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Printed in China

9-96 CG

Pub. No. 49-7345

AQP08

AQP12

What is Not 
Covered

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original pur-
chase, we will provide, free of charge, parts
and on-site service labor to repair or
replace 

any part of the room air conditioner 

that

fails because of a manufacturing defect.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

For five years from the date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of charge,
parts and on-site service labor to repair or
replace 

any part of the sealed refrigerating system

(the compressor, condenser, evaporator and
all connecting tubing) that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.

For each of the above warranties:

Transportation expense to and from a ser-
vice shop and shop service labor if required
will be free of charge.

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This warranty is extended to the original
purchaser and any succeeding owner for
products purchased for use in the 48 
mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,
D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same
except that is is LIMITED because you must
pay to ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel costs to
your home.

All warranty service will be provided by 
our Factory Service Centers or by our
authorized Customer Care® servicers 
during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, 
during warranty period or beyond, 
call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 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, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase 
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

AIR
CONDITIONER
WARRANTY

What is Covered

Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.

Read your Owner’s Manual. 

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 problem, or if
the air conditioner is of improper cooling
capacity for the intended use, contact
your dealer or installer. You are responsi-
ble for providing adequate electrical con-
necting facilities.

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of
circuit breakers.

In commercial locations labor necessary 
to move the unit to a location where it is
accessible for service by an individual 
technician.

Failure of the product resulting from
modifications to the product or due to
unreasonable use including failure to
provide reasonable and necessary 
maintenance.

Failure due to corrosion on models not
corrosion-protected.

Damage to product caused by improper
power supply voltage, accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.

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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