GE AGE21DH Operating instructions

Air Conditioners
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . .4, 5
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install the
Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Window Installation . . . . . . . .8–12
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .13–15
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .15
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . .17, 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3828A20514N 49-7508-1 03-05 JR
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air conditioner.
Room
AGE14
AGE18
AGE21

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
■ 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. 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 OFF and unplug
your air conditioner before making any
repairs or cleaning.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified
individual.
■ 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 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.
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 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 individual electrical
outlet which has a voltage rating that matches
the rating plate.
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.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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WARNING!
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 necessary that it be a UL-listed,
14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.
CAUTION: DO NOT use an extension
cord with any of the 230/208 volt models.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS–115-Volt models only
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a temporary connection may
be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available
at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, 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 very likely to break
with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT
USE the air conditioner until a proper ground
has been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should
have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS–115-Volt models only
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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About the controls on the air conditioner.
Features and appearance will vary.
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MODE CONTROLTEMP CONTROL
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Temp Control
The temp control is used to maintain the
room temperature. The compressor will
cycle on and off to keep the room at the
same level of comfort. Turn the knob
clockwise to COOLER (blue) and the
indoor air will become cooler. Turn the
knob counterclockwise to WARMER (red)
and the indoor air will become warmer.
Mode Control
HIGH COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling
with different fan speeds.
HIGH HEAT and LOW HEAT provide heating
with different fan speeds.
FAN settings provide air circulation and
filtering without cooling or heating.
NOTE: If you move the mode control from a
cool setting to OFF, a fan setting, or a heat
setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching
back to a cool setting.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling—Select HIGH COOL or
LOW COOL with the temp control at
midpoint.
For Maximum Cooling—Select HIGH COOL
with the temp control turned clockwise
as far as possible.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select
LOW COOL with the temp control at
midpoint.
Heating Descriptions
For Normal Heating—Select HIGH HEAT or
LOW HEAT with the temp control at
midpoint.
For Maximum Heating—Select HIGH HEAT
with the temp control turned counter-
clockwise as far as possible.
For Quieter & Nighttime Heating—Select
LOW HEAT with the temp control at
midpoint.
Controls
LOW
COOL

Air Direction—Side-to-Side
CIRCULAIRE (on some models)
For fixed side-to-side air direction, set the
Circulaire switch to ON until the desired air
direction is obtained, then move it to OFF.
For continuous side-to-side air circulation
(cool settings only), set the Circulaire
switch to ON.
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Vent Control
The vent control is located above the
control knobs.
When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room
will be circulated and conditioned. When set
at OPEN, some inside air is exhausted outside.
To open the vent, pull the lever toward you.
To close it, push it in.
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Additional controls and important information.
Air Direction—Up and Down
Fingertip pressure on the bank of horizontal
louvers adjusts the air direction up or down.

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
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Outdoor Coils
The coils on the outdoor side of the air
conditioner should be checked regularly.
If they are clogged with dirt or soot they
may be professionally cleaned.
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the
plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
To clean, use water and a mild detergent.
Do not use bleach or abrasives.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or
more often if necessary.
To remove (on some models):
Open the inlet grille upward by pulling
out the bottom of the inlet grille.
Using the tab, pull up slightly on the
filter to release it and pull it down.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse
and let the filter dry before replacing it.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air
conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will
clog it and reduce performance.
To remove (on some models):
Open the inlet grille downward by pulling
out the top of the inlet grille.
Using the tab, push down slightly on the
filter to release it and pull it up.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
•IMPORTANT —Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
•IMPORTANT —Observe all
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.
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com
Installation Air Conditioner
Instructions
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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips head screwdriver
Ruler or tape measurePencil
Level Scissors or knife
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.
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Flat-blade screwdriver
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.

Type A (14)
Support bracket (2)
Sill bracket (2)
Type B (7) Type C (5) Type D (2) Carriage Bolt (2) Lock Nut (4)
Window locking
bracket
Frame guide (2)
Top
mounting
rail
Top mounting
rail seal strip
Right
accordion
panel
Foam top
window gasket
Window
sash seal
Left
accordion
panel
PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)
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Installation Instructions
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.
1STORM 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
than frame
Storm
window
frame
Wood
Stool
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9
18″min.
29″to 41″
(With accordion panels)
261⁄4″ min.
(Without accordion panels)

REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER
FROM THE CASE
Remove the 2 shipping screws from the
back of the case.
Remove the 2 screws on each side of the
case. Keep these for later use.
Slide the air conditioner from the case by
gripping the base pan handle and pulling
forward while bracing the case.
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B
A
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Shipping screws
PREPARE THE WINDOW AND
THE CASE (CONT.)
Carefully insert the plastic frame guides
into the bottom of the case on each side.
Remove the backing from the top mounting
rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of
the top mounting rail.
Install the top mounting rail with 3 type A
screws on the inside of the case. Insert the
frames for the accordion panels into the top
mounting rail and the frame guides. Attach
the accordion panels to the side of the case
using 5 type A screws on each side.
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C
B
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PREPARE THE WINDOW AND
THE CASE
Cut the window sash seal to the proper
length. Peel off the backing and attach the
seal to the underside of the window sash.
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Bottom of case
Frame guide
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Top mounting rail
Frame guides