GE AGX08 Operating instructions

3828A20145V 49-7436-1 04-02 JR
Air Conditioners
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions . . . . . .4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions . . .7–13
Casement Window
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Horizontal Sliding
Window Installation . . . . . . . .8–12
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .14
Normal Operating Sounds . . . .14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
AGX08
AGX10
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.

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.
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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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.
■ Repair or 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

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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
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Controls
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. When you turn the
knob to a higher number the indoor air
will become cooler. Turn the knob to a
lower number and the indoor air will
become warmer.
Mode Control
HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL
provide cooling with different fan speeds.
LOW FAN or HIGH FAN provides air
circulation and filtering without cooling.
NOTE: If you move the switch from a cool setting to OFF or
to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before switching
back to a cool setting.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling—Select HIGH COOL or
MED COOL with the temp control at 5or 6.
For Maximum Cooling—Select HIGH COOL with
the temp control at 10.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select
LOW COOL with the temp control at 3or 4.
MODE CONTROLTEMP CONTROL
OFF
HIGH
COOL
LOW
FAN
LOW COOL
MED
COOL
HIGH
FAN
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2
3
4
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7
8
9
10
COOLEST
About the controls on the air conditioner.
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Additional controls and important information.
Exhaust Control
The vent control is located in the lower corner of
the air discharge grille.
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.
Air Direction
The side-to-side air direction levers are located in
the air discharge louvers, and are adjusted by
moving the levers to the left or right.
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal bank of
louvers adjusts the air direction up or down.
To open the vent, pull the lever toward you.
To close it, push the lever in.

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the inlet grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or
more often if necessary.
To open the inlet grille and remove the air filter:
Grasp both sides of the inlet grille and pull
forward. The inlet grille will pivot forward
and down to reveal the air filter.
Remove the filter by grasping it by the frame
and pulling it out.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse
and let the filter dry before replacing it.
Replace the filter and close the inlet grille.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air
conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will
clog it and reduce performance.
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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 steam
cleaned, a service available through your GE
service outlet.
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.
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Air filter
Inlet grille

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Preparing to install the air conditioner.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions
with the air conditioner after installation is
completed.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep Owner’s Manual
and Installation Instructions for future use.
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.
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.
Follow National Electric Codes (NEC) and/or
local codes and ordinances.
Before You Begin
Some models require 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
■ Screwdrivers
■ Ruler or tape measure
■ Scissors or knife
■ Pencil
■ Level
■ Drill and 1/8″bit
Tools You Will Need

Horizontal sliding window installation instructions.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Parts Included

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Read completely, then follow step-by-step.
Window Requirements
■These instructions are for a horizontal sliding
or a casement window.
■The electrical outlet must be within reach of
the power cord.
Horizontal sliding window
■For installation in a casement window, the
window frame assembly and the side of the
building must be adequate to support the
weight of the air conditioner.
Casement window
(See Casement Window Installation Instructions)
151⁄2″
min.
1
211/2″ min.
151/2″
min.
161/2″
max.
21″min.
401⁄2″max.
Optional—Change the Power Cord Exit
You may change the power cord exit from the
bottom to the side, if desired, for appearance or
window sill clearance.
Grasp both sides of
the inlet grille and
pull forward. The
inlet grill will pivot
forward and down to
reveal the air filter.
Remove the filter by
grasping it by the
frame and pulling
it out.
If present, remove both screws from the
grille and retain.
Pull the grille
frame with your
thumb while
pushing the case
with your fingers.
Lift the grille
frame up and off.
Remove the right
screw from the
power cord
clamp. (Replace
screw into the
empty hole in
case the power
cord exit ever
needs to be
reversed.)
Replace the front
grille frame and
lead the power
cord out the side.
Replace the
two screws (if
removed
earlier)and the
filter, and close
the inlet grille.
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Air filter
Inlet grille
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Horizontal sliding window installation instructions.
Read completely, then follow step-by-step.
Install the Window Track Gasket or Seal
For sliding window installation, fold and fit one of
the foam gaskets into the window track. This may
require cutting the ends of the gasket to make it
fit properly in the track. Discard the bottom seal;
it is not needed.
For casement window installation, remove the
backing from the bottom seal and apply it to the
horizontal inside face edge of the window frame.
Discard the foam gaskets; they are not needed.
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Window track
Foam
gasket
Window
jamb
Loosely attach the support platform to
the support angle using 2 Type A screws,
washers and nuts.
Attach the leveling bolt and nut.
The window track may not allow the air
conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will
keep it from draining properly. To adjust for
this, attach a piece of wood to the stool.
WOOD PIECE—
WIDTH: 2″
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside window frame.
THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place
a piece of wood between the stool and the
support platform to make it 1/16″higher
than the top of the window track.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by
the installer.
Measure and mark a line 81⁄4″(for sliding
windows) or 81⁄8″(for casement windows)
from the window jamb. Center the support
assembly on the window track. Attach the
support platform to the window stool using
4 Type D screws.
NOTE: For casement window installation, the
back edge of the support platform must butt flush
against the window frame face. Modify window
as needed.
Depending on the window track material,
you may need to drill holes in the window
track through the existing holes in the
support assembly to secure the screws.
Pull the support angle against the outside
wall and tighten the screws on top of the
support platform. Adjust the leveling bolt so
the support platform is installed with a slight
tilt to the outside. Use a level; about 1/3
bubble will be the correct slant to the
outside. Tighten the nut.
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Prepare the Window and the Support Assembly
Type A screws
Support platform
Support angle
Leveling bolt and nut