GE AEZ18 User manual

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Safety Instructions ............. 2,3
Recycle Information ................... 3
Operating Instructions
Controls ........................... 4-6
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter .............................. 6
Outdoor Coils ......................... 6
Installation Instructions ...... 7-1s
Troubleshooting Tips ............ 14
Normal Operating Sounds ............ 14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .......... Back Cover
Warranty ............................ 15
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the ENERGYSTAR®guidelines for
energy efficiency.
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label on the side of
the air conditioner.
49-7737 I0-14GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING!
Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric
shock or personal injury.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
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.
Replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed 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 OFFand unplug your air
conditioner before cleaning.
GEdoes not support any servicing of the
air conditioner. We strongly recommend
that you do not attempt to service the air
conditioner yourself.
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.
If the receptacle does not match the plug,
the receptacle must be changed out by a
qualified electrician.
These R410A air conditioning systems
require contractors and technicians to
use tools, equipment and safety standards
approved for use with this refrigerant.
DO NOT use equipment certified for
R22 refrigerant only.
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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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.
DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance.
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 isyour 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.
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 TESTbutton and
then the RESETbutton while plugged into the
outlet. If the TESTbutton does not trip or if the
RESETbutton will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.
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.

AWARNING!
USEOF EXTENSION CORDS
RISK OF FIRE. Could cause serious injury or
death.
•DO NOT use an extension cord with this
Window Air Conditioner.
DO NOT use surge protectors or multi-outlet
adaptors with this Window Air Conditioner.
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READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
RECYCLINGINFORMATION
For appliance recycling information please visit
www.geappliances.com/recycling.

About the controls on the air conditioner.
Features and appearance will vary.
Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings.
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Light indicates the unit is in the
temperature or delay time Set mode. Dght indicates the delay timer Jsset.
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[] High [] Cool
[] Med [] Fan Only
[] Low [] Energy Saver
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NOTE: The display always shows the room temperature except
when setting the Set temperature or the Delay timer.
Air Conditioner Controls
Delay
---_ timer
Increase
J----_ Auto Fan
on
_j_.OFon speed
Increase
_nit power
on/off
Remote Control
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Controls
Power Pad
Turnsair conditioner on and off.When
turned on,the display will show the room
temperature.
Display
Shows the room temperature or time remaining
on the Delay timer. Showsthe Settemperature
while setting the temperature in Cool or Energy
Saver modes.TheSetlight will turn on while
setting.
Temp Increase A/Decrease T Pads
Useto set temperature when in Coolor
Energy Saver mode. TheSet lightwill turn on
while setting.
Delay Timer Increase A(+)/Decrease
(-) Pads
Eachtouch of the Increase A/ Decrease T
pads on the unit or the Increase +/ Decrease
- pads on the remote control will set the delay
time when using the Delay 1-24hr timer.The
Setlight will turn on while setting.
FanSpeedPads
Useto set the fan speedto Law, heed,High
or Auto on the unit. NOTE:On the remote
control, usethe fan speed Increase +/
Decrease - padsto set the fan speedsto Low,
heedor High. Usethe Auto pad to turn Auto
fan on.
Mode Pad
Useto set the air conditioner to Coo/,Energy
Saver or Fan Only mode.
Delay Pads/Delay 1-24hr Pad
Delay ON--When the air conditioner isoff, it can
be set to automatically come on in I to 24 hours
at its previous mode and fan settings.
Delay OFF--When the air conditioner ison,
it can be setto automatically turn off in I to
24 hours.
How to set:
Pressthe Delay 1-24hr pad on the unit or the
Delaypad on the remote control. Eachtouch
of the Increase A/ DecreaseT pads on the
unit or the Increase +/ Decrease - pads on
the remote control will set the timer in 1-hour
intervals.TheSet light will turn on while setting.
Toreview the remaining time on the Delay
.1.-24hrtimer, pressthe Delay .1.-24hrpad on
the unit or the Delaypad on the remote control.
Usethe Increase A/ Decrease _' pads on the
unit or the Increase +/ Decrease - pads on the
remote control to set a new time if desired.
To cancel the timer, pressthe Delay 1-24hr pad
until the light on the Delay 1-24hr pad goesoff.
Reset Filter
LEDwill turn on when fan has accumulated 250
hours of run time as a reminder to clean filter.
PressResetFilter to turn off the LEDand reset
the accumulated run time.
Note: The default temperature reading on the display isdegree Fahrenheit (°F). Tochange the display to
degree Celcius (°C),press the Temp Increase A and Temp Decrease T buttons together and hold for 3
seconds. Repeat the process to change back to degree Fahrenheit (°F)

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Do Not Operatein Freezing Outdoor Conditions
Thiscool-only air conditioner was not designed for
freezing outdoor conditions. It must not be usedin
freezing outdoor conditions.
Remote Control
, To ensure proper operation, aim the remote
control at the signal receiver on the air
conditioner.
, ivlakesure nothing isbetween the air conditioner
and the remote control that could block the
signal.
, Theremote control signal has u range of
up to 20 feet.
, Make sure batteries are fresh and installed
correctly us indicated on the remote control.
, Remotecontains u magnet allowing it to attach
to metal surfaces.
Cool Mode
Usethe Cool mode at Low, Meal,High or Auto Fan
Speedfor cooling. Usethe Temperature Increase A
/ Decrease • padsto set the desiredtemperature
between 64% and 86°F in I°F increments.
An electronicthermostat isusedto maintain the room
temperature. Thecompressorwill cycleon
and off to keepthe room at the set levelof comfort.
Setthe thermostat at u lower number and the indoor
air will become cooler.Setthe thermostat at u higher
number and the indoor air will become warmer.
NOTE:If theair conditioner isoff and is then turned on
while set to aCool setting or if turned from afan
setting to a Cool setting,it may take approximately
5 minutes for the compressor to start and coolingto
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 and Nighttime Cooling-Select the
Cool mode and Low fun with a middle set
temperature.
Energy Saver Mode
This mode optimizes the cooling power of your air
conditioner, thereby saving you energy. Once the
set point temperature has been reached, the fan
will cycle off to save energy. Thefan will cycle back
on periodically to insure all cooling capacity in the
system isused.This mode isthe default mode for the
unit. Eachtime the unit ispowered off, it will restart
in Energy Saver mode ON.This includes Delay timer
mode. Thefirst time the unit isturned on,the settings
will be 70°and Low fan. You can adjust the fan
speed and temperature to your personal comfort.
Energy Saver ON--Helps minimize electricity use.
It is normal for the fan to cycle off and then back
on in this mode. This on/off cycle can repeat
multiple times. Because the fan will cycle off, you
may notice a variation in room temperature and
humidity.
Energy Saver OFF--Whenthis mode is not engaged,
the fan will run continuously, and in Cool mode the
compressor will cycle on and off to maintain room
temperature.
Fan Only Mode
Usethe FanOnly Modeat Low, Medor Highfan
speedto provide air circulation and filtering without
cooling. Sincefan-only settings do not provide
cooling, a Settemperature cannot be entered.The
room temperature will appear in the display.
NOTE:Auto FanSpeedcannot be usedwhen in the
Fan Only Mode.
Auto Fan Speed
Setto Auto fan speedfor the fan speedto
automatically set to the speedneeded to provide
optimum comfort settings with the set temperature.
If the room needsmore cooling, the fan speed
will automatically increase.If the room needs less
cooling, the fan speedwill automatically decrease.
NOTE:Auto FanSpeedcannot be usedwhen in the
Fan Only Mode.
Power Outage Recovery Feature
Inthe case of a power outage or interruption, the
unit will automatically restart in the settings last
used after the power isrestored. Ifthe Delay 1-24hr
feature was set,it will resume countdown. You may
need to set a new time if desired.

About the controls onthe air conditioner
Additional important information.
Air Direction
Usethe leverto adjust the air direction left and right
only.
Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Toclean, usewater and a mild detergent. Do not use
bleachor abrasives.
Air Filter
Theair filter behind the front grille should be checked
and cleaned at least every 30 days or
more often if necessary.
To remove:
Open the inlet grille by pulling downward on the tabs
at the top upper corners ofthe inlet grille until the
grille is in a 450position. Removethe filter.
Cleanthe filter with warm, soapy water. Rinseand let
the filter dry before replacing it. Donot cleanthe filter
in a dishwasher.
A CAUTION: DoNOroperatetheair
conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will
clog it and reduce performance.
Tab Tab
Outdoor Coils
Thecoils on the outdoor sideof the air conditioner
should be checked regularly. Ifthey are clogged with
dirt or soot,they may be professionallycleaned.
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How to insert the Batteries in the Remote Control
-] emove the battery cover by sliding it according
to the arrow direction.
[2-2-] Insertnew batteries, making sure that the (+)
and (-) of battery are installed correctly.
[-3] Reuttuchthe cover by slidingit back
into position.
NOTES:
, Use2 "AAA"(1.5volt) alkaline batteries. Do not
use rechargeable batteries.
, Removethe batteriesfrom the remote control if
the system isnot going to be usedfor a long time.
, Donot mix old and new batteries. Donot mix
alkaline,standard (carbon-zinc)or rechargeable
(ni-cad,ni-mh, etc) batteries.

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Istructi ns Air Conditio r
BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
•IMPORTANT-Savetheseinstructions
for local inspector's use.
•IMPORTANT- Observeallgoverning
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.
,, You HUST use all supplied parts and use proper
installation procedures as described in these
instructions when installing this air conditioner.
ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS
Some models require a 115/120-volt AC,
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 isyour
responsibility to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
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@Some models require 230/208-volt AC,
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.
ACAUTION:
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.
TOOLSYOUWILL NEED
Phillips head screwdriver
Pencil
Flat-blade screwdriver
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 TESTbutton and then the RESETbutton
while plugged into the outlet. If the TESTbutton does
not trip or if the RESETbutton will not stay engaged,
discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a
qualified service technician.

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PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)
Top rail gasket (!)
saW_ds°i,
Foam top window /
gasket(i) __ /
_o_ ac!,:_
mounting _ pan
ra,,\ \i
Right
accordion
panel
Side rail (2)
Sill angle
V-supports (2) bracket (2)
Window
locking bracket
(2)
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Type A Type B Type C
screws (!0) screws (2) screws (4) Type Ebolt with Type Fbolt with
nut (4) nut (2)
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WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
• These instructions are for u 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.
• Follow the dimensions in the table and illustration
for your model.
18.5"
26"- 41 "-
(With accordion panels)
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[] STORMWINDOW 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 u piece of wood to the sill.
WOODPIECES
WIDTH:2"
LENGTH:Long enough to fit inside the window
frame.
THICKNESS:To determine the thickness, place o
piece of wood on the sill to make it 1/2" higher
than the top of the storm window frame or the vinyl
frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the
installer.
1/2" higher
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
1/2" higher
than vinylframe
_ _ (onsomewindows
_ Wood
- r_ Vinylframe I
DPREPARETHEAiR CONDITIONER
r_ Pull down the front panel and remove the filter.
Remove the front panel by lifting up at an
angle.
[] Remove the four front screws. Save them
for reinstalling the front housing.
rc] Grasp the lower corners of the grille while
pressing in on the case sides with your
finger tips. Pull out to release and lift it up.
NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge
toward you more than 3" or you may
damage the tabs of the grille.
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@When the front grille is removed the
control panel will still be attached by
a harness, Turn the grille around so
you can see the back side of the grille.
Remove the 2 screws to separate the
control panel housing from the grille.
NOTE: Be sure to save these screws. You will
need them later in the installation.
Remove Screws
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[] PREPARETHEAiR CONDiTiONER
(continues)
r_ Remove the ground screw from the left
side of the case. Keep it in a safe location.
NOTE: Be sure to save this screw. You will need
them later in the installation.
r_ Slide the air conditioner from the case by
gripping the base pan handle and pulling
forward while bracing the case. Do not
pull or lift on the styrofoam discharge area.
Do not
pull
area--
damage
to the
unit may
result
FRONT
PREPARETHECASE
r_ Attach the top rail gasket to the bottom
of the top rail.
r_ Install the top mounting rail with 4 type A
screws from the inside of the case. Press
firmly to drive the screws into the gasket
and through the top mounting rail.
Topmount rail
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DPREPARETHECASE
r_ Slide each side retainer onto the edge of
each according panel. The figure shows teh
orientation of each accordion panel and side
retainer assembly relative to the case from a
top view of the unit.
SIDE RETAINER
r_ Slide the left and right accordion panels
into the top and bottom mounting rails.
Top left , Top mounting rail To.iLightpr
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Bottom mounting rail
r_ Attach the side retainers to the case using 6
type A screws.