GE ASR05 Operating instructions

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Controls—Control Knobs . . . . .6, 7
Controls—Touch Pads . . . . . . .4, 5
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation Instructions . . .10–14
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .16
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .16
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . .18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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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.
■ 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 cleaning.
■ GE does not support any servicing of the air
conditioner. We strongly recommend that
you do not attempt to service the air
conditioner yourself.
■ 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.
■ All air conditioners contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed
prior to product disposal. If you are getting
rid of an old product with refrigerants, check
with the company handling disposal about
what to do.
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.
Air Conditioner Controls Remote Control
ON/OFF
Turns air conditioner on and off.
Display
Shows the set temperature, time remaining
on timer or fan speed (F1–LOW, F2–MED or
F3–HIGH).
MODE
Use to set the air conditioner to COOL or
FAN mode.
Increase ▲ /Decrease ▼Pads
Use to set temperature when in COOL mode.
FAN
Use to set the fan speed to LOW (F1), MED (F2)
or HIGH (F3).
TIMER
ON–When the air conditioner is off, it can be
set to automatically turn on in 1 to 12 hours
at its previous setting. Each touch will set the
time 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 time in hours.
To cancel the timer, press the TIMER pad
until the display time disappears.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
Remote Control
Timer
On

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.
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When the air conditioner is turned on, it will
automatically start in the setting last used.
Lights beside the touch pads on the air conditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
Vent Control (on some models)
To open the vent, push the lever to the right.
To close it, push it to the left.
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 64°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.
Air Direction—Up and Down (on some models)
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts
the air direction up or down.
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.
OR
Air Direction—Side-to-Side (on some models)
On some models, the side-to-side air direction is
adjusted by the louver levers or by grasping and
moving the inner vertical louvers. OR
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About the controls on the air conditioner—models with control knobs.
Features and appearance will vary.
Controls
Mode Controls
HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide
cooling with different fan speeds.
LOW FAN or HIGH 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 & Nighttime Cooling–Select LOW COOL
with the temp control at midpoint.
Temp Controls
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.
MODE CONTROLS
Your model will have one of the above type controls.
TEMP CONTROLS
Your model will have one of the above type controls.
OFF
LOW
FAN
LOW
COOL
HIGH
FAN
HIGH
COOL
MED
COOL
OFF
LOW
FAN
LOW
COOL
HI
FAN
HI
COOL
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
45
6
7
81
2
34
5
6
OFF
LOW
FAN
LOW
COOL
HI
FAN
HI
COOL
MED COOL

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.
OR
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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 the louver levers or by grasping and
moving the inner vertical louvers.
OR

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 (on some models):
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.
To remove (on some models):
Open the inlet grille downward by pulling out
the upper corners of the inlet grille. Lift it up
and off.
Grasp the filter at the top center and slide
it out.
To remove (on some models):
To remove (on some models):
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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.
Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
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Grab the tab on the filter
and pull it to the right.
Grab the tabs on
the filter and pull
it up and out.
How to Insert the Batteries
Remove the battery cover by sliding it
according to the arrow direction.
Insert new batteries making sure that the (+)
and (–) of battery are installed correctly.
Reattach the cover by sliding it back
into position.
NOTES:
■ Use 2 “AAA” (1.5 volt) batteries. Do not use
rechargeable batteries.
■ Remove the batteries from the remote control if
the system is not going to be used for a long time.
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Front 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.
To remove the front grille:
On some models, remove the knobs and the
screw behind the left knob.
On some models, remove the knobs, filter and
screw behind the filter bottom.
Gently but firmly grasp the lower grille corners
and pull forward to release.
Lift the top of the grille up and off to release
from the tabs.
To replace the grille:
Hook the front of the grille onto the tabs
on the top of the case.
Snap the bottom sides of the grille into
the case slots.
Replace the screw and attach the knobs.
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On some models, remove the bottom right
grille screw.
On some models, open the inlet grille from
the sides and remove it. Remove the screw
from the lower right corner if present.

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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 a.c.,
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 a.c.,
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
■ Scissors or knife
■ Pencil
■ Level
Tools You Will Need