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Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT: 

 these instructions with the appliance.

OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use.

Tools Needed

For window installation

For through-the-wall installation

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Blade-type screwdriver

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All the tools at left (except knife)

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Rule or tape measure

plus

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3/8” pipe tap

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Magnetic stud finder (optional)

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Hex driver 

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Knife

. Tin snips (optional)

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Level

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Drill

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Caulking gun

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Hammer

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Hand saw 

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Chisel

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Concrete saw (if installing

through a masonry 

Screws 

Type A

Electrical Safety— 

IMPORTANT... 

 Read 

How to connect electricity

For personal safety, 

appliance must be properly
grounded.

Electrical requirement

 models require a 115/120

volt 

 60 

 grounded 

protected with a 15 amp time delay
fuse or circuit breaker.

The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

PREFERRED
METHOD

.

A\

INSURE PROPER 

Fig. 1 

 BEFORE USE

Have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.

Where a standard two-prong
wall outlet is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.

Type B

DO NOT, UNDER ANY

CAUTION: Attaching adapter

CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT

ground terminal to wall outlet cover

OR REMOVE THE THIRD

screw does not ground appliance

(GROUND) PRONG 

unless cover screw is metal, and

THE POWER CORD.

not insulated, and wall outlet is

 through house wiring. You

 have 

 checked by a

qualified electrician to make sure

Use of adapter plug

the outlet is properly grounded.

Because of potential safety

When disconnecting the power

hazards under certain conditions,

cord from the adapter, always

we strongly recommend against

hold the adapter with one hand. If

the use of an adapter plug.

this is not done, the adapter ground

However, if you still elect to use an

terminal is very likely to break with

 where local codes 

repeated use.

a T; 

 

 -

may be made to a properly grounded

Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO 

 USE the

two-prong wall outlet by use of a

 listed adapter (Fig. 2) available

at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

(ADAHER PLUGS 

 IN 

 ‘-

ALIGN LARGE

 

The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.

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appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.

Use of 

 cords

not recommended

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against
the use of an extension cord.
However, if you still elect to use
an extension cord, it is absolutely
necessary that it be a 

 listed

3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet and that the

electrical rating of the cord be 15
amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

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Summary of Contents for AVD14

Page 1: ...pair Service 6 Care and Cleaning 5 Safety Instructions 2 Condenser Coils 5 User Maintenance Instructions 5 Control Settings 3 4 Warranty Back Cover Electrical Requirements 7 Energy Saving Tips 2 Extension Cords 7 Grille and Cabinet 5 Grounding 7 GEAmwer Center Installation Instructions 7 11 8fi 6262000 Model AVD14 GEAppIances ...

Page 2: ...stilled in accordance with the Instillation Instructions before it is used See grounding instructions on page 7 Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage al...

Page 3: ...conditioner is shut off wait at least two minutes before restarting it COOLER 09 llllll 1 10 7 6 e 4 1 50 4 0 3 1 3 Thermostat Control When you turn the Thermostat Control to the desired setting the Ventilation Control When this control is turned to the CLOSED position only the air thermostat will automatically control inside the room can be circulated the temperature of the indoor air and conditi...

Page 4: ...et on 9 or 10 and the Fan is set on low speed moisture may freeze on the coils and prevent the unit from cooling If this happens set the fan at high speed and the Thermostat Control to a lower number 3 Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED For ni ttime operation During the cooler evening hours we recommend that you set the Selector Switch at LOW COOL for very quiet operation and the Thermostat Con...

Page 5: ... numbers easier to read I To remove the grille unscrew the attachment Gobs on each side of the grille Then grasp both sides of the grille and pull it forward and off To replace the grille lineup the tabs on the grille with the holes in the cabinet insert the attachment knobs and screw them finger tight Air Hlter The air filter behind the front grille should be washed at least evefi 30 days or as o...

Page 6: ...ycles on and off This is normal Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in Cool or Fan position This is normal Excess water may overflow in extremely hot and humid weather This is normal Air conditioner must be installed with the specified tilt 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 are...

Page 7: ...o wall outlet cover OR REMOVE THE THIRD screw does not ground appliance GROUND PRONG OM unless cover screw is metal and THE POWER CORD not insulated and wall outlet is groundd through house wiring You hould have cir uit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure Use of adapter plug the outlet is properly grounded Because of potential safety When disconnecting the power hazards under certain c...

Page 8: ...metil window sash is in its final position 1 Remove the Chassis 3 Attich the cabinet to the window stool by driving pe A screws Slide the chassis out of the cabinet through the ca ine track into the by ullin the chassis forward window stool while bra cing the cabinet Remove I the screen if necessary and Type A Screw replace it after installation Cabinet Screen 4 Loosely attach the sill bracket to ...

Page 9: ...ing by required width Using a sharp knife driving upholsterers tacks through and insert the line cord into the mark the groove until the filler panel the holes in the filler panel flange notch in the cabinet Make sure the front of the chassis is flush with the becomes weak enough to break apart X Minus One Groove 3 16 Filler anel 3 Insert the cut edge of the filler panel into the cabinet side seal...

Page 10: ...aling material furnished Condemate Drain A condensate drain is provided to divert excess water when the air conditioner is installed over a doorway or sidewalk Caution Do not drill a hole in the base pan 1 Pry the cap plug from the condensate drain located on the underside of the base pan Use a 3 8 pipe tap and fully thread the condensate drain I Cap Plug k p Condensate Drain J 2 Screw a 3 8 pipe ...

Page 11: ...racing cabinet with one hand while pulling chassis out with other hand 3 Instill Cabinet in Wall 1 Remove and discard top retainer bar and cabinet side seals 2 Put cabinet in wall opening 3 Attach cabinet to wood frame w q 1 Long d Wood Screws a Drive 2 locally obtained 1 long wood screws through cabinet track into wood frame bottom II I II b Drive 11 locally obtained 1 long wood screws hrough hol...

Page 12: ...LECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS N COVERED Service trips to teach you 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 Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation proble...

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