Fanon/off
FanspeedIncrease
Unit poweron/off
AirConditionerControls Remote Control
Contro/s
Oower Pad
Turns air conditioner on _md off. _rhen
turned on, tile display will show tile room
temperature.
0Display
Shows tile room temperature or time
remaining on the Delay fimeL Shows the Set
mmpemture while setting the mmpetature in
Coolor EnergySavermodes. The Setlight will
mrn on while setting.
NOTE:The display will change to show file
room temperature after settings have been
made. To recall the Set mmpemture, press the
TampIncrease• or Decrease• pads.
OempIncrease •/Decrease • Pads
Use to set temperature when in Coolor Energy
Savermode. The Setlight will turn on while
setting.
Oelay fimerlncrease •(+)/Decrease •(-)
Pads
Each touch of the Increase•/Decrease •
pads on the unit or the Increase+/Decrease -
pads on the remote control will set the delay
time when using tlle Delay1-24hrdiner (_).
The Setlight will mrn on while setting.
Oan Speed Pads
Use to set tile fan speed to LOW,Med,High
or Auto on the unit. NOTE:On the remote
conuol, use the fan speed Increase +/
Decrease - pads m set the fan speeds m LOW,
Med or High. Use the Auto pad m mrn Auto
fan oil.
Oode Pad
Use to set tlle air conditioner to Cool,Energy
Saveror FanOnlymode.
0Delay Pads
DelayON--When the air conditioner is ofLit
can be set to automatically come on in 1 to 24
hom_ at its previous mode and fan settings.
Delay OFF--When the air conditioner is on,
it can be set m automatically mrn off in 1 m
24 hems.
How toset:
Press file Delay 1-24hrpad on the unit or
file (_ pad on file remora conuol. Each touch
of the Increase •/Decrease • pads on the
unit or the Increase +/Decrease- pads on
the remora conuol will set the timer in
1-hour intervals. The Set light will mrn on
while setting.
To review die remaining time on die Delay
1-24hrtimei; press the Delay 1-24hr pad on the
unit or the _ pad on the remote control. Use
the Increase •/Decrease • pads on the unit
or the Increase +/Decrease-pads on the
remote control to set a new time if desired.
Tocancel the timer, press tt_e Delay 1-24hr pad
until tile light on the Delay 1-24hr pad goes off:
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Remote Control
To ensure proper operation, aim the remote
connol at the sigaml receiver on file air
condifioneL
The remora control sigmal has a range of
up m 20 feet.
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Make sure noflflng is between file ah conditioner
and the remote control flint could block file
signal.
Make sure batteries are flesh and installed
correctly as indicated on file remote conuol.
CoolMode
Use file Coohnode at Low, Med, Highor Auto Fan
Speed for cooling. Use the TemperatureIncrease •/
Decrease•pads to set the desired temperature
between 64°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.
2M1electronic dlemlostat is used to maintain die
room mmperamre. The compressor will cycle on
and off"m keep the room at the set level of comfort.
Set the tbemlosmt at a lower number and the indoor
air will become cooleL Set the tbemlosmt at a higher
number and the indoor air will become wamleL
NOTE:ff theairconditionerisoff andisthenturnedon
whileset toaCoolsettingorif turnedfromafansetting
toaCoolsetting,it maytakeapproximately3minutes
forthecompressortostartandcoolingtobegin.
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling--Selectthe Coolmode and
Highor Med fan with a middle set temperature.
ForMaximumCooling--Select file Coolmode
and Highfan wifll a lower set mmperamre.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling--Select d_e
CO01mode and LOWfan wifll a middle set
mmpemture.
Energy Saver Mode
Controls the fan.
0N--The fan will cycle on and offwith the
compressoL This results in wider vaIiafions of room
temperature and humidity. NormaUy used when the
room is unoccupied. NOTE:Thefanmaycontinueto run
forashorttimeafterthecompressorcgclesoff.
OFF--The fan runs all the time, while die
compressor cycles on and off:
Fan OnlyMode
Use the FanOnlyModeat Low,Medor Highfan
speed to provide air circulation and filtering
without cooling. Since fan only settings do not
provide cooling, a Set temperature cannot be
enmred. The room mmpemmre will appear
in the displ W.
NOTE:AutoFanSpeedcannotbeusedwhenin the
FanOnlyMode.
Auto Fan Speed
Set to Autofan speed for the fan speed to
automatically set to the speed needed m provide
optimum comfort settings wifll the set temperature.
If die room needs more cooling, file fan speed
will automatically incre_tse. If the room needs less
cooling, the fan speed will automatically decrease.
NOTE:AutoFanSpeedcannotbeusedwhenin the
FanOnlyMode.
Power Outage Recovery Feature
In the case of a power outage or interruption, the
unit will automatically re-start in the settings last
used after the power is restored. If the Delay 1-24hr
feature was set, it will resume countdown. You may
need to set a new time if desired. 5

About the controls on the air conditioner--models with control knobs.
Features and appearance will vary.
NODE
High •
Cool.
Low"
Cool
OFF High
MODECONTROL
TENP
Coolest
TEMPERATURECONTROL
Controls
0Mode Control
HighCool,Med Cooland LowCool
provide cooling with different 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---SelectHighCoolor Med Cool
with tile TEMPERATURE control at midpoint.
ForMaximum Coolino--Select High Coolwith tile
TEMPERATURE control at tile highest number
available oil your knob.
ForQuieter&NighttimeCoolino--Select Low Cool
with tile TEMPERATURE control at midpoint.
OTEMP Control
Tile TEMP control is used to maintain the
room tempei_une. Tile compressor will cycle
oil and off"m keep tile room at tile same level
of comfort. V_r]lenyou Unn tile blob m a
higher numbei; the indoor air will become
cooleL Turn tile knob m a lower number and
the indoor air will become warmeI.
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Additional important information.
Air Direction
Use die lever to adjust file air direction left and
right only.
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Careand cleaning ofthe air conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not
flom tile wall oudet before cleaning, use bleach or ab_wsives.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least eve_T 30 days or
more often if necessary.
Toremove:
Push on one side of the filter edge and pull it out
the other side.
Glean tlle filter widl warm, soapy wateL Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean
the filter in a dishw_MleL
CAUTION:DoNoToperatetheair
conditionerwithouta filterbecausedirtandlintwillclog
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, flley may be professionMly cleaned.
How to Insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
[-_ Remove the batte D,cover by sliding it
according to the arrow direction.
[] Insert new batteries, making sure that the (+)
and (-) of battery are installed correcdy.
[-3--]Reatmch the cover by sliding it back
into position.
NOTES:
Use 2 "AAA" (1.5 volt) alkaline batteries. Do not
use recha_geable batteries.
,Remove the batteIies flom the remora control if
the sysmm is not going m be used for a long time.7

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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.
_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.
- 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
seal
wiF_awm __ Right
Left
accordion
panel
_L ,_
accordion
panel
/
Type A (6) Type B (2) Type C (5) Window locking
bracket (1)
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Installation instructions
131WINDOW 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.
• Follow the dimensions in the table and
illustration for your model.
Models A B C
AET05, AEW05 13 1/4" min. 22"-38" 18 1/4" min.
AEW06, AEW08 14 1/2" min. 23"-38" 19" min.
B===8 t
A
(With accordion panels)
C -_
(Without accordion panels)
[] STORM 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.
_r __j- Wood
1/2" higher _ m
than frame f__,,_Stool _==_!r
Storm /r //
window /7//
frame II //
[] PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
_-1 Install the top mounting rail with 2 Type B
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.
Top right
Top left
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