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Care & Installation Guide

Air Conditioner

Contents

Adapter Plug
Air Direction

Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter

Grille & Cabinet

Outdoor Coil

Consumer Services

Settings

4,5

Electrical Requirements

Energy-Sating Tips

Extension Cords

Freezing Up

4
3

Installation Instructions

8-14

Model and Serial Numbers 2,6

Problem Solver

Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions 6

Warranty

Back Cover

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

Model

GE Appliances

Summary of Contents for AME18

Page 1: ...net 6 Outdoor Coil 6 Consumer Services 15 Conwol Settings 4 5 Electrical Requirements 3 Energy Sating Tips 7 Extension Cords 3 Freezing Up 4 Croundinc 3 Installation Instructions 8 14 Model and Serial Numbers 2 6 Problem Solver 7 Safetv Instructions 2 User Maintenance Instructions 6 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Centerm 800 626 2000 Model AME18 GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ... this Use and Care Guide This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation hstructions 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 ...

Page 3: ...SE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION TEMPORARYMETHOD ADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTED IN CANAOA ALIGN LARGE PRO Fig 2 BEFORE USE 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...

Page 4: ...ting results in longer off time should it may be that ice has formed and wider variations of room on the cooling coils The ice blocks temperature and humidity This air flow and stops the unit from setting is normally used when the cooling the room This freezing up room is unoccupied is a temporary condition that most often occurs at night when the Thermostat is set at a higher number and the Selec...

Page 5: ...position 4 Set the Energy Saver Switch at NORMAL position For quieter operation 1 Set the Selector Switch at LO COOL position 2 Turn the Thermostat Control to the desired number 3 Be sure the Ventilation Control is in the CLOSE position 4 Set the Energy Saver Switch at NORMAL position Note When the Energy Saver Switch is at the SAVE position changes in the sound level may be more noticeable than w...

Page 6: ...ight upward to disengage the 2 top tabs from their slots in the cabinet front edge CABINET To attach the grille The grille is attached on the front of the cabinet by four tabs and a screw 1 Remove air filter from the grille by sliding it to the right 2 Engage two tabs on the grille s top inside edge with two slots in the cabinet front edge 3 Press inward on the lower right side of the metal cabine...

Page 7: ...op or the front of the air conditioner will restrict airflow 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 Allow...

Page 8: ...ECTRICAL CODES OR LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES I15V 230V 208V 230V 208V 230 V 208V 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 requires a ...

Page 9: ...Blade type screwdriver Sharp knife or razor blade Q Rule or tape measure Pencil Level Box wrench SCREWS FURNISHED Type A Type B Type C Qty 7 Qty 3 Qty 8 see samples Type D Type E Type F Qty 3 Qty 2 Qty 4 Type A screw iller Type A screw screw continued next pag 9 ...

Page 10: ...bracket 2 Remove ground screw and ground wire Save for reuse 3 Remove chassis from cabinet using the base pan as a handle PREPARE CABINET Top mounting rail Room side abine top Type D screw 1 Install top mounting rail onto top of cabinet with 3 Type D screws Type B screw Type B Ill I o screw 2 Install bottom sill channel onto cabinet by inserting notches on channel into slots located on bottom of c...

Page 11: ...els to window sash with Type A screws one on each side 5 Secure top mounting rail with two Type E screws Ier lNS LL SUPPORTBRACKETS 1 Install large adjusting bolts into the support brackets 2 Select matching pair of holes on bottom flange of cabinet just past the outer edge of sill Attach left and right support brackets to bottom flange of cabinet with 2 Type C screws ensuring that locations match...

Page 12: ...ew NSMLL CHASSIS IN CABINED 1 Slide chassis into cabinet Make sure tubing on unit is not touching wall case 2 Lock chassis into 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 c...

Page 13: ...blocks 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 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 ...

Page 14: ...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 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 rear of c...

Page 15: ...ecled r ir ts or iccessories sent dil ectly their home free of shippirrg ch u ge The k r trts system provides iccess to over 47 r ir ts arrd all E erruine Renewal Parts ue fLIlly warranted VISA M s er lard md I iscover c irds ilre lccepted User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generdy shodd be referred to qual...

Page 16: ...USTOMER CARE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Improper installation Failure of the product resulting Service trips to your home to If you have an installation from modifications to the product or teach you how to use the product problem or if the air conditioner is due to unreasonable use including Read your Use and Care material of improper cooling capacity for the failure to provide reasonable and If you the...

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