GE AVS06 Training manual

Ak Condfiioner
Contents
Adapter Plug
9 Grounding 9
Air Direction 4Installation Instructions
8-11
Air Filter 5
Model and Serial Numbers 2,5
Appliance Registration
2
Problem Solver
6
Care and Cleaning 5
Repair Service 7
Condenser Coils 5 Safety Instructions
2
Control Settings 3,4 User Maintenance Instructions 5
Electrical Requirements
9 Warranty Back Cover
Energy Saver Switch
3
Energy-Saving Tips 7
Extension Cords 9
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Grille and Cabinet 5
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Model AVS06

Help us
help you...
Before usiW 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:
Mdel Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
If you received a dam~ed
air conditioner . . .
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the air
conditioner.
Save time and money.
Before you reque~
service . . .
bportant Safety
I@ructions
Read W Mrutions before
us~ this apptimce.
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic
sdety precautions,
including the following:
● Use this appliance ody for ik
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Guide.
● ~s air conditioner must be
properly installed in accordance
with the k@Hation Instructions
before it is used. See grounding
instructions on page 9.
● Never m@ugyourair conditioner
by pulling on the power cord.
Mways grip plug firrrdy and pull
straight out from the receptacle.
c Repair or replace immediately
aH el~tric 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.
SAW T=E
INSTRUCTIONS
Check the Problem Solver on
page 6. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
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Opemting Your Mr Conditioner Controk
LOW
COOL
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Ventilation Control
When this control is turned to the
CLOSED position, only the air
Sel~tor Switih
OFF turns air conditioner off.
Thermo*t Control
When you turn the Thermostat
*FAN ONLY permits fan operation
Control to the desired setting, the
without cooling. thermostat will automatically control inside the room can be circulated
the temperature of the indoor air. and conditioned. When it’s in the
*For fan only operation, Ene~y
Saver switch must be in NOM& The higher the number selected, OPEN position, some indoor air
the coo~er the indoor air will be. can be exhausted from the room.
position.
HIGH COOL permits cooling
*Ene~y Saver Switih
with high fan speed operation:
~D 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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SAVE
B
NORMAL
The Energy Saver switch controls
the fan operation. When it’s in the
NORMAL position, the fan will
circulate room air continuously.
When it’s in the SAVE position, the
fan will automatically cycle on and
off with the compressor.
For fan only operation, Energy
Saver switch must be in NOM~
position.
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Opemting Your&r Conditioner Controk(continued)
For normal cooliW
1. Set the Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Set the Thermostat Control at
the desired number (usually 5-7 is
a good starting position). If room
temperature is not satisfactory afier
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 Energy Saver Switch at
NORMAL position for continuous
fan operation or at SAVE position
to automatically cycle the fan on
and off with the compressor.
4. Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSED except for brief periods
when you want to exhaust room air
to the outside.
For mafimum cooli~
1. Set the Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Tumthe Thermostat Control to 10.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSED.
4. Set the Energy Saver Switch at
the NORMAL position.
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.
4. Set the Energy Saver Switch at
the NORMAL position.
Note: When the Energy Saver
Switch is at the SAVE position,
changes in the sound level may be
more noticeable than when it’s at
the NORMAL position.
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 and the Energy Saver
Switch at NORMAL or SAVE
position.
For efireme temperatures
To adjust air direction
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Two separate banb of side-to-side
air direction louvers with separate
tabs let you direct discharged air to
the right, to the lefi, or straight
ahead.
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you set
the Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL in extremely hot weather.
4

Care and Cleaning
USER MNNTEN~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 Coib
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.
~nt Grille Remoml
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.
To remove the grille, grasp both
sides as shown and pull straight out
to free the tabs on the grille from
the clamps on the frame.
To replace the grille, lineup the
tabs on each side of the grille with
the clamps on each side of the
frame and push straight in.
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Ar Hlter
The air filter behind the front grille
should be washed at least every 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,
cleaner 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE AND WMEDY
AIR CONDITIONER
● Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.
DOES N~OPERATE
● If plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped.
AIR CONDITIONER
● cumins, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.
“DOES N~ COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
● Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Turn control to a higher number.
Highest setting should provide
m=imum cooling. When Energy Saver Switch is set at
SAVE, temperature range in room will vary more.
● 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 registem 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.
OPERAT~G
● The~os&t click, a me~llic sound, maybe he~d when compressor cycles on and off.
SOUNDS
This is norrnd.
. Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in Cool or Fan position. This is normal.
When Energy Saver Switch is set at SAVE, fan cycles on and off with compressor.
WATER
DWPPING ● Excess water may overflow in extremely hot and humid weather. This is normal.
OUTSIDE
WATER D~PPING
. Air conditioner must be insmll~ with the specified tilt to the outside for proper water
INSIDE disposd.
WATER IN BASE PAN
● This is normal for a short period in areas with Iitde humidity; normal for a longer
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
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 Center”
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consumer information service
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Ene~y-savi~ 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.
● 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.)
MYOU Need Setice
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
pleasd. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance
Rrk
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Wnel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
. Turn the air conditioner off
before vacations or extended
absences from home.
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Iwtillation Instructions
~PO~ANT: have these instructions with the appliance.
OW~R: Keep these instructions for future use.
Took Needed
. Blade-type screwdriver
● Rule or tape measure
● Level
● Pencil
Screws firnished for
This Instillation
Type A Type B
You’ll find them in the hardware
packet packaged with the air
conditioner.
Window Requirement
This air conditioner is factory-
prepared for installation in standard
double-hung windows with
● actual opening width of 22%”
to 39!’
● clear, vertical opening of 123A”
minimum from bottom of sash
to stool.
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22y~’ to 39’~
123A”
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Removal of both left-hand and
right-hand filler panels permits
installation in windows with a
minimum opening width of 20
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Note: All supporting park should
be secured to firm wood, masonry
or metal.
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Electrical Safety—
Use of adapter plug
IMPORTANT...
Because of potential safety
Please Read Carefully.
hazards under certain conditions,
we
strongly recommend against
How to connect electricity
the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you still elect to use an
For personal safety, this adapter, where local codes permit,
appliance must be properly
a TEMPORARY CONNE~ION
grounded.
may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall outlet by use of a
Electrical requirements
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
@rounding) 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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INSURE PROPER
GROUNO EXISTS
BEFORE USE
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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.
DO NOT, U~ER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
UL fisted-adapter (Fig.
-
2) available
at most local hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
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.
CAUTION: Attaching an adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet cover
screw does not ground appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and
not insulated, and wall outlet is
grounded through house wiring. You
should have circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter,
always
hold the adapter with one hand. If
this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
te
rmind break, DO N~ USE the
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.
(continued next page)
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Imtillation Imtructio~ (continued)
Imtallation in Window
Openi~ 22X” to 39” Wide
1. Open window. Locate and mark
centerline of window.
2. Screw leveling bolt in correct
3/8” threaded hold of support
channel. Depth of window sill
will
determine which 3/8” threaded
hole to use.
3. Place support channel over
centerline of window sill with end
against window stool. Mark window
sill through Locating Hole A in
support channel.
4. Move support channel away
from window stool until Mounting
Hole B is over the mark on the
window sill. Secure the support
channel by driving a Type B wood
screw into the window sill through
Mounting Hole B.
5. Adjust leveling bolt so curved
top of support channel is 1/4”
below the top of the window stool.
This downward tilt toward the
outside prevents water from
entering the room.
Caution: Do not drill a hole in the
base pan. Unit is designed to
operate with approximately 1/2” of
water in the base pan.
& Center the air conditioner in the
window opening with the bottom
bar sitting behind the window stool.
Do not cover side louvers.
Window Stool
Window Sill
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Mounting Hole B
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Locating Hole A
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Support Channel
Type B Wood Screw Leveling Bolt ‘\
Side Louvers Sash Tracks
~ountingd
Locating
Hole B Hole A
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318”
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Threaded
Holes
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L$ellng/Q S“ppofl
Bolt
Channel
Window Sill
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