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Safety Instruc_tions ......... 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Control Knob Models ....... 6, 7
Touch Pad Models .......... 4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Fiher . .................. 8
Grille and Case .............. 8
Outdoor Coils ............... 8
Installation Instruc_tions
Preparing to Install the
Air Conditioner . ............. 9
Window Installation ....... ] 0-14
Troubleshooting Tips .... 15, 16
Normal Operating Sounds .... 16
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .......... 20
Product Registration ...... 17, 18
_A'arranty .................. 19
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Model #
Serial #
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety;,the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
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Use this appliance only %r its intended
puli)ose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance with d_e Installation
h_structions before it is used.
Never unplug your air conditioner by
pulling on the power cord. Mwws grip
plug firefly and pull straight out from the
receptacle.
Repair or replace immediately all elecuic
service cords that hme become frwed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damag_ along its
lengfl/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: Westronglyrecommendthat anyservicing
beperformedby a qualifiedindividual.
For your safety...do not store or use
combustible mamrials, 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 remox_d
prior to product disposal. If you are g>tting
rid of an old product wifl_ refrigerants, check
Mfl_ fl_e 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 safe_ this appliance must be properly
grounded.
The power cord of dais appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Hme 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 obliganon
to hme 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 x_lmg_ rating that matches
the rating plato.
This proxqdes the best performance and also
prexents oxerloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard flom
oxerheated wires.
See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements section for specific electrical
connection requirements.
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WARNING!
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS--115-Voltmodelsonly
Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazardsundercertain...^CAUTION:
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
Howex>_; if you must/lse ail exmnsion cord,
it is absolumly necessm y that it be a UL-lismd,
14 gauge, 3-wi_e 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 195 volts.
DO NOT use an extension cord with any ofthe
230/208 volt models.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Voltmodelsonly
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an adapter plug.
Howe_l; if you must rise an adapmi; where
local codes permit, a temporary connectionmay
be made to a properly grounded 9-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL-lismd 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 proxqde
proper polarity in the connection of the power
cord.
_]:lei:l disconnecting the power cord flom the
adapmi, alwws hold the adaptor in place with
one hand while pulling the power cord plug
with the other hand. If this is not done, the
adaptor ground mrminal is ve_T likely' to break
with repeamd use.
If file adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT
USEthe air conditioner until a proper ground
has been established.
Attachingtheadaptergroundterminalto a waftoutlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,andnot bsulated, andthe wall
outlet isgroundedthreughthe housewiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedby a qualifiedelectricianto
makesuretheoutlet is properlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlsontheair conditionermmodels with touchpads.
Features and appearance will vary.
Coolon
Fanon
Energy
Saveroi
Air ConditionerControls Remote Control
Controls
OON/OFF Pad
Turns air conditioner on and off.
oisplav
Shows the set temi)eramre or time remaining
on tilller.
OMODE
Use to set tile air conditioner to COOLor
FAN mode.
Increase •/Decrease •Pads
Use to set temperature when in COOLmode.
OFAN Pad
Use to set the _im speed to LOW(F1), MED (F2)
or HIGH (F3).
OENERGYSAVER(on some models)
Controls tile tim.
0]_-The tim and c()mi)ressor c)'cle on and
off. This results in wider \_riafions of room
temperature and humidiP,'. Nommllv used
when tile room is tmoccuI)ied. NOTE: Thefan
will continue to runfor ashort timeafter the
compressorcyclesoff
OFF Tile tim rtms all tile time, while tile
COIIII)I'eSSOI" cycles on [In(1 o]C{ ',
This t_'atm'e must be set at OFFin order to use
the tim settings (on the mode control).
NOTE:Onsomemodels, theENERGYSAVERfeature
cannotbe seton the air cond/tione_Itmust beset uslhg
the remotecontrol
O CIRCULAIRE(onsomemodels)
FOF (onfint/otls side-to-side air circulation
(cool settings only), set the Circulaire switch
to ON.
Dn" fixed side-to-side air direction, turn ON
until the desired air direction is obtained,
then turn it OFK
OTIMERPad
0/_-_ hen tile air conditioner is off, it can be
set to automatically come on in 1 to ] 2 ho/u_
or 1 to 24 hom_ (depending on model) at its
previous setting. Each touch of tile TIMER pad
or tile INCREASE•/DECREASE• pads
(del)ending on model) will set tile diner
in hom_.
OlaF _&l/en the air conditioner is on, it can be
set to automatically mm off in 1 to 12 hom_ or
1 to 24 hems (depending on model). Each
touch of tile TIMER pad or tile INCREASE• /
DECREASE•pads (depending on model) will
set tile timer in hom_.
Tocancel the tinier, press tile TIMERpad until
tile display time disappears.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
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Remote Control
To ensure proper operation, aim tile remote
control at tile signal receiver on tile air
conditioner.
Tile remote control signal has a range of
up to 21 feet.
Make sm'e nothing is between tile air conditioner
and the remote control that could block the
signal.
Make sm'e batteries are fl'esh and installed
correctly as indicated on tile remote control.

Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
Power Outage Recovery Feature
In tile case of a power outage or interruption, tile
unit will maomafically re-start in tile settings last
used after the power is restored. The TIMERteatm'e
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will reset to the original setting. Ym may need to set
a new time if desired.
COOLMode
Use the COOLmode with HIGH(F3),MED(F2)or
LOW(FI) tim fi)r cooling. Use the INCREASE&/
DECREASEV pads to set the desired temperature
between 60°F and 86°F in l °F increments.
An electronic them/ostat is used to maintain tile
room temperatm'e. Tile compressor will cyde on
and off to kee I) the room at the set level of comfi)rt.
Set file thennostnt at a lower ntnnber and file indoor
air will be(_m_e coole_; Set tile them_ostat at a higher
number and tile indoor air will become wam_e_:
NOTE"If theairconditionerisoff andisthenturnedonwhile
settoCOOL,it willtakeapproxl_nate/y3mbutesforthe
compressortostartandcoohbgtobegin.
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling--Select tile COOLmode and
HIGH (F3) or MED (F2)lim with a middle set
temperatm'e.
For Maximum Cooling--Select tile COOL mode
and HIGH (F3)tim with a lower set temperature.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling--Select tile
COOL mode and LOW (FI)tim with a middle set
temperatm'e.
NOTE:If youswitchfroma COOLsettingtoOFForto
a fansetting,waitatleast3minutesbeforeswitching
backtoa COOLsetting.
FAN Mode
Usethe FANat HIGH(F3),MED (F2)or LOW(FI)to
provide air circulation and filtering without cooling.
Since tim only settings do not provide cooling,
a temperatm'e setting will not be displayed.
Vent Control
Tile vent control is located on tile inside oI tile air
lou\'e_ on tile lower right side.
When set at CLOSE,only tile air inside tile room will
be circulated and conditioned. X,_q/en set at OPEN,
some inside air is exhausted outside.
To open tile vent, pull tile lever toward you.
To close it, push it in.
Air Direction--Up and Down
Fingertip pressm'e on tile 1)ank of horizontal lou\'e_
a()iusts tile air direction up or down.
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Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditionermmodelswith controlknobs.
Features and appearance will vary.
OFF
HIGHQHIGH
FAN COOL
LOW MED
FAN COOL
LOW
COOL
OFF
HI OIHI
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
0Mode Controls
HIGHCOOL,MED COOLand LOWCOOLprovide
cooling with different tim speeds.
FANsettings provide air circulation and
filtering without cooling.
NOTE: If you move the mode control from a cool settlbg
to OFF or to a fan settlbg,wait at least 3 minutes
before switchingback to a cool setting.
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling--SelectHIGHCOOLor MED COOL
with the temp control at midpoint.
ForMaximumCoolino---Select HIGHCOOLwith the
temp control at the highest number a\_filable on
VOILE knob.
For Quieter &Nighttime Coolin#---Select LOW COOL
with the temp control at midpoint.
OTempControls
The temp control is used to maim;fin the
room temperature. The compressor will cycle
on and off to keep the room at the same level
of comtort. \_]_en you ttlI'n the knob to a
higher nmnber the indoor air will become
coole_: Tm'n the knob to a lower number and
the indoor air will become wam_e_:

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Additional controls and important information.
Energy Saver (on some models)
The ener_a, saver switch controls the tim.
O/_-The tim and compressor cycle on and off
together: This results in wider \m_iafions ot room
temperature and hmnklitv, Nommllv used when
the room is tmoccupied.
OFF The tim runs all the time, while the
compressor cycles on and oil
This switch must be set at OFf in order to use
the tim settings (on the mode control).
Vent Control
The vent control is located above the control
knobs.
_41_en set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room will
be circulated and conditioned. _4q_en set at OPEN,
some inside air is exhausted outside.
To open the vent, pull the lever toward you.
To close it, push it in.
Air Direction--Side-to-Side
CIRCULAIRE(onsomemodels)
For fixed side-to-side air direction, set the
Circulaire switch to ON tmtil 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 O/V.
OFF
CIRCULAIRE
Ill" ON
Air Direction--Up and Down
Fingertip pressm'e on the bank of horizontal
louvet_ a(!justs the air direction up or down.
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Careand cleaningoftheair conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remo_,e the To clean, use water and a mild deteroent Do not
plug, fl'om the wall outlet before cleaning, use bleach or abrasi;es.
OutdoorCoils
The coils on the outdoor side (ff the air conditioner
should be checked regularly. If they are clogged
with dirt or soot they may be protessionally steam
cleaned, a service available through pmr GE
se_Mce outlet.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the fi'ont grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more
otien if necessary:
Toremove:
_] Open the inlet grille upward b) 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 wam_, soap)' water: Rinse and
let the filter dry betore replacing it.
CAUTION:DONOropera e
conditioner without a filter becausedlTtandhbt will clog it
andreduceperformance.
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Installation
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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
problems--consult a qualified electrician.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips head screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver
Pencil Ruler or tape measure
Level Scissors or knife

Installation Instructions
PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)
Window
;ash seal
Left Top. ___
accordion mount,ng Foam top /___':.._-
panel rail\ window gasket __. "_.
To0_ount,n0\ _ __"
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Frame _d_. (2) "" i ac!!_dhei/n
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Window locking " IltlJl upport rac et( )
bracket [Jr,_
Type A (14)
@, Type B (7)
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Type C (5) Type D (2) Carriage Bolt (2) Lock Nut (4)
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