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OFF

 COOL 

I

 HI FAN

● 

 FAN

 

Selector Switch

OFF turns 

 conditioner 

NOTE:   the air conditioner is
shut off, wait   least 

 minutes

before restarting it.

HI FAN provides high fan speed
operation without cooling.

LO FAN provides low fan speed
operation without cooling.

HI COOL provides cooling with
high fan speed operation.

LO COOL provides cooling with

low fan speed operation.

CLOSED 

\

● 

OPEN

Thermostat Control

When you move the Thermostat
Control to the desired setting,
the thermostat will automatically
control the temperature of the
indoor air. The higher the number
selected, the cooler the indoor air
will become.

Ventilation Control

When you move the Ventilation
Control to CLOSED, the vent door
is closed and only the air inside
the room 

 be circulated and

conditioned. Moving the control
to OPEN opens the vent door,

allowing a small amount of indoor
air to be exhausted from the room.

However, cooling effectiveness is
reduced when this control is set at

OPEN, so we suggest you don’t
keep it there long+ 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 

For air circulation and

CLOSED except for brief periods

filtering without cooling

when you want to exhaust room air
to the outside.

Set the Selector Switch at LO FAN

or HI FAN.

For Maximum Cooling

1. 

Set the Selector Switch at HI

COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat Control to 8.

3. Set the Ventilation Control at
CLOSED.

For Quieter Operation

For Nighttime Operation

For Extreme Temperatures

1. Set the Selector Switch at the

During the cooler evening hours,

For greatest economy and best

LO COOL position.

we recommend that you set the

performance, we suggest you set

2. Set the Thermostat Control to

Selector Switch at LO COOL

the Selector Switch at HI COOL in

the desired number.

for quieter operation and the

extremely hot weather.

3. Set the Ventilation Control

Thermostat Control at mid-range
(4 or 5). Set the Ventilation

at CLOSED.

Control at CLOSED.

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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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