GE AEE18DQ, Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions

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SToRM WinDoW REQuiREMEnTS
A storm window frame will not allow the air
conditioner to tilt toward the outside, and will keep it
from draining properly .
To adjust for this, attach a piece of wood to the sill .
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 sill to make it 1/2 ″ higher
than the top of the storm window frame or the vinyl
frame .
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the
installer .
installation instructions
WinDoW REQuiREMEnTS
•
These instructions are for a standard double-hung
window . You will need to modify them for other types
of windows .
•
All supporting parts must be secured
to firm wood, masonry or metal .
•
The electrical outlet must be within reach of the
power cord .
•
Follow the dimensions in the table and illustration
for your model .
1
18.5
”
(With accordion panels)
PREPARE THE AiR ConDiTionER
Remove the two control knobs .
Pull down the front panel and remove the filter .
Remove the front panel by lifting up at an
angle .
Remove the four front screws. Save them
for reinstalling the front housing.
Grasp the lower corners of the grille while
pressing in on the case sides with your
finger tips. Pull out to release and lift it up.
NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge
toward you more than 3
″
or you may
damage the tabs of the grille.
3
A
B
26”- 41”
2
1/2 ″ higher
than storm
window
frame
Storm window
frame
Wood
Sill
1/2
″
higher
than vinyl frame
(on some windows)
Vinyl frame
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C
D