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Care and Cleating

USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

Turn 

 conditioner off and

remove the plug from the wall
outlet before cleaning.

   Cabinet

Wipe 

 grille with   clean cloth

lightly dampened with mild 

 detergent. Wash

cabinet with mild 

 or detergent

 lukewarm water.

Outdoor Coil

This 

   the outdoor side 

 the

unit 

 be checked periodically

 cleaned   

 with dirt or

soot from the atmosphere. 
extremely soiled, it 

 need to be

steam cleaned,   service available
through 

 GE service outlet.

Front Grille

Remove the 

 

   the

window sill prevents removal 
the 

 

 or   

 need to read

the model 

 

 numbers.

To remove the grille:

Step 1: Remove 

 

 the screw

 holds the grille to the chassis.

Step 

2: 

Press inward on the lower

right side 

 the cabinet until the

 is 

   the slot 

 

 the

grille to 

 

 you slightly.

Step 

3: 

 this process 

 the

lower 

 side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   inches

 

   

 

 2 

 

 

 

 

Step 4: Grasp the grille’s lower
right 

 left corner 

 carefully

lift straight upward to disengage the

 

 

 their slots in the

cabinet front edge.

To attach the grille:

The grille is attached 

 

   the

cabinet by four tabs 

   screw.

Step 1: Set the 

 direction louvers

upward.

Step 

2: 

Grasp the grille’s upper

right 

 

 corner 

 carefully

insert the VENT knob between the
lower 

 direction 

 and the

grille 

 

 

 two tabs

 the grille’s top inside edge with

two slots in the cabinet 

 edge.

Air Direction Louvers

Grille Frame “

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

Step 3: Press 

 on the lower

right side of the metal cabinet at
the location 

 the slot and then

carefully push the grille in until the
tab engages with the slot.

Step 4: Repeat this process 

 the

lower left side.

Step 5: Mount the grille 

 front

 the cabinet with the screw

attached to 

 during shipping,

and   

 the filter back into place.

6

Air Filter

The air filter behind the inlet 
should be washed   least every 

30

days 

   often   it 

needs cleaning.

To remove the filter, grasp the tab

 the filter and 

 downward. If

the window 

 

 access to the

air filter, you must first 

 the

front grille.

Vacuum the 

 

 the dusty side

to remove light dust. 

 the

filter, cleaner side up, 

 gently

flowing water to wash out
accumulated dust and lint.   the

filter is very dirty, use   mild
household detergent in the wash
water. Let the 

 dry thoroughly

 replacing it.

When replacing the filter,  be sure
the word FRONT is facing you as
you slide the filter back into place.

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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