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Repair   replace immediately   

always exercise basic safety precautions,

 

 that have 

 frayed 

including the 

otherwise 

damaged. 

Do 

not use a cord that

*Use 

 

 

 for   intended

shows 

 or abrasion damage along its length

 as 

 in this 

Use 

and Care Guide.

or at either 

 plug or connector 

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This 

air conditioner must be properly 

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Unplug 

 air 

 before

 any 

 

 We

in accordance with 

 

 

before it is used. See 

grounding instructions.

strongly recommend that any servicing

 performed by   

 

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Never unplug your air conditioner by

 on the 

 

 

 grip

● 

 your 

 

 store   use combustible

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plug 

 and 

 straight out from

 vapors or

materials, 

   other 

the receptacle.

 in the 

 of this   any 

 

 

● 

Keep the air filter clean. (See the Care and

Cleaning section.)

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For most efficient cooling, keep the ventilation

control in the CLOSED position except when you
want to allow a small amount of outdoor air to enter
the room or exhaust air, smoke or odors from
the room.

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Don’t let the room get too hot. Whenever possible,

turn the unit on before the room heats up. When heat
is “stored up” in walls, 

 rugs and draperies,

your air conditioner 

 longer to produce the

desired comfort condition.

● 

Keep furnace floor registers and cold 

 returns

closed. Cold air can easily escape through them.

● 

Don’t let drapes or 

 block the front of the

unit and restrict air flow when it is operating.

● 

It’s best to operate your air conditioner at high

speed during extremely hot weather.

● 

Keep the outdoor condenser coil clean. (See the

Care and Cleaning section.)

● 

Turn the air conditioner off before vacations or

extended absences from home.

● 

Keep windows and doors closed. Cool, dry air

escapes when they’re open.

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Summary of Contents for ASV06

Page 1: ...tion 6 Control Settings 5 6 Energy Saving Tips 3 Care and Cleaning A i r Filter 7 Problem Solver l4 More questions call GEAnswer CentiP 800 626 2000 Installation Electrical Requirements 4 q Consumer Services l 5 Appliance Registration 2 Modek ASV06 ASVO ASVIO I GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...s concerning your air conditioner H you received a damaged air conditioner Immediately contact the deder or builder that sold you the air conditioner Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver section of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself YOU MED SERWCE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of thi...

Page 3: ...tie or other flamma the receptacle tiquids in the vicini of this or any otier apphan ENERGY SA G TWS Keep the air filter clean See the Care and Cleaning section For most efficient cooling keep the ventilation control in the CLOSED position except when you want to allow a small amount of outdoor air to enter the room or exhaust air smoke or odors from the room Don t let the room get too hot Wheneve...

Page 4: ...her your air conditioner is a 115 volt or a 230 208 volt unit it is important to have the WW ouflet and circuit checked by a qu fied electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists Use of Adapter Plug 115 volt models ody Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug However if you still elect to use an adapt...

Page 5: ...ion Slide the switch to the left to the OPEN position ad the vent door opens to allow air smoke or odors to be exhausted from the room Freezing up Eyou notice that your air conditioner is not coobg as it should it may be that Inside air ice has formal on the cooling coils The ice blocks airflow and stops the unit hot and from coofig the room This tizing up is a temporary condition that most humid ...

Page 6: ...my and best performance we suggest that you set the Selector Switch at HI COOL in extremely hot weather CARE CLEmG User Maintenance Instructions firn air conditioner off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning Grflle and Cabinet Condenser Coils Wipe both sides of grille with a clean cloth lightly These coils on the weather side of the unit should be dampened with mild liquid dishw...

Page 7: ...ew below control panel that holds grille to cabinet 2 Pull out the front grille until the clip on lower left side of the front grille is free of slot Do not pull bottom edge of grille toward you more than 3 damage to e s two top tabs may occur 3 Grasp grille at both sides near the bottom and carefully lift straight Up to disengage grille s two top tabs from slots near top of cabinet To replace the...

Page 8: ...S OR LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES I15V 230V1208V 230V208V 230 V 208V 15 AMP c rcult 20 AMP c rmlt 15 AMP clrcud w AMP clrcu t rallel w pewndicula Wpe tindeti tvP Yandem VP If the electric supply provided does not meet the above specifications call a licensed electrician Aluminum house wiring may pose special problems onsult a qualified electrician This unit requires a separate circuit serving only t...

Page 9: ...ons in the Care and Cleaning section 2 REMOVE THE CHASSIS a 0 1 Remove and save retaining screws on each side that lock chassis to cabinet 2 Remove and save foam gasket located bemeen the bottom of the chassis and the inside bottom of the cabinet 3 Slide the chassis out of the cabinet 3 ASSEMBLE WINDOWFILLER PANELS TO CAB NEZ Slide window filler panels and their frames into channels on top and bot...

Page 10: ...nditioner cabinet into window with frame on the top of the cabinet positioned just in front of the bottom sash Pull window down until it rests on the air conditioner cabinet just behind the front flange of frame on the top of the cabinet 2 Locate three screw holes along the cabinet botiom front edge that were covered by the foam gasket Center cabinet side to side in window and mount it to window s...

Page 11: ...tep 2 between bottom of chassis and inside bottom of cabinet 3 Reinstall chassis to abinet retaining screws removed in Step 2 9 INSTALL SASH GAP GASKEZ Cut foam sash gap gasket to window width and stuff it between window sashes 10 INSTALL WINDOWLOCK Type A Scre Type E Bracket Attach right angle safety lock Type E bracket with Type A screw as shown 11 REINSTALL THE GRILLE See instructions in the Ca...

Page 12: ... steel 1 PREPARE WALL OPENING 1 Determine size of opening Measure width and height of cabinet and add 1 8 to each dimension T HEIGHT 1 8 2 Choose the wall opening location Be sure a power receptacle is or will be installed nearby 3 Make the opening Frame it to suppofi the weight of the air conditioner Add metal flashing over bottom of frame opening and 1 up on sides to reduce the possibility of mo...

Page 13: ... available at most hardware stores will futiher prevent moisture from getting into interior walls 5 For a tight seal along the bottom of the unit caulk around the botiom rail Install wood trim molding obtained locally around roomside projection of cabinet if desired H Brick Veneer L i n t e l Anale 0 Holes for 10 1 Long o Wood Screws o otiom ai INSIDE 4 SLIDE CHASSIS INTO CABINET Lifi the chassis ...

Page 14: ...control may be set at OPEN position allowing hot outside air to enter the room Cooling coils have iced up To melt ice set the Seleetor Switch to HIGH FAN and the Thermostat Control to a lower number Thermostat cfick a metallic sound may be heard when compressor cycles on and off This is normal Fans run continuously when Selector Switch is in COOL or FAN position This is normal Q Excess water may o...

Page 15: ...h impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of access to aTDD or a conventional tele ewriter may GE appliances and a brochure to cdl 800 TDDGEAC 800 83 W322 to request informa assist in planning a barrier free tion or service kitchen for persons with limited mobflity To obtain these items free ofcharge dl 800 626 2000 Sewice Con a 80M2G2224 You can have the secure feeling ...

Page 16: ... how to use the product Read your Use and Care material 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 CenteF 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling or heating capacity fo...

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