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Help us help you...

Before using your air
conditioner, read this book
carefully.

It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new air
conditioner properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your

questions.

 you don’t understand something

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

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and
serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the
lower right hand side of the outer
cabinet.

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.

If you received a damaged
air conditioner...

Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
air conditioner.

Save time and money.
Before you 

 service...

Check the Problem Solver
section of this guide. It lists causes
of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.

2

SAFETY

Read all instructions
before using this
appliance.

When using this appliance, always
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 
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 
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 of 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 follow for further help.

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 

 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 AMV06

Page 1: ...abinet 6 Outdoor oil 6 Consumer Services 15 Control Settings 4 5 Electrical Requirements 3 Energy Saving 1 ips 7 Extension Cords 3 Freezing Up 5 Grounding 3 Installation Instructions 8 14 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Problem Solver 7 Safety Instructions 2 User Maintenance Instructions f Warranty Back over GE Answer Centera 800 626 2000 Model AW06 GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...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 not use a ...

Page 3: ...mportant 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 r Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug However if you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION I TEMPORARY...

Page 4: ...red setting the thermostat will automatically control the temperature of the indoor air The higher the number selected the cooler the indoor air will become OPEN VENT CLOSE I I ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE DISCHARGE GRILLE Ventilation Control When you move the Ventilation Control to CLOSE the vent door is closed and only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned Moving the contr...

Page 5: ... at mid range 4 or 5 Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSE For extreme temperatures For greatest economy and best performance we suggest you set the Selector Switch at HI COOL in extremely hot weather To adjust air direction Up and down UP AND DOWN AIR DIRECTION SIDE AIR D r The up and down air direction louvers are controlled by fingertip pressure on the louvers They regulate air discharge upward ...

Page 6: ...ir direction louvers upward Step 2 Grasp the grille s upper right and left corner and carefully insert the VENT knob between the lower air direction louver and the grille frame and engage two tabs on the grille s top inside edge with two slots in the cabinet front edge Air Direction Louvers w Grille Frame FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Step 3 Press inward on the lower right side of the metal cabinet at the ...

Page 7: ...own or circuit breaker may have tripped Curtain blinds or furniture blocking the top 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 Air filter dirty should be cleaned at least every 30 days Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on Allo...

Page 8: ...CAL CODES OR LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES 115V 230V 208V 230V 208V 230 V1208V 15 AMP c rcuit 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 separ...

Page 9: ...lade type screwdriver Sharp knife or razor blade Rule or tape measure Pencil Level Box wrench SCREWS FURNISHED see samples Type A Type B Type C Qty 3 Qty 2 Qty 4 Type D Qty 6 asket Typ scr Sealer 1 1 2 oz Right window filler panel Type A screw continued next page 9 ...

Page 10: ...acket 2 Remove ground screw and ground wire Save for reuse 3 Remove chassis from cabinet using the base pan as a handle PREPARE CABINED Top mounting rail Room side 1 Install top mounting rail onto top of cabinet with 3 Type D screws Type D screw Type D Ill 0 screw 2 Install bottom sill channel onto cabinet by inserting notches on channel into slots located on bottom of cabinet and securing with 3 ...

Page 11: ...ounting 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 Center line 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 NS LL SASH GASKEZ Cut...

Page 12: ...to 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 CHECKFORAIR LEAKS Seal small openings around cabinet with gum type sealer provided INSTALL FRONTGRILIE See Front Grille section 12 ...

Page 13: ...ks 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 side...

Page 14: ...ce 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 CABINED 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 cabi...

Page 15: ...r chase a E contract while youl war ranty is still in effect and yc u 11 receive ii substan ial discount With a nlultiple year contract you re assured of future setlice at today s prices Telecommunication Detice for tie Deaf Patis andAccessories 80 626 2002 IndividuA qufified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home free of shipping charge Th...

Page 16: ...CAREF 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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