GE AHEC05 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
AIR CONDITIONER
ROOM
49-5000482 Rev. 2 09-22 GEA
SAFETY INFORMATION .........3
USING THE AIR CONDITIONER
Temperature Control ...................5
Air Direction ..........................5
CARE AND CLEANING
Grille and Case ........................6
Air Filter..............................6
Outdoor Coils .........................6
Install Batteries in Remote ..............6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin ......................7
Electrical Requirements ................7
Parts Included .........................8
Window Requirements .................9
Prepare the Air Conditioner .............9
Install the Air Conditioner..............10
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS......12
Normal Operating Sounds .............13
CONSUMER SUPPORT
Limited Warranty .....................15
Consumer Support ....................16
AHV05
AHEC05
ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL

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THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME.
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Consumer Support section of this Owner’s Manual. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration
card included in the packing material.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
fire, electric shock or personal injury.
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described in this Owner’s Manual.
ŶThis air conditioner must be properly installed in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is
used.
ŶNever unplug your air conditioner by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the receptacle.
ŶReplace immediately all electric service cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. A
damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a
new power supply cord obtained from the manufacturer
and not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows cracks
or abrasion damage along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
ŶTurn the unit OFF and unplug your air conditioner
before cleaning.
Ŷ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.
ŶIf the receptacle does not match the plug, the
receptacle must be changed out by a qualified
electrician.
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or to clean, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
ŶThe appliance shall be stored in a room without
continuously operating ignition sources (for example:
open flames, an operating gas appliance or an
operating electric heater.
ŶDo not pierce or burn refrigerant tubing. Be aware that
refrigerants may not contain an odor.
ŶKeep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
ŶWhen handling, installing, and operating the appliance,
care should be taken to avoid damage to the
refrigerant tubing.
ŶDo not drill holes in the unit.
ŶMaintenance, cleaning, and service should only be
performed by technicians properly trained and qualified
in the use of flammable refrigerants.
ŶGE Appliances does not support any servicing of the
air conditioner.
ŶDispose of air conditioner in accordance with Federal
and Local Regulations. Flammable refrigerants require
special disposal procedures. Contact your local
authorities for the environmentally safe disposal of your
air conditioner.
WARNING
Risk of Fire or Explosion. This unit contains flammable refrigerant.
Additional safety precautions must be followed.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
RISK OF FIRE. Could cause serious injury or death.
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Conditioner.
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with this Window Air Conditioner.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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.
DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance.
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.
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 while plugged
into the outlet. 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.
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.

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Controls
Controls
1. Temperature Control
This determines how much cooling is provided.
Max Cool - 10 provides the most cooling and
Min Cool - 1 provides the least.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling—Select 4-7 on the dial with
HCool r LCool selected.
For Maximum Cooling—Select 8-10 on the dial with
HCool selected.
For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling—Select 1-3 on
the dial with LCool selected.
2. Mode Control
HCool and LCool provide cooling with different fan
speeds.
HFan and LFan provide circulation and filtering without
cooling.
NOTE: If you move the Temperature control from a
cool setting to a fan setting or power off the unit while
cooling, wait at least 3 minutes before switching back
to a cool setting.
Features and appearance will vary.
Air Conditioner Controls
Air Direction
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Min Max
1
2
3
4
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8
9
10
Cool Cool
OFF
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Care and Cleaning
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.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked
and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if
necessary.
To remove:
Slide the filter from the left side of the unit. Remove the
filter.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the
filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the filter in a
dishwasher.
CAUTION
DO NOT operate the air conditioner
without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce
performance.
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 cleaned.
Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor Conditions
This cool-only air conditioner was not designed for freezing
outdoor conditions. It must not be used when the outdoor
temperature is below freezing (32°F).
CARE AND CLEANING

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT –Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
•IMPORTANT –Observe all
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.
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installation procedures as described in these
instructions when installing this air conditioner.
Questions? Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
These models require a 115/120-volt AC,
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.
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.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS (CONT)
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 while plugged into the outlet. 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.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips head screwdriver
Ruler or tape measurePencil
Level Scissors or knife
Drill and 1/8” drill bit
Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

849-5000482 Rev. 2
Installation Instructions
Side Curtain
Frame
Type B (9)
Foam top window
gasket
Side
Curtain (2)
Top mounting rail
Air
conditioner
Window locking
bracket (1)
Side Brackets (2)
PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)
Left Right
Type A (3)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
3. PREPARE THE AIR
CONDITIONER
A. Install the top mounting rail with 3 Type A screws
B. Slide the side curtain panels into the side panel
rails.
C. Slide left and right side curtain frames into top
and bottom rails. Make sure that side curtains
snap into side of the frames.
1. 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
side curtain 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.
• Follow the dimensions in the table and
illustration for your model.
2. STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt toward the outside, and will
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attach a piece of wood to the sill.
WOOD PIECES
WIDTH: 2Ǝ
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window
frame.
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Installation Instructions
4. INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER
IN THE WINDOW
A. Measure the width of the window opening and
mark the center line on the inside window sill.
Place the unit in the window. Lower the window
to hold unit in place.
B. Set the air conditioner in the window so that is
centered. Place the air conditioner so that front
edge of the bottom mounting rail is against the
back edge of the sill.
C. Install the side bracket into the unit and into the
window sill using two 1” wood screws provided.
repeate on other side.
Width of window opening
Center line
4. INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER
IN THE WINDOW (continues)
D. Bring the window down so that the front edge
of the top mounting is in front of the window.
Make sure that the air conditioner is level or
tilting slightly to the outside.
E. Extend the curtain panels until they fill the
window. Mark the location of the holes in each
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Type B screws
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS