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Important Safety Information

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Installation Instructions

Important Electrical Safety
Window Installation
Through-the-Wall Installation

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Operating Instructions

The Controls on Your Air Conditioner
Care of Product

24

Helpful Information

Things That Are Normal

25

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call for Service
GE Service Numbers
Warranty

GE Appliances

Air Conditioner

Owner’s Manual

Standard and Easy Mount

Cool Only

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AJCS 06

LZ

AJCS 08, 10 AZ

Heat/Cool:

AJES 06

LS

AJES 08

AS

AJES 10

DS

Heat Pump:

AJHS 08

AS

GE Answer Center

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800.626.2000

49-7362-1

2-98 CG

Summary of Contents for AJCS 06 LZ

Page 1: ...our Air Conditioner Care of Product 24 Helpful Information Things That Are Normal 25 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call for Service GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Appliances Air Conditioner Owner s Manual Standard and Easy Mount Cool Only AJCS 06 LZ AJCS 08 10 AZ Heat Cool AJES 06 LS AJES 08 AS AJES 10 DS Heat Pump AJHS 08 AS GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 49 7362 1 2 98 CG ...

Page 2: ...rchase Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual You will need it to obtain service under warranty Start Here Before using your air conditioner Need Help Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your air conditioner properly Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong before calling This sec tion helps you to solve common pro...

Page 3: ...ng goes into the larger slot to provide the proper polarity for the power cord FOR PROPER GROUNDING 1 Screw the adapter to the outlet using the outlet cover screw 2 Ground the outlet through the house wiring When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter hold the adapter close to the outlet while pulling the plug out If this is not done the grounding connector is likely to break with repeated ...

Page 4: ...oil temperature is below 36 F It is not intended to provide full heat capability HIGH COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling with different fan speeds HIGH HEAT and LOW HEAT provide heating with different fan speeds LOW FAN or HIGH FAN provides air circulation and filtering without cooling or heating NOTE If you move the switch from a cool or heat setting to OFF or to a fan setting wait at least 3 minu...

Page 5: ...uous up the fan runs all the time The unit is shipped in the CONT setting The vent control is located behind the front grille When set at CLOSE only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned You may adjust it by removing the front grille When set at OPEN some inside air is exhausted out side NOTE The vent lever is taped in the CLOSE position when it leaves the factory Remove the t...

Page 6: ...or abrasives Grille and Case The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner should be checked regularly It is necessary to remove the chassis from the wall case to inspect them Dirt build up occurs on the surface which is not visible from the outside If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be professionally steam cleaned a service available through your GE service outlet ...

Page 7: ...ter through the filter from the back side Dry thoroughly before replacing Carefully pull the tab forward up and out Replace the clean filter by pushing it back into place CAUTION DO NOT operate the air conditioner without the filter in place If a filter becomes torn or damaged it should be replaced immediately Operating without the filter in place or with a damaged filter will allow dirt and dust ...

Page 8: ...e or circuit breaker P Pa ar ra al ll le el l P Pe er rp pe en nd di ic cu ul la ar r T Ta an nd de em m 115V 230 208V 230 208V 15 Amp 20 Amp 15Amp This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house or apartment wiring circuits which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires The 115 volt models require a 115 120 volt a c 60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a...

Page 9: ...stallation instructions for AJCS models with accordion curtains begin on page 17 IMPORTANT Be sure to remove the shipping pad inside the air conditioner next to the compressor Phillips head screwdriver Wood saw Adjustable wrench Ruler or tape measure Scissors or knife Pencil Level Drill ...

Page 10: ...me 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 sill and the stool WOOD PIECES WIDTH 2 LENGTH Long enough to fit inside the window frame THICKNESS To determine the thickness place a piece of wood on the stool to make it 1 2 higher than the top of the storm window frame Attach securely with na...

Page 11: ...that is taped to the back of the case Remove the packet of screws taped to the back of the grille While holding the grille at a 45 angle insert it into the clips at the top of the case and push the bottom in Keep slight upward pressure on the grille until it fits flush with the bottom of the case If attaching the grille from the outside of the case use the 2 long screws If attaching the grille on ...

Page 12: ...vel or tilt down 1 8 to the outside Line up the V notch with 123 8 marks Drill pilot holes and attach the sill supports 1 Mark the centerline of the stool Measure from the centerline 133 8 on both sides for the panel cuts 2 Measure 123 8 from the centerline on both sides for the sill support brackets Large washer Spacer Type B Type E Spacer mounting screws Type A For use with wood sills Adjusting ...

Page 13: ... there may not be enough room to use the lock nut A deep offset sill may require a longer adjusting bolt than the standard hex head bolt provided On wood sills use the large washer between the bolt head and the sill This prevents the bolt from digging into the wood ...

Page 14: ...gasket and panel gaskets remain in position and do not roll with the case 4 Lower the window so it fits behind the panel tabs Insert the 4 type A screws through the holes in the case and into the panel angles 2 on each side 5 With the window closed mark where the window sash meets the case 6 Peel off the backing from the case top gasket 7 Hold on to the case open the window and place the gasket al...

Page 15: ...forward to expose the panel tabs Drill pilot holes into the window sash Panel tab Vinyl window gasket Attach the panel tab to the window on each side with a type D screw Install the Window Gasket and the Locking Bracket 1 Cut the foam top window gasket to the window width 2 Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room 3 Attach the window loc...

Page 16: ...with the clamp 3 When the wall outlet is to the left extend the cord under the unit and hold it in place with the clamp 4 Reinstall the locking plate with the tab behind the wall case flange Tighten the screw 5 Reattach the front grille An opening for the power cord is on the bottom of the front grille 6 Fill holes and cracks with caulking provided by the installer ...

Page 17: ...conditioner Type A 6 Type B 15 Window locking bracket Foam top window gasket Top mounting rail Accordion curtain left Accordion curtain right Sill channel Phillips head screwdriver Ruler or tape measure Level Scissors or knife Pencil Drill Tools Needed 17 ...

Page 18: ...ions are for a standard double hung window 17 min 29 to 49 With accordion curtains 261 4 min Without accordion curtains Window Requirements 1 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 sill and the stool WOOD PIECES WIDTH 2 LENGTH Long enough to fit inside the window fr...

Page 19: ...om corners of the air conditioner and slide it out of the case 6 Remove the rear grille that is taped to the back of the case Remove the packet of screws taped to the back of the grille While holding the grille at a 45 angle insert it into the clips at the top of the case and push the bottom in Keep slight upward pressure on the grille until it fits flush with the bottom of the case If attaching t...

Page 20: ... sill channel Secure with type B screws 1 Open the window and center the case in the window Lower the window behind the top mounting rail This should provide a 1 8 tilt toward the outside 2 Extend curtains and drill pilot holes in the side of the window and the window sash Attach the curtains with 3 screws on each side Prepare the Case 4 Install the Case in the Window 5 Align holes Mounting rail S...

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Page 22: ...d it in place with the clamp 4 Reinstall the locking plate with the tab behind the wall case flange Tighten the screw 5 Reattach the front grille An opening for the power cord is on the bottom of the front grille 6 Fill holes and cracks with caulking provided by the installer Power cord Clamp Locking plate ...

Page 23: ... support the bricks or blocks above the opening Do not allow the wall case to be used in lieu of a lintel Flashing Install flashing drip rail as shown to prevent water from dripping inside the wall and down the outside of the building Preparation of the Opening in the Wall 1 Support Requirements for the Air Conditioner 2 Mortar between the case and the brick all around the case may be undercut at ...

Page 24: ...ty 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 Noise Explanation CLICK DRIP WHIR PI NG ...

Page 25: ...flow Set the mode control at HIGH FAN or and stops the air conditioner HIGH COOL with the temperature at a from cooling the room warmer setting Airflow is restricted Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner The temperature control Turn the knob to a warmer or cooler setting may not be set high The coolest setting provides maximum or low enough c...

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Page 30: ...tment 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 800 452 2737 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It w...

Page 31: ...ssories sent directly to their home VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Care and cleaning instructions con tained in this manual cover proce dures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service per sonnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories If for some reason you are not happy...

Page 32: ...ny succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your...

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