GE Appliances AG_18 Original instructions

AG_18 – 18,000 BTU models
AG_24 – 24,000 BTU models
Air Conditioners
Safety Information
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connect Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Control Knob Models . . . . . . . .6–7
Touch Pad Models . . . . . . . . . . .4–5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install the
Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Window Installation . . . . . . .10–14
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .15
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .16
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . .17, 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3828A20024P 49-7403-3 11-00 JR
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
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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 to 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, and 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

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■ To ensure proper operation, aim the
remote control at the signal receiver
on the air conditioner.
■ The remote control signal has a range of up
to 21 feet.
■ Make sure nothing is between the air
conditioner and the remote control
that could block the signal.
■ Make sure batteries are fresh and installed
correctly–see the Care and Cleaning section.
About the controls on the air conditioner–models with touch pads.
Features and appearance will vary.
Controls
ON/OFF Pad
Turns air conditioner on and off.
Display
Shows the set temperature or time remaining
on timer.
MODE
Use to set the air conditioner to COOL or
FAN mode.
Increase ▲ /Decrease ▼ Pads
Use to set temperature when in COOL mode.
FAN Pad
Use to set the fan speed to LOW (F1), MED (F2)
or HIGH (F3).
CIRCULAIRE
For continuous side-to-side air circulation
(cool settings only), set the Circulaire switch
to ON .
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 .
TIMER Pad
ON– When the air conditioner is off, it can be
set to automatically come on in 1 to 12 hours
at its previous setting. Each touch will set the
timer in hours.
OFF– When the air conditioner is on, it can be
set to automatically turn off in 1 to 12 hours.
Each touch will set the timer in hours. After
the timer has been on for 30 minutes, the
temperature will automatically rise 2°F, and
after another 30 minutes, it will automatically
rise 2°F again. The temperature will then stay
the same until the timer goes OFF .
To cancel the timer, press the TIMER pad
until the display time disappears.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
Remote Control
Air Conditioner Controls Remote Control

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When the air conditioner is turned on, it will
automatically start in the last cool and fan
settings used.
Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
COOL Mode
Use the COOL mode with HIGH (F3), MED (F2) or
LOW (F1) fan for cooling. Use the INCREASE ▲ /
DECREASE ▼ pads to set the desired temperature
between 60°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.
A thermostat is used to maintain the room
temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off
to keep the room at the set level of comfort. Set the
thermostat at a lower number and the indoor air
will become cooler. Set the thermostat at a higher
number and the indoor air will become warmer.
NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on
while set to COOL, it will take approximately 3 minutes
for the compressor to start and cooling to begin.
Cooling Descriptions
For Normal Cooling– Select the COOL mode and
HIGH (F3) or MED (F2) fan with a middle set
temperature.
For Maximum Cooling– Select the COOL mode
and HIGH (F3) fan with a lower set temperature.
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling– Select the
COOL mode and LOW (F1) fan with a middle set
temperature.
NOTE: If you switch from a COOL setting to OFF or to
a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before switching
back to a COOL setting.
FAN Mode
Use the FAN at HIGH (F3), MED (F2) or LOW (F1) to
provide air circulation and filtering without cooling.
Since fan only settings do not provide cooling,
a temperature setting will not be displayed.
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Vent Control
The vent control is located on the inside of the air
louvers on the lower right side.
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.
To open the vent, pull the lever toward you.
To close it, push it in.
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Air Direction – Up and Down
Fingertip pressure on the bank of horizontal louvers
adjusts the air direction up or down.