GE Appliances ASP05 Operating instructions

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Safety Information
Adapter Plugs .................... 3
Connect Electricity ............... 2
_tension Cords ................. 3
Safety I'recautions ................ 2
Operating lmtructions
Controls ...................... 4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter ........................ 6
Grille and Case ................... 6
Outdoor Coils ................... 6
Installation Imtructions
Preparing to Install the
Air Conditioner. ................. 7
Through the Wall
Installation-Optional ........... 12
Window Installation ........... 8-11
Troubleshooting Tips .......... 13
Nolrnal Operating
Sounds ......................... 13
ConsumerSupport
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Product Registration ......... 17, 18
Wananty ....................... 19
ASP05
ASV05
AST05
AS706
<Writethemodeland serial
numbershere:
#
#
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air conditioner.
49-7399 JR 10-00

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
"_: _ N 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 tile Installation
Instructions before it is used.
N Tm'n the mode conU'ol OFFand unplug
your air conditioner before making any
repai1* or cleaning.
NOTE:We strongly recommend that any
servicing be pelfonned by a qualified
individual.
N Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
N Repair or replace immediamly all elecUic
service cords that have become fi'ayed or
othelwise damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abiasion damage along its
length or at either the plug or connector end.
N For your safety...do not store or use
combustible mamrials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vidnity
of this or any other appliance.
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
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) plugwhich mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard fi'om this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and drcuit checked by a
qualified elecu'ician m make sure the oudet is
properly ,grounded.
Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encounmred,
it is yore" personal responsibility and obligation
m have it replaced with a properly gq'ounded
?_-prong wall outlet.
The air conditioner should always be
plugged into its own individual elecuJcal
outlet which has a voltage rating that matches
the rating plate.
This provides the best peffommnce and also
prevents overloading house wiling circuits
which could cause a fire hazard fi'om
overheated *vires.
See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements section for specific elecUical
connection requirements.
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ZLWARNING!
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS-775-Voltmodelsonly
Because ofpotential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
However, ifyou must use an extension cord,
it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed,
14 gauge, 3-wire gwounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that tile electrical rating of tile
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.
CAUtiON:
DO NOT usean extension cord with any ofthe
230/208 volt models.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS-715-Voltmodelsonly
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an adapter plug.
However, ifyou must use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a temporaryconnection may
be made m a properly gq'ounded 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at
most local hardware stores.
The lalger slot in the adapter must be aligned
with tile larger slot in tile wall outlet m provide
proper polarity in the connection of tile power
cord.
When disconnecting tile power cord fl'om 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 teirninal is very likely m break
with repeated use.
If tile adapter gq'ound terminal breaks,
DO NOT USEtile air conditioner until a
proper ,ground has been established.
Attachingtheadapterground terminalto a wall outlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,andnotinsulated,and thewall
outlet isgroundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbya qualifiedelectricianto
makesuretheoutlet is properlygrounded
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditioner.
Features and appearance will vary.
OFF
LOW HI
FAN FAN
LOW__cFII i
COO OL
MEDCOOL
OFF
HIGH@IIGH
FAN 00L
LOW _EO
FAN COOL
LOW
COOL
OFF
OMODECONTROLS
Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.
Io1Iol o l
47 2 3 4
36
3 8 5
2 7
2 9
OTEMPCONTROLS
Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.
Controls
oMode Controls
HIGH COOL,MED COOLand LOW COOLpr(Mde 0
cooling with different fan speeds.
LOWFANor HIGHFANprovides air circulation
and filtering without cooling,
NOTE:If youmovetheswitchfromacoolsettingtoOFForto
a fansetting,waitat least3 minutesbeforeswitchingbackto
acoolsetting.
Cooling Descriptions
ForNormal Cooling-Select HIGHCOOLor MED
COOLwith the temp control at midpoint,
ForMaximumCooling-Select HIGHCOOLwith the
temp control at the highest number available on
your knob,
ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling-Select LOWCOOL
with the temp control at midpoint.
TempControls
3_e temp control is ttsed to maintain tfie
room temperature, The compressor will cycle
on and offto keep the room at the same level
of comfort, When you turn the knob to a
higher number tfie indoor air will become
cooler. Turn tfie knob I1)a lower number and
the indoor air will become warmer.
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Additional controls and important information.
Vent Control (on some models)
The vent control is located on 1he inside of the air
louvens in the lower light corner.
When set at CtOSE,only-the air inside 1he room will
be circulated and conditioned. When _t at OPEN,
some inside air isexhattsted outside.
r
TOopen the vent, push the lever to the right.
TOclose it, push it to the left.
Air Direction -Side-to-Side
On some models, the side-lo-side air direction is
adjusted by Ille louver levers or by gPasping and
moving the inner vertical louvers.
OR
Air Direction -Up and Down (on some models)
Fingertip pressure on the hork,_)ntal louvers a(l}usts
the air direction up or down.
OR
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Careand cleaningof theair conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not
from the wall outlet before cleaning, use bleach or abrasives.
OutdoorCoils
"lhe coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner
should be checked regadarly. If they are dogged
with dirt or soot daey may-be professionally steam
cleaned, a service available through your GE
sel_ice outlet.
AirFilter
The air filter behind the front _ille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 (lays o1"more
often ifnecessaly.
Clean Ihe filter with walrn, soapy water. Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it.
CAUTION:DONOToperatetheairconditionerwithout
a filterbecausedirtandlintwill clogitandreduce
performance.
TOremove(onsomemodels):
[]()pen the inlet grille upward by pulling out the
bottom of the inlet grille.
[] Using the lab, pull up slightly-on the filter to
release it and pull it down,
TOremove (onsome models):
i,, it_
i .llTdd
i_ i_
Grabthetabson
thefilter andpull
it upandout.
Grabthetabon thefilter
andpull it totheright.
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Preparingtoinstall theair conditioner.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
BeforeYou
NOTE TOINSTALLER:Leave these instructions with
the air conditioner after installation is completed.
NOTE TOCONSUMER: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:
_DOnot, under any circumstances, cut or
i_ 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.
ElectricalRequirements
_)me models require 115/120-voh a.c.
60 Hz grounded outlet protected with
a 15-amp time delay-lla_ or circuit breaker.
The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes 1he
lX)ssibility of electric shock hazard. If the wall outlet
you plan m use is only a 2-prong outlet, it isyour
responsibility to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
©_)me models require 230/208-voh a.c.
prolected wiflaa time delay-fuse or circuit
breaker. These models should be installed
on 111eirown single branch drcuit for best
perfolxnance and to prevent overloading
house or apartment wiring circuits, which
could cause a possible fire hazard from
overheating wires.
ToolsYouWillNeed
_; Phillips-head screwdriver
N Adjustable wrench
N Ruler or tape measure
U_Scissors or knife
_ Pencil
_ Level
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WindowInstallationInstructions.
Parts Included
Top mounting rail
Air
conditioner
Window
seal
w,22a
T°P me°_s_inpgrail gasKez_
Left
accordion
panel Right
accordion
panel
TypeA(9) Type B (8) Security bracket(3)
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Read completely, then follow step-by-step.
Window Requirements
These insu'uctions are for a stand_d double-
hung window. You will need to modify them for
other types of windows.
The air conditioner can be installed without
the accordion panels ifneeded to fit in a nan'ow
window. See the window opening dimensions
below.
All supporting parLsmust be secured to filan
wood, masonry or metal.
The elecuical outlet must be within reach of the
Ix)wet cord.
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IB==4]
12W'rain.
22" to36"
(Withaccordionpanels)
II
1T_6" min
(Withoutaccordionpanels)
Storm Window Requirements
Astorm window frame will not allow flaeair
conditioner m tilt rewards the outside and will keep
it from draining properly. To adjttst for this, attach a
piece of wood to the stool.
Wood
1/2" higher I'1
WOODPIECES--
WIDTH:2"
LENGTH:Ixmg enough tofit inside the window
fl'ame.
THICKNESS:To demnnine the thickness, place a
piece of wood on the stool to make it 1/2" higher
than the top of the storm window flame.
Attach _curely with nails or screws provided by
the installer.
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WindowInstallationInstructions.
Prepare the Air Conditioner
[]Remove the backing from 1he top mounting
rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of d,e
top mounting rail.
[] I*)osen the lower screw on each side of the case
and hook a _cmity bracket on each side.
Tighten the screws to secure the brackefs
in place.
[] Install 1he top mounting rail with 3 lype A
screws fl'om the outside of flle case.
Topmountingrail _ _' _,
Bottommountingrail
/
Securitybracket
Securitybracket
[] Inserl the fl'ames of the accordion panels into
the top and bottom mounting rails. Attach the
accordion panels to the side of the case ttsing 6
type A screws.
Topmountingrail
ga,-
Accordionpanels
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