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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips 
Save time and money! Review the chart below first and
you may not need to call for service.

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Air conditioner

The air conditioner

Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed

does not start

is unplugged.

completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit

Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

breaker is tripped.

the fuse or reset the breaker.

Power failure.

If power failure occurs, turn the mode control to 

OFF

.

When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the

air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor 

overload.

Air conditioner does

Airflow is restricted.

Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture

not cool as it should

blocking the front of the air conditioner.

The temp control may

Turn the knob to a higher number. The 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 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 have iced up.

See “Air conditioner freezing up” below.

Air conditioner

Ice blocks the air flow

Set the mode control at 

HIGH FAN 

or 

HIGH COOL

freezing up

and stops the air conditioner

with the temp at 

1

or 

2

.

from cooling the room.

Normal Operating Sounds

■ 

You may hear a pinging noise caused by water
being picked up and thrown against the
condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is
high. This design feature helps remove 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.

Summary of Contents for AGP18

Page 1: ...GE Appliances Room Air Conditioners Pub No 49 7370 CG 1 98 AGP18 AGV18 Owner s Manual Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...n 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 In...

Page 3: ...s before it is used Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Turn the mode control to OFF and unplug your air conditioner before making any repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 Read and follow this Safety Information carefully SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Customer Se...

Page 4: ... you move the switch from a cool setting to 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 Maximum Cooling Select HIGH COOL with the temp control at the highest number available on your knob For Quieter Nighttime Cooling Select LOW COOL with the temp c...

Page 5: ...conditioned When set at OPEN some inside air is exhausted outside To open the vent pull the lever toward you To close it push it in Air Direction CIRCULAIRE For fixed side to side air direction set the Circulaire switch to ON until the desired air direction is obtained then move it to OFF For continuous side to side air circulation set the Circulaire switch to ON and leave it there Fingertip press...

Page 6: ...rd 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 replacing it CAUTION DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance 2 1 Outdoor Coils The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditione...

Page 7: ...exists Follow 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 of this air conditioner Aluminum house wiring may present special problems consult a qualified electrician Before You Begin We recommend that this model be installed on its own single bra...

Page 8: ...Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Window Installation Instructions Parts Included Type A 14 Support bracket 2 Sill bracket 2 Type B 7 Type C 5 Type D 2 Carriage Bolt 2 Lock Nut 4 Window locking bracket Frame guide 2 Top mounting rail Top mounting rail seal strip Right accordion panel Foam top window gasket Window sash seal Le...

Page 9: ...al outlet must be within reach of the power cord Window opening dimensions are for a standard double hung window 18 min 29 to 41 With accordion panels 26 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 ...

Page 10: ... 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 inside of the case Insert the frames for the accordion panels into the top mounting rail and the frame guides Attach the accordion panels to the side of the case using 5 type A screws D C B A R...

Page 11: ...ge bolts and the lock nuts in each support so that the case is installed with a slight downward tilt about 1 8 Tighten the bolts CAUTION DO NOT drill a hole in the base pan The unit is designed to operate with approximately 1 2 of water in the base pan Secure the case to the window stool by using 3 type B screws Pull the accordion panels to each window sash track Attach them on each side to the wi...

Page 12: ...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 Attachthefrontgrilletothecasebyinsertingthe tabsonthegrilleintotheslotsonthefrontofthe case Pushthegrilleinuntilitsnapsintoplace Lift the inlet grille and secure the front grille with a type A screw Lower the inlet grille into place D C B A 7 Install the...

Page 13: ...e 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 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...

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

Page 15: ...t 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 including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance In commercial locations labor necessary to move the unit to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual technician Rep...

Page 16: ...ranty 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 accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since...

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