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Help us help you...

Before using your air
conditioner, read this book
carefully.

It is intended 

 help you operate

and maintain your new 
conditioner properly.

Keep it handy 

 answers to 

your

questions.

 

 don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

 down the model and

serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label behind

the front grille 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 calls
concerning your air conditioner.

If you received a damaged

 conditioner...

Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the 

conditioner.

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

Check the Problem Solver
section 

 this guide. It lists causes

of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.

2

SAFETY

Read all instructions before
using 

 appliance.

When using this appliance, 
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 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

 need 

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

We’re proud 

 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 

 

 further 

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 still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

Summary of Contents for AME06

Page 1: ...r Coil 6 Consumer Services 15 Control Settings 4 5 Electrical Requirements 3 EnerW Saver Stitch 5 EnerW Saving Tips 7 Extension Cords 3 Freezing Up 4 Grounding 3 Installation Instructions 8 14 Model and Serial Numbers 2 6 Problem Solver 7 Safety Instructions 2 User Maintenance Instructions 6 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Centerm 800 626 2000 Models AME06 AME08 GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...n 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 D...

Page 3: ...lt a c protected with a Because of potential safety hazards time delay fuse or circuit breaker This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires The power cord on these models has a 230 208 volt perpendicular tandem or large tandem type plug under certain conditions we strongly recommend against...

Page 4: ...g up is a temporary condition that most often occurs at night when the Thermostat is set at a higher number and the Selector is set on LO COOL To correct the condition set the Selector at HI FAN or HI COOL and move the Thermostat to the warmest setting 4 TIMER o HOUR MANUAL Timer Control When you turn the Timer Control to the MANUAL setting the air conditioner starts immediately and operates conti...

Page 5: ...the Energy Saver Switch at NORM position for continuous fan operation or at SAVE position to automatically cycle the fan on and off with the compressor 4 Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSE except for brief periods when you want to exhaust room air to the outside For maximum cooling 1 Set the Selector Switch at HIGH COOL 2 Turn the Thermostat Control to 10 3 Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSE 4...

Page 6: ...le mu OC C UK Step 4 Grasp the grille s lower right and left corner and carefully lift straight upward to disengage the 2 top tabs from their slots in the cabinet front edge CABINET o e To attach the grille The grille is attached on the front of the cabinet by four tabs and a screw Step 1 Lower the 2 top tabs of the grille into the slots in the cabinet top Step 2 Carefully push the sides of the gr...

Page 7: ...op or the front of the air conditioner will restrict air tlow c 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 Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on Al...

Page 8: ...CAL CODES OR LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES 115V 230 V1208V 230V 208V 230V 208V 15 AMP circuit 20 AMP circuit 15 AMP ctrcuit 30 AMP c rcuit parallel type perpendicular type tandem type tandem type o II o 1 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 require...

Page 9: ...e screwdriver Sharp knife or razor blade Rule or tape measure Pencil Level Box wrench Type A screw Sealer 1 1 2 oz SCREWS FURNISHED see samples Type A Qty 3 Type B Qty 2 Type C T Qty 4 Type D Qty 6 t Type scre Right dow filler panel Type A screw continued next page 9 ...

Page 10: ...move 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 CABINED Top mounting rail Room side abine op Type D screw 1 Install top mounting rail onto top of cabinet with 3 Type D screws Ill II Type D screw o Type D screw 2 Install bottom sill channel onto cabinet by inserting notches on channel into slots located o...

Page 11: ...nting position of cabinet 3 Install cabinet into opening and center on line marked on window sill Put to you and lower window sash b rail Center line f cabinet toward lind top mounting Sealing ribbon ADHESIVE SIDE 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 JNSTALL SASH GASKEZ Cut f...

Page 12: ...o 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 CHECKFOR AIR LEAKS Seal small openings around cabinet with gum type sealer provided NS LL FRONTGRILLE See Front Grille section 12 ...

Page 13: ...bove opening Flashing alum inure or galvanized steel PREPARE WALL OPENING 1 Determine size of opening Measure width and height of cabinet and add 1 8 to each dimension 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 on sides ...

Page 14: ...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 In 4 SLIDE CHASSIS INTO CABINEZ Lift the chassis and carefully slide it into cabinet Do not push on controls or finned coils Make sure chassis is firmly seated toward re...

Page 15: ...1 receive ii subslzmti Ll discount With 1 rr ul Liple ye2Lr contr ct yoL1 t e issL red of filtLlr e service at today s prices Telecommunication Detice for the Deaf Parts andAccessories 80 626 2002 Individuds qu fied to service their ow appliances c m h ve rrecdcd parts or accessories sent directly to theit home free of shipping ch irge The E p rts system provides ccess to river 47 000 parts md all...

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 Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation proble...

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