GE AHH18 Operating instructions

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Controls. 4–6
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Air.Filter.6
Outdoor.Coils.6
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Normal.Operating.Sounds.           13
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Consumer.Support.          Back.Cover
Warranty.for.Customers.
in.the.USA.15
..0010536027. 49-7698 12-11 GE
AHH18*
AHM18*
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # _________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find.these.numbers.on.a.label.on.the.side.of.
the.air.conditioner
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determined that this product meets
the EnErgy Star® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
WARNING!
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n Use.this.appliance.only.for.its.intended.
purpose.as.described.in.this.Owner’s.
Manual.
n This.air.conditioner.must.be.properly.
installed.in.accordance.with.the.Installation.
Instructions.before.it.is.used.
n Never.unplug.your.air.conditioner.by.pulling.
on.the.power.cord.Always.grip.plug.firmly.
and.pull.straight.out.from.the.receptacle.
n 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.
n Turn.the.unit.OFF.and.unplug.your.air.
conditioner.before.cleaning.
n GE.does.not.support.any.servicing.of.the.
air.conditioner.We.strongly.recommend.
that.you.do.not.attempt.to.service.the.air.
conditioner.yourself
n 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
n 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
n If.the.receptacle.does.not.match.the.plug,.
the.receptacle.must.be.changed.out.by.a.
qualified.electrician
n These.R410A.air.conditioning.systems.
require.contractors.and.technicians.to..
use.tools,.equipment.and.safety.standards.
approved.for.use.with.this.refrigerant..
DO.NOT.use.equipment.certified.for..
R22.refrigerant.only
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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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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
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RISK OF FIRE. Could cause serious injury or
death.
•..use.an.extension.cord.with.this.
Window.Air.Conditioner
•..use.surge.protectors.or.multi-outlet.
adaptors.with.this.WIndow.Air.Conditioner

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About the controls on the air conditioner
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
Temp / Delay
The.display.always.shows.
the.room.temperature.except.when.
setting.the.Set.temperature.or.the.
Delay.timer
Air Conditioner Controls Remote Control
.Unit.power..
on/off
Mode.select
Fan.speed
.....Delay.1–24hr
Temperature..
set/Delay.
Timer.Increase.
and.Decrease
.
Power Pad
Turns.air.conditioner.on.and.off.When.turned.
on,.the.display.will.show.the.room.temperature
.
Display
Shows.the.room.temperature.or.time.remaining.
on.the.Delay.timer.Shows.the Set temperature.
while.setting.the.temperature.in.Cool or.Energy
Saver modes.The Set.light.will.turn.on.while.
setting
Temp and Delay Increase ▲ /Decrease ▼
Pads
Use.to.set.temperature.or.delay.time..
Temperature.can.be.set.in.Cool and.Energy
Saving and mode
Mode Pad
Use.to.set.the.air.conditioner.to Fan Only.or.
Cool, Energy Saver.mode
.
Fan Speed Pads
In Cool, Energy Saving.mode:
Use.to.set.the.fan.speed.to Auto, High, Med or
Low on.the.unit
In.Fan Only mode:
Use.to.set.the.fan.speed.to High, Med, or Low
on.the.unit
.
Delay Pad
Delay ON—When.the.air.conditioner.is.off,.it.can.
be.set.to.automatically.come.on.in.1.to.24.hours.
at.its.previous.mode.and.fan.settings.
Delay OFF—When.the.air.conditioner.is.on,.
it.can.be.set.to.automatically.turn.off.in.1.to..
24.hours.
How to set:
Press.the.Delay 1–24hr.pad.on.the.unit.or.the.
remote.control.Each.touch.of.the.Increase.▲./.
Decrease ▼.pads.on.the.unit.or.the.Increase +
/.Decrease –.pads.on.the.remote.control.will.set.
the.timer.in.1-hour.intervals.
To.review.the.remaining.time.on.the.Delay
1–24hr.timer,.press.the.Delay 1–24hr.pad.on.the.
unit.or.the.remote.control.Use.the.Increase.▲./.
Decrease.▼.pads.on.the.unit.or.the.Increase +.
/.Decrease –.pads.on.the.remote.control.to.set.
a.new.time.if.desired
To cancel the timer, press.Decrease.▼.pad.on.
the.unit.or.the.remote.control.until.the.set.time.
is.zero..After.3.seconds.the.light.on.the.Delay
1-24.hour.pad.goes.off.

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n To.ensure.proper.operation,.aim.the.remote.
control.at.the.signal.receiver.on.the.air.
conditioner
n The.remote.control.signal.has.a.range.of.
up.to.20.feet
n Make.sure.nothing.is.between.the.air.conditioner.
and.the.remote.control.that.could.block.the.
signal
n Make.sure.battery.is.fresh.and.installed.correctly.
as.indicated.on.the.remote.control
Remote Control
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Cool Mode
Use.the.Cool.mode.at.Low, Med, High or.Auto
Speed.for.cooling.Use.the.Temperature Increase.▲.
/.Decrease.▼.pads.to.set.the.desired.temperature.
between.61°F.and.86°F.in.1°F.increments.
An.electronic.thermostat.is.used.to.maintain.the.room.
temperature.The.compressor.will.cycle.on..
and.off.to.keep.the.room.at.the.set.level.of.comfort.
Set.the.thermostat.at.a.lower.number.and.the.indoor.
air.will.become.cooler.Set.the.thermostat.at.a.higher.
number.and.the.indoor.air.will.become.warmer
NOTE:
Cool
Cool


Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling—Select.the.Cool mode.and.
High.or.Med fan.with.a.middle.set.temperature
For Maximum Cooling—Select.the Cool mode.
and.High.fan.with.a.lower.set.temperature
For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling—Select.the.
Cool.mode.and.Low.fan.with.a.middle.set.
temperature
Fan Only Mode
Use.the.Fan.Only.Mode.at.Low,.Med.or.High.fan.
speed.to.provide.air.circulation.and.filtering.without.
cooling.Since.fan-only.settings.do.not.provide.
cooling,.a.Set.temperature.cannot.be.entered.The.
room.temperature.will.appear..
in.the.display
Energy Saver Mode
Controls.the.fan
ON—The.fan.will.cycle.on.and.off.with.the.
compressor.This.results.in.wider.variations.of.room.
temperature.and.humidity.Normally.used.when.the.
room.is.unoccupied NOTE:

OFF—The.fan.runs.all.the.time,.while.the.compressor.
cycles.on.and.off
Set.to Auto.for.the.fan.speed.to.automatically.set.
to.the.speed.needed.to.provide.optimum.comfort.
settings.with.the.set.temperature...
If.the.room.needs.more.cooling,.the.fan.speed..
will.automatically.increase.If.the.room.needs.less.
cooling,.the.fan.speed.will.automatically.decrease.
Auto Fan
Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor Conditions
This.cool-only.air.conditioner.was.not.designed.for.
freezing.outdoor.conditions.It.must.not.be.used.in.
freezing.outdoor.conditions

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Air Direction
Use.the.lever.to.adjust.the.air.direction.left,.right,.up.
and.down
About the controls on the air conditioner.
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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
Grille and Case
Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
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
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:
Open.the.inlet.grille.by.pulling.downward.on.the.tabs.
at.the.top.upper.corners.of.the.inlet.grille.until.the.
grille.is.in.a.45º.position.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:


1...Remove.the.battery.cover.by.twisting.it.
according.to.the.arrow.direction..A.coin.can.be.
used.to.twist.the.cover
2...Insert.new.battery,.making.sure.that.the.(+).and.
(–).of.battery.are.installed.correctly
3...Reattach.the.cover.by.twisting.it.back.
into.position
NOTES:
n Use.one.CR.2025.(3V).Lithium.battery
n Remove.the.battery.from.the.remote.control.if.the.
system.is.not.going.to.be.used.for.a.long.time
How to Insert the Battery in the Remote Control

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Read.these.instructions.completely..
and.carefully
•..—.Save.these.instructions.
for.local.inspector’s.use
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codes.and.ordinances
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instructions.with.the.Consumer
•. .–.Keep.these.instructions.for.
future.reference
•. .–.Installation.of.this.appliance.requires.
basic.mechanical.skills
•. .–..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
•. .You.MUST.use.all.supplied.parts.and.use.proper.
installation.procedures.as.described.in.these.
instructions.when.installing.this.air.conditioner



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. . ..
..Some.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
..Some.models.require.230/208-volt.AC,.
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


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
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
Ruler.or.tape.measurePencil
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.
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

Phillips.head.screwdriver
Flat-blade.screwdriver
Drill.with.1/8”.bit
Adjustable.Wrench

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

13/32”.
Screws.(12)
Installation.Bracket.(2) Window.Lock.Bracket Remote.Control
Top.Mounting.Rail
Left.and.Right.Side.
Curtains
Foam.Seal
13/32”.
Screws.(6) 31/32”.
Screws.(8) 2-1/2”.Flat.Head.Bolt. and.Lock.Nut.(2)
A B C D
Temp / Delay
Bottom.Seal

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..
Remove.three.screws.on.each.side.of.the.case.
Save.the.screws.for.use.later
Insert.a.flat.head.screw.driver.between.the.
front.grille.and.the.metal.case.along.the.sides.
Gently.pry.the.grille.from.the.case.NOTE:.Cover.
the.flat.head.screw.driver.with.tape.to.prevent.
scratching.the.case
Using.the.handle.on.the.bottom.front.of.the.air.
conditioner,.pull.the.air.conditioner.out.of.the.
case.The.air.conditioner.is.very.heavy.so.make.
sure.that.it.will.be.resting.on.a.sturdy.surface
3
A
B
C
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•..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
  
AHH18DP. 17.13/8″ min. 28.3/8″–.38″
AHM18DP.

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.sill

″
Long.enough.to.fit.inside.the.window.
frame
To.determine.the.thickness,.place.a.
piece.of.wood.on.the.sill.to.make.it.1/2″.higher.
than.the.top.of.the.storm.window.frame.or.the.vinyl.
frame
Attach.securely.with.nails.or.screws.provided.by.the.
installer


(With.side.curtain.panels)


1/2″ higher
than.storm.
window.
frame
Storm.window.
frame
Wood
Sill
1/2″ higher
than.vinyl.frame..
(on.some.windows)
Vinyl.frame
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NOTE:.Attach.curtains.to.the.air.conditioner.before.
placing.the.air.conditioner.in.the.window
Install.top.mounting.rail.with.four.type.A.screws
Slide.left-hand.curtain.assembly.into.left.end.of.
top.and.bottom.mounting.rail.Repeat.for.right.
hand.curtain.assembly
Fasten.curtain.retainer.strips.to.the.sides.of.the.
outer.case.with.four.type.A.screws.on.each.side
4
A
C
B
C
D
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Measure.the.width.of.the.window.opening.
Mark.the.center.line.on.the.inside.windowsill
5
B
A
B
A
A. Width of window opening
B. Center line
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Place.outer.case.in.window.Lower.sash.until.it.
rests.behind.front.flange.of.top.mounting.rail.
Bottom.mounting.rail.must.rest.behind.window.
sill
Expand.the.curtain.panels.to.fill.the.window.
Secure.with.type.C.wood.screw.in.top.and.bottom.
corners.If.needed,.use.drill.and.1/8”.bit.to.drill.pilot.
holes.for.the.screws
Use.three.type.C.screws.to.secure.the.case.to.the.
window.sill.Drill.pilot.holes.if.necessary
B
C
A
Bottom rail
Top rail
Window sash
SILL
About
5˚
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