GE AVD14 Training manual

Ak Condlioner
Contents
Air Direction 4
Model and Serial Numbers 2,5
Air Filter 5
Problem Solver
6
Appliance Registration 2 Repair Service
6
Care and Cleaning
5
Safety Instructions 2
Condenser Coils
5
User Maintenance Instructions 5
Control Settings 3,4 Warranty Back Cover
Electrical Requirements
7
Energy-Saving Tips 2
Extension Cords
7
Grille and Cabinet
5
Grounding
7
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Installation Instructions
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Model AVD14
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Help us
help you...
Before using your air
conditioner, read this book
carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new air
conditioner properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label behind
the air discharge louvers. They’ll
be easier to read if you shine a
flashlight on them or remove the
front grille. (See page 5.)
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your air conditioner. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
If you received a damaged
air conditioner . . .
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the air
conditioner.
Save time and money.
Before you request
service . . .
Important Safety
Instructions
Read all instructions before
using this appliance.
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
● Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Guide.
● This air conditioner must be
properly instilled in accordance
with the Instillation Instructions
before it is used. See grounding
instructions on page 7.
● 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Energy-saving tips
● Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 5.)
● For most efficient cooling, keep
the vent control in the CLOSED
position except when you want to
exhaust air, smoke or odors from
the room.
. Don’t
let the room get too
hot. Whenever possible, turn the
unit on before the room heats up.
When heat is “stored up” in walls,
furniture, rugs and draperies, your
air conditioner takes longer to
produce the desired comfort
condition.
● Keep windows and doors
closed. Cool, dry air escapes
when they’re open.
c Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Cold air
can easily escape through them.
● Don’t let drapes or furniture block
the front of the unit and restrict air
flow when it is operating.
● It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot weather.
. Keep the outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 5.)
● Turn the air conditioner off
before vacations or extended
absences from home.
Check the Problem Solver on
page 6. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
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Operating Your Air Conditioner Controk
FAN
ONLY
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HIGH COOL
COOL
LOW
COOL
Selector Switch
OFF turns air conditioner off.
FAN ONLY permits fan operation
without cooling.
HIGH COOL permits cooling
with high fan speed operation.
MED COOL permits cooling with
medium fan speed operation.
LOW COOL permits cooling with
low fan speed operation.
Note: If the air conditioner is
shut off, wait at least two minutes
before restarting it.
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Thermostat Control
When you turn the Thermostat
Control to the desired
setting. the
Ventilation Control
When this control is turned to the
CLOSED position, only the air
thermostat will automatically” control
inside the room can be circulated
the temperature of the indoor air. and conditioned. When it’s in the
The higher the number selected,
OPEN position, some indoor air
the cooler the indoor air will be. can be exhausted from the room.
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opemti~ Your Air Conditioner Controb(continued)
For normal cooling
1. Set the Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Set the Thermostat Control at
the desired number (usually 5-7 is
a good sbrting 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.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSED except for brief periods
when you want to exhaust room air
to the outside.
For maximum cooling
1. Set the Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to 10.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSED.
For quieter operation
1. Set the Selector Switch at LOW
COOL position.
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to
the desired number.
When the Thermostat Control is
set on 9 or 10 and the Fan is set on
low speed, moisture may freeze on
the coils and prevent the unit from
cooling. If this happens, set the fan
at high speed and the Thermostat
Control to a lower number.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSED.
For ni@ttime operation
During the cooler evening hours,
we recommend that you set the
Selector Switch at LOW COOL
for very quiet operation and the
Thermostat Control at mid-range
(5 or 6). Set the Ventilation Control
at CLOSED.
For extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you set
the Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL in extremely hot weather.
To adjust air direction
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Two banks of side-to-side air
direction louvers are controlled by
tibs that let you position each bank
separately to discharge air to the
right, to the left, or straight ahead.
Two banks of up-and-down air
direction louvers are controlled by
tabs that let you position each bank
separately to discharge air up,
down or straight out.
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Care and Cleani~
USER MMNTEN~CE
INSTRUCTIONS
Turn air conditioner off and
remove plug from wall outlet
before cleaning.
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe front grille with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Wash cabinet
with mild soap or detergent and
lukewarm water.
Condemer Coih
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, a service
available through your GE service
outlet.
Mnt Grille Remowl
The front grille can be removed to
make the air filter accessible, allow
more thorough cleaning or make the
model and serial numbers easier to
read.
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To remove the grille, unscrew
the attachment Gobs on each side of
the grille. Then grasp both sides of
the grille and pull it forward and off.
To replace the grille, lineup the
tabs on the grille with the holes in
the cabinet, insert the attachment
knobs and screw them finger tight.
Air Hlter
The air filter behind the front grille
should be washed at least
evefi 30
days or as often as it needs
cleaning.
To remove the filter, first remove
the front grille, then carefully
unhook the filter from the frame.
Vacuum the filter on the dusty side
to remove light dust. Wash the filter,
claer side up, under gentiy flowing
water to wash out accumulated dust
and lint. If the filter is very dirty,
use a mild household detergent in
the wash water. Let the filter dry
thoroughly before replacing it.
After cleaning the filter, put it
back into place and replace the
front grille.
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PROBLEM
AIR CONDI~ONER
DOES N~OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES
N~ COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING
SOUNDS
WATER DWPPING
OUTSIDE
WATER D~PING
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
● Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.
.
Ifplugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped.
● cumins, blinds or firniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.
● Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Turn control to a higher number.
Highest setting should provide maximum cooling.
. Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on page 5.
. Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on. Allow time for
it to cool down.
● Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
● Ventilation control maybe set at open position, allowing hot outside air to enter
the room.
● Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice, set the Fan at high speed and the Thermostat
Control to a lower number.
● Thermostat click, a metallic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off.
This is normal.
● Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in Cool or Fan position. This is normal.
● Excess water may overflow in extremely hot and humid weather, This is normal.
● Air conditioner must be installed with the specified tilt to the outside for proper water
disposal.
. 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 ring and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Centero-
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consumer information service
If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most FINALLY, if your problem is still
cases, this will solve the problem. not resolved, write:
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
Major Appliance
write all the details-including
Consumer Action Panel
your phone number—to:
20 North Wacker Drive
Manager, Consumer Relations Chicago, Illinois 60606
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: have these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use.
Tools Needed
For window installation For through-the-wall installation
● Blade-type screwdriver
● All the tools at left (except knife)
● Rule or tape measure
plus
● 3/8” pipe tap
● Magnetic stud finder (optional)
● Hex driver ● Knife . Tin snips (optional)
● Level ● Drill ● Caulking gun
● Hammer ● Hand saw ● Chisel
● Concrete saw (if installing
through a masonry
wall)
Screws firnished
Type A
Electrical Safety— IMPORTANT... please Read Carefully.
How to connect electricity
For personal safety, thk
appliance must be properly
grounded.
Electrical requirement
U5-volt models require a 115/120
volt
a.c., 60 hz grounded outlet
protected with a 15 amp time delay
fuse or circuit breaker.
The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
PREFERRED
METHOD
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EXl~ BEFORE USE
Have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong
wall outlet is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
Type B
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DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CAUTION: Attaching adapter
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
ground terminal to wall outlet cover
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
screw does not ground appliance
(GROUND) PRONG ~OM
unless cover screw is metal, and
THE POWER CORD.
not insulated, and wall outlet is
groundd through house wiring. You
;hould have cir;uit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure
Use of adapter plug
the outlet is properly grounded.
Because of potential safety
When disconnecting the power
hazards under certain conditions,
cord from the adapter, always
we
strongly recommend against
hold the adapter with one hand. If
the use of an adapter plug.
this is not done, the adapter ground
However, if you still elect to use an terminal is very likely to break with
adaDter. where local codes Dermit.
repeated use.
a T; MPORARY CONNE&ION
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may be made to a properly grounded
Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO
N~ USE the
two-prong wall outlet by use of a
UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available
at most local hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
(ADAHER PLUGS N~
PERMl~EO IN MNADA)
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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.
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appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Use of etiension cords
not recommended
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we
strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
However, if you still elect to use
an extension cord, it is absolutely
necessary that it be a
UL listed
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 120 volts.
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Window Mounting
Window Requirements
2. -Cabinet in Window.
This air conditioner is factory-
1. Open the window and mark the
prepared for installation in standard
center of the window stool. Carefully
double-hung windows with place the cabinet in the window and
● actual opening width of ~~”
to 39!’
● clear, vertical opening of 16”
minimum from bottom of sash
to stool.
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align the center mark on the bottom
tie bar with the center mark on the
window stool.
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TOD Retainer Bar
Bottom Tie Bar
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For instillation in windows with
a minimum opening width of 26!
2. Close the window until it touches
see page 10.
behind the top retainer bar. Do not
close it so
ti~htlv that the sliders
Note: All supporting parts should
“.
cannot move. (Do not release your
be secured to firm wood, masonry
grip on the cabinet until the lower
or metil.
window sash is in its final position.)
1. Remove the Chassis.
3. Attich the cabinet to the window
stool by driving
~pe A screws
Slide the chassis out of the cabinet through the
ca~ine~ track into the
by ~ullin~ the chassis forward window stool.
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while bra-cing the cabinet. Remove
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the screen, if necessary, and
Type A Screw
replace it after installation.
Cabinet Screen
4. Loosely attach the sill bracket
to the support bracket, using the
carriage bolt and flange nut.
;ill Bracket
‘Upportel
~~Bracket 1 .
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5. Using the ~pe B machine screw
and flange nut, attich the support
bracket to the cabinet track. Use
the track hole that aligns with the
bracket on the outer edge of the
window sill.
Attach the sill bracket to the
window sill using
~pe A screws.
Tighten the carriage bolt and
flange nut.
Be sure the cabinet maintains its
outward pitch. This allows the air
conditioner to slant shghdy downward
on the outside and prevents water
from entering the room.
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Track
Support Br{cket \
Carriage Bolt
and Flange Nut
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3. Install Window Hller
Rotate the filler panel backward
~neb.
toward the window frame until the
filler panel clears the window
1. Measure distance “X” between
stool. Push the filler panel down
the face of the window stop molding against the window sill.
and the side of the cabinet.
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Vindow Stop Molding
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Position 3 Position 2
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Slide the filler panel out from the
air conditioner cabinet until the
filler panel flange contacts the
window stop molding (position 3).
2. Subtract one groove (3/16”) from
4. Attach the filler panel to the
6. Pull the bottom window sash
down tightly and lock it in place by
installing a
~pe A screw through
the hole in the slider into the
window sash.
4. Sfide-sis into Cabinet.
1. Slide the chassis into the cabinet
the “X” measurement to obtain the
face of the window ~top molding by
required width. Using a sharp knife,
driving upholsterers’ tacks through and insert the line cord into the
mark the groove until the filler panel
the holes in the filler panel flange. notch in the cabinet. Make sure the
front of the chassis is flush with the
becomes weak enough to break
apart.
‘X” Minus One Groove (3/16”)
Filler ~anel
3. Insert the cut edge of the filler
panel into the cabinet side seal
groove (position 1). Leave a small
space at the bottom of the cabinet
side seal groove.
Cabinet
Cabinet Side Seal
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Window Stol
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5. Pull the sliders out until the
sliders contact the face of the
window stop molding.
Hole in Slider
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front of the cabinet.
Cord
Not:h
2. Cut the plastic foam seal to the
proper length and insert it between
the upper and lower window sash.
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5. Attach Dial Plate and
Control
mobs.
6. At@ch Air~lter and
front Grille.
See page 5.
(continued next page)
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Window I~tillation(CO,ti.Ued)
Instillation in Window
Opnings 26” Wide
● Follow all instructions on pages
7-9 except steps 1 through 6 on
page 9.
● Use foam seal to fill any openings
between the sides of the cabinet
and the window stop molding.
Installation Other Than
Flmh Mounting
In order to install the appliance
with more of it projecting into
the room, it will be necessary to
relocate the top retaining bar and
the bottom tie bar.
1. Check to make sure the cabinet’s
side louvers will not be blocked
when the unit is moved farther into
the room.
2. Remove the top retainer bar
cabinet side seals, and bottom tie
bar from the cabinet. Relocate them
for the desired projection into the
room.
3. Using the top retaining bar and
cabinet side seals as templates,
locate and drill five 7/32” mounting
holes in the top of the cabinet and
three on each cabinet side.
Top Retainer Bar 7/32”
Mountin~
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Holes
, Cab[net
Bot;om Tie Bar
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4. Use sealing material (furnished)
Condemate Drain
A condensate drain is provided to
divert excess water when the air
conditioner is installed over a
doorway or sidewalk.
Caution: Do not drill a hole in
the base pan.
1.
Pry the cap plug from the
condensate drain (located on the
underside of the base pan). Use a
3/8” pipe tap and fully thread the
condensate drain.
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Condensate Drain
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2. Screw a 3/8” pipe fitting into the
condensate drain. The fitting should
protrude approximately 1/27 above
the base pan when fully threaded
into the condensate drain.
Condensate Drain
Base Pan
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Condensate Drain
3. If an open drain source is used
to dispose of condensate, plastic or
rubber tubing may be run directly
from the pipe fitting to the open
drain source. If a closed drain
source (internal
structud ~lumbin~)
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is used, a “P” trap must be betwee~’
the 3/8” pipe fitting and the closed
drain source.
318” Pipe
To Closed
Fitting
Drain Source
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“P” Traps
to fill the hole~ in the cabinet top and
cabinet sides that became exposed
when the top retaining bar and
cabinet side seals were relocated.
5. Follow all instructions on pages
7 through 9.
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