GE AGL24 Operating instructions

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Safety Instruaions ......... 2, s
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 tile
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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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air conditione_:
3828.42029614 49-7448 11-02JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Use this appliance only %r its intended
pni])ose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance with dxe Installation
h_structions before it is used.
q?{:_Turn the mode control to 0FFand unplug
your air conditioner before making any
repairs or cleaning.
NOTE.'X_estrongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified
individual.
Never unplug your air conditioner by
pulling on the power cord. Alwws grip
plug firefly and pull straiOit out fiom the
receptacle.
Repair or replace immediately all elecu_ic
service cords that hme become fiwed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
lengflx or at either the ping or connector
end.
;_;Fox your safety...do not store or use
combustible mamrials, gasoline or oflxer
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
;fi:,:All air conditioners contain refligerants,
which under federal law must be remoxed
plJor to product disposal. If you are getting
rid of an old product with refl_igerants, 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 dfis 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 fiom 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 xoltage rating that matches
the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prments oxerloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard flom
oxerheated wires.
See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements section fox specific electdca]
connection requirements.
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AWARNING!
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS--115-Voltmodelson/)/
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
Howex>_; if you must use all exmnsion cord,
it is absolumly necessm y flint it be a UL-lismd,
14 gauge, 3-wi_e grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that file electrical radng of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 195 volts.
-&CAUTION:
DO NOT use an extension cord with any of
the 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 use all adapmi; where
local codes permit, a temporaryconnectionmay
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 tile larger slot in the wall outlet to proxqde
proper polarity in the connection of the power
cord.
V_'l:,endisconnecting the power cord flora the
adapmi, alwws hold the adaptor in place with
one hand while pulling the power cord plug
with tile other hand. If this is not done, the
adaptor ground mrminal is x>iT likely' to break
with repeamd use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT
USEthe air conditioner until a proper ground
has been established.
Attachingtheadaptergreundterminalto a waftoutlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,andnot bsulated, andthe wall
outlet isgroundedthroughthe housewiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedby a qualifiedelectricianto
makesuretheoutlet is properlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlsontheair conditionermmodels with touchpads.
Features and appearance will vary.
(;eel on
Fanon
Energy
Saveror
Air ConditionerControls RemoteControl
Controls
oON/OFFPad
TtlFns aiI" (-onditionei" on and of].
Oisplav
Shows the set temperature or time remaining
on timer.
OMODE
Use to set the air conditioner to COOL or
FANmode.
OIncrease •/Decrease •Pads
Use to set temperature when in COOL mode.
OAN Pad
Use to setthe tm_speedto LOW(FI),MED (F2)
or HIGH(1:3).
ONERGYSAVER--Conm_ls the tim.
(on some models)
O/_-The tim and compressor cycle on and
oil This results in wider \m'iations of room
temperature and humidity. Nommlly used
when the room is unoccupied. Note:Thefan
will continueto runfor a short timeafter the
compressorcycles off
OFF The tim runs all the time, while the
COI/II)I'eSSOI"cycles on and ott_
This teattli'e must be set at OFFinorder to use
the tan settings (on the mode control).
Note:Onsomemodels,theENERGYSAVER
feature cannot be set on the air conditioner.
It must be set usingthe remote control
O CIRCUUIIRE(onsomemodels)
FoI" con[intiotis side-to-side air ciI'('tIlation
(cool settings only), set the Circulaire switch
to ON.
For fixed side-to-side air direction, turn ON
until the desired air direction is obtained,
then turn it OFF.
OTIMER Pad
ON--_._qmn the air conditioner is off, it can be
set to automatically come on in 1 to 12 horus
at its i)revious setting. Each touch will set the
timer in hotu_.
OFF "X._q_en the air conditioner is on, it can be
set to autoinaficallv turn off in 1 to 12 houI_.
Each touch will set the timer in horns.
Tocancel the timer, press the TIMERpad until
the displa) time disappeai_.
ORemote Control Signal Receiver
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Remote Control
iJi::To ensure proper operation, aim the
remote control at the signal receixer
on the air condifionei:
iJi::The remote control signal, has a range, of uI)
to 21 teet.
::Ji::Make sure nothing is between the air
conditioner and the i'eil/ote control
that could block the signal.
::Ji::Make sure batteries are ti'esh and installed
correctly as indicated on the remote control.

Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
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COOLMode
Use tile COOLInode with HIGH(F3),MED(F2)or
LOW(F1)tim for cooling. Use the INCREASEA/
DECREASEVpads to set the desired temperature
between 60°F and 86°F in l°F increments.
An electronic them/ostat is used to maintain the
room temperature. The compressor will (-)'de on and
off to keep the room at the set level ot comfi)rt. Set
the them(ostat at a lower number and the indoor air
will become (()()let: Set the them/ostat at a higher
number and the indoor air will become warn(eL:
NOTE."ff theak conditioneris off and isthenturnedon
whileset to COOL,it will take approximately3 minutes
for the compressorto startand coolingtobegin.
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling---Select the COOLm(>de and
HIGH(F3)or MED(F2)lim with a middle set
temperature.
ForMaximumCooling---Select the COOLmode
and HIGH(F3)tilt( with a lower set temperatm'e.
ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling---Select the
COOLm(>de and LOW(FI)tilt( with a middle set
temperamre,
NOTE:If youswitch from aCOOLsettingto OFForto
a fan setting,wait at least3 minutesbeforeswitching
back to a COOLsetting.
FAN Mode
Llsethe FANat HIGH(F3),MEO(F2)or LOW(FI)t(>
provide air circulation and filtering without cooling.
Since tim only settings do not provide cooling,
a temperature setting will not lye displayed.
Vent Control
The vent control is located on the inside ot the air
lou\'et_ on the lower right side.
When set at CLOSE,only the air inside the room will
lye circulated and conditioned. V_q(en set at OPEN,
some inside air is exhausted outside.
To open the vent, pull the lever toward you.
To close it, push it ix(.
Air Direction--Up and Down
Fingertip pressm'e on the bank of horizontal lou\'et_
a()iusts the 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
oode Controls
HIGH COOL,MED COOLand LOW COOLpro'dde
cooling with different tim speeds.
FAN settings provide air circulation and
filtering without cooling.
NOTE."If youmove themode control froma coolsettlbg to
OFFor to a fansetting, wait at least3 minutesbefore
switchlbg back toa coolsettlbg.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling--Select HIGH COOLor MED
COOLwith the temp control at midpoint.
For Maximum Coolin#---Select HIGH COOL with the
temp control at the highest number available on
VOIIY knob.
TempControls
The temp control is used to maintain the
room temperature. The compressor will cycle
on and off to kee I) the room at the same
level of comfort. When you turn the knob to
a higher number the indoor air will become
coole_: Turn the knob to a lower number and
the indoor air will become wmme_:
ForQuieter&NighttimeCooling--Select LOW COOL
with the temp control at midpoint.

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Additional controls and important information.
Energy Saver (on some models)
The energy' saver switch controls the Imp.
0/_-The tim and compressor cycle on and off
together: This results in wider \_riations _ff room
temperature and lmmiditv. Nommllv used when
the room is tmoccupied.
OFF The tim rtms all the dine, while the
compressor cycles on and off.
This switch must be set at OFFin order to use
the tm_ settings (on the mode control).
Vent Control
The vent control is located above the control
knobs.
_]_en set at CLOSE,only the air inside the room will
be circtflated and conditioned. _4_en set at OPEN,
some inside air is exhausted outside.
To open the vent, ptfll the lever toward you.
To close it, push it in.
Air Direction--Side-to-Side
CIRCULAIRE(on some models)
For fixed side-to-side air direction, set the
Circtflaire switch to ON tmtil the desired air
direction is obtained, then move it to OFF.
For contintloUS side-to-side air circulation (cool
settings only), set the Circtflaire switch to O/V.
OFF
CIRCULAIRE
ON
Air Direction--Up and Down
Fingertip pressm'e on the bank oI horizontal
louve_ 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 abrasives.
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 proti_ssionally steam
cleaned, a service available through pmr GE
service outlet.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the ti'ont grille should be
checked and cleaned at least evec_' 30 dm_s or more
ol_teil i[ necessai_i.
Toremove:
] Open the inlet grille up_ard b) _ullin,, out the
bottom of the inlet grille.
] Using the rob, pull up slightly on the filter to
release it and pull it down.
Clean the filter with warn/, SOalU water; Rinse and
let the filter (h T beiore replacing it.
CAUTION:DONOToperetethe ak conditioner without a
filter becausedlTtand/ibt will dog it and reduceperformance.
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Preparingto installtheair conditioner.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
BeforeYouBegin
NOTE TOINSTALLER:Leave these instructions with
the air conditioner after installation is completed.
NOTE TOCONSUMER:Keep this Owner's Manual
and Installation Instructions for future use.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
For personal safety, this air conditioner must be
properly grounded.
It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician if there is any
doubt as to whether a proper ground exists.
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 quafified
electrician.
Follow National Electric Codes (NEC)and/or local
codes and ordinances.
ElectricalRequirements
@Some models require l 15/120-volt a.c.,
60 Hz gromMed outlet protected with
a ]5-amp time delay fllse or drcuit
breaker:
The ?,prong grotmding plug minimizes the
possibili_' of electric shock haa_rd. If the wall outlet
you plan to use is only a 2-prong outlet, it is w)ur
responsibility to have it replaced with a properly
grotmded 3-prong wall outlet.
(_ ome models require 230/208-volt a.c.,
protected with a time dela_ filse or circuit
breaker. These models should be installed
on their own sin,de branch circuit fin"bestperlom/ance and to prexent oxerloading
house or apartment wiring circuits, which
could cause a possible fire hazard fl'om
oxerheafing wires.
ToolsYouWillNeed
::Ji::Phillips-head screwdi{ver
::Ji::Hat-blade screwdriver
Ruler or tape measm'e
_: Scissm_ or knife
iJi::Pencil
iJi::i,evel
!i_:Hammer

Window InstallationInstructions.
Parts Included
Top mounting rail Window
accLe_ion _oam top _ eal
Pan__ting rai_ind°w__
IIITsea
Frame guide(2__ _I,__ '______--____ : JJ /acRiogrh_on
_ Sill _acket (2)_ /% panel
"_ S b k 2
Windowl_@_cking _ r_ upport rac et( ) <,, Illll
bracket _
Type A (14) Type B (7) Type C (5) Type D (2)
YCarriage Bolt (2) Lock Nut (4)
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