GE AKS05 Operating instructions

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions . . . . .7–15
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . .16
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .16
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . . .17, 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
49-7430 01-02 JR
AKS05
AKV05
Air Conditioners
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air conditioner.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
■ Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.
■This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
■Never unplug your air conditioner by
pulling on the power cord. Always grip
plug firmly and pull straight out from the
receptacle.
■ Repair or replace immediately all
electric service cords that have become
frayed or otherwise damaged. 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
OFF and unplug
your air conditioner before making any
repairs or cleaning.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified
individual.
■ 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
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.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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WARNING!
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord,
it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed,
14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the
230/208 volt models.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS– 115-Volt models only
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a
temporary connection may
be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at
most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the connection of the power
cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter 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 very likely to break
with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks,
DO NOT USE the air conditioner until a
proper ground has been established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, not insulated, and the wall outlet
is grounded through the house wiring. You should have
the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is properly grounded.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS– 115-Volt models only
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MODE CONTROLS
Your model will have one of the above type controls.
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About the controls on the air conditioner.
Features and appearance will vary.
Controls
Mode Controls
HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL
provide cooling with different fan speeds.
COOL provides cooling with a fixed fan
speed.
LOW FAN , HIGH FAN or FAN provides air
circulation and filtering without cooling.
NOTE: If you move the switch from a cool setting
to OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes
before switching back to a cool setting.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling— Select HIGH COOL
or MED COOL with the temp control at
midpoint.
For Maximum Cooling— Select HIGH COOL
with the temp control at the highest
number available on your knob.
For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling—
Select LOW COOL with the temp control
at midpoint.
Temp Control
The temp control is used to maintain the
room temperature. The compressor will cycle
on and off to keep the room at the same
level of comfort. When you turn the knob to
a higher number, the indoor air will become
cooler. Turn the knob to a lower number and
the indoor air will become warmer.
TEMP CONTROL
OFF
LOW
FAN
LOW
COOL
HIGH
FAN
HIGH
COOL
MED
COOL
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2
3
4
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7
8
9
10
11
OFF
FANCOOL

The vent control is located on the inside of the air
louvers in the lower right corner.
When set at CLOSE , only the air inside the room will
be circulated and conditioned. When set at OPEN ,
some inside air is exhausted outside.
Air Direction – Up and Down (on some models)
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts
the air direction up or down.
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Additional controls and important information.
Vent Control (on some models)
To open the vent, push the lever to the right.
To close it, push it to the left.
Air Direction – Side-to-Side (on some models)
The side-to-side air direction is adjusted by moving
the lower left lever left or right.

Air Filter
The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more
often if necessary.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner without
a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce
performance.
To remove:
Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out
the bottom of the inlet grille.
Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to
release it and pull it down.
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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 steam
cleaned, a service available through your GE
service outlet.
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.
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

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Preparing to install the air conditioner.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with
the air conditioner after installation is completed.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual
and Installation Instructions for future use.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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 Electric Codes (NEC) and/or local
codes and ordinances.
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.
Before You Begin
Some models require 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.
Electrical Requirements
■ Phillips-head screwdriver
■ Adjustable wrench
■ Ruler or tape measure
■ Drill
■ Scissors or knife
■ Pencil
■ Level
Tools You Will Need

Parts Included
Type A (22)
Top mounting rail
Right
accordion
panel
Foam top
window gasket
Window
sash seal
Left
accordion
panel
Type B (9)
Window Installation Instructions.
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Air conditioner case
Accordion panel
clamp (2)
Bottom
mounting
rail
Leveling bolt (2)
Support bracket (2)
Support rail (2)

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Storm Window Requirements
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep
it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach
a piece of wood to the stool.
WOOD PIECES—
WIDTH: 2″
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window
frame.
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 frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by
the installer.
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Read completely; then follow step-by-step.
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 accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow
window. See the window opening dimensions
below.
■All supporting parts must be secured to firm
wood, masonry or metal.
■The electrical outlet must be within reach of the
power cord.
1/2″higher
than frame
Storm window
frame
Wood
Stool
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133⁄4″min.
231⁄2″to 35″
(With accordion panels)
177⁄8″ min.
(Without accordion panels)

Remove the Air Conditioner from the Case
Pull to unlatch the lower corners of the inlet
grille and lift it up and off.
Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to
release it and pull it down to remove.
Remove the two grille frame screws.
Pull the grille with
your thumb while
pushing the case
with your fingers.
Push the grille to the
left and raise it up.
Lift the grille frame
up and off.
NOTE: Do not pull the
bottom edge toward you
more than 3 inches or you
may damage the tabs of
the grille.
Remove the two locking screws and locking
brackets from the lower front of the unit.
Remove the screw securing the ground wire to
the right side face of the unit.
Slide the air conditioner from the case by
gripping the base pan handle and pulling
forward while bracing the case.
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Ground wire
Grille frame
screws