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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.

Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual. 

This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. 

Never unplug your air conditioner by
pulling on the power cord. Always grip 
plug firmly and pull straight out from 
the receptacle. 

Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed 
or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord
that shows cracks or abrasion damage 
along its length or at either the plug or
connector end. 

Turn the mode control to 

OFF

and unplug

your air conditioner before making any
repairs or cleaning. 

NOTE:

We strongly recommend that any servicing 

be performed by a qualified individual.

For your safety…do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity 
of this or any other appliance. 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord. 
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric 
shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by 
a qualified electrician 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 wall outlet.

The air conditioner should always be plugged
into its own individual electrical outlet 
which has a voltage rating that matches the
rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.

See the Installation Instructions, 

Electrical

Requirements

section for specific electrical

connection requirements. 

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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Summary of Contents for AGE12

Page 1: ...ing Tips 13 15 Normal Operating Sounds 15 Consumer Support Consumer Support 20 Product Registration 17 18 Warranty 19 3828A20344B 49 7451 03 03 JR Owner s Manual and Installation Instructions www GEAppliances com Write the model and serial numbers here Model __________________________ Serial __________________________ Find these numbers on a label on the side of the air conditioner Room AGE12 ...

Page 2: ...s in the vicinity of this or any other appliance SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug which mates with a standard 3 prong grounding wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock haza...

Page 3: ...rounded 2 prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter available at most local hardware stores The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the other hand ...

Page 4: ...ide heating with different fan speeds FAN settings provide air circulation and filtering without cooling or heating NOTE If you move the mode control from a cool setting to OFF a fan setting or a heat setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting Cooling Descriptions For Normal Cooling Select HIGH COOL or LOW COOL with the temp control at midpoint For Maximum Cooling Sele...

Page 5: ...ioned When set at OPEN some inside air is exhausted outside www GEAppliances com Additional controls and important information Air Direction Up and Down Fingertip pressure on the bank of horizontal louvers adjusts the air direction up or down To open the vent pull the lever toward you To close it push it in Water Drain Valve When the outside temperature drops below 58 F and the unit is set for hea...

Page 6: ...ey are clogged with dirt or soot they may be professionally steam cleaned a service available through your GE service outlet Air Filter The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary To remove Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille Using the tab pull up slightly on the filter to release it a...

Page 7: ...ower cord Do not change the plug on the power cord of this air conditioner Aluminum house wiring may present special problems consult a qualified electrician Before You Begin Some models require 115 120 volt a c 60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker The 3 prong grounding plug minimizes the possibility of electric shock hazard If the wall outlet you plan t...

Page 8: ...lation Instructions Window installation instructions Parts included Type A 16 Sill support 2 Window locking bracket Frame guide 2 Top mounting rail Top mounting rail seal strip Right accordion panel Foam top window gasket Window sash seal Left accordion panel Type B 3 Type C 5 Bolt 2 Nut 2 ...

Page 9: ...od masonry or metal The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord 1 16 min 27 to 39 with accordion panels 237 8 min without accordion panels Storm Window Requirements 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 ...

Page 10: ...indow and the Case Cut the window sash seal to the proper length Peel off the backing and attach the seal to the underside of the window sash Carefully insert the plastic frame guides into the bottom of the case on each side Remove the backing from the top mounting rail seal strip and attach the seal to the bottom of the top mounting rail Install the top mounting rail with 3 type A screws on the i...

Page 11: ...ill supports Select the position that will place the sill supports near the outermost point on the sill Attach the sill supports to the case track hole in relation to the selected position using 2 type A screws in each support Adjust the bolt and the nut in each support so that the case is installed with a slight tilt to the outside Use a level about 1 3 bubble will be the correct case slant to th...

Page 12: ...on instructions 6 Install the Air Conditioner in the Case Slide the air conditioner into the case Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier on each side of the case Before installing the front grille pull out the vent control lever located above the unit control knobs as shown Attach the front grille to the case by inserting the tabs on the grille into the slots on the front of the case Push the gril...

Page 13: ...ssible not be set correctly The air filter is dirty Clean the filter at least every 30 days See the Operating Instructions section The room may have been hot When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to allow time for the room to cool down Cold air is escaping Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns Set the air conditioner s vent to the closed position Cooling coils ...

Page 14: ... from the base pan This prevents water from freezing in the base pan and interfering with the outdoor fan Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not For proper water disposal make sure the air conditioner tilted to the outside slants slightly from the case front to the rear Water collects in Moisture is removed from This is normal for a short period in areas with base pan indoor air and drains...

Page 15: ...d 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 does not www GEAppliances com Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Ins...

Page 16: ...16 Notes Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions ...

Page 17: ... will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protectio...

Page 18: ...ber Cut here Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require service Our service number is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Read your Owner s Manual careful...

Page 19: ...d necessary maintenance In commercial locations labor necessary to move the unit to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual technician Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion protected Damage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequenti...

Page 20: ...earn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their hom...

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