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Customer Service

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Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Congratulations! 
You Are Now Part of the GE Family

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our

quality products and we are committed to providing

dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use

Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly

voices of our customer service department. 
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time

you use your air conditioner. That’s important,

because your new air conditioner will be part of your

family for many years. And we hope you will be part

of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your

purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us

whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

GE & You, A Service Partnership.

Safety Information

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Use of Extension Cords  . . . . . . . . .3
Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . .3

Operating Instructions

Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Care and Cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install the
Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Window Installation  . . . . . . . .8–12

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You 
Call For Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Normal Operating Sounds  . . . . . .13

Customer Service

Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Service Telephone 
Numbers  . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

#

#

You can find them on a label on the side of the air conditioner.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. 

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service 

under the warranty.

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 

Before You 

Call For Service 

section. If you review our chart of 

Troubleshooting

Tips

first, you may not need to call for service at all.

READ THIS MANUAL

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone

call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in

the back section. Or, you can always call the GE Answer Center® at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

IMPORTANT!

Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is

packed with this product.

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Summary of Contents for AGH08

Page 1: ...GE Appliances Room Air Conditioners Pub No 49 7368 2 CG 12 97 AGH08 AGP08 AGV08 Owner s Manual Installation Instructions...

Page 2: ...er 7 Window Installation 8 12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 13 Normal Operating Sounds 13 Customer Service Warranty 15 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover FOR YOUR RECORDS Write th...

Page 3: ...Because most 2 prong outlets are not grounded we strongly advise against using an adapter plug However a temporary connection may be made where local codes permit and if the 2 prong wall outlet is pro...

Page 4: ...OFF or to a fan setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting Cooling Descriptions For Normal Cooling Select HIGH COOL or MED COOL with the temp control at midpoint For Maxim...

Page 5: ...austed outside To open the vent pull the lever toward you To close it push it in Air Direction The horizontal air direction is adjusted by moving the lever to the left or right Fingertip pressure on t...

Page 6: ...d by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille Using the tab pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down Clean the filter with warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry before r...

Page 7: ...w National Electric Codes NEC and or local codes and ordinances CAUTION Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not change the plug on the power cord...

Page 8: ...ating Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Window Installation Instructions Parts Included Type A 16 Sill support 2 W...

Page 9: ...outlet must be within reach of the power cord Window opening dimensions are for a standard double hung window 14 min 25 to 36 With accordion panels 201 8 min Without accordion panels Storm Window Requ...

Page 10: ...he bottom of the case on each side Remove the backing from the top mounting rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of the top mounting rail Install the top mounting rail with 3 type A screws on t...

Page 11: ...estricted Loosely assemble the sill 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 t...

Page 12: ...top window gasket to the window width Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room C B A 6 Install the Air Conditioner in the Case Slide the a...

Page 13: ...highest setting not be set high enough provides maximum cooling 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...

Page 14: ...afety Instructions Installation Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installati...

Page 15: ...your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical connecting facilities Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or due to unreasonable use incl...

Page 16: ...anty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are...

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