GE AG_07 Series Operating instructions

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A G 07 -7,O00 BTU *_zo(l_L_
A G 08 - & 000 BTU modd,_
AG IO -10,000 BTUmodd,_
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SafetyInformation
SafetyPrecautions........... 3
HowtoConnectElectricir} ..... 3
UseofExtensionCords........ 4
UseofAdapterPlugs.......... 4
Operating Instructions
Controls .................. 5.6
CareandOeaning.......... 6,7
Installation Instructions
PreparingtoInstallthe
Air Conditioner............... 8
WindowInstallation........ 9--13
Troubleshooting 71ps
BeforeYo_
CallForService.............. 14
NormalOperatingSounds..... 14
Customer Service
ProductRegistration....... 17,18
Warran¢................... I9
ServiceTelephone
Numbers....... BackCover
GE& You,A ServicePartnership.
IMPORTANT!
Fill out tile Consumer Product Registration Card.
Twoeasy ways toregister yourappliance!
• Through the internet at _v.geappliances.com
• Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card
FORYOURRECORDS
Write the model and serial numbershere:
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You can find them on a label on the side of the air conditioner.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
READTHISMANUAL
Inside you will find many helpfifl hires on how to use and maintain
your air conditioner properly.Just a little preventive cme on your
part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of
your air conditioner.
IFYOUNEEDSERVICE
You'll find many answers to common problems in tile Before You
Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting
Tipsfirst, you may not need to call fi)r ser_4ce at all.
If you do need service, you can rebLxknowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of u)ll-tiee (ustomer service numbers is included in
the back section. Or, you can always call the GE Answer Center " at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a dW, 7 days a week.
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMAtiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING
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For your safe_ the information in this manual must be foflowed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
iJhi::Use fllis appliance only fi)r its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
iJ_i:;This air conditioner **lustbe properly
installed in accordance widr dm Installation
Instructions befbr,e it is used.
iJhi:;Turn dre nrode conux)l to 0R:and unplug
your air conditioner befbre making any
repairs or cleaning.
NOTE:WesUongly r,ecommend flrat any
serxicing be peitbrmed by a qualified
individual.
iJhi:_Nex>r unplug your air conditioner by pulling
on the power coi,l. Always gTip plug firmly
and pull suaiglrt out fl_m the receptacle.
_; Repair or replace immediately all electric
service corxls tlrat lrave become fiayed or
otlrerwise damaged. Do not use a cord tlrat
slrows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either tim ping or connector end.
iJhi:_For 3_)nr satiety...(lo not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline or otlrer
flammable vapors or liquids in tim vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
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
witlr a B-prong (gTounding) plug wlriclr mates
witlr a standai,13-prong (g_xmnding) wall
outlet u) minimize tim possibility of electric
shock hazai,l from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit clrecked by a
qualified electrician to make sure tile oudet is
propeiiy gTounded.
V_qrer,ea 2-prong x_vtlloutlet is encountered,
it is _x)ur personal r,esponsibility mid obligation
to have it replaced with a propeiiy g_mnded
3-prying wall outlet.
Tire air conditioner slrould ahvays be
plugged into its own indivi(hml elecuical
outlet wlriclr has a voltage rating that matches
tire rating plate.
Tlris provides tire best peitbrmance and also
prevents overloading lrouse wiring circuits
wlriclr could cause a fir,e hazai,l tiara1
overlreated wires.
See fire hlstallation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements section for specific electrical
connection r,equir,emenLs.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS-11S-Voltmodelson/j/
Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazardsundercertain
conditions,we stronglyrecommendagainstthe _CAUTION:
useof anextensioncord.
However, if you must use an extension t:o[,l,
it is absolutely necessa Uthat it be a UIAisted,
14 gauge, 3-wi,e g_mnding type appliance
extension co,d having a g_.)nnding t}_-)eplug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of tile
co_,l be 15 ampe,es (minimum) and 125 volts.
DONOT use an extensioncord with any of
the230/208 voltmodels.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS-115-Voltmodelsonly
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an adapter plug.
However, if}x_u must use an adapter, where
local codes pemfit, a temporary connectionm W
be made to a properly g_mn(led 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a UIAisted adapter available at
most local hardware stores.
Tire larger slot in tire adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in tire wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the connection ofthe power
cox,l.
V_qmn disconnecting tire power cord from tire
adapter, ahvays hoM tire adapter in place with
one hand while pulling tire power corvl plug
witlr tire otlmr band. If dfis is not done, tire
adapter g_nmd temfinal is very likely to break
witlr repeated use.
If tim adapter gToundterminal breaks, DONOT
USEtire air conditioner until a proper gTound
has been established.
Attaching theadaptergroundterminalto a wa#outlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,andnot bsulated, and the waft
outlet isgroundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould
havethecircuit checkedbya quafifiedelectricianto
makesuretheoutlet isproperlygrounded.
Readandfollow thb SafetyInformationcarefully.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner.
Features and appearance will vary.
OFF
HIGH HIGH
LOW
FAN COOL
LOW
COOL
OFF
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FAN OOL
LOW .OW
FAN COOL
MODECONTROLS
Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.
TEMPCONTROLS
Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.
Controls
oMode Controls
HIGHCOOL,MED COOLand LOWCOOLprovide @
(ooling with (lifl_'rent fan speeds.
LOWFANor HIGHFANprovides air circulation
and fihering wifl_out cooling.
NOTE:IfyoumovetheswitchfromacoolsettlbgtoOFFerto
a fansetting,waitat/east3minutesbeforeswitchingbackto
a coo/settlbg.
Cooling Descriptions
TempControls
The temp conuol is used to m_fintain the
room temperature. The compressor will
tycle on and olf/o keep the room at the
same level ofcomtint. 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 wanner.
ForNormal Cooling-Select HIGHCOOLor MED
COOLxdth the temp (ontrol at midpoint.
ForMaximum Cooling-Select HIGHCOOLxdtl_ tl_e
temp (ontrol at the highest number available on
your knob.
ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling-Select LOWCOOL
with the temp (ontrol at midpoint.

Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner.
Additional controls and important information.
Energy Saver (on some models)
The energy saver sxdtch connols the tim.
0N-The tim and compressor _ycle on and off
together. This results in xfider wuiations of room
temperature and humidib. Normally used when
the room is unoccupied.
OFF-The tim runs all the time, while the
compressor (ycles on and off.
This s_a_itchmust be set at OFFin order to use the
tm_settings (on the mode conuol).
Vent Control
The vent control is located ab_xvethe control knobs.
When set at CLOSE,only the air inside the room will
be drculated and conditioned. When set at OPEN,
some inside air is exhm_sted outside.
Toopen the vent, pull the lever toward you.
Toclose it, push it hT.
Air Direction -Side-to-Side
On some models, the side-/o-side air (fireclion is
a({justed by m_wing the lever to the left or right. CIRCULAIRE(onsomemodels)
Fox fixed side-to-side air dire(fion, set the
Circulaire s_xitchto 0Nunfil the desired air
direction is oblained, then move it to OFF.
Fox"continu{)us side-to-side air drculafion (cool
settings only), set the Circulaire s_a_itchto ON.
CIRCULAIRE
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Air Direction -Up and Down
Fingertip pressure on the horizon/al louvers a(!jusls
the air direction up or dox_l_.

Careand cleaning oftheair conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn tile air (ondifioner offand remove tile plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent. 1)o not
flom the wall outlet before (leaning. use blea(h or abrasives.
Outdoor Coils
The coils on the outdoor side of tile air conditioner
shouM be die( ked regularly. If flmy are dogged
with dirt or soot flmy may be professionally steam
(leaned, a set,f( e available flnough your (;E
ser_d( e outlet.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the t]ont grille shouM be
checked and cleaned at least eveU30 dws or
more often if necessa_y.
Toremove:
_] Open tile inlet grille upward by pulling out the
bottoln of tile inlet grille.
[_] Using the tab, pull up slightly on the fiher to
release it and pull it dox_aL
Clean the fiher with winm, soapy water. Rinse and
let the fiher (by befi)re replacing it.
CAUTION:DONOToperatetheairconditionerwithouta
filterbecausedirtandlint willclogitandreduceperformance.
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Preparingtoinstalltheair conditioner.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
BeforeYou
NOTETOINSTALLER:Leave these instructions with
the air conditioner after installation is completed.
NOTETOCONSUMER:Keep this Owner's Manual
and Installation Instructions for future use.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Forpersonal safety, this air conditioner must be
properly grounded.
It is important to have the waft outlet and circu#
checked by a qualified electrician if there is any
doubt as to whether a proper ground exists.
Foflow National Electric Codes (NEC) and/or local
codes and ordinances.
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.
ElectricalRequirements
Some models require l lS/120-voh ax.,
60 Hz grounded outlet protected _dth
a 15-amp time delay fi_se or dr_uit breaker.
Tile 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the
possibilfly of elecuic shock hazard. If the wzdloutlet
you plan/o use is only a 2-prong outlet, it isyour
responsibility to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Some models require 230/208-voh a.c.,
prote(ted with a time delay fi_se or (ir(uit
breaker. These models should be installed
on their own single branch circuit for best
pedi)rmance and to prevent overh)ading
house or apmtment wiring circuits, which
could cause a possible fire hazard fiom
overheating wires.
ToolsYouWillNeed
ii_:Phillips-head screw&iver
ii_:Flat-1)lade s(rewdriver
>_Ruler or tape measure
ii_:Scissors or knife
ii_:Pencil
>_ I,evel
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Window InstallationInstructions
Parts Included
Left
accordion
panel
Top mounting rail
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Top mounting rail
seal strip
Window
sash seal
wiFdawm g°Pk_
Frame guide (2)
Window locking
bracket
Sill support (2)
Right
panel
Type A 16) Type B (3) Type C(5)
Nut (2)
Bolt (2)

Window InstallationInstructions
Read completely, then follow step-by-step.
Window Requirements
_; These instructions are ti)r a standard (h)uble-
hung _dndow. Y()u _dll need to modi_" them ti)r
other/ypes ofldndows.
iJ_i:_The air conditioner can be installed without
the accorcfion panels if needed to fit in a narrow
_dnd()w. See the _dndow opening (fimensions
below.
7,000 and 8,000 BTU models
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14"rain.
22"to 36"
(Withaccordionpanels)
,11 183/4" min.
(Withoutaccordionpanels)
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All supporting parts must be secured to firm
U,X)O(I, IllasonI) 7oi" i]letal.
ij_:::The electrical outlet must be within reach of din
power cord.
10,000 and 12,000 BTU models
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16"min.
91 27"to 39"
(Withaccordionpanels)
23V8"rain.
{Withoutaccordionpanels)
Storm Window Requirements
A storm window flame will not allow the air
concfitioner to tilt tow, uds the outside and will keep
it fl'om (haining properly. To at!just ti)r this, attach
a piece of wood to the stool.
/Wood
1/2"higher
thanframe t Stool
Stormwindow
frame
WOODPIECES--
WIDTH:2"
LENGTH:Long enough tofit inside the window
fiame.
THICKNES&Todetermine the thickness, place a
pie(e of wood on the stool to make it 1/2" higher
than the top of the storm _dndow fiame.
Attach securelyxddl nails or screwsprovided by
tlle installer.
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