GE AGM24 Original instructions

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Safety Instructions ........ 2, 3
Operating Instructions ..... 4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Fiher . ................. 6
Grille and Case ............. 6
Outdoor (;oils .............. 6
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install the
Air Conditioner . ............ 7
Window Installation ....... 8-19
Troubleshooting Tips ... 13, 14
Normal ()perating Sounds . . .14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ......... 18
Product Registration ..... 15, 16
_A'arranty ................. 17
A GM24
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these nmnbers on a label on the
side of the air conditioner.
3828A20514H 49-7498 02-05JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
a, 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
pull)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.
Turn the mode control to 0fFand unplug
your air conditioner before making any
repairs or cleaning.
NOTE.'XA:estrongly recommend that any
servicing be perforated by a qualified
individual.
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Never unplug your air conditioner by
pulling on the power cord. Mwws grip
plug firefly and pull straight out from the
receptacle.
Replace immediamly all electric setMce
cords that haxe become flayed or ofl_erwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damag_ along its length
or at either the ping or connector end.
For your safety...do not store or use
combustible mamrials, gasoline or oilier
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
All air conditioners contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be remoxed
plJor to product disposal. If you are getting
rid of an old product with refrigerants, 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 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 31)iong (grounding) wall
outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Power coM includes a cnnent intemq)ter
device. A rest and reset button is provided on
the plug case. The device should be rested on a
periodic basis by first pressing tim TESTbntton
and then the RESErbutton. If the TESTbutton
does not trip or if fl_e RESETbutmn will not
stay eng_aged, discontinue use of file air
conditioner and contact a qualified
service mchnician.
Hme the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a 9-prong wall outlet is encounmred,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to haxe it replaced with a properly grounded
31)iong wall outlet.
The air conditioner should always be
plugged into its own individual elecuical
outlet which has a x_ltag> rating flint matches
the rating plato.
This provides the best perfommnce and also
prexents oxerloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
oxeflleated wires.
See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirementssection for specific elecuqcal
connection requirements.
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WARNING!
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS--115-Vo/tmode/son/y
Because of potential safety hazards under certain..^CAUTION:
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
Howex_. if you must use an extension cord,
it is absolumly necessai T that it be a UiAismd,
14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the elecuJcal rating of tile
cord be 15 ami)eres (minimum) and 195 volts.
DO NOT use an extension cord with any ofthe
230/208volt models.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Vo/tmode/son/y
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.
Howex_i; if you must/lse all adapmi; where
local codes pemfit, a temporaryconnection may
be made m a i)roi)erly grounded 2-prong wall
outlet 1)yuse of a UL-lismd adaptor available
at most local hardware stoles.
Tile larger slot ill tile adaptor must be aligned
with tile larger slot in the wall outlet to I)rovide
i)roi)er polarity in tile connection of tile
i)ower cord.
'iA]mn disconnecting dm power cord flom tile
adaptel, alwws hold the adaptor ill place with
one hand while I)ulling tile power cord I)lug
with tile other hand. If this is not done, tile
adaptor ground te.rminal is veUlikely to 1)reak
with repeamd use.
If tile adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT
USEtile air coI/ditioI/er m/ti] a proper grom/d
has been established.
Attachingthe adaptergreundterminalto a waftoutlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,andnot insulated,andthe waft
outlet isgroundedthreughthe housewiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedby a qualifiedelectricianto
makesuretheoutlet is properlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAgETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner.
Features and appearance may vary.
Lights next to
the touch pads
on the air
conditioner Energy
control panel saveron
indicate the
selected
settings. Fan on
Coolon Timeron
ICOOL!
Air ConditionerControls
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RemoteControl
Controls
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ON/OFFPad
TtlYns air conditioner on and off.
TEMP/TIME Increase •/Decrease • Pads
Use to set teinperature when in COOL Inode
or tile time when using tile TIMER feature.
MODE
Use to set tile air conditioner to COOL,
ENERGYSAVERor FANmode.
FAN SPEEDPad
Use to set tile tim speed to LOW(F1),
MED(F2)or HIGH(F3).
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TIMER Pad
ON--When tile air conditioner is off,
it can be set to automatically cOiile on in
1 to 24 houI_ at its previous setting. Each
touch of tile Increase •/Decrease • pads
will set tile timer in hom_.
OFF--_A]len tile air conditioner is on,
it can be set to automatically ttlrn off' in
1 to 24 horns. Each touch _ff tile Increase • /
Decrease •pads will set tile timer in hom_.
Tocancel _e timer, press tile TIMERpad
tmtil tile display time disappears.
Remote ControlSignal Receiver
Display
Shows tile set temperature or time remaining
on _I//eY.
Power Outage Recovery Feature
In tile case of a power outage or interruption, tile
refit will automatically re-start in tile settings last
used after tile power is restored. Tile TlMERleatm'e
xfill reset to tile off *inal setting You max need to set
a new time if desired.
Remote Control
To enstli'e proper opei'ation, aill/ tile i'elllote
control at tile signal receiver on tile air
conditionei:
Tile remote control signal has a range of
up to 21 feet.
Make sure nothing is between tile air conditioner
and tile remote control that could block tile
signal.
Make sure batmries are fresh and installed
correctly as indicated on the remote control
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COOLMode
Usethe COOLmode with HIGH(F3),MED(F2)or
LOW(FI) tim for cooling. Use tile Increase •/
Decrease •pads to set tile desired temperature
between 60°F and 86°F in l °F increments,
An electronic them_ostat is used to maintain tile
room temperature, The (_)mpressor will cycle on and
off to keep the room at the set level of comfi)rt. Set
the them/ostat at a lower number and the indoor air
will become cooler. Set the them_ostat at a higher
number and tile indoor air will become wam/e_;
NOTE"ff theair conditioneris off and isthentumed on
whileset to COOL,it will take approximately3 minutes
for the compressorto startand coolingtobegin.
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling--Select tile COOLmode and
HIGH(F3)or MED(F2)fimwith a middle set
temperature,
ForMaximumCooling--Select the COOLmode
and HIGH (F3)tim with a lower set temperatm'e.
ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling--Select the
COOL mode and LOW (FI)tim with a middle set
temperature,
NOTE:If youswitch from a COOLsettingto OFForto
a fan setting,wait at least3 minutesbeforeswitching
back to a COOLsetting.
Energy Saver
The energy saver switch controls the Lm.
O/_-The tim and compressor cycle on and off
together; This results in wider \m_iafions of room
temperature and hmnidity. Nommlly used when
the room is m_occupie(l. NOTE:Thefanwill continue
to run fora shorttime after thecompressorcycles off.
OFF The tim runs all the time, while the
compressor cycles on and ofl_
This switch Inust be set at OFFin order to rise
tile tim settings (on tile mode control),
FAN Mode
Use the FAN at HIGH (F3), MED (F2) or LOW(F1) to Since tim only settings do not provide cooling,
provide air circulation and filtering without cooling, a temperature setting will not be displayed.
Vent Control
Tile vent control is located above tile control
panels.
When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room
will be circulated and conditioned, _'hen set at
OPEN,solne inside air is exhausted outside. Toopenthe vent,pull thelever toward you.
Toclose it, push it hT.
Air Direction--Side-to-Side
The side-to-side air direction is a(!i usted 1)y moving
tile lever to tile left or fight.
Air Direction--Up and Down
Fingertip pressm'e on tile horizontal louve_
a(!justs tile air direction up or down.

Careand cleaningoftheair conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn the......air conditioner off and remo'_e the I)lug, To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not
from the wall outlet betore cleaning, use bleach or abrasixes.
Outdoor Coils
The coils on the outdoor side ot the air conditioner
should be checked regtflarly. If they are clogged
with dirt or soot, they may be protessionally
cleaned.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the h'ont grille should be
checked and cleaned at least exe_'_ 30 days or
II/OI'e oJ[[en i[ necess_li'v.
Toremove:
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[_] Open the inlet grille dowmvard b) )ullin,,
the top corne_ of the inlet grille.
] Pull up slightly on the filter to release it and
pull it out.
Clean the filter with wam_, soapy water: Rinse and
let the filmr dry before replacing it.
ACAUTION:DONOroperate bea,
conditionerwithouta filterbecausedirtandlintwillclogit
and reduce performance.

Installation
Instructions Air Conditioner
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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.
(_ ELECTRICAL 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.
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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
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.

Installation Instructions
PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)
Window
;ash seal
Left Top. ___
accordion mount,ng Foam top /___':.._-
panel rail\ window gasket __. "_.
To0_ount,n0\ _ __"
--, railsealstri _ _ _
Frame _d_. (2) "" i ac!!_dhei/n
"_ S b k 2 _llllllll
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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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.
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19"rnin. 1
29"to41"
(Withaccordionpanels)
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26W' rain.
(Withoutaccordionpanels)
[] STORM 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" hi
than frame Stool
Storm
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Installation Instructions
[] REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER
FROM THE CASE
IAq 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.
[] 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.
[] PREPARE THE WINDOW AND
THE CASE (CONT.)
[] Carefully insert the plastic frame guides
into the bottom of the case on each side.
Bottomofcase /_
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_ Frameguide
[] 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.
Topmountingrail
Frameguides
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