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help you...

Before using your
air conditioner, read
this book carefully.

It 

is 

intended 

to help you operate

and maintain your new air
conditioner properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the
frame of the air conditioner behind
the front grille. See how to remove
the front grille on page 6.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your air conditioner. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls

concerning your air conditioner.

If you received a damaged
air conditioner . . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the air
conditioner.

Save time and money.
Before you request
service . . .

 Safety

Read 

 instruction before

using this appliance.

When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:

● 

Use this appliance only for 

intended purpose 

as described in

this Use and Care Guide.

● 

This air conditioner must be

properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. See 

grounding

instructions on page 9.

● 

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

 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.

. Unplug your air conditioner

before making any repairs. 

Note:

We strongly recommend that any

servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.

● 

For your safety.. 

 not store or

use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.

SAVE THESE

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, 

contact the people who

serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are 

 not pleased,

write all the details (including your
phone number) to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Check the Problem Solver on page
7. It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct
yourself.

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Summary of Contents for AJ806L

Page 1: ...lem Solver 7 Care and Cleaning 6 Safety Instructions 2 Condenser Coils 6 User Maintenance Instructions 6 Consumer Services 15 Warranty Back Cover Control Settings 3 4 Electrical Requirements 8 Energy Saving Tips 5 Extension Cords 9 GEAmwer Cente Grille and Cabinet 6 8M 6262000 Cool Only Models AJ806L AJX06L AJ808A AJX08A AJ81OA AJM1OA AJX09D AJM1OD AJA12D GEAppiances ...

Page 2: ...ructions before it is used See grounding instructions on page 9 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 dl 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...

Page 3: ... the air inside the room can be circulated and conditioned When operation without cookg or heatig it s in the OPEN position some LOW FAN provides low fan indoor air can be exhausted from speed operation without cooling the room or heating LOW COOL provides cooling with low fan speed operation HIGH COOL provides cooling with high fan speed operation Fan Switih The Fan Switch located behind the If y...

Page 4: ...tor Switch at LOW COOL for very quiet operation and the Thermostat Control at mid range 5 or 6 When the Thermostat Control is set on 9 or 10 and the Fan is set on low speed moisture may freeze on the coils and prevent the unit from cooling If this happens set the Fan at high speed and set the Thermostat Control to a lower number For Extreme Temperatures For greatest economy and best performance we...

Page 5: ...r smoke or odors from the room Don t let the room get too hot or too cold Whenever possible turn the unit on before the room heats up or cools down Keep windows and doors closed Conditioned air escapes when they re open Keep furnace floor registers and cold air returns closed Conditioned air can easily escape through them Don t block front of unit when it is operating Curtains or drapes blocking i...

Page 6: ...e through your GE service outlet Air Elter The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or as often as it needs cleaning To remove the filter Grasp the tab at the air outlet on the front grille and pull it straight up Clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner to remove light dust Wash the filter in lukewarm soapy water and rinse in clear water to remove ...

Page 7: ...urns Ventilation Control maybe set at OPEN allowing outside air to enter room Cooling coils have iced up To melt ice set the Fan at high speed and the Thermostat Control to a lower number OPERATING Thermostat click a metallic sound maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off SOUNDS This is normal Fan cycles on and off with compressor when Fan Switch behind front grille is at UCLE and Selector Sw...

Page 8: ...230 208 volt perpendicular tandem or large tandem type plug that mates respectively with a 230 208 volt perpendicular tandem or large tandem type wall outlet These types of outlets are available at most hardware stores PREFERRED METHOD Fig 1 VP n q 1 INSURE PROPERGROUNO EXISTS BEFORE USE Where a standard two prong wall outlet is encountered it is your 230 20B VOLT MATCHING PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL ...

Page 9: ...t ground the appfiance unless cover screw is meti and not insulated and wdl outlet is grounded through house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qudifid electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded men diseonneetingthe power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use S...

Page 10: ... screwdriver Adjustable wrench Wood saw c Scissors or knife Window Requirements Standard double hung window with actual opening width of 31 to41 Clear vertical opening of 17 minimum from bottom of sash to stool Stool offset height between sill and stool must be less than 1 Yz Note All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood masonry or metal L 31 to41 10 ...

Page 11: ...e 3 Loosen the ground screw B then remove the ground wire Save the ground wire for reinstallation later I Grille Screws Short 4 Pull the bottom corners of the clhassis and slide it out from the c abinet Note The rear grille may be installed from the room side with 2 short screws provided with the grille 3 Instill Hller Curtains 1 Install the top mounting rail onto the top of the cabinet with 4 pe ...

Page 12: ...side 3 Pull the window sash down on top of the unit For safety purposes attach the sash locking brackets with 4 type A screws 2 on each side 4 Cut the foam sash gap gasket to window width and stuff it between the top of the lower sash and glass panes of the upper sash The foam gasket should be flush with the top of the lower sash Window S 11 Q Gasket Seal small openings around the cabinet with gum...

Page 13: ...mp provided Ground Wire on M8 models disconnected when the chassis was removed from the cabinet must be reconnected to the cabinet as shown in step 3 under Prepare the Chassis on page 11 WHEN THE LINE CORD RUN IS TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE UNIT extend enough cord to reach the wall receptacle Excess cord length may be stored in the space just below the electrical component box Insert the line cord und...

Page 14: ...Notes 14 ...

Page 15: ...Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Telecommunication Device for the Deaf Pafls andAccessories 800 626 2002 Individu qutiled to service tieir own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home free of shipping charge The ...

Page 16: ...trips to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling or he...

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