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Help us help you...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate

and maintain your new air
conditioner properly. Keep it handy
for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something

 need more help, write (include

your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

 find them on a label on the

frame of the air conditioner behind
the air filter.

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:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

If you received a damaged
air conditioner . . .

Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that 

 you the air

conditioner.

Save time and money.
Before you request
service . . .

Check the Problem Solver on
page 5. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

2

Important Safety
Instructions

Read all instruction before
using this appliance.

When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,

including the following:

● 

Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose  as described in
this Use and Care Book.

● 

This air conditioner must be

properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See 
grounding
instructions on page 6.

● 

Never unplug your 

 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
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.

● 

Unplug your air conditioner

before making any repairs.  Note:
We strongly recommend that any

servicing be performed by a

qualified individual.

● 

For your safety.. 

 not store or

use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

SAVE THESE

If You Need 

To obtain service, see the Consumer
Services page in the back 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, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is 
not resolved, write:

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel

20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Summary of Contents for AVV15

Page 1: ... 2 Appliance Registration 2 User Maintenance Instructions 4 Care and Cleaning 4 Warranty Back Cover Condenser Coils 4 Consumer Services 11 Control Settings 3 Electrical Requirements 6 Energy Saving Tips 5 Extension Cords 6 Grille and Cabinet 4 Grounding 6 GEAmww Centw Installation Instructions 6 10 8M U620M Model AW15 GEAppbancs ...

Page 2: ...oner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used See grounding instructions on page 6 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 crac...

Page 3: ...ically control the temperature of the indoor air The higher the number selected the cooler the indoor air will be CLOSEO VENTILATION OPEN Ventilation Control When this control is set at CLOSED position only the air inside the room can be circulated and conditioned When it s in the OPEN position some indoor air can be exhausted from the room For quieter operation 1 Set Selector Switch at LO COOL 2 ...

Page 4: ...rvice outlet front Grille Removal The front grille can be removed to make the air filter accessible allow more thorough cleaning or make the model and serial numbers easier to read To remove the grille grasp both sides and pull forward and up to free tabs on grille from clamps on frame and bottom edge of grille from grooved suppo on frame To replace the grille set bottom edge of grille on grooved ...

Page 5: ...own or circuit breaker may have tripped Curtain blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner will restrict airflow Thermostat Control may not be set high enough rn knob to a higher number Highest setting should provide maximum cooling Q Air filter dirty should be cleaned at least every 30 days See instructions on page 4 Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first tu...

Page 6: ...outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal and not insulatd and wall outlet is grounded through house wiring You should have the circuit chwked by a qudifid electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded men disconnecting the power ...

Page 7: ...ping brackek and save to reinstill Cabinet 1 Cabinet Screen I 2 MU Cabhetin Window 1 Open the window and mark the center of the window stool Carefully place the cabinet in the window and align the center mark on the bottom tie bar with the center mark on the window stool I Top Retainer Bar Bottom Tie Bar Slide the chassis out of the cabinet by pulling the chassis forward while bracing the cabinet ...

Page 8: ...ark the groove until the ffler panel Be sure the cabinet maintains its outward pitch This allows the air conditioner to slant slightly downward on the outside and prevents water from entering the room Track Type B Type A Screw Hole Machine Screw and Flange Nut Support Bra ket Carriage Bolt and Flange Nut becomes weak enough to break apart X Minus One Groove 3 16 Filler Panel 3 Insert the cut edge ...

Page 9: ...s 7 At ch Air Filter and Front Grille See page 5 Instillation in Window Openings 24 Wide Follow all instructions on pages 6 8 except steps 1 through 6 on page 8 Use foam seal to fill any opening between the sides of the cabinet and the window stop molding Instillation Other Than Flush Mounting In order to install the appliance with more of it projecting into the room it will be necessary to reloca...

Page 10: ...and outer wall The flashing lip should be 1 wide and bent down 45 See illustration Step 3 column 3 2 Prepare the Cabinet 1 Remove chassis from cabinet See Window Installation page Z 2 With caulking compound or electrical tape seal all holes provided in cabinet for window installation hardware not used in this installation 3 Install Cabinet in Wall 1 Place cabinet in wall opening 2 Secure cabinet b...

Page 11: ...es Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a subs tid discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Telecommunication Device for the Deaf Parts andAccessories 800 626 2002 T m u Individu qutied to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directiy to their home free of shipping charg...

Page 12: ...TOMER 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 problem or if t...

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