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Printed in the United States

10-96 CG

Pub. No. 49-7348
BT14933-168

ABN08

ABP10

ABN10

ABV10

What is Not 
Covered

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original pur-

chase, we will provide, free of charge,

parts and service labor in your home to

repair or replace 

any part of the room air

conditioner 

that fails because of a manu-

facturing defect.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

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 part of the sealed refrig-

erating system 

(the compressor, condenser,

evaporator and all connecting tubing)

that fails because of a manufacturing

defect.

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This warranty is extended to the origi-

nal purchaser and any succeeding

owner for products purchased for use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty

is the same except that it is LIMITED

because you must pay to ship the prod-

uct 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 Care

®

servicers

during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service, 

during warranty period or beyond, 

call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

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 legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer

affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase 
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

AIR
CONDITIONER
WARRANTY

What is Covered

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Owner’s Manual. 

If you then

have any questions about operating the

product, please contact your dealer or

our Consumer Affairs office at the

address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center

®

800.626.2000

consumer information service

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, or

if the air conditioner is of improper

cooling capacity for the intended use,

contact your dealer or installer. You are

responsible for providing adequate elec-

trical connecting facilities.

Replacement of house fuses or reset-

ting of circuit breakers.

In commercial locations labor neces-

sary to move the unit to a location

where it is accessible for service by an

individual technician.

Failure of the product resulting from

modifications to the product or due

to unreasonable use including failure

to provide reasonable and necessary

maintenance.

Failure due to corrosion on models not

corrosion-protected.

Damage to product caused by improp-

er power supply voltage, accident, fire,

floods or acts of God.

Summary of Contents for ABN08

Page 1: ...ating Instructions The Controls on Your Air Conditioner Care of Product 12 Helpful Information Things That Are Normal 13 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call for Service GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Appliances Air Conditioner Owner s Manual Models ABN08 ABP10 ABN10 ABV10 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 49 7348 ...

Page 2: ...e of purchase Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual You will need it to obtain service under warranty Start Here Before using your air conditioner Need Help 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 helps you to solve com...

Page 3: ...n make sure the larger prong goes into the larger slot to provide the proper polarity for the power cord FOR PROPER GROUNDING 1 Screw the adapter to the outlet using the outlet cover screw 2 Ground the outlet through the house wiring When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter hold the adapter close to the outlet while pulling the plug out If this is not done the grounding connector is like...

Page 4: ...from a cool setting to OFF or to a fan setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting The temp control is used to maintain the room temperature The compressor 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 The blower runs as long as the mode control is not on OFF Operating Instruction...

Page 5: ...4 The vent control is a lever located on the control panel When the vent control is set at normal only the air inside the room is circulated cooled and filtered When set at exhaust some indoor air will be exhausted from the room This will reduce the cooling effect Tabs inside the horizontal louvers let you control the air direction left right or straight ahead 4 3 3 4 Vent Control Air Direction NO...

Page 6: ... 6 The air filter is behind the front grille insert and should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary To remove the front grille insert Place your hand on the bottom of the front grille Pull it out and down to release the tabs Remove the air filter The filter can be washed in warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it To replace the grille i...

Page 7: ...al Safety Read Carefully 7 For personal safety this air conditioner must be properly grounded It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists Follow National Electrical Code NEC or local codes and ordinances CAUTION Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cor...

Page 8: ...iver 9 16 open end or adjustable wrench Ruler or tape measure Scissors or knife Level Pencil Tools Needed Air conditioner Some models have a control door 1 screws 2 Leveling bolt 3 4 screws 5 3 8 screws 8 Window locking bracket Foam top window gasket Bottom window gasket Support bracket Filler panels 2 ...

Page 9: ...ents 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 secure...

Page 10: ...w and place the support bracket on it 13 16 from the window stool 3 Attach the support bracket onto the window sill with two 1 screws 4 Peel the backing off the bottom window gasket and place onto the backside of the window stool 5 Using the level adjust the level ing bolt so the curved top of the support bracket is 1 4 below the top of the window stool NOTE This downward tilt towards the outside ...

Page 11: ...l the Air Conditioner in the Window 1 Extend the filler panels on both sides until they touch the window tracks 2 Secure the top and the bottom with four 3 4 long screws INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE FILLER PANELS If filler is required on the sides of the air conditioner cut filler sheet not supplied to size and fill both sides Slide Out the Filler Panels 1 Cut the foam top window gasket to the window ...

Page 12: ... moisture and improve efficiency You may hear the thermostat 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 overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit The fan may run even when the compressor is not Noise Explanation CLICK DRIP WHIR PI NG Helpful Information Things That Are Normal ...

Page 13: ...tioner Freezing Up Ice blocks the air flow Set the mode control at FAN ONLY or HIGH and stops the air conditioner COOL with the temp at 1 or 2 from cooling the room Airflow is restricted Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner The temp control may Turn the knob to a higher number not be set high enough The highest setting provides maximum cooli...

Page 14: ...14 Notes ...

Page 15: ...ssories sent directly to their home VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Care and cleaning instructions con tained in this manual cover proce dures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service person nel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories If for some reason you are not happy...

Page 16: ...ay not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Lou...

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