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Help us help you...

Before using your air
conditioner, read this book
carefully.

It is intended to help you operate

 maintain your new 

conditioner properly.

Keep it handy 

 answers to your

questions.

 you 

 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 behind

the front 

 on the left-hand

side 

 the air discharge duct.

These numbers 

 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 
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...

Check the Problem Solver
section 

 this guide. It lists causes

 minor operating problems that

you can correct yourself.

2

IMPORTANT

SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before
using this appliance.

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

● 

Use this appliance only for its

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.

● 

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

all 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 
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 

 you need 

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

We’   proud   our service and
want you to be pleased. If 

 some

reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to 

 for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this 

 solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:

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

 if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

 North 

 Drive

Chicago,   60606

Summary of Contents for AMD08

Page 1: ... Consumer Services 15 Electrical Requirements 3 Energy Saver Stitch 4 Energy Saving Tips 7 Extension lords 3 Freezing Up 5 C nlle labinet 6 Grounding 3 Installation Instructions 8 14 Model and Serial Numbers 2 6 outdoor oil 6 Problem Solver 7 Safety Instructions 2 User Maintenance Instructions 6 Warranty Back over GE Answer Centerm 800 626 2000 Model AMD08 GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...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 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 all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged ...

Page 3: ... 30 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION Whether your air conditioner is a 115 volt or a 230 208 volt unit it is important to have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists Use of adapter plug 115 volt models only Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against us...

Page 4: ...lation Control to CLOSE the vent door is closed and only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned Moving the control to OPEN opens the vent door allowing a small amount of indoor air to be exhausted from the room However cooling effectiveness is reduced when this control is set at OPEN so we suggest you don t keep it there long especially in hot humid weather Energy Saver Fan Cyc...

Page 5: ... at the NORMAL position For nighttime operation During the cooler evening hours we recommend that you set the Selector Switch at LOW COOL for very quiet operation and the Thermostat Control at mid range 5 or 6 Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSE and the Energy Saver Switch at NORMAL or SAVE position For extreme temperatures For greatest economy and best performance we suggest that you set the Sel...

Page 6: ...tach the grille The grille is attached on front of the cabinet by four tabs and a screw Step 1 Set the air direction louvers upward Step 2 Grasp the grille s upper right a ld left corner lnd carefully insert the VENT knob between the lower air direction louver and the grille frume and engage two tabs on the grille s top inside edge with two slots in the cabinet front edge Air Direction Louvers w G...

Page 7: ...n blinds or furniture blocking the top or the front of the air conditioner will restrict air flow Thermostat Control may not be set high enough Move the knob to a higher number Highest setting should provide maximum cooling When Energy Saver Switch is set at save temperature range in room will vary more Air filter dirty should be cleaned at least every 30 days c Room may have been very hot when ai...

Page 8: ...AL ELECTRICAL CODES OR LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES 115V 230 V 208V 230V 208V 230 V1208V 15 AMP circuit 20 AMP circuit 15 AMP circuit 30 AMP circuit parallel type perpendicular type tandem type tandem type If the electrical supply provided does not meet the above specifications call a licensed electrician Aluminum house wiring may pose special problems consult a qualified electrician This unit requi...

Page 9: ...knife or razor blade Rule or tape measure Pencil Level Box wrench SCREWS FURNISHED see samples Type A Type B Type C f T T Qty 3 Qty 2 Qty 4 Type D Qty 6 Type A screw Type C screw a a Left window filler panel Sealer 1 1 2 oz gasket Type A screw Right window filler panel continued next page 9 ...

Page 10: ...ket 2 Remove ground screw and ground wire Save for reuse Ground screw Ground wire 3 Remove chassis from cabinet using the base pan as a handle PREPARE eABINEr Top mounting rail Room side C bine op Type D screw 1 Install top mounting rail onto top of cabinet with 3 Type D screws screw sl ch 2 Install bottom sill channel onto cabinet by inserting notches on channel into slots located on bottom of ca...

Page 11: ...ing position of cabinet 3 Install cabinet into opening and center on line marked on window sill Put top of cabinet toward you and lower window sash behind top mounting rail Sealing ribbon ADHESIVE SIDE Lenter line 4 Extend and secure left and right window filler panels to window sash with Type A screws one on each side 5 Secure top mounting rail with two Type B screws Ier lNS LL SASH GASKEZ Cut fo...

Page 12: ...cabinet by reinstalling chassis locking bracket and chassis locking screw removed in Step 2 Chassis locking bracket 3 Reconnect ground wire removed in Step 2 to chassis 4 Remove enough line cord to reach the wall receptacle CHECK FOR AIR LEAKS Seal small openings around cabinet with gum type sealer provided INSMLL FRONTGRILLE See Front Grille section 12 ...

Page 13: ...above opening Flashing aluminum or galvanized steel PREPARE WALL OPENING 1 Determine size of opening Measure width and height of cabinet and add 1 8 to each dimension 9 t HEIGHT 2 Choose the wall opening location Be sure a power receptacle is or will be installed nearby 3 Make the opening Frame it to support the weight of the air conditioner Add metal flashing over bottom of frame opening and 1 up...

Page 14: ... to the interior wall Use of flashing a piece of aluminum or galvanized steel available at most hardware stores will further prevent moisture from getting into interior walls 5 Install wood trim molding obtained locally around roomside projection of cabinet if desired SLIDE CHASSIS NTO CABINET Lift the chassis and carefully slide it into cabinet Do not push on controls or finned coils Make sure ch...

Page 15: ...iances can h tve neeclccf parts or ccessories sent clircctly to Lheir home free of shipping charge l he CJF1 parts system provides access to over 47 000 pitrts arrd all E enuine Renewal I arLs are fully warr mtetf VISA Master ard anci I iscover cards iue acceplecl User maintenance instructions contained in this booMet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generdy s...

Page 16: ... CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home 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 Centerc 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation probl...

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