GE AVP12 User manual

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Important Safety Information
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Installation Instructions
Important Electrical Safety
Window Installation
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Operating Instructions
The Controls on Your Air Conditioner
Care of Product
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Helpful Information
Things That Are Normal
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
GE Service Numbers
Warranty
GE Appliances
Air Conditioner
Owner’s Manual
Model: AVP12
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000

Welcome to the GE family. We’re
proud of our quality products and
we believe in dependable service.
You’ll see it in this easy-to-use
manual and you’ll hear it in the
friendly voices of our customer
service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience
these values each time you enjoy
the comfort of your air conditioner.
That’s important, because your
new air conditioner will be part of
your family for a long time.
Welcome
Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual. You will need it
to obtain service under warranty.
Write down the model and serial
numbers here.
They are on a
label on the left side of the air
conditioner by the air discharge
area.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Before using
your air
conditioner
Need Help?
Before you call for service,
there are a few things you can
do to help us serve you better.
Read this manual. It contains
instructions to help you use and
maintain your air conditioner
properly.
Save time and money. Check the
section titled “If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling. This sec-
tion was designed to solve common
problems that might occur.
If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. Toll-free customer service
numbers are included in the back
of this manual. Or call the
GE
Answer Center
® at 800.626.2000,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Help us
help you
800.626.2000
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Important Safety Information
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Read all safety information before using
•This air conditioner must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
•Repair or replace immediately
all electric service cords that have
become frayed or otherwise
damaged.
•Unplug your air conditioner
before making any repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed by
a qualified individual.
Because most 2-prong outlets are
not grounded, we strongly advise
against using an adapter plug.
However, a temporary connection
may be made where local codes
permit and if the 2-prong wall out-
let is properly grounded.
When you plug the adapter in,
make sure the larger prong goes
into the larger slot to provide the
proper polarity for the power cord.
FOR PROPER GROUNDING:
1 Screw the adapter to the outlet,
using the outlet cover screw.
2 Ground the outlet through the
house wiring.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, hold the
adapter close to the outlet while
pulling the plug out. If this is not
done, the grounding connector is
likely to break with repeated use.
If the grounding connector breaks,
DO NOT USE the air conditioner
until a proper ground has again
been made.
Adapter Plug
This is a temporary method.
UL-listed adapters are avail-
able at most hardware stores.
If an extension cord is required to
reach the nearest wall receptacle,
use only a UL-listed, 3 wire
grounded, 14 gauge, 15A, 125V
appliance extension cord. For
models with nameplate ratings
greater than 12 amperes do not
use an extension cord.
Extension Cord
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HIGH COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling with
different fan speeds.
HIGH FAN and LOW FAN provide 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.
The thermostat 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. The higher the number
selected, the cooler the indoor air will become.
The fan runs as long as the selector control is
not on
OFF .
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Operating Instructions
The
controls
on your
air
conditioner
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2
1
Selector Control Thermostat Control
OFF
LOW
COOL
HIGH
COOL
HIGH
FAN
LOW
FAN
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4
5

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SELECTOR CONTROL THERMOSTAT CONTROL

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Cooling Descriptions
FOR NORMAL COOLING
Select
HIGH COOL with the
thermostat at 3.
FOR MAXIMUM COOLING
Select
HIGH COOL with the
thermostat at 6.
FOR QUIETER & NIGHTIME COOLING
Select
LOW COOL with the
thermostat at 3.
The vent control is a lever located on the
control panel.
When the vent control is set at closed, only
the air inside the room is circulated, cooled
and filtered.
When set at open, some indoor air will be
exhausted from the room. This will reduce
the cooling effect.
Two levers on each side of the grille let you
control the air direction left or right and
up and down.
DO NOT adjust the louvers down any lower than
straight out.
Air that is blown down will affect the
thermostat, causing the air conditioner to turn
off before the room is cooled.
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Vent Control Air Direction
CLOSED OPEN

Operating Instructions
Care & Cleaning
Turn the air conditioner off and
remove the plug from the wall out-
let before cleaning.
To clean, use water and a mild
detergent. Do not use bleach or
abrasives.
Grille and Case
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.
Outdoor Coils
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The air filter behind the front
grille should be checked and
cleaned at least every 30 days
or more often if necessary.
To remove the front grille: Place the
tip of a thin-blade screwdriver
between the case and tab on the
left or right hand side of the grille.
Gently twist with the screwdriver
and unlock the tab by pulling the
grille slightly forward.
Swing the side of the grille away
from the case and unhook the tab
on the other side.
Remove the air filter from the filter
hooks. The filter can be washed in
warm soapy water. Rinse and let
the filter dry before replacing it.
To replace the grille: Align the tabs
with the slots in the case on both
sides. Gently press until they snap
into place.
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the air conditioner
without a filter because dirt and
lint will clog the unit and reduce
performance.
Front Grille and
Air Filter
Filter hooks

• For personal safety, this air
conditioner must be properly
grounded.
• It is important to have the wall out-
let and circuit checked by a quali-
fied electrician if there is any doubt
as to whether a proper ground
exists.
• Follow National Electrical Codes
(NEC) or local codes and ordi-
nances.
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.
Important Notes
The 115-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 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.
Electrical
Requirements
Parallel
115V., 15 Amp.
Installation Instructions
Important Electrical Safety–Read Carefully
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• Installer:
Leave these instructions
with the appliance.
• Owner:
Keep these instructions
for future use.

Installation Instructions
Before you begin
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Parts Included
•Blade-type screwdriver
•Ruler or tape measure
•Level •Scissors
•Pencil
Tools Needed
Air conditioner
1″screw (2)
Leveling bolt (2)
Support bracket (2)
5/8″screws (5) Pkg. of putty
Window
locking
bracket
Foam top window gasket

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•These instructions are for a
standard double-hung window.
You will need to modify them for
other types of windows.
•The air conditioner can be
installed without the filler panels
if needed to fit in a narrow win-
dow. See the window opening
dimensions to the right.
•All supporting parts should be
secured to firm wood, masonry
or metal.
•The electrical outlet must be
within reach of the power cord.
Do not use an extension cord.
Window
Requirements
A storm window frame will not
allow the air conditioner to tilt
towards the outside and will keep it
from draining properly. To adjust
for this, attach a piece of wood to
the stool.
WOOD PIECES:
WIDTH:
2″
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside
the window frame.
THICKNESS: To determine the
thickness, place a piece of wood on
the stool to make it 1/2″higher
than the top of the storm window
frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws.
Storm Window
Requirements
1/2″higher
than frame
Stool
Storm
window
frame
Wood
Window opening dimensions
are for a standard double-hung
window.
16″
min.
271⁄8″to 39″
(With filler panels)
24″ min.
(Without filler panels)

1 Place the support bracket on the
window sill against the back of
the stool. The depth of the win-
dow sill will determine which
3⁄8″threaded hole to use.
2 Screw the leveling bolt into the
correct 3⁄8″threaded hole of the
support bracket.
3 Put the support bracket over
the 8″line of the sill with
the end against the stool.
Using a pencil mark the window
sill through the locating hole.
4 Move the support bracket away
from the back of the stool until
the mounting hole is over the
pencil mark. Using the 1″screw,
attach the support bracket.
5 Using the level, adjust the level-
ing bolt so the curved top of the
support bracket is 1⁄4″maximum
below the top of the window stool.
NOTE: This downward tilt towards
the outside prevents water from
entering the room.
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Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the
second support bracket.
Installation Instructions
Read completely then follow step-by-step
1 Open the window.
2 Locate and mark the centerline
on the sill. Mark two lines 8″to
the left and 8″to the right of the
centerline.
Mark the
Centerline
Centerline
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Install the
Support Bracket
3/8″threaded
holes
Mounting
hole
Locating
hole
Locating hole Support
bracket
1/4″
max.