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If Something Goes Wrong

Before you call  for service

Air Conditioner
Doesn’t Start

Air Conditioner Does
Not Cool as it Should

The air conditioner

Make sure the air conditioner plug is

is unplugged

pushed completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit

Check the house fuse/circuit breaker  

breaker is tripped

box and replace fuse or reset the breaker.

Power failure

Wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner.

Problem

Possible Causes

What to Do

Air Conditioner
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 thermostat control may

Turn the knob to a higher number.

not be set high enough

The highest setting provides maximum
cooling.

The air filter is dirty

Clean the filter at least every 30 days.
See the Care and Cleaning section.

The room may have been hot

When the air conditioner is first turned on
you need to allow time for the room to
cool down.

Cold air is escaping

Check for open furnace floor registers and
cold air returns.

Cooling coils have iced up

See Freezing Up below.

Summary of Contents for AQV06

Page 1: ...on 4 Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Air Conditioner Care of Product 12 Helpful Information Things That Are Normal 13 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call for Service GE Service Numbers...

Page 2: ...e on a label in the middle of the air conditioner below the air discharge area Model number Serial number Date of purchase Before using your air conditioner Need Help Before you call for service there...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...ot 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...

Page 5: ...on up or straight ahead 5 Cooling Descriptions 3 3 Air Direction FOR NORMAL COOLING Select MED COOL with the thermostat at 4 FOR MAXIMUM COOLING Select HIGH COOL with the thermostat at 8 FOR QUIETER N...

Page 6: ...vailable 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...

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 circ...

Page 8: ...u begin 8 Parts Included Phillips screwdriver Ruler or tape measure Knife or scissors Tools Needed Air conditioner 2 filler panels Security brackets 2 1 screws 7 3 8 screws 6 Foam top window gasket Bo...

Page 9: ...nts A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner 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...

Page 10: ...them with six 3 8 screws three on each side Install the Filler Panels 1 Open the window and place the air conditioner on the stool Balance it and close the window securely behind the top rail The unit...

Page 11: ...crews attach the filler panels to the sill one on each side Do not overtighten the screws NOTE The security brackets and top rail screws are used to keep the window from being raised from the outside...

Page 12: ...isture 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 an...

Page 13: ...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 th...

Page 14: ...ed loca tions offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out...

Page 15: ...Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract y...

Page 16: ...u 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...

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