GE AMV06 Training manual

Iu se and Care& Installation Guide
Room Air Conditioner
Contents
Adapter Plug
:3
Air Direction 5
Appliance Registration
2
(;are and Cleaning
6
Air Filter 6
C;nlle & (labinet
6
Outdoor
(:oil
6
Consumer Services 15
Control Settings 4,5
Electrical Requirements
:3
Energy-Saving ‘1’ips
7
Extension Cords
3
Freezing Up 5
Grounding
:3
Installation Instructions 8-14
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Problem Solver
7
Safety Instructions
2
User Maintenance Instructions f;
Warranty Back
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GE Answer Centera
800.626.2000
Model AW06
GE Appliances

Help us help you...
Before using your air
conditioner, read this book
carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new air
conditioner properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on the
lower right hand side of the outer
cabinet.
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:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
If you received a damaged
air conditioner...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
air conditioner.
Save time and money.
Before you requ~t service...
Check the Problem Solver
section of this guide. It lists causes
of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
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MPORTANT
SAFETY
mSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions
before using this
appliance.
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
● Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described
in this Use and Care Guide.
● This air conditioner must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation hstructions
before it is used. See grounding
instructions.
● 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.
s Unplug your air conditioner
before making any repairs.
Note: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be perfomed
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.
SAVE THESE
~STRUCTIONS
Hyou need sertice
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are
still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

Electrical Safety—MPORTANT...pleaSe Read Carefully.
How to connect
electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
Electrical requirements
115-volt models require a 115/120-
volt a.c., 60 hz grounded outlet
protected with a
IS amp time delay
fuse or circuit breaker.
The power cord on these models has
a three-prong (grounding) plug that
mates with a standard three-prong
(grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1) to
minimize the possibility
of electric
shock hazard from these appliances.
PREFERRED ,
METHOD
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INSURE PROPER
Fig. 1
GROUNDEXISTS
BEFORE USE
Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
230/208-volt models
require their
own single branch circuit supplying
230/208-volt a.c., protected with a
time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent
overloading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire
hazard from overheating wires.
that mates respectively with a
230/208-volt perpendicular,
tandem or large tandem type wall
outlet. These types of outlets are
available at most hardware stores.
230/208-VOLT MATCHING
>ERpENDlcu~R ~pE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION
. . . .
230/208-VOLT
MATCHING
TANDEM TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION
230/208-VOLT MATCHING
LARGE TANDEM TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION
Whether your air conditioner is
a 115-volt or a 230/208-volt unit,
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.
Use of adapter plug
(115-volt models only)
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Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug. However, if
you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION
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TEMPORARY METHOD
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA
ALIGN LARGE
PRONGS/SLOTS
Fig. 2
BEFORE USE
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The larger slot in the adapter must
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be aligned with the larger slot in ~
the wall outlet to prov;de proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the
adapter ground terminal to wall
outlet cover screw does not ground
the appliance unless cover screw
is metal, and not insulated, and
wall outlet is grounded through
house wiring. You should have the
circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, always
hold the adapter with one hand.
If this is not done, the adapter
ground terminal is very likely to
break with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO NOT USE
the appliance until a proper
ground has again been established.
Use of extension cords
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
However, if you still elect to use
an extension cord, it is absolutely
necessary that it be a UL listed
,.
The power cord on these models
may be made to a properly grounded
has a 230/208-volt perpendicular,
two-prong wall outlet by use of a
tandem or large tandem type plug
UL listed adapter (Fig, 2) available
at most local hardware stores.
3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord and that the current
carrying rating of the cord in amperes
be equal to or greater than the
branch circuit size shown on the
rating nameplate of the appliance.

Operating Your Air Conditioner Controls
HI FAN
LO FAN LO COOL
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OFF ■
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SELECTOR
Selector Switch
OFF turns air conditioner off.
LO FAN provides low fan speed
operation without cooling.
HI FAN provides high fan speed
operation without cooling.
LO COOL provides cooling with
low fan speed operation.
HI COOL provides cooling with
high fan speed operation.
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THERMOSTAT
Thermostat Control
When you move the Thermostat
Control to the desired setting, the
thermostat will automatically
control the temperature of the
indoor air. The higher the number
selected, the cooler the indoor air
will become.
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OPEN VENT CLOSE
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(ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE
OF THE DISCHARGE GRILLE)
Ventilation Control
When you move the Ventilation
Control to CLOSE, the vent door
is closed and
only the air inside the
room will be circulated and
conditioned. Moving the control to
OPEN opens the vent door,
allowing a small amount of indoor
air to be exhausted from the room.
However, cooling effectiveness is
reduced when this control is set at
OPEN, so we suggest you don’t
keep it there long+ specially in
hot. humid weather.
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For normal cooling
1. Set the Selector Switch at
HI COOL.
2. Set the Thermostat Control at
the desired number (usually 4-6 is
a good starting position). If room
temperature is not satisfactory
after a reasonable time, set the
Thermostat Control at a higher
number for a cooler room or at a
lower number for a warmer room.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSE except for brief periods
when you want to exhaust room air
to the outside.
For maximum cooling
1. Set the Selector Switch at
HI COOL.
2. Turn the Thermostat Control
to
8.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSE.
For quieter operation
1. Set the Selector Switch at LO
COOL position.
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to
the desired number.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSE.
For nighttime operation
During the cooler evening hours,
we recommend that you set the
Selector Switch at LO COOL
for very quiet operation and the
Thermostat Control at mid-range
(4 or 5). Set the Ventilation
Control at CLOSE.
For extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you set
the Selector Switch at HI COOL in
extremely hot weather.
To adjust air direction
Up and down
UP-AND-DOWN
AIR DIRECTION
SIDE-
AIR D
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The up-and-down air direction
louvers are controlled by fingertip
pressure on the louvers. They
regulate air discharge upward,
downward, or straight out.
Side to Side
Two separate banks of side-to-side
air direction louvers have separate
tabs to let you direct discharged
ail
to the right, to the left, or straight
ahead.
Freezing up
Outside air
temperature
dropping
on the cooling coils. The ice
blocks air flow and stops the unit
from cooling the room. This
“freezing up” is a temporary
condition that most often occurs at
night when the Thermostat is set at
a higher number and the Selector is
set on LO COOL.
To correct the condition, set the
Selector at HI FAN or HI COOL
and move the Thermostat to the
warmest setting.
If you notice that your air
conditioner is not cooling as it
should, it may be that ice has formed

Care and Cleating
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
~rn air conditioner off and
remove the plug from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe front grille with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Wash
cabinet with mild soap or detergent
and lukewarm water.
Outdoor Coil
This coil on the outdoor side
of the unit should be checked
periodically and cleaned if
clogged with dirt or soot from
the atmosphere. If extremely
soiled, it may need to be steam
cleaned, a service available
through your GE service outlet.
Front Grille
Remove the front grille if the
window sill prevents removal of
the air filter.
To remove the grille:
Step 1:
Remove and save the screw
that holds the grille to the chassis.
Step 2: Press inward on the lower
right side of the cabinet until the
tab is clear of the slot and allow the
grille to come toward you slightly.
Step 3: Repeat this process for the
lower left
side.
Do flot i)ull the bottom ed,qe toward
you more than 3 inches or damage
to the top 2 tubs of the grille may
Oc(’ul:
Step 4: Grasp the grille’s lower
right and left corner and carefully
lift straight upward to disengage the
2 top tabs from their slots in the
cabinet front edge.
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To attach the grille:
Step 1:
Set the air direction louvers
upward.
Step 2: Grasp the grille’s upper
right and left corner and carefully
insert the VENT knob between the
lower air direction louver and the
grille frame, and engage two tabs
on the grille’s top inside edge with
two slots in the cabinet front edge.
Air Direction Louvers
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Grille Frame “
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Step 3: Press inward on the lower
right side of the metal cabinet at
the location of the slot and then
carefully push the grille in until the
tab engages with the slot.
Do not strike or jorceably hit the
plastic grille or damage to the tabs
will occur
Step 4: Repeat this process for the
lower left side.
Step 5: Mount the grille on front
of the cabinet with the screw
attached to grille during shipping,
and slide the filter back into place.
SCREW
Air Filter
The air filter behind the inlet grille
should be washed at least every 30
days or as often as it needs cleaning.
To remove the filter, grasp the tab
on the filter and pull downward.
If
the window sill blocks access to the
air filter, you must first remove the
front grille.
Vacuum the filter on the dusty side
to remove light dust. Wash the
filter, cleaner side up, under gently
flowing water to wash out
accumulated dust and lint. If the
filter is very dirty, use a mild
household detergent in the wash
water. Let the filter dry thoroughly
before replacing it.
When replacing the filter, be sure
the word FRONT is facing you as
you slide the filter back into place.
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Ener~-Saving Tips
● Keep the air filter clean.
● For most efficient cooling,
keep the Ventilation Control in
the CLOSE position except when
you want to exhaust air, smoke or
odors from the room.
● Don’t let the room get too
hot. Whenever possible, turn the
unit on before the room heats up.
When heat is “stored up” in walls,
furniture, rugs and draperies, your
air conditioner takes longer to
produce the desired comfort
condition.
● Keep windows and doors
closed. Cool, dry air escapes
when they’re open.
● Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Cold air
can easily escape through them.
● Don’t let drapes or furniture
block the top or front of unit
and restrict air flow when it
is operating.
● It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot weather.
● Keep the outdoor condenser
coil clean.
● Turn air conditioner off before
vacations or extended absences
from home.
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Questions
~. Use This Problem Solver
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PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING SOUNDS
WATER DRIPPING
OUTSIDE
WATER DRIPPING
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped
loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.
● If plugged in, fuse could have blown or
circuit breaker may have tripped.
● Curtain, blinds or furniture blocking the top or
the front of the air conditioner will restrict airflow.
● Thermostat Control may not be set high enough.
Move the knob to a higher number. Highest
setting should provide maximum cooling.
● Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least
every 30 days.
● Room may have been very hot when air
conditioner was first turned on. Allow time
for it to cool down.
● Cold air may be escaping through open
furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
● Ventilation Control may be set at OPEN
position, allowing hot outside air to enter
the room.
● Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice,
move the Selector Switch to HI FAN and
the Thermostat Control to a lower number.
● Thermostat click, a metallic sound, may be
heard when compressor cycles on and off. This
is normal.
● Fan runs continuously when Selector
Switch is in COOL or FAN position.
This is normal.
● Excess water may ovefiow in extremely
hot and humid weather. This is normal.
● Air conditioner must be installed level or tilted
slightly to the outside for proper water disposal.
● This is normal for a short period in areas with
little humidity; normal for a longer period in
very humid areas. Moisture removed from
indoor air drains to rear of cabinet where it is
picked up by a fan and thrown against the
outdoor condenser coil.
If you need more help...call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
lMPORTANT–Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
lNSTALLER—Be sure to leave these
instructions with the consumer.
CONSUMER–l{eep these instructions for
future reference.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY:
● THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY
GROUNDED. See grounding instructions.
● DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
● WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT USE
AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER
PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
● DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG ON THE
POWER CORD OF THIS APPLIANCE.
● FOLLOW NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES
OR LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.
115V 230V/208V 230V/208V 230 V1208V
15 AMP c!rcuit 20 AMP circuit 15 AMP circuit 30 AMP circuit
“parallel” type “perpendicular” type “tandem” type “tandem” type
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● If the electrical supply provided does not meet
the above specifications, call a licensed electrician.
● Aluminum house wiring may pose special
problems–consult a qualified electrician.
● This unit requires a separate circuit serving only
this appliance.
WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
● Standard double-hung window with actual
opening width of 25“ to 40”.
● Clear vertical opening of 14“ minimum from
bottom of sash to stool.
● Install the air conditioner in a window where
there will be enough clearance around the cabinet
to allow ample circulation of air through the unit.
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25” to 40”
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14“
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Note: All supporting parts should be secured to
firm wood, masonry or metal.
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I WINDOW INSTALLATION
TOOLS NEEDED
● Ph ill ips head screwdriver
● Blade-type screwdriver
● Sharp knife or razor blade
● Rule or tape measure
● Pencil ● Level ● Box wrench
SCREWS FURNISHED (see samples)
Type A Type B Type C
Qty-3 Qty-2 Qty-4
Type D
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Qty-6
asket
Typ
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Sealer (1 1/2 oz.)
- Right
window filler
panel
Type A
screw
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I WINDOW INSTALLATION (co”t,nue~,
❑ REMOVEFRONTGRILLE
See Front Grille section.
❑ PREPARE CHASSIS.
1. Remove chassis locking bracket and chassis
locking screw with a Phillips head screwdriver.
(Save for reuse.)
Chassis locking bracket
2. Remove ground screw and ground wire.
(Save for reuse.)
3. Remove chassis from cabinet using the base pan
as a handle.
❑ PREPARE CABINED
+ Top mounting rail
Room side -
1. Install top mounting rail onto top of cabinet
with 3 Type D screws.
Type D screw Type D
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screw
2. Install bottom sill channel onto cabinet by
inserting notches on channel into slots located
on bottom of cabinet and securing with 3 Type D
screws.
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