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 Solver

PROBLEM

DOES 

AIR CONDITIONER

“DOES 

AS IT SHOULD”

SOUNDS

WATER 
OUTSIDE

WATER 

WATER IN BASE PAN

(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

 in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or 

   fuse could have blown or circuit 

breaker may have 

● 

 

 or 

 

 front of air conditioner will restrict air 

● 

Thermostat Control may not be set high 

 Turn control to a higher number.

Highest setting should provide maximum cooling.

 Air 

 

 

 be 

 at 

 

   days. 

 instructions on page 

● 

 

 have 

 

 hot when 

 conditioner 

 

 

 on. 

 time for

it to cool down.

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Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.

● 

Ventilation control 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.

● 

 

 a 

 sound, 

   heard 

when 

compressor cycles 

on 

 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 

● 

Air conditioner must be 

 with the 

 tilt to the outside for proper water

● 

This is normal for a short period in areas with 

 normal for a longer

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 

If 

 need more help.. call, toll free:

GE 

 Center- ‘

consumer information service

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Summary of Contents for AVS08

Page 1: ...oblem Solver 6 Appliance Registration 2 Repair Service 7 Care and Cleaning 5 Safety Instructions 2 Condenser Coils 5 User Maintenance Instructions 5 Control Settings 3 4 Warranty Back Cover Electrical Requirements 9 Energy Saving Tips 7 Extension Cords 9 Grille and Cabinet 5 GEAmww M Grounding 9 8M 6262880 Model AVS08 GEAppFances ...

Page 2: ...ner If you received a damaged air conditioner Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the air conditioner Save time and money Before you request service hpotint Safety Instructions Rmd M tirudiom before d this apptiance When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following Use this appliance only for i intended purpose as described in this Use a...

Page 3: ...s shut off wait at least two minutes before restarting it 2 1 ollllll 03 4 5 I 06 s lo o o o 7 98 Thermostat Control When you turn the Thermostat Control to the desired setting the Ventilation Control When this control is turned to the CLOSED oosition only the air thermostat will automatically control inside the oom can be irculated the temperature of the indoor air and conditioned When it s in th...

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: ...odel 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 Mr Filter The air filter behind the front grille should be washed at least every 30 days or as often as ...

Page 6: ...aybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns Ventilation 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 The os t click a me lic sound may k heard when compressor cycles on ad off This is normal Fan runs continuously when Selector Sw...

Page 7: ...ing It s best to operate your air conditioner at high speed during extremely hot weather Keep the outdoor condenser coil clean See page 5 Turn the air conditioner off before vacations or extended absences from home If You Need Service 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...

Page 8: ...rdware packet packaged with the air conditioner Window Requirement This air conditioner is factory prepared for inswllation in standard double hung windows with actual opening width of to 39 clear vertical opening of 16 minimum from bottom of sash to stool p I 271A to 39 16 4 1 Removal of both left hand and right hand filler panels permits installation in windows with a minimum opening width of 24...

Page 9: ...rsonal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall outlet DO NOT UNDER N C CUMSTANC CUT OR REMOVE T IRD GRO PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD I 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 w ll outle cover s...

Page 10: ...ll Secure the support channel by driving a pe 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 d R...

Page 11: ...eaded hole of support channel Depth of window sill will determine which 3 8 threaded hole to use 4 Place support channel over 8 line of window sill with end against window stool Mark window sill through Locating Hole A of support channel 5 Move support channel away from window stool until Mounting Hole B is over mark on window sill Secure the support channel by driving a pe B wood screw into the w...

Page 12: ...ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT 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 pro...

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