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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips 
Save time and money! Review the chart below first and
you may not need to call for service.

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Air conditioner

The air conditioner

Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed

does not start

is unplugged.

completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit

Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

breaker is tripped.

the fuse or reset the breaker.

Power failure.

If power failure occurs, turn the mode control to 

OFF

.

When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the

air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor 

overload.

Air conditioner does

Airflow is restricted.

Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture

not cool as it should

blocking the front of the air conditioner.

The temp control may

Turn the knob to a higher number. The highest setting 

not be set high enough.

provides maximum cooling.

The air filter is dirty.

Clean the filter at least every 30 days.

See the 

Operating Instructions

section.

The room may have been hot.

When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to

allow time for the room to cool down.

Cold air is escaping.

Check for open furnace floor registers and cold 

air returns.

Set the air conditioner’s vent to the closed position.

Cooling coils have iced up.

See freezing up below.

Air conditioner

Ice blocks the air flow

Set the mode control at 

HIGH FAN 

or 

HIGH COOL

freezing up

and stops the air conditioner

with the temp at 

1

or 

2

.

from cooling the room.

Normal Operating Sounds

■ 

You may hear a pinging noise caused by water
being picked up and thrown against the
condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is
high. This design feature helps remove moisture
and improve efficiency.

■ 

You may hear the thermostat click when the
compressor cycles on and off.

■ 

Water will collect in the base pan during
high humidity or on rainy days. The water
may overflow and drip from the outdoor side
of the unit.

■ 

The fan may run even when the compressor 
is not.

Summary of Contents for AMH10

Page 1: ...GE Appliances Room Air Conditioners Pub No 49 7371 F561535 CG 10 97 AMH10 AMH12 Owner s Manual Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ow Installation 8 12 Through the Wall 13 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 14 Normal Operating Sounds 14 Customer Service Warranty 15 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label on the side of the air conditioner Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to ob...

Page 3: ... Because most 2 prong outlets are not grounded we strongly advise against using an adapter plug However a temporary connection may be made where local codes permit and if the 2 prong wall outlet is properly grounded UL listed adapters are available at most hardware stores When you plug the adapter in make sure the larger prong goes into the larger slot to provide the proper polarity for the power ...

Page 4: ...ermostat setting It will turn on again as the room temperature rises NOTE If you move the switch from a cool setting to OFF or to a fan setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting Cooling Descriptions For Normal Cooling Select HIGH COOL or MED COOL with the temp control at 5 or 6 For Maximum Cooling Select HIGH COOL with the temp control at 10 For Quieter Nighttime Cool...

Page 5: ...d important information 5 Exhaust Control The exhaust control is located below the air direction louvers When set at CLOSE only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned When set at OPEN some inside air is exhausted outside Air Direction To change the air direction adjust the louvers up or down or left and right ...

Page 6: ...ecessary To remove Pull the tab at the top or the bottom of the filter and lift up Clean the filter with warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it CAUTION DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance Outdoor Coils The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner should be checked regularly If they are clog...

Page 7: ...ists Follow National Electric Codes NEC and or local codes and ordinances CAUTION Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not change the plug on the power cord of this air conditioner Aluminum house wiring may present special problems consult a qualified electrician Before You Begin This model requires a 115 120 volt a c 60 Hz grounded outlet prot...

Page 8: ...ions Operating Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Window Installation Instructions Parts Included Type A 5 Package of putty Top mounting rail Window locking bracket Right accordion panel Foam top window gasket Window sash sealing ribbon Left accordion panel Panel retainer Panel retainer Type B 5 Type C 4 ...

Page 9: ...ll keep it from draining properly To adjust for this attach a piece of wood to the stool WOOD PIECES WIDTH 2 LENGTH Long enough to fit inside the window frame THICKNESS To determine the thickness place a piece of wood on the stool to make it 1 2 higher than the top of the storm window frame Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the installer 1 2 higher than frame Storm window frame Wood...

Page 10: ...allation Instructions Prepare the Case Install the top mounting rail onto the top of the case with 3 type B screws Install the screws from the inside of the case Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case Remove the 2 shipping screws from the back of the case Remove the locking bracket and grounding screw Keep these for later use Slide the air conditioner from the case by pulling on the air conditio...

Page 11: ...l Install the case into the opening and center on the line marked Lower the window behind the top mounting rail The case should be installed level or with a slight tilt toward the outside Extend the left and right accordion panels to the vertical window sashes and attach with 2 type A screws Attach the top mounting rail into the window sash with 2 type B screws Secure the case to the window stool ...

Page 12: ...dow gasket to the window width Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room C B A 8 Install the Air Conditioner in the Case Slide the air conditioner into the case Do not push on the controls or the finned coils Make sure the air conditioner is firmly seated toward the rear of the case Reinstall the locking bracket and screw removed earlier ...

Page 13: ...ong 10 wood screws NOTES Drill pilot holes if necessary for proper installation If the frame is oversized use shims to prevent case distortion Make sure the air louvers are not blocked by the wall C B A 1 Finish the Wall Opening Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of the case to prevent moisture from getting through to the interior wall Use of flashing drip rail will further prevent water fro...

Page 14: ...ool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner The temp control may Turn the knob to a higher number The highest setting not be set high enough provides maximum cooling The air filter is dirty Clean the filter at least every 30 days See the Operating Instructions section The room may have been hot When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to allow time for the room to cool d...

Page 15: ...t your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical connecting facilities Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the product or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance In commercial locations labor necessary to move the unit to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual technician Rep...

Page 16: ...nty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since i...

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