GE ASW08 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
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation Instructions
Through-the-Wall
Installation—Optional . . . . . . . .15
Window Installation . . . . . . . . .9–14
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .16
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .16
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . .20
Product Registration . . . . . . .17, 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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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.
■ 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 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.
■ 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, 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 next to the touch pads on the air conditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
Vent Control
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
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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

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)
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.
Energy Saver (on some models)
The energy saver switch controls the fan.
ON – The fan and compressor cycle on and off
together. This results in wider variations of room
temperature and humidity. Normally used when
the room is unoccupied.
OFF – The fan runs all the time, while the
compressor cycles on and off.
This switch must be set at OFF in order to use
the fan settings (on the mode control).
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.
CIRCULAIRE (on some models)
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.
For continuous side-to-side air circulation, set the
Circulaire switch to ON and leave it there.
OR
To open the vent, push the lever to the right.
To close it, push it to the left.

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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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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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 out.
Grasp the filter at the top center and slide
it out.
To remove (on some models):
To remove (on some models):
2
1
2
1
Grab the tab on the filter
and pull it to the right.
Grab the tabs on
the filter and pull
it up and out.
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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 ac,
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 ac,
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

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Read the section Preparing to Install the Air Conditioner before beginning.
Parts Included
Sill support (2)
Top mounting rail
Right
accordion
panel
Foam top
window gasket
Window
sash seal
Left
accordion
panel
Type B ( ) Type C
Bolt (2)
Window Installation Instructions.
Security bracket (1)
Top mounting rail
seal strip
Bottom inner
case gasket
Type D (1)
(on some models)
Type A
(1 or 19)