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Summary of Contents for AMV12

Page 1: ...Problem Solver l3 Things that are normal 13 More questions call GEAnswerCentera800 626 2000 Installation ElectricalRequirements 6 ExtensionCords 6 Grounding 6 Installation instructions 6 l 2 Window Installation 7 9 Through the Wall Installation 10 1 2 H o Consumer Services l5 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numbers 15 Model and Serial Number Location 2 WarranW Back Cover GEAppliances ...

Page 2: ...the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide 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 HRST 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 detai...

Page 3: ...arting it For normal cooling COOLER b 4 2 THERMOSTAT SELECTOR For quieteroperation COOLER b 45 F LOcOOL f u 4 THERMOSTAT SELECTOR ThermostatControl cnoLERb THERMOSTAT For maximumcooling HICOOL SELECTOR VentilationControl The VENT control is located on the grille frame 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 OP...

Page 4: ...urs at night when the Thermostat is set on the coldest setting and the Selector is set on LO COOL To correct the condition set the Seiector at HI FAN or HI COOL with the Thermostat at 1 or 2 Inside air feels uncomfortable c Outside air temperature dropping Toadjustthe air direction Up down or straight out Side to side Fingertip pressure adjusts the air direction up down or straight out CIRCUfA RE ...

Page 5: ...e the air conditioner without a filter ITo remove Grabthe tabonthe filterand Dullit to the riaht Front grille To remove the grille To replace the grille 1 Remove the A air filter 2 Remove and save c e m the screw that holds the grille in place Front 3 Press inward on grl e w the lower right u l _ side of the case until the tab is clear of the slot and allow the grille to come toward you slightly 4...

Page 6: ...e sure the 2 prong wall outletis properlygrounded Fig 2 Youshould have the circuit checkedby a qualifiedelectrician to make surethe outletis properly grounded When you put the adapter TEMPORARY METHOD plug intothe wall outlet ADAPTER PLUGSNOT 4 PERMRTEDINCANADA make SUEthe largerprong AUGN LARGE Q goes intothe largerslot This RONGs sm f providestheproperpolarity r 1 v v inthe connectionof the e po...

Page 7: ...Phillips head screwdriver Level Drill Knife or razor blade Pencil Scissors Ruler or tape measure I WINDOWREQUIREMENTS W Window Minimum 26 to41 Standard 4 required I double hung vertical 15 min windowwith opening openingwidth stool I I NOTES The installationwill need to be modified for windows other than the standard double hung window install the air conditioner in a window where there will be eno...

Page 8: ...wire aside 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 3 PREPARETHECASE Installthe top mounting railontothe topofthe 4 A ACH THEWINDOWFILLER PANELS Slidethe leftan rightwindowfill il panelsintothe topand bottom mountingrails rail Inserta panelretainerplateinthe first foldof eachfillerpanelandattacht...

Page 9: ...revent air and insects from getting into the room Z INSTALLTHEWINDOWLOCKING BRACKEZ Windowlocking bracket Use a type A screw 8 INSTALLTHEAIRCQNDl ONERIN THECASE 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 Reinstallthe lockingbrackets andscrews removedearlier 9 RECONNECT THEGROUNDW...

Page 10: ...ing through a masonry wall MATERIALSNEEDED obtainlocally 12 10 wood screws 1 long 1 tube high grade caulking compound Wooden framing studs Lintel if required to support bricks or blocks above opening Flashing aluminum or galvanized steel f PREPARETHEWALLOPENING Determine the size of the opening Choose the wall opening location Be sure a power outlet is or will be installed nearby frame opening and...

Page 11: ...LL Place the case in the wall opening Securethe case bottom railto the woodenframe withtwo 1 long l O woodscrews Secure the case sides and top to the wooden frame Usefour 1 long 10 wood screws NOTE Drill holes in the case sides and top if necessary for proper installation If the frame is oversized use shims to prevent cabinet distoflion Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of the case to preve...

Page 12: ...CONNECT THEGROUNDWIRE iMPORTANT Reconnect the ground wire to the air conditioner and then remove enough power cord to reach the wall outlet Z REPtiCE THEFRONTGRILLE 1 Place the two tabs on the grille s top inside edge with the two slots in the case Elo i 9 Ol_ 93 0 8 J e 2 Press on the lower right side of the case at the slots and then carefully push the grille until the tab fits with the slot 3 R...

Page 13: ... or furniture If it is plugged in the fuse could have blown or the circuit breaker may have tripped Curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of air conditioner will restrict the air flow s The Thermostat Control may not be set high enough Turn knob to a higher number The highest setting should provide maximum cooling The air filter is dirty It should be cleaned at least every 30 days See th...

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Page 15: ...d hearing or speech who have Braillecontrols for avarietyof GE accessto a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call800 TDD GEAC 800 8334322 to request assistin planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons withlimited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call800 626 2000 Sewice Con a 80M2 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GECon...

Page 16: ...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 Cente 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 responsi...

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