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HELP US HELP YOU

Before using your air
conditioner, read this book
carefully.

It 

is 

intended to 

help you

 

 maintain your new

 conditioner properly.

 it 

 

 answers to

your questions.

 you 

 understand something

or 

 more help, write (include

your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance 

 KY 40225

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ II 

 them on   label on the

   the 

 conditioner behind

the 

 filter.

These numbers 

 

 on the

Consumer Product Ownership

 

 that 

 

your 

 conditioner. Before

sending in this 

 

 write

these numbers 

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service 
concerning your 

 conditioner.

If you received a damaged
air conditioner...

immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold 

 the

 conditioner.

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

Check the Problem 
section 

 this guide. It lists causes

 minor operating problems that

you can correct yourself.

 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read 

 instructions before using 

 

A

WARNING—when using this appliance,
always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:

● 

Use this 

appliance 

 for its intended purpose as

described in this Use and Care Guide.

● 

This air conditioner must be properly installed in

accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See grounding instructions.

● 

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   electric service

cords that have become 

 or otherwise damaged.

Do not use a cord that shows 

 or abrasion damage

along its length or at either the plug or 

● 

Unplug your air conditioner before

 making any repairs. NOTE: We strongly

recommend that any servicing be 
by a 

 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.

 THESE 

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services 

NEXT,   you 

 still not pleased, write 

 the

in the back 

 this guide.

details—including your phone number—to:

We’re proud   our service and want you to be

Manager, Consumer Relations

pleased.   

 some reason you 

 not happy with the

GE Appliances

service you receive, here 

 three steps to follow 

Appliance Park

further help.

Louisville, KY 

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

 Explain why you 

 not pleased. In most

 Appliance

cases, this 

 solve the problem.

Consumer Action Panel

20 North 

 Drive

2

Chicago, IL 

Summary of Contents for AVV18

Page 1: ...Air Filter 5 Grille Cabinet 5 OutdoorCoil 5 UserMaintenance 5 Problem Solver lo More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Installation Adapter Plug 6 ElectricalRequirements 6 ExtensionCords 6 Grounding 6 Installation Instructions 7 9 o Consumer Services l 1 ApplianceRegistration 2 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Warranty BackCover I Mode AVV18 GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...his Use and Care Guide This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used See grounding instructions 5 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 d electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do n...

Page 3: ... specially in hot humid weather For Normal Cooling 1 Set the Selector Switch at HI COOL 2 Set the Thermostat Control at the desired number usually the midpoint is a good starting position If room temperature is not satisfactory after a reasonable time set the Thermostat Control at a higher number for a cooler room or at a lower number for a warmer room 3 Set the Ventilation Control at For air circ...

Page 4: ... controlled by tabs that let you position each bank separately to discharge air up down or straight out 7 al UP AND DOWN AIR DIRECTION ENERGY SAVING TmS Keep the air fi Iter clean Keep furnace floor registers and cold air returns For most efficient cooling keep the Ventilation closed Cold air can easily escape through them Control in the CLOSED position except when you Don t let drapes or furnitur...

Page 5: ...clamps on the frame and bottom edge of grille from grooved supports on frame accessible allow more thorough cleaning or make the grille set bottom model and serial numbers easier to read edge of grille on grooved supports on frame and push H upper part of grille back until tabs on grille snap into y flffl clamps on frame 1 Air Filter The air filter behind the front grille should be washed II I at ...

Page 6: ...OVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD Whether your air conditioner is a 115 volt or a 230 208 volt unit it is impotiant to have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists USE OF ADAPTER PLUG 115 volt modelson Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against use of an ad...

Page 7: ...REOUIREMENTS This air conditioner is factory prepared for installation in standard double hung windows with actual opening width of 27 to 39 Removal of both left hand and right hand filler panels permits installation in windows with a minimum opening width of 24 clear vertical opening of 16 minimum from bottom of sash to stool Note All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood masonry or met...

Page 8: ... 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 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for second sup...

Page 9: ... 8 threaded 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 Type B wood screw in...

Page 10: ...or registers and cold air returns Ventilation Control may be set at OPEN position allowing hot outside air to enter the room Cooling coils have iced up To melt ice move the Selector Switch to HI FAN and the Thermostat Control to a lower number Thermostat click a metallic sound may be heard when compressor cycles on and off This is normal Q Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in COOL or F...

Page 11: ... ird uld IJiscover cards lre ac c ertcd User maintenance instructions contained in this booHet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generdy shoidd be referred to qiidified ser vice personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation S C O A A 7 7 w u m kr Customers With Special Needs 80 6262000 LJpon request k will provi ie 13r ...

Page 12: ...f the product resulting I Service trips to your home to If you have an installation from modifications to the product or teach you how to use the product problem or if the air conditioner is due to unreasonable use including Read your Use and Care material of improper cooling capacity for the failure to provide reasonable and If you then have any questions intended use contact your dealer necessar...

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