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Safely Instructions ......... 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Controls_Control I{mobs .... 8, 9
Controls---Touch Pads ....... 4-6
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter ................... 11
Front Grille ................. 10
Grille and Case .............. 10
Outdoor Coils ............... l 0
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin .......... 19, 13
Installing a J-Model in
an Existing Wall Case ......... 14
Through-the-_'all
Installation--Optional ........ 15
Window Installation--
Optional on models
so equipped .............. 16--91
Troubleshooting Tips ........ 22
Nomml Operating Sounds .... 22
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ... Back Coxer
_A'atTantv ................... 93
Writethemodelandserial
numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
Find these mmfl)ers on a label on
the fl'ont ot the base pan behind
the Kont grille.
Cool O_ly:
H_,at/Cooh
H_,at Pump:
4/CH O&ZO ACB
4/CH m, 12 DCl3
41c:q06 LCB
4/cq o< zo ACB
41cq m, _2 t)c/3
A/(:S 06 LCB
4lOS o_,',macB
A/(;S 09, lO, 12 DCB
A/EH 12 DCB
41/_s06 I_SB
4//_:sos asv
4//_:s 09, m, z2 t)cg
41tcszo t)sv
A,IHS' 08 ASB
41HX O& 10 t)d/3
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TINSEA470JBRZ 49-7535 12-05Jfl

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING'!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric
shock or personal injury.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Use this appliance only %r its intended
puq)ose as described in this Owner's
Manua].
This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used.
Ne_er unplug your air conditioner 1)y
pulling on tim power cord. Always g_iI)
plug firefly and pull straight Otlt from the
receptacle.
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 flom 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.
_{:_Turn the mode control OR=and unplug
your air conditioner before making any
repairs or cleaning.
NOTE:Westronglyrecommendthat anyservicing
beperformedbya qualifiedindividual.
_{:;For your safety...do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline or oflmr
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
;_?:,:All air conditioners contain refi-igerants,
which under federal law must be remoxed
prior to product disposal. If you are getting
rid of an old product with refcigerants,
check with the company handling disposal
about what to do.
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HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
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
mares with a standard 3-prong (grounding)
wall outlet m minimize the possibility of
electric shock hazard flom this appliance.
Power cord may include a ctliTent
inte[wupter device. A test and reset button is
provided on the plug case. The device should
be tesmd on a periodic basis by first pressing
the TESTbutton and then the RESETbutton.
If file TESTbutton does not trip or if die
RESETbutmn will not stay engaged,
discontinue use of rite air conditioner
and contact a qualified se_Mce technician.
Haxe the wall outlet and circuit checked
1)ya qualified electrician to make sure the
outlet is properly grounded.
Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal req)onsibilitv and
obligation to have it replaced with a i)roperly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The air conditioner should always be plugged
into its own individual electrical outlet which
has a x_ltag> rating that matches the rating
plate.
This provides the best perfommnce and also
prexents oxerloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard flom
oxerheated wires.
See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements section for specific electrical
connection requirements.

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WARNING!
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS--115-Voltmodelsonly
Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord.
Howe_; ifvo/l Ill/lSt use all extension cord,
it is absolutely necessal T that it be a UL-listed,
14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that file electrical radng of
tile cord be 15 ampeies (minimum) and
125 x_lts.
CAUTION:
DONOT use an extension cord with any ofthe
230/208 voltmodels.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Voltmodelsonly
Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an adapter plug.
Howex>i; if you must use an adaptei; where
local codes permit, a temporary connection
may be made m a properly grounded
9-prong wall outlet by use of a UiAismd
adaptor available at most local hardware
stores.
When disconnecting die power cord fiom
the adaptex; always hold the adaptor 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 x>iy likely to
break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground temfinal breaks,
DO IVOTIISE the air conditioner until a
proper gTound has been established.
The larger slot in file adaptor must be
aligned with the larger slot in dye wall
outlet m provide proper polarity in the
connec6on of the power cord.
Attachingtheadaptergroundterminalto a waft
outlet coverscrewdoesnotgroundtheappliance
unlessthecoverscrewis metal,notinsulated,and
thewaftoutlet isgroundedthroughthehousewiring.
Youshouldhavethe circuitcheckedbya qualified
electriciantomakesuretheoutlet isproperly
grounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditioner--modelswith touchpads.
Appearance may vary.
Time_ [
On._.
TIMER• ON
Tim_/• OFF
off/TIMER
•COOL-- c001
_J_ H_oh-•HIGH
ved_•MED
Low-• LOW ............................
On
TEMP
Air ConditionerControls
Lightsbesidetbetoucbpadsontheairconditioner
controlpanelindicatetheselectedsettings. RemoteControl
Controls Whenthe airconditioneristurnedon,it will
automaticallystartin thesettinglastused.
OON/ITOPo o
Turn,_ air c nditi net on and off.
Display
_1 MODE
VOn tile remote control, use to set tile air
conditioner to COOLor FANmode.
On tile air conditioner controls, use to set
COOLor FANInode at HIGH,MED or LOW
tim speed. Indicator lights on tile air
conditioner controls will show tile mode
and tan speed selected.
OTEMP Increase •/Decrease • Pads
Use to set temperature when in COOL
illode,
Oan Speeds (Remote controlonly)
Use to set tile tim speed at LOW,MEDor
HIGH.
OTIMER
ONi\._q/en tile air conditioner is off, it
can be set to automatically turn on in half
an horn" to 24 horn's at its previous setting.
Each touch will set the time in half horns
up to l0 and then in horns up to 24.
To cancel (CI,) tile On Timer press tile
ONpad again.
OFF--_A]Ien tile air conditioner is on, it
can be set to automatically turn off in half
an hour to 94 horns. Each touch will set
tile time in half hom_ up to l 0 and then
in hom_ up to 24.
To cancel (CI,) the OffTimer press the
OEEpadagain.
To cancel tile time_; press tile ONor OFF
pads/mtil tile display time disappears.
OSLEEP
Press to set tile air conditioner to run for
S hom_ before it automatically returns to
the previous setting.
X&]mn the sleep timer is set, the set
temperature will automatically increase
2°F atter tile second hour then l °F each
hotlr over tile next two hotllS.
To cancel tile sleep mode, press tile MODE
pad or tile SLEEPpada second time.
ORemoteControlSignal Receiver
4
Remote Control
• To ensure proper operation, aim tile
remote control at tile signal receixer
on tile air conditioner
• Tile remote control si,mal has a range of
up t() 21 feet.
• Make sm'e nothing is between tile air
conditioner and tile remote control that
could block the signal.
• Make sm'e batteries are fl'esh and installed
con'ecflx_see tile Care and gleaning section.

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COOLMODE
RemoteControl
l. Px_ss COOLpad.
2. Px_ss LOW.IVIEDor HIpads to set desired fire speed.
3. PI_SS the INCREASEA/DECREASEVpads to set the
desix_d temperature 60°F to 85°F in l °F increments.
ControlPanel
l. Pxess fl_e MODEpad until tile COOLindicator lig]lt is
lit and the LOW.MEDor Hlin(ficator light is lit tbr
die (lesix_(1t_m speed.
2. Px>ss the INCREASEA/DECRFAISET pads to set the
(Iesix_d temperature 60°F to 85°F in l °F increments.
A them_osmt is used to maint_fin the room
tempenmtre. Tile compressor will wcle on and off
to keep tile room at the set level of comtbrt. Set die
thermostat at a lower number and die indoor air will
become coolex; Set tile thermostat at a higher nmnber
and the indoor air will become _mnex:
NOTE:ff theairconditionerisoffandisthenturnedon
whilesettoCOOL,it willtakeapproximately3minutesfor
thecompressortostartandcoolingtobegin.
CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling--Select the COOLmode and
HIGHor MEDtim with a middle set temperature.
ForMaximum Cooling--Select tile COOLmode
and HIGHtim with a lower set tempemtm>.
ForQuieter&NighttimeCooling--Selectthe COOLmode
and LOWfimwidi a middle set temperature.
NOTE:If youswitchfroma COOLsettingtoOFFor to
afansetting,waitatleast3minutesbeforeswitchingback
toaCOOLsetting.
Fan Switch
The tim switch is located behind the ti'()nt grille on the
control box. Access through a hole in control box.
_,_]mn set at CYCLE(do_n) the tbn e',cles on and ottl
When set at CONT(confimtous, tip) the tim runs all the
time providing a mi/x_ balanced mmperau/x_. The unit
is shipped in the CONrsetting.
FAN MODE
Use the FANmode to provide _dr circulation and
filtering without cooling. Since fire only settings do not
provkle cooling, a temperature setting will not be
displa}ed.
RemoteControl
Px>ss FAN pad. Press LOW,MEDor HI pads to set
(lesix_(1 fire speed.
ControlPanel
Pxess die MODEpad until the FANindicator light is lit
and the LOW, MEDor HIin(ficator light is lit for the
(lesix_(1 f_mspeed.
Vent Control
The vent control is located behind the ti'ont grille on
the right side of the air (fischarge area. "_\lmn set at
CLOSE,only tile air inside fl_e room will be circulated
and conditioned. When set at OPEN,some inside air is
exhausted outside.
To opeil or close tile vent:
1. Remove the ti'ont grille.
2. Remo\ e the vent card scx_.
3. Remove vent card, turn it over and replace it b}
locating rear hole in card over locating pin inside air
discharge and reattaching scre_ at fi'ont.
Theunitleavesthefactoryset attheCLOSEposition.
._Locating hole
Screwhole "_.
OPENposition
(Meshendtowardback)
Screwho
CLOSEposition
(Meshendtowardfront)
A# Direction
Hofizont_fl lomers
on fl_e Ii'ont grille let
you control the air
(lirection up and
douvI/.
Remove tile fi'ont
grille to a@/st the
vertical lou\'ers
side-to_ide to
dixect the air
left or fight.

Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditionermmodels with touchpads.
Auxiliary Controls- TemperatureLimiting
To reach the auxiliary controls remove the fl'ont
g_ille. Access them through the small rectangular
opening above the control panel.
Temperature limiting can reduce energy
costs b)' limiting the lowest temperattu'e that
can be set fin" cooling, Temperattu'e limiting is
controlled by switches 1-3 of au_lia_a' controls.
TL1(C){Temp.Limit1 Cool)
TL2(C){Temp.Limit2 Cool)
TL3(C/(Temp.Limit3 Cool/
UP
-- Nofunctioll(reserved
for futureuse)
DOWN
Temperaturelimiting during COOLmode
(all temperatures shown in °F)
UP DOWN Minimum Maximum
NONE 1,2,3 60° 85°
1 2,3 64° 85°
1,2 3 66° 85°
2 1,3 68° 85°
2,3 1 70° 85°
1,2,3 NONE 72° 85°
1,3 2 74° 85°
3 1,2 76° 85°

Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditioner--modelswith controlknobs.
LOW
FAN
OFF •HIGH
rOI_j_I_ FAN
LOW_ _I I I _ ALOW
HEAT'II I yCOOL
HIGH_BB I I II_ HIGH
HEAT--_" COOL
OFF
LOWa _ a LOW
FAN_COOL
HIGHm • I I •_ HIGH
FAN w_w COOL /
S
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MODECONTROL TEMPCONTROL
0
oMode Control
HIGHCOOLand LOWCOOLI)r°_ide cooling
with different tim speeds,
HIGHHEATand LOWHEATprovide heating
with different Lm speeds.
LOWFAN or HIGHFAN provides air
cir(-ulation and filtering without cooling
or heating.
NOTE:If youmovetheswitchfromacoolorheat
settingtoOFFortoafansetting,waitat least
3minutesbeforeswitchingbacktoa coolorheat
setting. A 3-minute delay is automat/cally provided
on the Heat/Cool and Heat Pumpmodels.
Cooling/Pleating Descriptions
ForNormal CoolingorHeating--Select
HIGHCOOLor HIGHHEATwifl_ the
thermostat at mid point.
ForMaximum Cooling--Select HIGHCOOL
with the thermostat at maximum cool,
oTempControl
The temp control is used to maintnin the
room temperatm'e. The compressor will
cycle on and off to kee I) the room at the
same level of comfiwt. _\]_en you tm'n
the knob to COOLER (blue) the indoor air
will become cooler, Tm'n the knob to
WARMER (red) and the indoor air will
become waxen eI;
Heat PumpModels
When the outdoor temperature is lower
than 25°F., heat is provided by the electric
heater in the air conditioner instead ot bv
the heat I)ump.
NOTE"Theelectricresistanceheaterin the115-volt
heatpumpmodeloperatesduringdefrostwhenthe
outdoorcoiltemperatureisbelow38°£It isnot
intendedtoprovidefullheatcapabilit_
For Maximum Heating_Select HIGH HEAT
with the thermostat at maximmn heat.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling--.Select
LOW COOL with the thermostat at mid
point,

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Fan Switch
To reach tile tim switch (es) remove tile
fl'ont grille.
OnHea_/Cooland Heat Pump models, tile tim switch
levex_ are located in holes accessed through tile
control box. Tile top switch is fin _COOLsettings
and tile bottom sMtch is fin" HEATsetfings.
Use asmall screwdriver to change the setting.
The trait is shipped fl'om the thctory set in the
CONTsetting tot COOLand in tile cgCtfsetting
fi)r HEAT
Coolonly models have arocker switch on tile
front of the control box.
_,_]_en set at CYCLE(down) tile tim cycles on and
off when cooling. When set at CONT(continuous,
up) tile tim runs all tile time, providing amore
balanced mmperamre. Tile trait is shipped in
the CONTsetting.
Temperature Limiting
Limiting the maMmum and minimum settings
prevents use_ ti'om turning the control to the
extreme heat or cool positions.
The n(mnal range of the temp control is
approximately 60°F to 85°E The control range
may be narrowed by the use of the temperatm'e
limiting screws located behind the control panel.
• •
® •
®
Limits@ Limits
heat cool
temp temp
Eachposition equals approximately 3°E
Vent Control
Tile vent control is located behind tile ti'ont
grille on the fight side of the air discharge area.
X_lell set at CLOSE,onl) the air inside the roonl
will be circulated and conditioned. When set at
OPEN,soine inside air is exhausted outside.
To open or close tile vent:
1. Remove the front grille.
2. Remove the vent card screw.
3. Remove vent card, mrn it over and replace
it by locating rear hole in card over locating
pin inside air discharge and reattaching
ScI'eW _lt [i'OIlt.
Ti_eunitleavesthefactorysetattheCLOSEposition.
_hole
OPENposition
(Meshendtowardhack)
Screwhc
CLOSEposition
(Meshendtowardfront)
A# Direction
Horizontal h)m e_
(m tile fl'ont grille
let you control the
air di*ection up
and down.
Remox e tile fl'ont
grille to ac!iust tile
vexlical loux ers
side-to-side to
direct tile air left
(>r fi ,ht 9

Careand cleaningoftheair conditioner..
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner ott and remo_e the To clean, use water and a mild detergent.
plug, ti'()m the wall outlet before cleaning, Do not use bleach or abrasives.
OutdoorCoils
The coils on the outdoor side ()t 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 se_Mce outlet.
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Front Grille
The ti'ont grille can be removed tot more
thorough cleaning or to make the model and
serial n/llllbeYs accessible.
Toremove:
1. Pull the filter out.
2. Remove the two grille scre_vs.
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Onsomemodels
Onsomemodels
3 Pull the r,rille out fl'om the bottom and lift up
ti'om the tabs on the top of the case.
Grille
O_
Toreplace:
Hook the tabs on the ti'ont grille even with the
tabs on the case and snap into place.
Replace the scre_vs and filte_: