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Use This 

 Solver

PROBLEM

AIR CONDITIONER
DOES 

AIR CONDITIONER

“DOES 

AS IT SHOULD”

OPERATING
SOUNDS

WATER 
OUTSIDE

WATER 
INSIDE

WATER IN BASE PAN

(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

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Not 

 

 

 may have been 

 

   vacuum cleaner or furniture.

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 in, 

 

 have 

 or circuit breaker may have been tripped.

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Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.

 Thermostat control may not be set high enough. 

 knob to a higher number.

Highest setting should provide maximum cooling.

 Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on page 6.

 Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned 

 Allow time

for it to cool down.

 Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.

. Ventilation control maybe set at OPEN, allowing hot outside air to enter room.

. Thermostat click, a 

 sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and

off. This is normal.

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Excess water may 

 in extremely hot and humid weather. This is normal.

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Air conditioner must be installed level or tilted slightly to the outside for proper

water disposal.

 This is normal for a short period in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer

period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of
cabinet where it is picked up by a fan and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.

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Summary of Contents for ANS18

Page 1: ...aning 6 Condenser oils 6 C ontrol Settings 4 5 Electrical Requirements 3 Energy Saving Tips 2 Extension Cords 3 lrille and abinet 6 irounding 3 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Problem Solver 7 Safety Instructions 2 User Maintenance Instructions 6 Cooling Only Models ANS18 ANS24 Heat Cool Models S18 S24 GEAppiances ...

Page 2: ...onnector end Ene y savi tips Keep the air filter clean See instructions on page 6 For most efficient operation keep vent in closed position except when you want to exhaust air smoke or odors from the room Don t let the room get too hot or too cold Whenever possible turn the unit on before the room heats up or cools down Keep windows and doors closed Conditioned air escapes when they re open Keep f...

Page 3: ...ecked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists Use a single branch circuit protectd with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker s is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a possible fire h ard from overheating wires For branch circuit ratings refer to the unit nameplate 3 ...

Page 4: ...its cooling with low fan speed operation HIGH COOL permits cooling with high fan speed operation When you turn this control to the desired setting the thermostat will automatically control the temperature of the indoor air The higher the number selected the cooler the indoor air will be To test the air conditioner in cold weather turn the Thermostat Control to TEST RUN Return control to desired se...

Page 5: ...ector Switch to fan setting For ventilation Whether controls are set for cooling heating on heat cool models or fan only operation setting the Ventilation Control at OPEN lets room air be exhausted to the outside This is helpful in removing stale air smoke or odors from the room and permits outdoor air to enter through normal openings in the house However cooling effectiveness is reduced when this...

Page 6: ...at least every 30 days or as often as it Grasp the tab at the bottom left side of the unit and pull downward Clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner to remove light dust Wash the filter in lukewarm soapy water and rinse in clear water to remove sticky dust When replacing the filter be sure the word FRONT is facing you as you slide the filter back into place Wont GrWe Removal If your air conditioner...

Page 7: ...ast every 30 days See instructions on page 6 c Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on Allow time for it to cool down Q Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns Ventilation control maybe set at OPEN allowing hot outside air to enter room Thermostat click a metilic sound maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off This is norma...

Page 8: ...General Electric Company hUiSVii e KY40225 a is a registered trademark of eneral k lect ric ompany U S A I Pub No 49 7204 I I I 12 88 ANS18 ARS18 ANS24 ARS24 Printed In Japan ...

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