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 Solver

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND 

AIR CONDITIONER

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Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.

DOES 

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If plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped.

AIR CONDITIONER

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 or furniture blocking front of air conditioner 

 restrict airflow.

“DOES 

 COOL

AS IT SHOULD”

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Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Turn control to a higher number.

Highest setting should provide 

 cooling. When Energy Saver Switch is set at

SAVE, temperature range in room will vary more.

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Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on page 5.

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Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on. Allow time for

it to cool down.

 

 maybe 

escaping through open furnace 

floor 

 and cold air 

returns.

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ventilation 

 maybe 

set at open position, allowing hot outside 

air to enter

 room.

. Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice, set the fan at high speed and the Thermostat

Control to a lower number.

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 a 

 sound, 

maybe 

 

 

 

 on and off.

SOUNDS

This is 

. Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in Cool or Fan position. This is normal.
When Energy Saver Switch is set at SAVE, fan cycles on and off with compressor.

WATER 

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Excess water may overflow in extremely hot and humid weather. This is normal.

OUTSIDE

WATER 

. Air conditioner must be 

 with the specified tilt to the outside for proper water

INSIDE

WATER IN BASE PAN

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This is normal for a short period in areas with 

 humidity; normal for a longer

(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)

period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of cabinet
where it is picked up by a fan ring and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.

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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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