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Use and

& Installation Guide

Air Conditioner

Contents

Adapter Plug
Air Direction

Appliance Registration

Care

Cleaning

Air Filter

Grille & Cabinet

Outdoor Coil

Consumer Services

Control Settings

4,5

Electrical Requirements

Tips

Extension Cords

Freezing Up

4
3

Installation Instructions

8-14

Model and Serial Numbers 2,6

Problem Solver

Safety Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions 6
Warranty

Back Cover

GE Answer
800.626.2000

Model

GE Appliances

Summary of Contents for AW18

Page 1: ...net 6 Outdoor Coil 6 Consumer Services 15 Control Settings 4 5 Electrical Requirements 3 Ener Saving Tips 7 Extension Cords 3 Freezing Up 4 Grounding 3 Installation Instructions 8 14 Model and Serial Numbers 2 6 Problem Solver 7 Safety Instructions 2 User Maintenance Instructions 6 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Centera 800 626 2000 Model AW18 GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ... this Use and Care Guide This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Instillation 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 all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do...

Page 3: ...IRES 30 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION Whether your air conditioner is a 115 volt or a 230 208 volt unit TEMPORARYMETHOD ADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA 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 the adapter ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw...

Page 4: ... you move the Ventilation Control to CLOSE the vent door is closed and only the air inside the room will 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 especially in hot humid weather F...

Page 5: ... the desired number 3 Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSE For nighttime 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 4 or 5 Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSE For extreme temperatures For greatest economy and best performance we suggest you set the Selector Switch at HI COOL in ex...

Page 6: ... upward to disengage the 2 top tabs from their slots in the cabinet front edge CABINET o SCREW To attach the grille The grille is attached on the front of the cabinet by four tabs and a screw 1 Remove air filter from the grille by sliding it to the right 2 Engage two tabs on the grille s top inside edge with two slots in the cabinet front edge 3 Press inward on the lower right side of the metal ca...

Page 7: ...own or circuit breaker may have tripped Curtain blinds or furniture blocking the top or the front of the air conditioner will restrict air flow Thermostat Control may not be set high enough Move the knob to a higher number Highest setting should provide maximum cooling Air filter dirty should be cleaned at least every 30 days Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on All...

Page 8: ...LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES 115V 230V 208V 230V 208V 230V 208V 15 AMP circujt 20 AMP circunt 15 AMP circuit 30 AMP circuit parallel type perpendicular type tandem type tandem type If the electrical supply provided does not meet the above specifications call a licensed electrician Aluminum house wiring may pose special problems consult a qualified electrician This unit requires a separate circuit se...

Page 9: ...crewdriver Sharp knife or razor blade Rule or tape measure Pencil Level Box wrench SCREWS FURNISHED see samples Type A Type B Type C Type D Type E Type F Qty 7 Qty 3 Qty 8 Qty 3 Qty 2 Qty 4 Type A screw Type A screw support iller Type A w right screw continued next page 9 ...

Page 10: ...emove ground screw and ground wire Save for reuse Ground wire 3 Remove chassis from cabinet using the base pan as a handle PREPARE CABINET Top mounting rail Room side Cablnettop Type D screw 1 Install top mounting rail onto top of cabinet with 3 Type D screws Ill II Type B screw Type B o screw 2 Install bottom sill channel onto cabinet by inserting notches on channel into slots located on bottom o...

Page 11: ... and right window filler panels to window sash with Type A screws one on each side 5 Secure top mounting rail with two Type E screws Ier INSMLL SUPPORTBRACKETS 1 Install large adjusting bolts into the support brackets 2 Select matching pair of holes on bottom flange of cabinet just past the outer edge of sill Attach left and right support brackets to bottom flange of cabinet with 2 Type C screws e...

Page 12: ...w INSULL CHASSIS IN CABINED 1 Slide chassis into cabinet Make sure tubing on unit is not touching wall case 2 Lock chassis into cabinet by reinstalling chassis locking bracket and chassis locking screw removed in Step 2 Chassis locking bracket 3 Reconnect ground wire removed in Step 2 to chassis 4 Remove enough line cord to reach the wall receptacle CHECKFORAIR LEAKS I Seal small openings around c...

Page 13: ...cks above opening Flashing alum inure or galvanized steel PREPARE WA l OPENING 1 Determine size of opening Measure width and height of cabinet and add 1 8 to each dimension 2 Choose the wall opening location Be sure a power receptacle is or will be installed nearby 3 Make the opening Frame it to support the weight of the air conditioner Add metal flashing over bottom of frame opening and 1 up on s...

Page 14: ... of flashing a piece of aluminum or galvanized steel available at most hardware stores will further prevent moisture from getting into interior walls 5 Install wood trim molding obtained locally around roomside projection of cabinet if desired 1 SLIDE CHASSIS INTO CABINEZ Lift the chassis and carefully slide it into cabinet Do not push on controls or finned coils Make sure chassis is firmly seated...

Page 15: ...ch tse CZE contrilct while your w2tr r lrrty is slill in eflkct iirrd 1 11 receive 1 sLll stan i l clisco Lint With L nlultiple yeilr corllr ict yell r c issllrcd of future service at tod ly s prices Telecommunication Detice for the Deaf Parts andAccessories Individuds qudfied to service their o appliances c m h ve needed p u ts or ccessor ics sent dir cctly to their home free of shipping ch uge r...

Page 16: ...ER CARE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home 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 semice Improper installation If you have an installation problem or if...

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