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  WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

•  These instructions are for a standard double-hung 

window. You will need to modify them for other types 

of windows.

•  The air conditioner can be installed without the 

accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow 

window. See the window opening dimensions.

•  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.

      Models 

B

AEL08 13 

1/2

s

min. 22 

1/2

s

–38

s

  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

s

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

s

 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

1

A

(With accordion panels)

  PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER

Install the top mounting rail with 4 Type A 

screws from the outside of the case.

Hold the accordion panel in one hand and 

gently pull back to free the open end.

4

A

B

Top mounting rail

Bottom mounting rail

B

2

1/2

s

higher 

than storm 

window 

frame

Storm window 

frame

Wood

Sill

1/2

s

higher 

than vinyl frame  

(on some windows)

Vinyl frame

  ATTACH THE TOP MOUNTING RAIL 

SEAL STRIP

(Some models may have the seal strip already 

attached to the top mounting rail. If applicable, 

skip this step.)
Remove the backing from the top mounting rail 

seal strip and attach the seal strip to the bottom 

of the top mounting rail, along the front edge. 

3

Top mounting rail

Remove 

backing  

from seal  

strip

Top mounting rail

Seal strip

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Summary of Contents for AEL08LVW1

Page 1: ...ack Cover Warranty 13 49 7719 1 11 15 GE AEL08 Owner s Manual and Installation Instructions Write the model and serial numbers here Model _________________________ Serial __________________________ Fi...

Page 2: ...safety do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance All air conditioners contain refrigerants which under fede...

Page 3: ...ectrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded Where a 2 prong wall outlet is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong...

Page 4: ...e control Each touch of the Increase Decrease pads on the unit or the Increase Decrease pads on the remote control will set the timer in 1 hour intervals The Set light will turn on while setting To re...

Page 5: ...y set to the speed needed to provide optimum comfort settings with the set temperature If the room needs more cooling the fan speed will automatically increase If the room needs less cooling the fan s...

Page 6: ...ide of the air conditioner should be checked regularly If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be professionally cleaned About the controls on the air conditioner GEAppliances com Turn the air...

Page 7: ...s your responsibility to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Some models require 230 208 volt AC protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker These models should be in...

Page 8: ...A 4 Type B 6 Foam top window gasket Left accordion panel Accordion panel seal 2 Top mounting rail Air conditioner Window locking bracket 1 PARTS INCLUDED Appearance may vary Top mounting rail seal st...

Page 9: ...etermine the thickness place a piece of wood on the sill to make it 1 2s higher than the top of the storm window frame or the vinyl frame Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the installer...

Page 10: ...NER IN THE WINDOW Place the air conditioner on the sill with the bottom mounting rail against its back edge Center it and close the window securely behind the top mounting rail It should be level or s...

Page 11: ...mb with one Type B screw B C Wood Vinyl Installation Instructions 11 INSTALL FOAM INSULATION Additional insulation is provided with your window air conditioner to reduce heat leakage into the home red...

Page 12: ...ure there are no curtains blinds or furniture not cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner The temp control may On models with touch pads In the Cool mode press the not be set corre...

Page 13: ...cular purpose Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Staple your receipt here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim 86 21 2 03 55 17 6 RXU VROH DQG H F...

Page 14: ...es check out our Website today For the hearing impaired please call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 Parts and Accessories GEApplianceParts com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have...

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