GE AVS08 Training manual

Ak Cond?ioner
Contents
Adapter Plug
9
Installation Instructions 8-11
Air Direction
4
Model and Serial Numbers 2.5
Air Filter
5
Problem Solver
6
Appliance Registration
2
Repair Service
7
Care and Cleaning
5
Safety Instructions
2
Condenser Coils
5
User Maintenance Instructions 5
Control Settings 3,4 Warranty Back Cover
Electrical Requirements
9
Energy-Saving Tips
7
Extension Cords
9
Grille and Cabinet
5
GEAmww &M@
Grounding
9
8M.6262880
Model AVS08
GEAppFances

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 numbem.
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 . . .
hpotint Safety
Instructions
Rmd M tirudiom before
d% this apptiance.
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
● Use this appliance only for i~
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Guide.
● This air conditioner must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See
grounding
instructions on page 9.
s Nwer ~plugyour air conditioner
by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug fitiy 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.
SAW T-E
~STRUCTIONS
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
Selector Switih
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 oosition, only the air
thermostat will automatically control
inside the ;oom can be ;irculated
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 COntrOk(...td)..d)
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 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 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 su~est 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
tabs 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.
4

Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
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.
Condenser Coils
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.
Front Grille Removal
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, 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.
Mr Filter
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 gently 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
MRCONDITIONER
DOES
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AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES
N~COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERA~NG
SOUNDS
WATER DWPPING
OUTSIDE
WATER D~P~G
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
.
Notplugg~ in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furnhure.
. Ifplugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have trippd.
● cu~ns, blinds or fimiture bloc~ng front of air conditioner will restrict air flOW.
● Thermostat Control may not be set high enough, Turn control to a higher number.
Highest setting should provide maximum cooling.
* Air filter dim, should be cle~ed at least every 30 days. SW instructions on page 5.
● ~m may have ~n ve~ hot when ~r conditioner WS fimt turned on. AIIow 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.
● The~os@t click, a me~lic sound, may k heard when compressor cycles on ad 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 nod.
● Air conditioner must be instiled with the speci5ed tilt to the outside for proper water
disposd.
● This is normal for a short period in areas with Iittlehumidity; 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
cofl.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Anwer Center- ‘
8W.6262~
consumer information service
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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.
● 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.
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
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the de~ils—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action
Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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Imtillation Instructions
IMPORTANT: have these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use.
Tools Needed
● Blade-type screwdriver
● Rule or tape measure
● Level
● Pencil
Screws ~rnished for
This Installation
Type A
T
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Type B
You’ll find them in the hardware
packet packaged with the air
conditioner.
Window Requirement@
This air conditioner is factory-
prepared for inswllation in standard
double-hung windows with
● actual opening width of ~ ~“
to 39!’
● clear, vertical opening of 16”
minimum from bottom of sash
to
stool.
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Removal of both left-hand and
right-hand filler panels permits
installation in windows with a
minimum opening width of
24!’
Note: All supporting parts should
be
swured to firm wood, masonry
or metil.
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Electrical Safety—
Use of adapter plw
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 requirement
UL fisted-adapter (Fig. ‘2) available
at most local hardware stores.
~-volt models require a 115/120
volt
a.c., 60 hz grounded outlet
TEMPORARY METHOD
protected with a 15 amp time delay
fuse or circuit breaker.
PE,MITTE,INCANADA} =
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
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 ~ectric shock hazard
from this appliance.
PREFERRED ,
METHOD
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GROUND 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, UNDER N
C~CUMSTANC~, CUT
OR REMOVE
T~ ~IRD
(GRO~) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
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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.
CAUTION: Attaching an adapter
ground terminal to w;ll outle{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 bti, DO N~ USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Use of etinsion 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 nat page)
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Imtillation Imtructio~ (contin.ti,
I~llation in Window
Opni~ 27%” to 39” Wide
1. Open window. Locate and mark
centerline of window. Mark two
lines 8“ to left and 8“ to right of
centerline.
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 8“
line 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
~pe 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.
d Repeat steps 3 through 6 for
second set of support channels.
7. Center the air conditioner in the
window opening with the bottom
bar sitting behind the window stool.
Do not cover side louvers.
A
annel
Type B
Side Louvers Sash Tracks
Lower
Filler P
Bottom
Type B
Mounting Locating
Hole B
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Hole A
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Support
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