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49-5000565   Rev. 0

USING THE 

AIR CONDITIONER

Controls

Features and appearance will vary.
Lights beside the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel 
indicate the selected settings.

Remote Control

Air Conditioner Controls

Sleep

Low

Auto

Speed

Mode

WiFi

Med

Cool

High

Fan

F

F

Eco

Filter

1

2

3

4

5

8

7

9

1.   Power Pad

Turns air conditioner on and off. When turned on, the 
display will show the 

Set

 temperature.

2.   Display

Shows the 

Set

 temperature or time remaining on the 

Delay timer. Shows the

 Set 

temperature while setting 

the temperature in 

Cool 

or 

Eco 

modes.

3.   Temp and Delay In /Decrease - Pads

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be set in 

Cool 

and 

Eco 

mode.

4.   Mode Pad

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 Fan Only, Cool, 

or

 

Eco 

mode.

5.   Fan Speed Pad

In

 Cool

 or 

Eco 

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Auto, High, Med 

or

 Low 

on the unit.

In 

Fan Only 

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 High, 

Med, 

or

 Low 

on the unit.

6.   Delay Pad 

(set by remote control only)

Delay ON—

When the air conditioner is off, it can be 

set to automatically come on in 1 to 24 hours at its 
previous mode and fan settings. 

Delay OFF—

When the air conditioner is on, it can be 

set to automatically turn off in 1 to 24 hours. 

How to set:

Press the 

Delay 

pad on the remote control. Each 

touch of the 

Increase 

/ Decrease 

pads on the 

remote control will set the timer in 1-hour intervals. 

To review the remaining time on the 

Delay 

timer, press 

the 

Delay 

pad on the remote control. Use the

 Increase 

+

 / 

Decrease 

-

 

pads on the remote control to set a new time if 

desired.

To cancel the timer, 

press 

Decrease 

ޕ

 pad on the remote 

control until the set time is zero.

7.   

Sleep Pad 

(set by air conditioner controls only)

The 

SLEEP

 mode sets the unit to gradually change 

settings over an 8 hour period to allow for some 
increased energy efficiency during sleep hours.
The 

SLEEP

 mode is available only in 

COOL

 and 

FAN

 only settings.

Press the 

SLEEP

 mode pad and its light will 

illuminate. The fan indicator will stay at the same 
setting but the air conditioner will automatically 
change the 

FAN

 speed to low in either 

COOL

 or 

FAN

 only mode.

In 

FAN

 only mode, the fan will stay in the 

LOW

 

speed setting for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the air 
conditioner will resume the settings that were in 
place before the 

SLEEP

 mode pad was pressed.

In 

COOL

 mode, the fan will stay in the 

LOW

 speed 

setting for 8 hours from the time the 

SLEEP

 mode 

pad was pressed. The air conditioner will also 
raise the set point 2

°

F in 30 minutes and 2

°

F more 

in another 30 minutes where it will remain for the 

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resume the settings that were in place before the 

SLEEP

 mode pad was pressed.

While the unit is in 

SLEEP

 mode, pressing any pad 

will return it to the settings that were in place before 
the 

SLEEP

 mode pad was pressed.

8.   

Filter Reset Pad

This feature automatically notifies you that the air filter 
must be cleaned. The indicator light will come on after 
250 hours of operation. Clean the air filter (refer to 

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Filter Reset

 pad. The light will go off.

 

9.   WiFi Connect Pad

Enables connection of the air conditioner to the 
home WiFi. Download App for details at:

www.GEAppliances.com/connect

.

Solid light indicates WiFi 
connected
Blinking light indicates 
connecting
See Appliance Communication 
section in this manual

+

-

DELAY

MODE

ON/OFF

SPEED

TEMP/TIME

TEMP/TIME

1

4

5

6

3

Summary of Contents for AHFK18AAH1

Page 1: ...INFORMATION 3 USING THE AIR CONDITIONER Controls 4 Remote Control 5 Cool Mode 5 Energy Saver Mode 5 Air Direction 6 CARE AND CLEANING Grille and Case 6 Air Filter 6 Outdoor Coils 6 Install Batteries in Remote 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you begin 7 Electrical Requirements 7 Parts Included 8 Window Requirements 9 Prepare the Air Conditioner 9 Prepare the Window 10 Install the Outer Case 11 I...

Page 2: ...es into every GE Appliances product and we think you will too Among other things registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them Register your GE appliance now online Helpful websites and phone numbers are available in the Consumer Support section of this Owner s Manual You may also mail in the pre printed registratio...

Page 3: ...h this Window Air Conditioner HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY 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 DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance 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 th...

Page 4: ...rol until the set time is zero 7 Sleep Pad set by air conditioner controls only The SLEEP mode sets the unit to gradually change settings over an 8 hour period to allow for some increased energy efficiency during sleep hours The SLEEP mode is available only in COOL and FAN only settings Press the SLEEP mode pad and its light will illuminate The fan indicator will stay at the same setting but the a...

Page 5: ...e and High or Med fan with a middle set temperature For Maximum Cooling Select the Cool mode and High fan with a lower set temperature For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling Select the Cool mode and Low fan with a middle set temperature Eco Mode Controls the fan ON The fan will cycle on and off with the compressor This may result in wider variations of room temperature and humidity NOTE the fan may con...

Page 6: ... filter Clean the filter with warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it Do not clean the filter in a dishwasher CAUTION DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance Outdoor Coils The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner should be checked regularly If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be p...

Page 7: ...nding plug minimizes the possibility of electric shock hazard If the wall outlet you plan to use is only a 2 prong outlet it is your responsibility to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet 7KHVH PRGHOV UHTXLUH YROW protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker These models should be installed on their own single branch circuit for best performance and to prevent overl...

Page 8: ... Remote Control Top Mounting Rail may be installed already Foam Seal UDFNHW Screws 6 RRG Screws 8 ODW HDG ROW DQG Lock Nut 2 A B C D DELAY MODE ON OFF SPEED TEMP TIME TEMP TIME PARTS INCLUDED Appearance may vary Side Curtain Frame Left Right Side Curtain 2 Side Curtain Foam 2 Air Conditioner Bottom Seal and Side Seals 6 Air Conditioner ...

Page 9: ... of windows The air conditioner can be installed without the side curtain 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 2 STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS A storm window frame will ...

Page 10: ... mounting rail if not already installed with four type A screws B Slide left hand curtain assembly into left end of top and bottom mounting rail Repeat for right hand curtain assembly C Fasten curtain retainer strips to the sides of the outer case with four type A screws on each side KROHV 8VH W SH VFUHZV WR VHFXUH WKH VLGH panels in place 6HOI 7DSSLQJ Screws 6HOI 7DSSLQJ Screws Top Channel Side C...

Page 11: ...KUHH W SH VFUHZV WR VHFXUH WKH FDVH WR the window sill Drill pilot holes if necessary Bottom rail Top rail Window sash SILL About Û Û RRG 6FUHZV RRG Screws 6 INSTALL OUTER CASE IN WINDOW D Thread nut onto bolt then thread the bolt into the triangle bracket as shown in the figure below E Attach triangle bracket onto bottom of case using three type B screws for each bracket Make sure that the bracke...

Page 12: ...ype C screw to secure the window in place A B A Top of lower window sash B Foam seal 9LQ O Wood 8 RETURN CHASSIS TO THE OUTER CASE A Once the case is securely attached to the window reinstall the air conditioner Have two people lift the air conditioner and slide it into the case Make sure that the corded front panel is positioned so that it does not interfere with sliding the air conditioner into ...

Page 13: ...re there are not curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner The temp control may not be set properly Turn the temperature control to a higher number The air filter is dirty Clean the filter at least every 30 days See Care and Cleaning 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 ...

Page 14: ... LV SURSHUO LQVHUWHG This plug may be removed during operation to minimize water in the back of the unit however removing it will lower the efficiency of your unit NOTE Do not drill hole in the base pan Basepan plug WiFi Setup GE Appliances WiFi Connect for customers in the United States GE Appliances WiFi Connect Enabled If your Air Conditioner AC has a Connected Appliance Information label locat...

Page 15: ...as been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference...

Page 16: ...16 49 5000565 Rev 0 Notes NOTES ...

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Page 18: ...OH ZKLOH RXU warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime GE Appliances Services will still be there after your ZDUUDQW H SLUHV Q WKH 86 GEAppliances com extended warranty or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours Remote Connectivity For assistance with wireless network connectivity for models with remote enable visit our website at GEAppliances com connect RU FDOO LQ WK...

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