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Before 

 your 

conditioner, 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
or need more help, write (include

 phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model
and 

 numbers.

 find them on a label behind

the air discharge grille on the top
panel above the controls.

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 
air conditioner . . .

Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold it to you.

Save time 

and money.

Before you request
service . . .

Check the Problem Solver on
page 7. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

2

 

Read 

 

 before

 this appliance.

When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including 

 following:

● 

Use this appliance 

 for 

intended purpose 

as described in

this Use and Care 

 This air conditioner must be

properly 

   accordance

with 

 Installation instructions

before it is used. 

 grounding

instructions on page 3.

● 

 conditioner

by 

 on the power 

Always grip plug 

 and pull

straight out 

 the receptacle.

● 

Repair or replace immediately

 electric service cords that

have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. 

Do not use a cord that

shows cracks 

 abrasion 

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

● 

 your air conditioner

before 

 any repairs. 

Note:

We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed 

 a

qualified 

● 

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 

INSTRUCTIONS

If you need service

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 still
not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Summary of Contents for AVX06

Page 1: ...Instructions 2 Care and Cleaning 6 User Maintenance Instructions 6 Air Filter 6 Warranty Back Cover Condenser Coils 6 Grille Cabinet 6 Consumer Services 15 Control Settings 4 Electrical Requirements 3 Energy Saving Tips 7 Extension Cords 3 Grounding 3 GEAmw CeM Installation Instructions 8 11 8w m 2m Models AW06 Amo8 A 10 GEAppiancw ...

Page 2: ... This air conditioner must be properly ins ed in accordance with the Installation instructions before it is used See grounding instructions on page 3 N erunplugyourair conditioner by pu ing on the power cord Always grip plug fifiy 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 sh...

Page 3: ...from overheating wires The power cord on these models has a 230 208 volt perpendicular tandem or large tandem type plug that mates respectively with a outle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exis Use of adapter plug W volt modek only Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against use of an ...

Page 4: ...01 SELECTOR Selector Swikh OFF turns air conditioner off LO FAN provides low fan speed operation without cooling HI FAN provides high fan speed operation without cooling LO COOL provides cooling with low fan speed operation D COOL provides cooling with medium fan speed operation HI COOL provides cooling with high fan speed operation g 6 6 lo 5 I e 4 3 2 THERMOSTAT Thermostat Control When you turn ...

Page 5: ... position For n ttime operation During the cooler evening hours we recommend that you set the Selector Switch at LO COOL for quieter operation and the Thermostat Control at mid range 5 or 6 For extreme temperatures For greatest economy and best performance we suggest you set the Selector Switch at HI COOL in extremely hot weather For ventilation Whether the controls are set for cooling or fan only...

Page 6: ...ccessible allow more tiorough 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 supports on frame The air filter behind the front grille should be washed at least every 30 days or as ofien as it needs cleaning To remove the filter first remove ...

Page 7: ...circuit breaker may have tripped Curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner will restrict airflow Thermostat Control may not be set high enough Tumknob to a higher number Highest setting should provide maximum cooling Air filter dirty should be cleaned at least every 30days See instructions on page 6 Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on A...

Page 8: ...230V1208V 230V 208V 15 AMP c rcult 20 AMP clrcult 15 AMP c rcult 30 AMP clrcult parallel type perpendicular type tandem type tandem type If the electric supply provided does not meet the above specifications all a licensed electrician Aluminum house wiring may pose special problems consult a qualified electrician This unit requires a separate circuit serving only this appliance TOOLS NEEDED Screwd...

Page 9: ...plane Fig 1 This will allow for proper angle Tighten leveling bolt lock nut Important Unit must be tilted toward the outside slightly to facilitate proper condensate disposal Caution Do not drill a hole in bottom pan Unit is designed to operate with bottom pan approximately half full of water 7 Cut two pieces of adhesive backed foam seal to height of window opening Remove backing and apply seal to...

Page 10: ...nted on unit Filler panel may be trimmed with knife or scissors to fit window height 6 Slide right hand slider upward making sure filler panel aligns in slider Fig 5 7 With slider up against top retainer drill 1 8 hole through window frame in alignment with existing hole in slider Install self threading screw in hole Fig 5 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 for left hand slider Fig 5 9 Check all seals and plu...

Page 11: ...s and horizontal muntins to a height sufficient to allow you to mount the unit in the window opening Fig 7 Unit shown installed in stationaw casement window with window panes and horizontal muntin removed Open Window Frame 1 Remove crank mechanism and retch handles Fig 7 2 Fold window sash back against outside wall of building and secure it or remove it completely where possible Unit shown instill...

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Page 15: ...ice their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home free of shipping charge The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and dl GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted WSA Masteflard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in ti boo et cover p dures intended to be performed by my user Other servicing gene y shodd...

Page 16: ... 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 Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem or if the a...

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