GE AGM06 Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ........ 2, '3
Operating Instructions
Control Knob Models ...... 6, 7
Touch Pad Models ......... 4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter .................. 8
Grille and Case ............. 8
Outdoor Coils .............. 8
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install the
Air Conditioner ............. 9
Window Installation ...... 10-14
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 15
Normal Operating Sounds . . .16
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ......... 20
Product Registration ..... 17, 18
Warranty ................. 19
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A GD08
AGL08
A (;3408
A GN08
A GQ08
A G1708
AGW08
AGLIO
AGMIO
AGNIO
AGQIO
AGVIO
AGWIO
AGL12
AGM12
AGN12
AGQ12
AGV12
A GL14
A GN14
AGQ14
AGV14
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Writethemodelandserial numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
Find tbese numbers on a label on the
side of the air conditioner.
494435 02-02J,q

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
N Use dffs appliance only tbr its intended
purpose as described in this Ouamr's
Manual.
N This air conditioner must be properly"
installed in accorxlanee with the Installation
Instructions beibre it is used.
@ Turn tim mode control m OFFand unplug
your air conditioner beIbre making any
repairs or cleaning.
NOT_We strongly recommend that any
selwicing be pertbrmed by a qualified
individual.
@ Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling
on dm power coM. Mways grip plug fimdy
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
@ Repair or replace iinmediately all electric
service cords dlat have become frayed or
othe_vise dain_ed. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion dam_e along its
length or at either the plug or connector end.
@ For your s_ety...do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the 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 safe_ this appliance must be properly
grounded.
The power coM 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 from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician m make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encounmred
it is your pe*:sonal responsibility" and obliganon
m have it replaced with a properly grounded
@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 dm best perfomlance and also
prevents oveflCading house wMng circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
See tim Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements section t:or specific electlical
connection requirement_s.
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AWARNING!
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS-77&Voltmodelsonly
Because ofpotential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
However; if"you inust use an extension COIII,
it is absolumly necessary that it be a ULlismd,
14 gauge, .%wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet arid that the electiical rating of the
cor_l be 15 amperes (minimuin) arid 125 volts.
CAUtiON:
DO NOT usean extension cord with any of
the230/208 voltmodels.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS-715-Voltmodelsonly
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an adapter plug.
Howexei; if you mttst use an adapter, where
local codes pemfit, a temporaryconnection may
be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall
oudet by ttse of a UL-listed adapter available
at most local hardvare stores.
The larger slot in Hie adapter mttst be aligned
with Hie larger slot in the wall outlet m provide
proper polarity in the connection of the
power coM.
When disconnecting file power cord from die
adapm*; always hold the adapter in place widi
one hand while pulling the power cord plug
widi the other hand. If dfis is not done, the
Mapter ground terminal is ve*y likely to break
widi repeated use.
If the adapter ground terininal breaks, DONOT
USE dm air"conditioner until a proper ground
has been established.
Attachingtheadapterground terminalto a wall outlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,andnotinsulated,and thewall
outlet isgroundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbya qualifiedelectricianto
makesuretheoutlet is properlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditioner odels withtouchpads.
Features and appearance will varg.
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Air ConditionerControls RemoteControl
Controls
)ON/OFFPad
G Turns air conditioner on and off.
@Display
Shows the set temperature or time remaining
on timer.
Gi MODE
FUse to set the air conditioner to COOLor
FANmode.
Gh Increase •/Decrease • Pads
rUse to set temperature when in COOLmode.
)FANPad
_ Use to set the fan speed to LOW(F1),MED(F2)
or HIGH(F3).
OENERGYSAVER(onsomemodels)
Controls the fan.
ON-The fhn and compressor cycle on and off
This results in wider variations of room
temperature and humidib: Normally" used
when the room is unoccupied. Note: The fan
will continue to run for a short time after the
compressor cycles off.
0FF-The fan runs all the dme, while dm
compressor cycles on and off.
_illis feature must be set at OFF in order to use
the fhn settings (on the mode control).
Note: On somemodels,theENERGYSRVER
feature cannot beset on theair conditioner.
It mustbe set usingtheremote control.
OCIRCULAIRE(onsomemodels)
For continuous side-to-side air circulation
(cool settings only'), set the Circulaire switch
to ON.
For fixed side-to-side air direction, turn ON
until the desired air direction is obvained,
dmn turn it OFF..
OTIMER Pad
ON-When the air conditioner is off; it can be
set to automatically come on in f to 12 hours
at its previous setting. Each touch will set the
timer in hours.
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0FF-When the air conditioner is on, it can be
set to antomatically turn off in f to 12 hours.
Each touch will set the timer in hours. After
the timer has been on for 30 minutes, the
temperature will antomatically rise 2°E and
after another 30 minutes, it will automatically
rise 2°F again. _l]aetemperature will then stay
the same until the timer goes OFF.
TOcancel the timer,press the TIMER pad until
the display time disappears.
RemoteControlSignal Receiver
Remote Control
/;S_To ensure proper operation, aim the
remote control at the signal receiver
on the air conditioner.
/TS_'Ilm remote control signal has a range
of up to 21 feet.
_ Make sure nothing is between the air
conditioner and the remote control
that could block the signal.
_ Make sure batmries are fresh and installed
correctly as indicated on the remote control.
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When the air conditioner is turned on, it will
automatically start in the last cool and fan
settings used.
Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
COOLMode
Use the COOLmode with HIGH (F3),MED (F2) or
LOW(F1) fan for cooling. Use the INCREASE •/
DECREASEY pads to set the desired temperature
between 60°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.
A thermostat is used to maintain the room
temperature. _i11ecompressor will cycle on and off
to keep the room at the set level of comforL Set dm
thermostat at a lower number and the indoor air
will become cooleE Set the thermostat at a higher
numix-r and the indoor air will become warmm:
NOTE:ff the air conditioneris off andis thenturnedon
whileset to COOL,it will take approximately3 minutes
for the compressorto startand coolingtobegin.
CoolingDescriptions
For Normal Cooling-Select the COOLmode mad
HIGH (F3)or MED (F2)fan with a middle set
temperature.
ForMaximum Coolino-vSelect the COOLmode
and HIGH (F3)Pan with a lower set temperature.
For Quieter &Nighttime Cooling-Select the
COOLmode mad LOW(F1) Pan with a middle set
temperature.
NOTE:If youswitch from a COOLsettingto OR:or to
a fansetting, wait at least3 minutesbeforeswitching
back to a COOLsetting.
FAN Mode
Use dm FAN at HIGH (F3),MED (F2)or LOW (F1)to
provide air circulation and filtering without cooling.
Since Pan only" settings do llOt provide cooling,
a temperature setting will llOt be displayed.
VentControl
The vent COlltrol is located above the control
panels.
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.
Toopen the vent, pull the lever toward yea
TOclose it, push it in.
Air Direction -Side-to-Side
The side-to-side air direction is ad.jus_d by moving
the lever to the left or right.
Air Direction -Up and Down
Fingertip pre_ure on the horizontal louvers
adjusts the air direction up or down. (onsomemodels)
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Aboutthecontrolsonthe air conditioner_odels with controlknobs.
Features and appearance will va_
OFF
HIGHOcIIGH
FAN COOL
LOW MED
FAN OOL
LOW
COOL
OFF
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FAN 00L
LOW .OW
FAN COOL
OMODECONTROLS
Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.
OTEMPCONTROLS
Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.
Controls
oMode Controls
HIGHCOOL,MEDCOOLand LOWCOOL @
provide cooling with different i_anspeeds.
FANmttings provide air circulation and
filtering without cooling.
NOTE:If youmovethemodecontrolfroma coolsetting
toOFFortoafansetting,waitat least3 minutesbefore
switchingbacktoa coolsetting.
Cooling Descriptions
ForNormal Cooling--SelectHIGHCOOLor MED
COOLwith the temp control at midpoint.
For Maximum Cooling--Select HIGH COOL with the
temp control at the highest number available on
your knob.
ForQuieter& NighttimeCooflng--Select LOW COOL
with the temp control at midpoint.
TempControls
The temp control is used m maintain the
room temperature. _12qecompressor will
cycle on and offm keep the room at the
same level of comtort. When you turn the
knob m a higher numbel; the indoor air
will become cooler. Turn the knob to a lower
number and the indoor air will become
warmel:
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Additional controls and important information.
Energy Saver (on some models)
_i11e energy saver switch controls the fan.
ON--The fan and compressor cycle Olland off
together. 'I11isresults in wider variations of room
mmperature and humidity: Normally" used when
the room is unoccupied.
OFF--The fan nms all the time, while the
compressor cycles on and off
This switch must be set at OFFin order to use the
fhn settings (on the mode control).
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.
Toopen the vent, pull the lever toward you.
Toclose it, push it in.
Air Direction -Side-to-Side
On some models, the side-to-side air direction is
adjusted by moving the lever to the left or right. 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.
ClRCULAIRE
OFF _ON
Air Direction -Up and Down
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts
the air direction up or down. (onsomemodels)
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Careand cleaningoftheair conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn tbe air conditioner off and remove the To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do llOt
plug from the wall outlet before cleaning, use bleach or abrasives.
OutdoorCoils
_12qecoils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner
should be checked regularly. If they are clogged
with dirt or soot, they may be professionally steam
cleaned, a service available through your GE
service outlet.
AirFilter
The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or
more often if necessary.
Toremove:
[] 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 dowql.
Clean the filter with ,a-arm, soapy water. Rinse and
let the filter diT before replacing it.
CAUTION:DONOToperatetheairconditionerwithouta
filterbecausedirtandlintwillclogit andreduceperformance.
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Preparingtoinstall the air 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 safe_ 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 qualified
electrician.
Follow National Electric Codes (NEC)and/or local
codes and ordinances.
ElectricalRequirements
Some models require 115/120-volt a.c.,
60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a
15-amp time delay fhse or circuit breaker:
32qe3-prong grounding plug minimizes the
possibility of electric shock hazard. K the wall oudet
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
breakeE 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.
ToolsYouWillNeed
_;_;Phillips-head screwdriver
N Flat-blade screwdriver
/;;5Ruler or tape measure
U_Scissors or knife
_ Pencil
_ Level
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WindowInstallationInstructions.
Parts Included
Left
accordion
panel
Top mounting rail
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Top mounting rail
seal strip
Window
sash seal
w,2 am;° k
Frame guide (2)
Window locking
bracket
,Sill support (2)
Right
accordion
panel
Type A (16) Type B (3) Type C (5)
Nut (2)
Bolt(2)
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