GE AVV1O Training manual

Air
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Conditioner
Safe~ lnstrutiions.........................2
Operating Instrutiions
Air Direction .....................................................4
Control Settings .........................................3,4
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter
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Grille and Cabinet ......................---.-........--.-....5
Outdoor Coils...................................................5
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Problem Solver ......................-..........9
Thingsthatarenormal..................................9
More questions ?...call
GE AnwerCenti~ 800.626.2000
Installation
Electrical Requirements..........................---...6
~ension Cords..............................................6
Grounding.........................................................6
installation instructions ................. --... -.....7, 8
Consumer Services ...................l 1
Appliance Registration..........................-.......2
Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
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~LP US ~LP YOU
Before using your air conditioner,
read this guide carefilly.
It til help you operate and maintain your new air
conditioner properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
H you don’t understand something or need
more help,
dl:
GE Answer CenteP
800.626.2000
M hours a day, 7 days a week
If you received a damaged air
conditioner...
Immediately contact the deder (or builder) that sold
you the air conditioner.
Write dom the model and serial numbers.
They are on a label on the right-hand side of the air
conditioner near the power cord
These numbers are dso on the bnsumer Product
Ownership Registration
&d that came with your air
conditioner. Before sending in this
car~ please write
these numbers here:
Model Number:
Seriti Number:
Use these numbers in any correspondence or servim
dls conmrning your air conditioner.
~ YOU WED SERWCE
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
semice you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further
help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviwd your
appliance.
E~lain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NE~, if you are’ still not please~ write all the
detail+including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
HNALLY, if your problem is stfll not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
● ~s air mnditioner mwt k properly Med
in amrdanm witi the kstilation ktructions
before it is A .
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● Unplq yom air mnditioner before
mtig any repairs. NO~: We stron~y
rammend Mat any setitig be
● Repair or repfaw immediately W electric perforrnedby
aqtiedindividud.
servim ~rds that have-me frayed or
otierwise damagd
SAW-E ~~U~ONS

Selector Switch
SELECTOR
Cooling witi
low fan speed —
High fan spee-
No moling
.Low fan spee+
Nocooling
Cooling witi
high fan speed
C!bL
Caution: If the air conditioner is shut off, wait at
at least 2 minutes before restarting
it
Ventilation Control
men the ~NT is set at CLOSED, ordy the air
inside the room
mn be circulated and mnditioned.
men set at OPEN, some indoor air m be efiausted
from the room.
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VENT
ml
OPEN CLOSED
For maximum cooling
SELECTOR
THERMOSTAT
Thermostat Control
THERMOSTAT
D @
I
COOLEST
For normal cooling
SELECTOR
THERMOSTAT
HI
COOL
For quieter operation
SELECTOR
@
LO G
COOL
@z
THERMOSTAT ~-
COOLEST
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OPEW~G YO~ CO~OLS
(continued)
For ventilation
The cooling effect is redumd when the vent is open.
Use open vent
position for
dr
etiaust
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Freezing up
If you notice that your air conditioner is not cooling as
it
should it may be that ia has formed on the cooling
coils. The ice
block air flow and stops the unit from
cooling the room. This “freezing up” is a temporary
condition that most often occurs at night when the
Thermostat is set on the coldest setting and the Selector
is set on LO COOL.
To
wrrect the condition, set the Selector at HI FN
or HI COOL with the Thermostat at 1 or 2.
ln;~e;sair
uneomfofiable
Outside air
temperature
dropping
To adjust the air direction
Two levers on each side of the grille let you control
the air direction left to right.
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Gdle and cabinet
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from
the
wdl outiet before cleaning.
Outdoor coik
The coils on the weather side of the air conditioner
should be checked regularly. If they are clogged with
dirt or soot they maybe professionally steam
cleane~
a service available through your GE service outlet.
Use water and a mild deterge~
DO NOT use bleach
orabrasives.
Front @he
The front grille must be removed in order to reach the
air filter.
*filter
The air filter behind the front grille shodd be checked
and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if
necessary.
Clean tie filter by washing it in warm, soapy water.
Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it.
DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter.
Unhook the fiher
— horn the tame
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IMPORT~T: have these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use.
Electrical Safety—IMPORT~T... Please Read Carefully
For personal safety, this air conditioner must be
Hthe wdl outlet you
properly grounded.
plan to use is o~y a
Electrical requirements
2-prong outie4 it is your
personal responsibfity
● Do not change the plug on the power cord of this
to have it replaeed with a
air conditioner. properly grounded
3-prong wti outiet.
● Follow national eleetrid codes or ld codes and
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ordinances.
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● Muminurn house wiring may present s@d problem%
Do not under any cbumstances, cut or
eonsdt a qutied electrician.
remove the *d @und) prong from the
me 115-volt models rmuire a 115/l~volt a.c., 60 ~
power cord.
grounded outiet protect~d with a 15-amp time delay fuse
or circuit breaker.
me power mrd on these models has a 3-prong @ounding)
plug that mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) WM
ouflet @ig. 1) to rninimh the possibfity of electric shock
had from th- air eonditionem.
Use of adapter plug (115-volt models ody)
Beause of potential safety h-ds under wrtain
conditions, we
stron@y reeornrnend against the use of
an adapter plug. However, if you stil choose to use an
adapter, a tempormy eonnwtion may be made where
Id codes permit. Use a ~listed adapter, avtiable at
most lod hardware stores and make sure the 2-prong
wti oudet is properly grounded @ig. 2). You shodd
have the circuit chaked by a qtiified el~cian to
make sure the
oudet is properly grounded
men you put the adapter
plug into the
w~ oudet
make sure the larger prong
go= into the larger dot. This
provides the proper polarity
in the
mnn~on of the
power cord For proper
grounding, you must dso
screw the adauter to the
men dis~nnecting the power cord from the adapte~
always hold the adapter with one hand w~e palling the
plug with the other hand.
H this is not done, the adapter
ground
terrniti is likely to break with repeated use.
Shotid tie adaptir ground te
rmind bre~
DO NOT USE tie ah conditioner unti a proper
ground has again been
estabkhe~
Use of etiension cords
Bewuse of potential safety h=ds under certain
conditions, we strongly
reeommend against the use of an
extension cord. However, if you
sti choose to use an
extension cor~ it is absolutely necessary that it be a
&kted 3-wire ~ounding type appliance extension
cord.
The current-qing rating of the cord in amperes
must be equal to or greater than the branch circuit
sti
shown on the rating nameplate of the air conditioner.
.
oude~ using the outiet rover screw.
CA~ON:
Screwing the adaptor to the cover screw til not ground
the air conditioner
urdess:
1. me outiet is tieady grounded through
the house
ti g; and
2. The rover screw is meti and not insdated
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TOOLS NEEDED
● Bladetype screwdriver
● Ruler or tape measure
● Level
● Pencil
● Scissors
PARTSFURNISHED
● 4 Type A screws
● 1 Type B screw
● Leveling bolt
● Suppoti bracket
● Window gasket
•~
Type A
● Putty
Type B
WINDOWREQUIREMENTS
NOWS:
● The installation will need to be modified for
windows other than the standard
double
hung window.
● All supporting parts should be secured to
firm wood, masonry or metal.
1. PREPARE THE WINDOW
Sto
Si
● Place the support bracket on the window
sill against the back of the stool. The depth of
the window sill will determine which 3/8”
threaded hole to use.
3/8” threaded holes
Screw the
leveling bolt into 0 =
the correct 318”
:::;:po~ <:
threaded hole of
%
● Put the support bracket over the centerline of
the sill with the end against the stool.
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1, PREPARE THE WINDW(m~”uaq
c Adjust the leveling bolt so the curved top of
the support bracket is 1/4” below the top of
the window stool.
[q4
“
~
Suppoti bracket
NOTE: This downward tilt towards the outside
prevents water from entering the room.
2. INSTALL ~EAIR CONDl~OMERIN
THE WINDOW
● Center the air conditioner in the window placing
it on the support bracket. Make sure the bottom
bar is behind the window stool. Lower the
w.ndow until it touches behind the air conditioner
top bar.
CA~ON:
● Do not release the grip on the air conditioner until
it fits tight between the
tindow and the stool.
● Do not drill a hole in the base pan. The air
conditioner is designed to operate with
approximate~ 1/2” of water in the base pan.
3. SLIDE O~THEFILLER PANELS.
● fitend the filler panels on both sides until they
touch the window tracks.
● After securing the screws, use the putty to fill in
any small gaps.
4. INSTALL THE WINDOWGASKfl
Cut the foam top
window gasket to
the window width.
Stti the foam between the glass and the Mndow to
prevent air and inse~ from getting into the room.
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Things that are nomal tith this air conditioner
You may hear a pinging noise
P I N G! ausedbywaterbeing pickedup
DRIP
\ \ I/)
and thrown against the condenser on
rainy days or when the humidity is
high. This design feature helps
b
remove moisture and improve
efficiency.
m!
.
“cUcK” YOU may hear the thermostat
1
.
click when the compressor cycles
:
:
on and off.
Water will collect in the base pan during
high humidity or on rainy days. The water
may
ovefflow and drip from the outdoor
side of the unit.
The fan runs continuously when the
Selector switch is in the COOL or FAN
position.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM POSS~LE CAUSE
● Not plugged k Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner
or furniture.
~ Hplugged @ fuse @dd have blom or circuit br~er may have trippe~
●
~ blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner@ restri~
air flow.
● ~ermostat ~ntrol may not beset high enough. Turn knob to a higher
number. Mgh=t setting
shotid provide mimum cooling.
* Air filter dirty, shodd be cleaned at least every 30 days Seethe-e and
~eaning section.
c Room may have been very hot when air wnditioner was first turned on.
Alow time for it to cool do-.
● Gld air may be escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air retuma.
● ti~ CO* have iced up. See Freetig Up beloW’
“ Ice blocks the airflow ad stops the unit bm cooling the room. This is a
temporary rendition that most often ~
at night when the outside air is cool.
To corr~ set the Selector Switch at H1’FAN or ~ COOL with the ~ermostat’
If you need more help...caU, to~ free:
GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service
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NOTES

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With the purchase ofyournew GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need
information or
assisacefiom GE, wd~be there. AUyou have to do is cdl–toU-free!
lwHome Repair Semie
AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-perated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your con-
venience
(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
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Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center”
information service is available to help. Your
cdl—and your question-will be
answered prompdy and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
Center” service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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For Customer Wti SpecialNeeds...
80~62&2000
Upon request, GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
Braille controls for a variety of GE
access to a TDD or a conventional tele~ewriter may
appliances, and a brochure to call
800TDBGEAC (80R3M322) to request
assist in planning a barrier-free information or service.
kitchen for persons with limited
mobtiity. To obtain these items,
free of charge,
ca~ 800.626.2000.
Seffice &n@a&
80M2&2224
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service @l still be there
after your
w=anty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multipleyear contract,
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
80M2S2002
hMdW q-led to setice their own appfiaces User
mfitenmce ktructions contied ti ti booHet
can have needed pam or accessories sent direcdy to
cover procedures htended to be performed byasty user.
their
home. The GE parts system provides access to over
Otiersetifiggenerdy ~oddbe referred to q~led
47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Reneti P- are
setice persoweL Caution must be exer&e~ sissee
fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
bproper *rvi*mayeause unsafe operation.
are accepted.

YOUR GE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER Staple sales slip or
cancelled check
WARRAN~
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain sewice
under warran~.
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WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
anypati of the room air
conditioner that fails because
of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED-FIVE YEAR WARRANW
For five years from the date of
original purchase, we will provide,
free of charge, parts and service
labor in your home to repair or
replace any pan of the sealed
refrigerating system (the
compressor, condenser,
evaporator and all connecting
tubing) that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for use in the ~
mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington,
D.C. In Aaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Car& servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-~2-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Improper installation.
● Failure of the product resuking from
c Service trips to your home to teach
If you have an installation problem,
modtications to the product or due
you how to use the product. or if the air conditioner is of to unreasonable use including
Read your Use and Care material.
improper cooling capacity for the failure to provide reasonable and
If you then have any questions intended use, contact your dealer necessary maintenance.
about operating the product, or installer. You are responsible for
● Failure due to corrosion on models
please contact your dealer
or our
providing adequate electrical not corrosion-protected.
Consumer Affairs office at the
conne~ng facilities.
● Damage to product caused by
address below, or call, toll free:
● Replacement of house fuses or improper power supply voltage,
GE Answer
CenteP
resetting of circuit breakers. accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
800.626.2000
● In commercial locations labor WARRANTOR IS
NOT
consumer information service
necessary to move the unit to a
RESPONSIBLE FOR
location where it is accessible for CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
se&i& by an individual technician.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
Iegd rights, and you may dso have other rights Wich vary from state to state.
To
how what your legal rights are in your state, consu~ your IoA or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Momey Genera.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager40nsumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, ~ ~Z5
Pati No. 23-11-1170N-001
Pub No. 49-7305
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