GE AJCS 06 LZ User manual

Air Conditioner
Owner's Manual
Standard and Easy Mount
Cool Only: AJCS 06 LZ
AJCS 08,10 AZ
Heat/Cool: AJES 06 LS
AJES 08 AS
AJES 10 DS
HeatPump: AJHS08 AS
Important Safety Information
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we believe in dependable sma_ice.
You'll see it in this easy-to-use
manual and you'll hear it in the
fi'iendly voices of our customer
sela,ice department.
the comfort of your air conditioner.
That's important, because your
new air conditioner will be part of
your f:amily for a long time.
Start Here!... re uszng your azr condmoner
Write down the model and serial
numbers here. They are on a label
on the front of the control box
behind the fi'ont grille.
Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual You will need it
to obtain service under warranty.
Model number
Serial number
Date ofpurchase
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help you
800.626.2000
Readthismanual It contains
instructions to help you use and
maintain your air conditioner
properly.
Save time and money. Check the
section titled "If Something Goes
Wrong" before calling. This sec-
tion helps you to solve common
problems that might occur.
If you do need sm_ice, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-flee
customer sm_ice numbers is
included in the back of this book.
Or call the GE Answer Center ®
at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
Before you call for sms_ice,
there are a few things you
can do to help us sets_e you
better.

READ ALL SAFE TY INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
®This air condiuoner must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
* Repair or replace immediatel?
• Turn the mode control to OFFand
unplug your air conditioner before
making aW repairs.
NOTE:We strongly recommend
that any servicing be perfolTned by
all electric service cords that have a qualified individual.
become frayed or otherwise
_iiii _ii i ii _
The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. However, if an
extension cord is required to reach
the nearest wall receptacle, use only
a UL-listed, 3-wire, grounded, 14
gauge, 15A, 125V appliance exten-
sion cord.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use an extension cord with
any of the 208/230-volt models.
This is a temporary method.
UL-listed adapters are avail-
able at most hardware stores.
Because most 2-prong outlets are
not grounded, we strongly advise
against using an adapter plug.
However, a temporax T connection
may be made where local codes
permit and if the 2-prong wall out-
let is properly grounded.
When you plug the adapter in,
make sure the larger prong goes
into the larger slot to provide the
proper polarity fbr the power cord.
FORPROPERGROUNDING:
1 Screw the adapter to the outlet,
using the outlet cover screw.
2 Ground the outlet through the house
wiring.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, hold the
adapter close to the outlet while
pulling the plug out. If this is not
clone, the grounding connector is
likely to break with repeated use.
If the grounding connector breaks,
DO NOTUSEthe air conditioner
until a proper ground has again
been made.
SA ViE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3

The
controls
on yottr
air
conditioner
TEMP CONTROLS MODE CONTROLS
LOW
FAN
OFF• HIGH
•FAN
HIGIt
Ye're model will look like erie q/'lhe.se.
TempControl
The temp control is used to maintain the
room temperature. The compressor will cycle
on and offto keep the room at the same level
of comfort. When you turn the knob to COOLER
(blue) the indoor air will become cooler. Turn
the knob to WARMER (red) and the indoor air
x,_411become warmer.
HEAT POMP MODELS
When the outdoor temperature is lower than
25°F., heat is provided by the electric heater in
the air conditioner instead of by the heat pump.
NOTE:
The electric resistance heater in the 115-volt
heat pump model operates during defrost when
the outdoor coil temperature is below 36%. It is
not intended to provide fifll heat capability.
Mode Control
HIGH COOLand LOW COOLprovide cooling with
different fan speeds.
HIGH HEATand tOW HEATprovide heating with
different f_m speeds.
LOW FAN or HIGHFANprovides air circulation
and filtering without cooling or heating.
NOTE:
If you move the switch from a cool or heat setting
to OFFor to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes
before switching hacR to a coo/or heat setting.
A 3-minute delay is automatically provided on the
Heat/Cool and Heat Pump models.

Cooling/Heating Descriptions
FOR NORMAL COOLING FORMAXIMUM COOLING FOR MAXIMUM HEATING FOR QuiETER&
HIGH COOt vfith se!ect HIGH HEATwlth NiGHTTiME COOLING
select HIGH C00£ or HIGH thermOstat at maximum thermostat at maximum select LOW COOLor LOW
HEATwlth the the_OStat heat. HEATwith the thermoStat
b?atu_ and @pearance m@' vaU.
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®
Limits @ its
heat cool
[emp temp
Each position equals
approximately 3° F.
OPEN
FanSwitch
On Heat/Cool models, the f_ln switch lever is
located in a hole through the control panel. To
reach it, you need to remove the front grille.
Use a small screwdriver to change the setting.
Cool only models have a rocket" switch on the
front of the control box.
When set at CYCLE(clown) the f_m cycles on and
offwhen cooling or heating. When set at CONT
(continuous, up) the tim runs all the time. The
unit is shipped in the CONTsetting.
VentControl
The vent comrol is located behind the front
grille. When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the
room will be circulated and conditioned. You
may adjust it 1)}7removing the front grille. When
set at OPEN, some inside air is exhausted out-
side.
NOTE: The vent lever is taped in the CLOSE
position when it leaves the factory. Remove
the tape before using.
TemperatureLimiting
Limiting the maxinmm and mininmm settings
prevents users fi'om turning the control to the
extreme heat or cool positions.
The normal range of the temp control is approx-
imately 60°F to 85 °F. The control range m W be
narrowed by the use of the temperature limiting
screws located behind the control panel.
A# Direction
Horizontal louvers on the front grille let you
control the air direction up and clown.
Remove the fi'ont grille to adjust the vertical
louvers side-to-side to direct the air left or right.

Care & Cleaning
Turn the air conditioner off and
remove the plug from the wall out-
let be%re cleaning.
To clean, use water and a mild
detergent. Do not use bleach or
abrasives.
The coils on the outdoor side of
the air conditioner should be
checked regularly. It is necessaD, to
remove the chassis fl'Oln the wall
case to inspect them. Dirt build-up
occurs on the surface which is not
visible fl'om the outside. If they are
clogged with dirt or soot they in W
be professionally steam cleaned, a
sets_ice available through your GE
sets_ice outlet.
-Grille
The fi'ont grille can be removed
fbr more thorough cleaning or
to make the model and serial
numbers accessible.
Toremove:
Pull out fi'oln tile bottom and lift
up _I'Oli1the tabs on tile top of the
case.
Toreplace:
Hook tile tabs on tile fl'ont grille
even with the tabs on the fl'ont of
the case and snap into place.
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i! every3Odays.
D_
Dirty filter_Needs cleaning
Clogged filter--Great!y
(educes cooling, heating
and airflow.
Turn the air conditioner off before Replace the clean filter 1)}7pushing
cleaning, it back into place.
The most important thing you can
do to maintain the air conditioner _-k'x
is to clean the filter at least evm T 30 .<.
days. Clogged filters reduce cool-
ing, heating and airflow.
Keeping the filterclean will:
*Decrease cost ofoperation.
o Save energ T.
* Prevent clogged heat exchanger
coils.
"Reduce the risk of premature
component fidlure.
To clean the air filter:
* Vacuum off the hea W soil.
* Run water through the fiher
fl'om the back side.
* DUthoroughly be%re replacing.
Carefully pull the tab forward, up
and out.
CAUTION:
DONOToperate the air conditioner
without thefilter in place.If a filter
becomestomordamagedit should
bereplacedimmediately.
Operating wkhout tt_e filter in
place or with a damaged tilter will
allow dirt and dust to reach the
indoor coil and reduce the cooling,
headng, airflow and ef_icien W of
the unit.
Replacement fihers are available
fl'om your salesperson, GE dealer,
GE Sm_dce and Parts Center
or authorized Customer Care ®
setwicers.

ImportantE S f ty-R d C ( lly
Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance.
Owner: Keep these instructions for future use.
IC oii":i :il
* 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 Electrical (;ode (NEC) or local
codes and ordinances.
CAUTION:
*De net, 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
preb/ems--consu/t a qualified electrician.
We recommend that the 230/208-volt, 60 Hz
models be installed on their own single branch
circuit supplying 230/208-volt a.c., protected
with a time delay fl_se or circuit breaker.
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Parallel Perpendicular Tandem
115V. 230/208V. 230/208V.
15 Amp. 20 Amp. 15Amp.
This is recommended %r best per%rmance and
to prevent overloading house or apartment
wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire
hazard fi'om overheating wires.
The 115-volt models require a 115/120-volt a.c.,
60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a 15-amp
time delay fllse or circuit breaker.
The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the possi-
bility 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.

Before you begin aJES.ndaJHSmode,shave Zlerpane,s.Directionsb ginbe,ow.
The installa6on instructions'for AJCS models with accordion curtains
begin on page I7.
IMPORTtlNT: Be sure to remove the shipping pad inside the air conditioner next to the compressor.
Sill support
bracket (2)
ight
Right
side
(holes
are on
the lefl)_
Filler A
Panels
Left
Cut side
panels
and
discard
center (holes
piece are on
the right)
Case
side
_sket Vinyl window
(2) AU" gasket
_'_qr-.._ Foamtop
window gasket
_ _..__ Spring Casetop gasket
clip (4) Bottomwindow gasket
_... Window
Iocldng
bracket
Air conditioner
Type A (9) Type B (2) Type C (painted)(6) Type D (2) Type E(4) Support bracket hardware
Spacer (2)
Lock nut (2)
&
Adjusting bolt (2)
Large washer (2)
* Phillips-head
screw(h'iver
® Wood SaW
* Adjustable wrench
*Ruler or tape
rneastlre
*Scissors or knife *Level
*Pencil *Drill

* These instructions are ff_r a standard double-
hung window. You will need to modify7 them ff_r
other bTpes of windows.
*The air conditioner can be installed x,_4thout
the filler panels if needed to fit in a narrow
window. See the window opening dimensions
to the right.
*All supporting parts must be secured to firm
wood, masomy or metal.
*The electrical outlet must be within reach of
the power cord.
<=
B===8
17"min.
31" to 43"
(With filler panels)
m1
26¼" min.
(Without filler panels)
Window opening dimensions are for a standard double-hung
window.
A storm window flame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt towards the outside and _411
keep it from draining properly. To adjust for this,
attach a piece of wood to the sill and the stool.
1/2" higher
than frame
Wood
Stool
Stormwindow
frame
WOOD PIECES:
WIDTH:2"
LENGTH:Long enough to fit inside the window
fl'ame.
THICgNESS: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 fl'ame.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by
the installer.
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IRemove the front grille. See the Care and
Cleaning section.
2Find the locking plate located on the front
left side.
3Remove the screw and the locking plate to
unlock the air conditioner.
Remove
screw
Remove the rear grille that is taped to the back
of the case. Relnove the packet of screws taped
to the back of the grille. While holding the
grille at a 43° angle, insert it into the clips at
the top of the case and push the bottom in.
Keep slight upward pressure on the grille until
it fits flush _ith the bottom of the case.
If attaching the grille from the outside of the
case use the 2 long screws, clips
4Remove and discard the shipping screw on the
back of the air conditioner to allow removal of
the air conditioner from the case.
Remove
screw
5 Pull the bottom corners of the air conditioner
and slide it out of the case.
6Remove the shipping pad inside the air
conditioner next to the compressor.
Insert the 2 long screws on the outside
If attaching the grille on the inside of the case
use the 2 short screws.
II I I I
I
II
Insert the 2short screws onthe inside
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IMark the centerline of the stool. Measure
f_'om the centerline 13:_" on both sides ff)r the
panel cuts.
\ Stool
Sill
Centerline
'\/,// \, 4__.
'_L_
13%
2Measure 12_ '' from the centerline on both
sides for the sill support brackets.
terline J_:_
,\,,, ,,/ \'\
'_'_ 12_"
IAssemble the sill supports. Do not flflly tighten
the spacer mounting screws at this time.
Type B
Type E
Sill Spacer mounting screws
Type (A)
)acer
Adjusting bolt
Largewasher -- (For usewith wood sills)
2Befk_re attaching the sill supports, place them
on the window stool. Select the spacer posiuon
that will place the spacer near the outermost
point on the sill. Tighten the spacer mounung
screws.
Screws are in
position
Sill support
"V" notch
3Turn the bolts and tighten the lock nuts to
make the sill supports level or flit down 1/8"
to the outside. Line up the "V" notch _._th
12:_" marks. Drill pilot holes and attach the
sill supports.
/2

NOTES:
* On narrow sills, there may not be enough room
to use the lock nut.
* A deep of Eset sill may require a longer adjusting
bolt than the standard hex head bolt provided.
* On wood sills use the large washer between the
bolt head and the sill. This prevents the bolt
fi'om digging into the wood.
Average sill Narrow sill
acer
Offsetsill (such as
brick or stone)
%
1Measure from the edge of the panel marks
(see Prepare t#e Wimtow) to the inside of the
_dndow track on each side. (A and B)
Sill Window track __
Z_ i13Ys_t 13%" '\ '_
Width ofthe air conditioner
Left (panel marl<s) Right
side side
2Mark the A and B measm'ements on each side
of the filler panel board. Cut the panels and
discard the center piece. Note position of the
notches.
Notch --
oB
Right
side
of ',
wmdowl
qoles
are on
the
left)
I
Filler I A
Panels I
I Left
I side
! of
Cut ',windov
panels I
i
and i
discard (hole_
center are on
piece the
right)
JNotch
3Put together the panel assemblies. Remove
the paper backing fl'orn the case side gasket
and attach it to the angle. Push a pencil point
through the gaskets to locate the holes in
the angles.
Gasket
Ai gle
Gasket Panel
_ .[_.11Angle
Tab
Type C
(painted
screws)
4Install the panels in the window. Place the
spring clips 3" fi'om the top and the bottom.
Squeeze and push the clips to fit in the
window track and the tab into the sill support.
!
3" I
Hookthe tab into
the sill support
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!Peel offd_e backing from tt_e bottom window
gasket.
2Place tt_e gasket on tt_e stool and over the
brackets, even with tt_e rear edge, sticky side
down.
Bottomwindow gasket
3Careflllly slide tt_e empty case into tt_e window
until tt_e holes in tt_e case line up wid_ tt_e
holes in tt_e panel angles.
Caseholes
r'- "_
f "_ •
4Lower tt_e window so it fits behind tt_e panel
tabs. Insert the 4 type A screws through the
holes in tt_e case and into tt_e panel angles,
2 on each side.
Panel k
tabs -
°x'x_ Case [
5With tt_e window closed, mark where tt_e
window sash meets the case.
6Peel offtt_e backing from tt_e case top gasket.
7Hold on to tt_e case, open the window, and
place the gasket along the mark on tt_e case.
Putthe gasket on
top of the case
where the window
will close.
NOTES:
* The case should have a 1/8" minimum tilt
toward the outside.
* Be sure the seal gasket and panel gaskets
remain in position and do not roll wid_ tt_e case.
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7Place the vinyl _indow gasket over the case top
gasket. Insert the panel tabs through the slits in
the gasket. Cut the gasket on each side to the
_idth of the window.
Paneltab
8Close the _indow tightly on the vinyl gasket.
Bend the gasket fbtward to expose the panel
tabs. Drill pilot holes into the window sash.
Attach the panel tab to
the window on each side
IK_ith a type Dscrew.
ICut the foam top window gasket to the _indow
_idth.
2Stuff the foam between the glass and the
window to prevent air and insects from getting
into the room.
1
3Attach the _indow locking bracket with 1 type
E screw.
15

ICarefldly slide tt_e air condiuoner back into
the case. 3When the wall outlet is to the left, extend the
cord under the unit and hold it in place with
the clamp.
2Attach the power cord to the base pan with
the clamp.
L'li["_1 , I Pov
lli l B 11cor
Clamp
/
(_ Power cord
Clamp
4Reinstall the locking plate with the tab behind
the wall case flange. Tighten the screw.
Locking _"
,ate
5 Reattach the fi'ont grille. An opening fbr the
power cord is on the bottom of the front grille.
6 Fill holes and cracks with caulking provided by
the installer.
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For models with accordion curtains
Accordion curtain
(left) 2t°pW,nd°W°asket
Top mountin
Window
locking
bracket
Sill Air conditioner
_91_ Accordion curtain
(right)
Type A (6) Type B (15)
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Read carefully, then follow step-by-step
* These instructions are ff_r a standard double-
hung window. You will need to modify7 d_ern ff_r
od_er bTpes of windows.
* The air conditioner can be installed wid_out
tt_e accordion curtains if needed to fit in a
narrow window. See tt_e window opening
dimensions to tt_e right.
* All supporung parts must be secured to firm
wood, masom T or metal.
* The electrical oudet must be wkhin reach of
tt_e power cord.
[_==41
17" min.
29" to 49"
(With accordion curtains)
m m
i f
26¼" min.
(Without accordion curtains)
Window opening dimensions are for a standard double-hung
window.
A storm window Krone will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will
keep it fi'om draining properly. To adjust fbr this,
attach a piece of wood to the sill and the stool.
1/2" higher
than frame t
Wood
Stool
Stormwindow
frame
WOOD PIECES:
WIDTH: 2"
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window
fl'mne.
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 fi'mne.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by
the installer.
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IRemove the front grille. See the Care and
Cleaning section.
2Find the locking plate located on the front
left side.
3Remove the screw and the locking plate to
unlock the air conditioner.
Locking
plate
Remove
screw
Remove the rear grille that is taped to the back
of the case. Relnove the packet of screws taped
to the back of the grille. While holding the
grille at a 45° angle, insert it into the clips at
the top of the case and push the bottom in.
Keep slight upward pressure on the grille until
it fits flush _ith the bottom of the case.
If attaching the grille from the outside of the
case use the 2 long screws. Clips
4Remove and discard the shipping screw on the
back of the air conditioner to allow removal of
the air conditioner from the case.
Remove
screw
5 Pull the bottom corners of the air conditioner
and slide it out of the case.
Insert the 2 long screws on the outside
If attaching the grille on the inside of the case
use the 2 short screws.
II I I I
I
II
Insert the 2 short screws on the inside
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IInstall the top mounting rail with t)qoe B screws.
2Attach the sill channel with bTpe B screws.
Align the holes on the bracket of the sill
channel with the holes in the case.
q_ Q
_ Mounting rail
J Align
holes
Sill channel
3Slide the right and left accordion curtains into
the top mounting rail and sill channel. Secure
with bTpe B screws.
Open the window and center the case in the
_4ndow. Lower the _4n(low behind the top
mounting rail. This should provide a 1/8" tilt
toward the outside.
Caseshould have
aslight tilt down
to the outside.
I,,,,i i
Place the sill _ II
channel into I II
the stool offset. 1II
2Extend curtains and drill pilot holes in the side
of the window and the window sash. Attach the
curtains with 3 screws on each side.
Type A
screws
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