GE AVP18 User manual

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Important Safety Information
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Installation Instructions
Important Electrical Safety
Window Installation
Through-the-Wall 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
Models: AVP18 AVP24
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.
Write down the model and serial
numbers here.
They are on a label
on
the right side of the air discharge
area and on a label near the power
cord.
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 you might encounter.
If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer
service numbers is included on the
inside back cover. Or call the
GE
Answer Center
® at 800.626.2000,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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help you
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Important Safety Information
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Read all safety information before using
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
•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.

HIGH COOL, MED 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 air conditioner 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.
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Operating Instructions
The
controls
on your
air
conditioner
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2
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Selector Control Thermostat Control
OFF
LOW
FAN
LOW
COOL
MED
COOL
HIGH
FAN
HIGH
COOL 1
2
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SELECTOR CONTROL THERMOSTAT CONTROL

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.
Fingertip pressure on the tabs adjusts the air
direction up or straight ahead.
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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Cooling Descriptions
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Vent Control Air Direction
FOR NORMAL COOLING
Select
MED COOL with the
thermostat at 4.
FOR MAXIMUM COOLING
Select
HIGH COOL with the
thermostat at 6.
FOR QUIETER & NIGHTIME COOLING
Select
LOW COOL with the
thermostat at 4.
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 weather 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: Lift the top of the
filter and gently pull it up.
The filter can be washed in 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.
Air Filter

• Installer: Leave these instructions
with the appliance.
• Owner: Keep these instructions for
future use.
• 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 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.
Important Notes
The 230/208-volt models require
their own single branch circuit sup-
plying 230/208-volt a.c., protected
with a time delay fuse or circuit
breaker.
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent over-
loading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire
hazard from overheating wires.
Electrical
Requirements
Parallel
115V., 15 Amp.
Perpendicular
230/208V., 20 Amp.
Tandem
230/208V., 15 Amp.
Large Tandem
230/208V., 30 Amp.
Installation Instructions
Important Electrical Safety—Read Carefully
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Installation Instructions
Before you begin
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Parts Included
•Blade-type screwdriver
•Ruler or tape measure
•Hammer •Knife
•Level •Scissors
•Hex driver
Tools Needed
Case
2 sliders
2 filler panels
3/8″screws (6)
5/8″machine
screws (2)
and nuts (2) 1″screws (6)
5/8″carriage
bolts (2)
and nuts (2) 5/8″screws (3) Upholstery
tacks (4) Pkg. of putty
2 case side seals
Window
locking
bracket
2 sill brackets 2 support brackets
Foam top window gasket

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Read completely then follow step-by-step
•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 in a window with an
opening width as narrow as 263⁄4″
but only if the left- and right-hand
side seals are not installed.
•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
Window opening dimensions
are for a standard double-hung
window.
185⁄8″
min.
263⁄4″to 40″
1/2″higher
than frame
Stool
Storm
window
frame
Wood

Installation Instructions
Window Installation
1 Lift the top of the filter and
gently pull it up.
2 Remove the two screws and lift
off the grille.
Remove the Air Filter
and the Front Grille
1 Remove one screw from each
side of the case. Keep these
ground/anti-theft screws so they
may be replaced at the end of
the installation.
2 Slide the air conditioner from
the case by pulling on the bottom
lip of the air conditioner while
holding the case.
NOTE:
The air conditioner is very heavy.
It may require 2 or more people to
remove it from the case.
Remove the Air
Conditioner from
the Case
Remove
screws
1 Open the window.
2 Locate and mark the centerline
on the stool.
Mark the
Centerline
Centerline
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