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Important Safety Information

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Installation Instructions

Important Electrical Safety
Window Installation

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Operating Instructions

The Controls on Your Air Conditioner
Care of Product

13

Helpful Information

Things That Are Normal

14

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call for Service
GE Service Numbers
Warranty

GE Appliances

Air Conditioner

Owner’s Manual

Models: AQP08 AQP12

GE Answer Center

®

800.626.2000

49-7345

Summary of Contents for AQP08

Page 1: ...4 Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Air Conditioner Care of Product 13 Helpful Information Things That Are Normal 14 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call for Service GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Appliances Air Conditioner Owner s Manual Models AQP08 AQP12 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 49 7345 ...

Page 2: ... purchase Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual You will need it to obtain service under warranty Start Here Before using your air conditioner Need Help Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your air conditioner properly Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong before calling This sec tion helps you to solve common ...

Page 3: ...ou plug the adapter in make sure the larger prong goes into the larger slot to provide the proper polarity for the power cord FOR PROPER GROUNDING 1 Screw the adapter to the outlet using the outlet cover screw 2 Ground the outlet through the house wiring When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter hold the adapter close to the outlet while pulling the plug out If this is not done the ground...

Page 4: ...s not on OFF HIGH COOL MED COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling with different fan speeds FAN provides air circulation and filtering without cooling NOTE If you move the switch from a cool setting to OFF or to the FAN setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting 4 Operating Instructions The controls on your air conditioner 2 2 1 Temp Control Mode Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 OFF FAN...

Page 5: ...only the air inside the room is circulated cooled and filtered When set at open some indoor air will be exhausted from the room This will reduce the cooling effect 5 Cooling Descriptions 3 4 3 Air Direction Vent Control FOR NORMAL COOLING Select MED COOL with the thermostat at 3 FOR MAXIMUM COOLING Select HIGH COOL with the thermostat at 6 FOR QUIETER NIGHTTIME COOLING Select LOW COOL with the the...

Page 6: ...available through your GE service outlet Outdoor Coils 6 The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary To remove Gently pull the filter tab to the right and slide it out The filter can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner to remove light dust or washed in warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it DO NOT ex...

Page 7: ... wiring may present special problems consult a qualified electrician Important Notes The 115 volt models require a 115 120 volt a c 60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker The 3 prong grounding plug minimizes the possibility of electric shock hazard If the wall outlet you plan to use is only a 2 prong outlet it is your responsibility to have it replaced wit...

Page 8: ... Before you begin 8 Parts Included Phillips screwdriver Ruler or tape measure Knife or scissors Tools Needed Air conditioner 2 filler panels 1 screws 8 13 32 screws 6 Foam top window gasket Bottom window gasket Window sash seal ...

Page 9: ...er to tilt towards the outside and will 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 Storm Wi...

Page 10: ... grille towards you at the lower corners about an inch Lift up and off CAUTION DO NOT damage the vent lever when removing the grille 3 Remove the 6 screws that secure the air conditioner to the case 2 on the top and sides and 2 at the rear Keep the 4 screws from the top and side They will be used later The two screws removed from the case rear will not be reinstalled 4 Slide the air conditioner ou...

Page 11: ...hind the top rail The case should be slightly tilted to the outside 2 Slide the filler panels out on both sides into the sides of the window jamb 3 Attach the case to the window stool with three 1 screws work ing from the inside of the case 4 Secure the top rail and filler panels to the window sash with three 1 screws Using two 1 screws attach the filler panels to the sill one on each side Do not ...

Page 12: ...ch the Front Grille Slide the air conditioner back into the case Replace the 4 screws removed earlier in the top and sides of the case Replace the Air Conditioner 1 Cut the foam top window gasket to the window width 2 Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room 3 If no filler panels are used you need to seal between the window and the air c...

Page 13: ...oisture 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 on Noise Explanation CLICK DRIP WHIR PI NG Helpful Information Things That Are Normal ...

Page 14: ...ditioner Freezing Up Ice blocks the air flow Set the mode control at FAN or and stops the air conditioner HIGH COOL with the temp at 1 or 2 from cooling the room Air flow is restricted Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner The temp control may Turn the knob to a higher number not be set high enough The highest setting provides maximum cooling...

Page 15: ...ssories sent directly to their home VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Care and cleaning instructions con tained in this manual cover proce dures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service person nel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories If for some reason you are not happy...

Page 16: ...damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty wr...

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