GE ANS18 User manual

Room Ak Condlioner
Contents
Adapter Plug 3
Air Direction 5
Air Filter
6
Appliance Registration
2
(Iare and (lleaning
6
Condenser
(;oils 6
C;ontrol Settings 4,5
Electrical Requirements 3
Energy-Saving Tips
2
Extension Cords 3
(lrille and (;abinet 6
(irounding
3
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Problem Solver 7
Safety Instructions 2
User Maintenance Instructions 6
Cooling Only Models ANS18
ANS24
Heat/Cool Models ~S18
~S24
GEAppiances

men using this applianu, always
ewrcise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
● U* this appliance ordy for iti
intended purpose as descri~ in
this Use and Care Wok.
● T~ ~r conditioner m~t be
properly installed in accordance
tith the WMation btructions
before it is used. See grounding
instructions on page 3.
0 NWer unplug your *
conditioner by pulting on the
power cord. Always grip plug
fidy and pull straight out from
the outlet.
● Repair or replace immediately
dl electric setice 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.
Ene~y-savi~ tips
● Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 6.)
● For most efficient operation,
keep vent in closed position except
when you want to exhaust air,
smoke or odors from the room.
● Don’t let the room get too hot or
too cold. Whenever possible, turn
the unit on before the room heats
up or cools down.
● Keep windows and doors closed.
Conditioned air escapes when
they’re open.
● Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closti. Conditioned
air can easily escape through them.
● Don’t block front of unit when it
is operating. Curtains or drapes
blocking it will restrict air flow.
● It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot or cold weather.
● Keep outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 6.)
● ~rn air conditioner off before
vacations or extended absences
from home.
SAW T=E
mSTRUCTIONS
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Electrical Safety
mPOm~T...
please read carefully.
How to connect
electricity
For ~rsoti safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
It is impo~nt to have the branch
circuit checked by a qualified
electrician if there is any doubt as
to whether a proper ground exists.
Use a single branch circuit
protectd with a time delay fuse or
circuit breaker.
~s is recommended
for best performance and to prevent
overloading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire
h=ard from overheating wires. For
branch circuit ratings refer to the
unit nameplate.
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Opemting Your hneline Controk
Cooliq Only Modek
Selector
Swikh
Thermostat Control
LOW
HI
OFF
OFF turns air conditioner off.
HIGH permits high fan speed
operation without cooling.
LOW permits low fan speed
operation without cooling.
LOW COOL permits cooling with
low fan speed operation.
HIGH COOL permits cooling
with high fan speed operation.
Heat/Cool Modek
Selector
Swikh
OFF
HE
HEAT permits heating with low
fan speed operation.
FAN permits high fan speed
operation without cooling.
OFF turns air conditioner off.
LOW COOL permits cooling with
low fan speed operation.
HIGH COOL permits cooling
with high fan speed operation.
When you turn this 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 be.
To test the air conditioner in cold
weather,
turn the Thermostat
Control to TEST RUN. Return
control to desired setting when test
is completed. Note: Do not leave
Thermostat Control at TEST RUN
position any longer than necessary.
Thermostat Control
When you turn this 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 be.
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For normal cooli~
1. Set Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Set Thermostat Control at
desired number (us~y the midpoint
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.
For maximum cool~
1. Set Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Set Thermostat Control at 10.
3. Set Ventilation Control at
CLOSE position.
For quieter operation
1. Set Selector Switch at LOW
COOL.
1. Set Thermostat Control at
desired number.
3. Set Ventilation Control at
CLOSE position.
For n@ttime operation
During the cooler evening hours,
it is recommended that you set the
Selector Switch at LOW COOL
for very quiet operation and the
Thermostat Control at mid range
(5 or 6).
When the Thermostat Control is set
on 9 or 10 and the Fan is operating
at low speed, moisture may freeze
on the coils and prevent the unit
from cooling If this happens, set
the Fan at high speed and set the
Thermostat Control to a lower
number.
For extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you
always set the Selector Switch at
HIGH COOL in extremely hot
weather.
For air circulation and
filteri~ without cool~
or heati~
Turn Selector Switch to fan setting.
For ventilation
Whether controls are
set for cooling, heating
(on heat/cool models)
or fan only operation,
setting the Ventilation
Control at OPEN lets
room air be exhausted
to the outside. This is
helpful in removing
stale air, smoke or
odors from the room,
and permits outdoor
air to enter through
normal openings in
the house. However,
cooling effectiveness
is reduced when this
control is set at OPEN,
so we suggest you don’t
CLOSE
●
1
●
●
OPEN
Kntilation
Control
keep it
there long—especially in hot,
humid weather.
For normal heati~
(Heat/Cool models only)
1. Set Selector Switch at HEAT.
2. Set Thermostat Control at
desti number (usMy the midpoint
is a good starting position). If room
temperature is not satisfactory after
a reasonable time, set the Thermostat
Control at a lower number for a
warmer room or at a higher number
for a cooler room.
For maximum heati~
(Heat/Cool models only)
1. Set Selector Switch at HEAT.
2. Set Thermostat Control at 1.
3. Set Ventilation Control at
CLOSE position.
To adjust air direction
Up and down
Tabs let you direct discharged air
up, down or straight ahead.
Side to side
ON
●
●
OFF
Circulaire Switch
For continuous side-to-side air
circulation, set the Circulaire Switch
to ON and leave it there. Vertical
air deflector blades direct air
throughout the room.
For fixed side-to-side air direction,
set the Circulaire Switch to ON until
the desired air direction is obtained,
then move it to OFF.
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Care and Cleani~
USER WTEN~CE
~STRU~IONS
~rn air conditioner off and
remove the plug from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe both sides of grille with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with
mild liquid dishwashing detergent,
or clean with a vacuum cleaner
brush. Be careful not to force the
movable louvers out of position.
Other areas behind the grille may
be wiped or vacuumed, taking care
not to damage the coil fins.
Wash cabinet with mild soap or
detergent and lukewarm water.
Never use strong chemicals,
solvents or bleaching agents.
Condenser Coils
These coils on the weather side
of the unit should be checked
periodically and cleaned if clogged
with dirt or soot from the atmosphere.
If extremely soiled, they may need
to be steam cleaned.
M ~ter
The air filter behind the front grille
should be checked
and cleaned at
least every 30 days or as often as it
Grasp the tab at the bottom left side
of the unit and pull downward.
Clean the filter with a vacuum
cleaner to remove light dust. Wash
the filter in lukewarm, soapy water
and rinse in clear water to remove
sticky dust.
When replacing the filter, be sure
the word FRONT is facing you as
you slide the
filter back into place.
Wont GrWe Removal
If your air conditioner is mounted
flush inside the room or if the
window sill extends further into the
room than the chassis, it may be
necessary to remove the front grille
before the filter can be removed.
To remove the grille:
1. Grasp the bottom of the grille
and swing it toward you about 10
degrees.
2. Slide the grille upward to free the
three tabs at the top of the grille
from slots in the top of the cabinet.
The air filter can now be removed
from the grille–grasp the tab on the
filter and pull.
After cleaning, replace the air
filter
and grille, hooking top of grille
onto top of cabinet
and pushing
bottom of grille in until it snaps
into place.
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Questiom?
Use This
Woblem Solver
PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES
N~OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES
N~COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING
SOUNDS
WATER DWPPING
OUTSIDE
WATER DMPPING
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
● Not plugged in. plug may have been bum~ loose ~ vacuum cleaner or furniture.
● Ifplugg~ in, fise could have blown or circuit breaker may have been tripped.
● Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.
c Thermostat control may not be set high enough. ~m knob to a higher number.
Highest setting should provide maximum cooling.
c Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on page 6.
c Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on. Allow time
for it to cool down.
Q Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
. Ventilation control maybe set at OPEN, allowing hot outside air to enter room.
. Thermostat click, a
metilic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and
off. This is normal.
● Excess water may oveflow 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.
s 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.
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