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UseandCare& Installation Guide

Air Conditioner

GE Appliances

Models: AMH06

AMH08

Safety Instructions

........................ 2

Operating Instructions

Air Direction .................................................... 4
Control Settings......................................... 3, 4

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter............................................................ 5
Grille and Cabinet .......................................... 5
Outdoor Coils.................................................. 5

Problem Solver

...............................13

Things that are normal ...............................13
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GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000

Installation

Electrical Requirements............................... 6
Extension Cords ............................................. 6
Grounding........................................................ 6
Installation Instructions ........................ 6–12

Window Installation ........................... 7–9
Through-the-Wall Installation ......10–12

Consumer Services

...................15

Appliance Registration................................. 2
Important Phone Numbers........................15
Model and Serial Number Location .......... 2
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

This unit is designed for use in a standard 
double-hung window. It can also be installed 
in a standard sliding window using kit 

RAK808

(optional slider window installation kit).

Summary of Contents for AMD10

Page 1: ... GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Installation Electrical Requirements 6 Extension Cords 6 Grounding 6 Installation Instructions 6 12 Window Installation 7 9 Through the Wall Installation 10 12 Consumer Services 15 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numbers 15 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Warranty Back Cover This unit is designed for use in a standard double hung window It can also be ins...

Page 2: ...and or behind the grille on the front end of the base pan 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions bef...

Page 3: ... O O L E R C HI COOL SELECTOR THERMOSTAT 5 6 O O L E R C For quieter operation Ventilation Control The VENT control is a lever and is located above the control panel When the VENT is set at CLOSE only the air inside the room can be circulated and conditioned When set at OPEN some indoor air can be exhausted from the room LO COOL SELECTOR THERMOSTAT 5 6 O O L E R C If You Need Service Important Saf...

Page 4: ...t is set on the coldest setting and the Selector is set on LO COOL To correct the condition set the Selector at HI FAN or HI COOL with the Thermostat at 1 or 2 Inside air feels uncomfortable Outside air temperature dropping To adjust the air direction For ventilation The cooling effect is reduced when the vent is open Use open vent position for air exhaust Close vent to filter and recirculate air ...

Page 5: ...Do not pull the bottom edge toward you more than 3 inches or you may damage the tabs of the grille To replace the grille Air filter The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary The filter can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner to remove light dust or washed in warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it W...

Page 6: ...itions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you still choose to use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord The current carrying rating of the cord in amperes must be equal to or greater than the branch circuit size shown on the rating nameplate of the air conditioner For personal safety thi...

Page 7: ...g window Install the air conditioner in a window where there will be enough clearance around the case to allow ample circulation of the air through the air conditioner All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood masonry or metal 145 8 min Window Stool Standard double hung window opening width Minimum required vertical opening Front Grille Back Compressor Shipping Blocks REMOVE 7 215 8 to 3...

Page 8: ...ir conditioner locking screws Remove the locking brackets Remove the ground screw and move the ground wire aside Remove the knobs and the control panel Install the top mounting rail onto the top of the case with 3 type C screws Attach the bottom mounting rail to the bottom using 3 type C screws Slide the left and right window filler panels into the top and bottom mounting rails Insert a panel reta...

Page 9: ...untingrail Thecaseshouldbeinstalledlevelor withaslighttilttowardtheoutside Cut the sealing ribbon to the window width and stick adhesive side to the bottom of the lower window sash Measure and mark the centerline Extend the left and right window filler panels to the vertical window sashes Use 4 type A screws Reinstall the locking brackets and screws removed earlier Use 2 type A screws Secure the t...

Page 10: ...TES The case may be installed through the wall in both existing buildings and new construction Any side louvers must project on the outdoor side of the wall The room side of the case must project into the room at least 1 from the finished wall The case must be installed level from side to side and with a 3 8 tilt from front to rear TOOLS NEEDED Phillips head screwdriver Blade type screwdriver Magn...

Page 11: ...IR CONDITIONER AND PREPARE THE CASE NOTE Save these screws They will be used at the end of the installation Remove the air conditioner from the case using the base pan as a handle With caulking compound or electrical tape seal all holes provided in the case for window installation hardware not used in this installation Remove the air conditioner locking screws Use four 1 long 10 wood screws Use si...

Page 12: ...e ground wire to the air conditioner and replace the control panel and knobs Remove enough power cord to reach the wall outlet Reinstall the locking brackets and screws removed earlier 7 REPLACE THE FRONT GRILLE 1 Place the two tabs on the grille s top inside edge with the two slots in the case 2 Press on the lower right and left side of the case and push the grille until it snaps into the tabs 3 ...

Page 13: ...oling coils have iced up See Freezing Up below FREEZING UP Ice blocks the air flow and stops the unit from cooling the room This is a ICE HAS FORMED ON temporary condition that most often occurs at night when the outside air is cool THE COOLING COILS To correct set the Selector Switch at HI FAN or HI COOL with the Thermostat at 1 or 2 If you need more help call toll free 13 QUESTIONS You may hear ...

Page 14: ...14 NOTES ...

Page 15: ...wer Center 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there ...

Page 16: ...er 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling capacity for the intended use contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical connecting facilities Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers In commercial locations labor necessary to move t...

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