Gree GJC08BK-A6NRNC5B User manual

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www.gree.ca
Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil (Quebec) Canada Made in China
OWNER’S MANUAL
WINDOW TYPE AIR CONDITIONER
Thank you for choosing our product. Please read this owner’s manual
carefully before operation and retain it for future reference.
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MODEL : GJC08BK-A6NRNC5B

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Operation Notices
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 3
Precautions........................................................................................................... 6
Parts Name ........................................................................................................... 7
Operation Guide
Function and Control............................................................................................. 8
Introduction of remote controller........................................................................ 11
Instruction for fan direction adjusting................................................................. 13
Maintenance
Clean and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 14
Malfunction
Malfunction analysis ........................................................................................... 15
Installation Notice
Installation and Maintenance .............................................................................. 18
Preparation before installation ............................................................................ 20
Window Types and Requirements....................................................................... 21
Installation procedure ......................................................................................... 22
Sponge Sticking Method and Procedures ........................................................... 25
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner
properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of
time and money over the life of your air conditioner. You’ll find many answers to
common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.
Contact the authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
Contact the installer for installation of this unit.
The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air
conditioner.
If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work must be performed by
authorized personnel only.
Installation work must be performed in accordance with the national wiring standards
by authorized personnel only.
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CAUTION
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NEVER DO THIS.
ALWAYS DO THIS.
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Meaning of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
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WARNING!
Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord.
Do not operate or stop the unit
by inserting or pulling out the
power plug.
●Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock or fire due to excess heat
generation.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER
●It may cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation.
●If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or
an authorized service center in order
to avoid hazard.
Plug in power plug properly
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Do not direct airflow at room
occupants only.
●It may cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generat ion.
●It may cause electric shock. ●This could damage your health.
Do not modify power cord
length or share the outlet with
other appliances.
Do not operate with wet hands or
in damp environment.
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Always install circuit breaker and
a dedicated power circuit.
Do not allow water to run into
electric parts.
●Incorrect grounding may cause
electric shock.
●It may cause failure of machine or
electric shock.
●Incorrect installation may cause fire
and electric shock .
Always ensure effective
grounding
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Do not open the unit during
operation.
Do not use the socket if it is loose
or damaged.
●It may cause fire and electric shock. ●It may cause fire and electric shock. ●It may cause electric shock.
Unplug the unit if strange sounds,
smell, or smoke comes from it.
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Do not use the power cord near
flammable gas or combustibles,
such as gasoline, benzene, thinner,
etc.
Do not use the power cord close
to heating appliances.
●It may cause fire. ●It may cause fire and electric shock. ●It may cause an explosion or fire.
Keep firearms away.
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●It may cause explosion, fire and burns. ●It may cause failure and electric shock.
Ventilate room before operating air conditioner
if there is a gas leakage from another appliance. Do not disassemble or modify unit.
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CAUTION!
Ventilate the room well when
used together with a stove, etc.
Do not clean the air conditioner
with water.
●It may cause an injury. ●Water may enter the unit and degrade
the insulation. It may cause an
electric shock.
●An oxygen shortage may occur.
When the air filter is to be
removed, do not touch the metal
parts oft he unit.
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Do not use for special purposes.
●Do not clean unit when power is on
as it may cause fire and electric
shock, it may cause an injury.
●This could injure the pet or plant. ●Do not use this air conditioner to
preserve precision devices, food,
pets, plants, and art objects. It may
cause deterioration of quality, etc.
When the unit is to be cleaned,
switch off, and turn off the
circuit breaker.
Do not put a pet or house plant
where it will be exposed to direct
air flow.
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Turn off the main power switch
when not using the unit for
a long time.
Hold the plug by the head of the
power plug when taking it out.
●Operation with windows opened may
cause wetting of indoor and soaking
of household furniture.
●It may cause failure of product or fire.
Stop operation and close the
window in storm or hurricane.
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Always insert the filters securely.
Clean the filter once every
two weeks.
Ensure that the installation
bracket of the outdoor appliance
is not damages due to prolonged
exposure.
●It may cause failure of appliance or
accident.
●Operation without filters may cause
failure.
Do not place obstacles around
air-inlets or inside of air-outlet.
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Do not drink water drained from
air conditioner.
Do not place heavy object on the
power cord and ensure that the
power cord is not compressed.
●Appearance may be deteriorated
due to change of product color or
scratching of its surface.
●It contains contaminants and could
make you sick.
Do not use strong detergent
such as wax or thinner but use
a soft cloth .
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Use caution when unpacking and installing.
Sharp edges could cause injury.
If water enters the unit, turn the unit off at the power
outlet and switch off the circuit breaker. Isolate supply
by taking the power plug out and contact a
qualified service technician.
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●It may cause electric shock and
damage.
●If bracket is damaged, there is
concern of damage due to falling
of unit.
●There is danger of fire or electric
shock.
Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug and current detection device.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut,
remove or bypass the grounding prong.
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CAUTION!
1) For some models, the power supply cord with this Air Conditioner contains a current detection
device designed to reduce the risk of re. Please refer to the section “Operation of Current
Device” for details. In the event that the power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be repaired.
It must be replaced with a cord from the Product Manufacturer.
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WARNING - FOR YOUR SAFETY
1) Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
2) Avoid re hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
Do not remove any prong from the power cord.
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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
1) Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen. This information can be
found on the serial plate, which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.
2) Be sure the Air Conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize shock and re hazards, proper
grounding is important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for
protection against shock hazards.
3) Air Conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you
intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have
a qualied electrician install the proper receptacle.
4) Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation.
5) Do not run Air Conditioner without side protective cover in place. This could result in mechanical
damage within the air conditioner.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG.
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POWER SUPPLY CORD
With current detection device only.
The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the
power cord. To test your power supply cord, do the following:
1) Plug in the Air Conditioner.
2) The power supply cord will have 2 buttons on the plug head. Press the TEST button, you will notice a
click as the RESET button pops out.
3) Press the RESET button, again you will notice a click as the button engages.
4) The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the unit. On some products this is also
indicated by a light on the plug head.
NOTES:
1) Do not use this device to turn the unit on or off.
2) Always make sure the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation.
3) The power supply must be replaced if it fails reset when either the TEST button is pushed, or it
cannot be reset. A new one can be obtained from the product manufacturer.
4) If power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be repaired. It MUST be replaced by one obtained from
the product manufacturer.
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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
1) This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
2) Children shall not play with the appliance.
3) Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
4) Air Conditioner should be properly grounded. Incorrect grounding may cause electric shock.
5) Do not connect air conditioner to multipurpose socket.Otherwise, it may cause re hazard.
6) Do install the air switch. If not, it may cause malfunction.
7) Do not spill water on the remote controller, otherwise the remote controller may be broken.
8) Do not spray water on air conditioner. It may cause electric shock or malfunction.
9) Do not extend ngers or objects into air inlet or air outlet. It may cause personal injury or damage.
10) Do not step on air conditioner, or put heavy objects. It may cause damage or personal injury
11) Do disconnect power supply when cleaning air conditioner. Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock.
12) Do not block air outlet or air inlet. It may cause malfunction.
13) Do not repair air conditioner by yourself. It may cause electric shock or damage. Please contact
dealer when you need to repair air conditioner.
14) Maintenance must be performed by qualied professionals. Otherwise, it may cause personal
injury or damage.
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NOTICE:
The power cord of window type unit has creepage protection device.
There’re test button and reset button on the plug.
You are suggested to check the power cord periodically.
Check method:
After putting through the power, indicator is ON. After pressing test button, indicator is OFF
and you can heard a sound. Then press reset button, indicator will be ON, which indicates
the protection device is normal.
The operating temperature range (outdoor temperature) for cooling only unit is
18°C~ 43°C(64.4. ~ 109.4°F), for heat pump unit is -7°C~ 43°C(19.4 ~ 109.4°F).
RESET
TEST
Indicator
POWER
RESET
TEST
LCDI
Note :
Plug may be different with the actual product.
Please refer to actual product.
WORKING TEMPERATURE RANGE
Indoor side DB/WB(°C/°F) Outdoor side DB/WB(°C/°F)
Maximum cooling 32/23(89.6/73.4) 43/26(109.4/78.8)

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PARTS NAME
Control
panel
Power
cord
Air outlet frame
Fan direction
adjusting rod
Air-in
panel
Note :
Panel outlook picture, just for reference, please take the real unit as standard.

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Function and Control
After putting through the power, air conditioner will give out a sound and
indicators on control panel will be on. After that, you operate the air conditioner
through remote controller or control panel.
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1Power button
2Mode button
3Fan Speed button
4Timer button
Filter check button
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Boutton
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Display
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4
5
△/
△
Light indicates the unit
is in the temperature or
delay time Set mode.
Auto speed
Cooling indicator
Energy saver
indicator
Fan indicator
Dry indicator
High speed
Medium speed
Low speed

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Power button:
Press this button can turn on or turn off air conditioner.
NOTE: Press this button to turn on air conditioner, the unit will operate in Energy Save
mode; if the unit is energized after power failure, the unit will still operate according to
the status before power failure.
Mode button:
Press this button can your required operation mode in turn.
Corresponding indicator will be on.
(AUTO) :
Under this mode, the unit will operate automatically according to ex-factory setting.
In this case, set temperature cannot be adjusted.
(COOL) :
Under this mode, air conditioner operates under cooling mode. Cooling indicator
will be on. Press “Fan Speed” button can adjust the fan speed.
(ENERGY SAVE) :
Under this mode, air conditioner operates under SE mode. SE indicator will be on.
Press “Fan Speed” button can adjust the fan speed.
(FAN ONLY) :
Under this mode, air conditioner will not cool or heat, only blow wind. Fan indicator
will be on. Press “Fan Speed” button can adjust the fan speed.
(No auto fan speed under fan mode)
(DRY):
Under this mode, the unit runs in low fan speed for dehumidication and the
corresponding indicator is on; under dry mode, the fan speed cannot be adjusted.
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Fan Speed button:
Press this button can select your required fan speed in turn.
Corresponding speed indicator will be on.
Timer button:
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TIMER ON:
Can be set under off state of unit. If timer ON reaches, the unit will turn on.
The timer can be set in 0.5 hour increment below 10 hours and in 1 hour
increment for 10 hours or above. The setting range is 0.5~24hr.
• TIMER OFF:
Can be set under on state of unit. If timer OFF reaches, the unit will turn off. The
timer can be set in 0.5 hour increment below 10 hours and in 1 hour increment for
10 hours or above.The setting range is 0.5~24hr.
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Filter check button:
After fan rotates for 250h totally, lamp of cleaning lter is on to remind customer
clean it.
Note: When user cleaned the filter, press Filter check button to clear
the operation time. Meanwhile, the warning indicator will turn off.
Boutton ▲/ ▼:
Under temperature setting status, after each pressing of “ ▲” or “ ▼ ” button,
temperature will increase or decrease 1°. Temperature setting range: 61~86°F (~17 to
30°C). Under timer setting status, after each pressing of “ ▲” or “ ▼ ” button, time
will increase or decrease 0.5h or 1h.
Display:
1) Under ON status without timer setting, the operation mode is Auto, Cool, Energy
Saver or Dry mode, and the set temperature will be displayed.
2) Under ON status without timer setting, the operation mode is fan mode and the
ambient temperature will be displayed.
3) Time will be displayed under timer setting or timer preview.