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Before 

 your air

conditioner, read this book
carefully.

It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new air
conditioner properly.

Keep 

 handy for answers to your

questions.

If 

you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label behind
the air discharge louvers. They’ll
be easier to read if you shine a
flashlight on them or remove the
front grille. (See page 5.)

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your air conditioner. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:

 Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.

If you received a 
air conditioner . . .

Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the air
conditioner.

Save time and money.
Before you 
service . . .

 Safety

Read W 

 before

 this 

When using this appliance, always
exercise basic 

 precautions,

including the following:

● 

Use this appliance 

 for 

intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Guide.

● 

 air conditioner must be

properly installed in accordance
with the 

 Instructions

before it is used. See grounding
instructions on page 9.

● 

Never 

 conditioner

by pulling on the power cord.

 grip plug 

 and pull

straight out from the receptacle.

 Repair or replace immediately

 

 service cords that

have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. 
Do not use a cord that

shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Check the Problem Solver on
page 6. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

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Summary of Contents for AVS06

Page 1: ...ers 2 5 Appliance Registration 2 Problem Solver 6 Care and Cleaning 5 Repair Service 7 Condenser Coils 5 Safety Instructions 2 Control Settings 3 4 User Maintenance Instructions 5 Electrical Requirements 9 Warranty Back Cover Energy Saver Switch 3 Energy Saving Tips 7 Extension Cords 9 GEAMw Grille and Cabinet 5 8W QE2W Model AVS06 ...

Page 2: ...ditioner If you received a dam ed air conditioner Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the air conditioner Save time and money Before you reque service bportant Safety I ructions Read W Mrutions before us this apptimce When using this appliance always exercise basic sdety precautions including the following Use this appliance ody for ik intended purpose as described in this Use ...

Page 3: ...igher the number selected OPEN position some indoor air the coo er the indoor air will be can be exhausted from the room position HIGH COOL permits cooling Ene y Saver Switih with high fan speed operation D COOL permits cooling with medium fan speed operation LOW COOL permits cooling with low fan speed operation Note If the air conditioner is shut off wait at least two minutes before restarting it...

Page 4: ...mostat Control to the desired number When the Thermostat Control is set 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 4 Set the Energy Saver Switch at the NORMAL position Note When the Energy Saver Switch is a...

Page 5: ...l and serial numbers easier to read To remove the grille grasp both sides as shown and pull straight out to free the tabs on the grille from the clamps on the frame To replace the grille lineup the tabs on each side of the grille with the clamps on each side of the frame and push straight in 5 Ar Hlter The air filter behind the front grille should be washed at least every 30 days or as often as it...

Page 6: ...ion control maybe set at open position allowing hot outside air to enter the room Cooling coils have iced up To melt ice set the fan at high speed and the Thermostat Control to a lower number OPERAT G The os t click a me llic sound maybe he d when compressor cycles on and off SOUNDS This is norrnd Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in Cool or Fan position This is normal When Energy Save...

Page 7: ...ting It s best to operate your air conditioner at high speed during extremely hot weather Keep the outdoor condenser coil clean See page 5 MYOU Need Setice To obtain service see your warranty on the back page of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST cont...

Page 8: ...e packet packaged with the air conditioner Window Requirement This air conditioner is factory prepared for installation in standard double hung windows with actual opening width of 22 to 39 clear vertical opening of 123A minimum from bottom of sash to stool r22y to 39 123A L J Removal of both left hand and right hand filler panels permits installation in windows with a minimum opening width of 20 ...

Page 9: ...let DO NOT U ER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD UL fisted adapter Fig 2 available at most local hardware stores TEMPORARY METHOD 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 CAUTION Attaching an adapter ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does n...

Page 10: ...driving a Type B wood screw into the window sill through Mounting Hole B 5 Adjust leveling bolt so curved top of support channel is 1 4 below the top of the window stool This downward tilt toward the outside prevents water from entering the room Caution Do not drill a hole in the base pan Unit is designed to operate with approximately 1 2 of water in the base pan Center the air conditioner in the ...

Page 11: ...control knobs U Attach air filter and front grille see page 5 Plastic Foam SealN Upper Window Sash I I i 11111 I Lower window s h JI Top Slide Type A Wood Screw mwll I Instillation in Window Openi s 201A to 22 Wide 1 Remove both filler panels from 5 If filler is required on sides of air conditioner cabinet air conditioner cut plastic foam 2 Refer to steps 1 through 6 on seal to size and fill both ...

Page 12: ...L ELECTRIC 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 CenteF 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation pr...

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