GE AJE10D Installation instructions

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Energy-SavingTips.. . . .. . . . . .,2 Itisdesignedto helpyouoperate and
maintainyour newairconditioner
properly. When usingthis appliance,always
exercise basicsafety precautions,
including the following:
*Usethis ap[~!ianceonlyforits
intendedpurposeasdescribed in
this Useand CareBook.
E!ectricfil Safety. ..,......4,.3
OperatingYour,
Air Conditioner Controls. ....4. 5
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Adjusting Air Direction. .. . . . . ..5
Keep it handyfor answersto your
questions.
If you don’t understandsomething
or need more help.. i
Call,toll-free:
The GE Answer CenterTM
800.626.2000
consumer information service
User Maintenance
Instructions .....7.........5.6 ~“Thisairconditionermustbe
properlyinstalledinaccardaflce
withthe InstallationInstructions
beforeit isused.See grounding
instructions on page30
Problem Solver .. . . . . . . . . . . ...6
Consumer Services. . . . . . . . ...7 -
Warran~ ... . . . . . . . .. Back CQver or write (include your phone
number)
ConsumerAffairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
~Neverunplugyourairconditioner
bypullingonthepowercord.Always
grip plug firmly andpull straight out
from the outlet.
~Repairorreplaceimmediately
all electricservicecordsthat
havebecomefrayedorotherwise
damaged.Do not useacord that
showscracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
writedown the model and
serial numbers.
sKeep inlet fiiter clean. (See
instructions on page 6.) You’ll find them on a label on the
frame of the air conditioner behind
the air filter.
*For most efficient cooling, keep
vent in closed position except when
you want to exhaust air,smoke or
odors from the room. These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration card that came with
your air conditioner. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
@Don’t let the room get too hot.
Whenever possible, turn the unit
on before the room heats up,When
heat is“stored up” inwalls,furniture,
rugs and draperies, your air condi-
tioner takes longer to produce the
desired comfort condition. Model Number
~Keep windows and doors closed.
Cool, dry air escapes when they’re
open.
Serial Number
Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
=Don’t block front of unit when it is
operating. Curtains, drapes or blinds
blocking it will restrict airflow. If you received adamagedair
conditioner, immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the air conditioner.
QIt’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extr~mely hot weather. Save time and mo~ey.
Before you request service, check
the Prcblem Solveron page6. It lists
minor causes of operating problems
that you can correct yourself.
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The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with athree-prong
(grounding)perpendicular typeplug
which mates with athree-prong
(grounding)perpendicular type
walloutlet to minimize the possi-
bilityof electric shock hazard from
this appliance. This type of outlet
-. isavailable at most hardware stores.
~perpendicular type hne cord plug
@l 230/208 volt
perpendicular type
wall outlet
Allwiring,includinginstallationof
walloutlet, must bemade inaccord-
ance with iocalelectrical codes and
regulations. It isyour personal re-
sponsibilityand obligation to have
the wall out~etand circuit checked
byaqualified electrician to make
sure theoutlet isproperly grounded,
Electrical reqMirenlents
Your air con&tiQmerrequires its
own singlebranch circuit Su.npplfing
230/208 volt a.c., protected tith
a20 amp ti~mede~ayfuse or circuit
breaker.
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent over-
loading house wiringcircuits, which
could cause apossible fire hazard
from overheating wires.
useofextension cords
notFec{lnlmended
Becauseof potential safety hazards
under certain conditions,westrongly
recommend against the use of tin
extension cord. klowever,ifyou still
elect to use an extensi(>ncord, it is
absolutely necessary that it be aUL
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listed 3-wiregrounding type appli-
ance extension cord and that the
current carryingrating ofthe cord in
amperes be equal to or greater than
the branch circuit sizeshown on the
rating nameplate of the appliance.
Such extension cords are obtain-
able through your local service
organization.
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OperathgYourAr ConditionerControls
Temperaturecontrol
When you turn TEMPEMTURE
control to desired setting, themo-
stat wil~automatically control the
temperature of the indoor air.The
higher the number selected, the
cooler the indoor air will be; the
lower the number, the warmer the
indoor air.
&r Exchanger
When this control isset at “closed;’
only the air inside the room can be
circulated and conditioned. When
it’sin the “open” position, some
indoor air can be exhausted from
the room.
IU FN permits high fan
speedoperation without cooling
or heating.
LO FN permits low fan
speed operation without cooling
or heating.
mCOOL permitscooling with
high fan speed operation.
LO COOL permits cooling with
low fan speed operation.
~HEAT permits heating with
high fan speed operation.
LO HEAT pernlits heating with
low fan speed operation.

Formormalcooling
1. SetSELECTOR switch at HI
COOL.
2. Set TE~ERATURE control at
desired number (usuallythe mid-
point isagood starting position). If
room temperature isnot satisfactory
after areasonable time, set the tem-
perature control at ahigher number
for acooler room or at alowernum-
ber for awarmer room.
For matimum cooling
1. Set SELECTOR switch at HI
COOL.
2.Set TE~ERATUR.E control
at 10.
3. Set AIR EXC~GER control
at “closed” position.
Bor normal heating
1. Set SELECTOR switch at HI
HEAT.
2. Set TEMPERATURE control at
desired number (usually the mid-
point is agood starting position).
If room temperature is not satis-
factory after areasonable time, set
the temperaturecontroltoa lower
number for awarmer room or at a
higher number for acooler room.
For m~timu~l heating
1.Set SELECTOR switch at HI
HEAT.
Set TEMPERATURE control
1.
Set AIR EXCHANGER control
“closed” position.
FOFquieteroperation
1. Set SELECTOR switch at LO
FAT speed position.
2. Set TENFERATH control at
desired number.
3. Set AIR EXCWGER control
at “closed” position.
For nighttime operation
During the cooler evening hours,
it isrecommended that you set the
SELECTOR at LO COOL or LO
HEAT for very quiet operation and
the TEMPERAT~E control at
mid-range (5or 6).
For extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, wesuggestyou always
set the SELECTOR switch at HI
COOL in extremely hot weather
or HI HEAT in extremely cold
weather.
Setting the Air Exchanger controi
at “open” letsroom air beexhausted
to the outside. This is helpful in
removing stale air, smoke or odors
from the room, and permits outdoor
air to enter through normal open-
ingsin the house. However,cooling
and heating effectiveness isreduced
when this control isset at “o~en;’
so wesuggestyou don’tkeep itthere
long–especially when the weather
ishot and humidor extremely cold.
To adjust airdirection.
turned to positions where they
would direct conditioned air toward
the air intake side of the grille.
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The four rotary air directors on
the front grille can be positioned
independently to provide air distri-
bution in avariety of patterns. To
adjust, simplygrasp each rim with
your fingertips and turn.
Special stops built into the air
directors prevent them from being
mild liquicldishwashing detergent,
or clean with avacuum cleaner
~rusI1. Be careful notto force the
movable louvers out of position.
These coilson the weather side of
the unit shouldbe checked period-
icallyand clea~ledif cloggedwitl]
dirt or soot from the at~nosphere. If
extremely soiled, tl~eyllla]lneed tc~
be steam cleaned, aservice avai{-
able through.your CIen~eral131ectric
service outlet.
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Foam air filter behind front grille
should be washed at least every 30
daysor asoften asitneeds cleaning.
Remove front grille by pressing it
downward and palling top toward
you to release grille from catches
at top.
Liftgrilleoff and place it face down
on aflat surface.
WIRE RETAINER
Awire retainer holds the filter in
place. DO NOT BEND OR PULL
ON TI~ ~~ ~TAI~R. TO
remove it, push ends of retainer out
of clipsnear bottom ofgrille. The
filter can then be removed.
meRoblem SOIVer
Ifyou have aproblem, it maybe minor. Youmaybe able to correct
ityourself. Just use thisProblem Solver to locate your problem and
then followthe suggested recommendations.
~dsh the filter in hot, soapy water *
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just as you would wash asponge.
Squeeze dry. --
To reinstall filter,lay it in place on
grille, slide ends ofwire retainer as
far as they’llgo into slots at top of
grille, depress wire retainer behind
locking clips near bottom of grille.
To replace grille,insert metal prongs
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at bottom ofgrille into slotsat bot-
tom of air conditioner, then release
downward pressure to let grillelock
into catches at the top.
Savetimeandmoney.,. beforeyou requestservice, cheekthefolloting:
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AIR comlT’IomR ~Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.
DOES NOT OPERATE ~If p~~ggedin,fuse cou~d have blOW Or circuit breaker may have tri~~ed. .
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AIR CONDIT’IOW.R
“DOES NOT COOL
OR EAT
As IT SFIOWD”
~Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner willrestrict airflow.
~Temperature control may need to be turned to ahigher or lower number.
~Air filter dirty,should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions above.
@Room may have been very hot or cold when air conditioner was first turned on.
A11owtime for it to cool down or heat up.
~Conditioned air may be escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold
air returns.
~Air B~chanAgermay be set at “open;’ ailowing outside air to enter the room.
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warrantyProtection
Yournew applianceis awelldesi?nedandengineeredSeethewarrantyonthebackpageof this book for
❑product. Before it left the factory, It went through details.
rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects. And
you haveawritten warranty to protect you.
Prompt service atyourconvenience
Whether your appliance is in or out of warranty, FIRST,contact the people who serviced your
you’re just a phone call away from our nationwide appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
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Simply call our GE service organization. You’ll find
them in the White Pagesunder “General Electric
Company” or “General Electric Factory Service;’
and in the Yellow Pagesunder “General Electric
Customer Care” Service.”
Service is scheduled at your convenience and the
technician drives afully-stocked parts service truck
so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed
in one visit.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased, but if for some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive, here are three steps to
follow for further heiD.
NEXT,if you are still not pleased write all the
—including your phone number to:
Manager,Consumer Relations
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY,if your problem is still not resolved,
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
details
write:
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Saveproof of original purchasedate such as your sales siip or canceiied check to establish warranty period. I
WHATISCOVERED FULLoNE=YmRWARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repairor replace any
part of the room air conditioner
that fails because of amanufac-
turing defect.
FULL FIVE”YEARWARRANTY
For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, areplacement compressor
and service labor to diagnose and
replace anycompressorthat faiIS
because of amanufacturing
defect.
For each of the abovewarranties:
Transportation expense to and
.- from aservice shop and shop
service labor if required will be free
of charge.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
The GE Answer CenterT~J
800.626.2000
consumer information service
~Improper installation.
If you havean installation problem
or if the air conditioner is of improp-
er cooling or heating capacity for
the intended use contact your
dealer or installer. Youare
responsible for providing adequate
electrical connecting facilities.
This warranty is extended to the
original purchaserand anysucceed-
ing owner for products purchased
for use in the 48 mainland states,
Hawaii and Washington, D.C.In
Alaska the warranty is the same
except that it is LIMITEDbecause
you must pay to ship the product
to the service shop or for the
service technicians travel costs to
your home.
All warranty servicewill be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care(B
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY,
GENERALELECTRICFACTORY
SERVICE,GENERALELECTRIC-
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor
GENERALELECTRICCUSTOMER
CARE@SERVICE.
~Replacement of house fuses
or resetting of circuit breakers.
~In commercial locations labor
necessary to move the unit to a
location where it is accessible for
service by an individual technician.
@Failure of the product resulting
from modifications to the product
or due to unreasonable use includ-
ing failure to provide reasonable
and necessary maintenance.
@Damage to the product caused
by improper power supply voltage,
accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON-
SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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*WHAT Is NOTCOVERED @Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
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