SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.
3-prong wall outlet. www.GEAppliances.com The air conditioner should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT USE the air conditioner until a proper ground has been established. Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance...
Heat Pump Models When the outdoor temperature is lower than 25°F., heat is provided by the electric heater in the air conditioner instead of by the heat pump. NOTE: The electric resistance heater in the 115-volt heat pump model operates during defrost when the outdoor coil temperature is below 36°F.
About the controls on the air conditioner. Fan Switch On Heat/Cool models, the fan switch lever is located in a hole through the control panel. To reach it, you need to remove the front grille. Use a small screwdriver to change the setting. Cool only models have a rocker switch on the front of the control box.
If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be professionally steam cleaned, a service available through your GE service outlet. Front Grille The front grille can be removed for more thorough cleaning or to make the model and serial numbers accessible.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions for future use. IMPORTANT NOTES: For personal safety, this air conditioner must be properly grounded. It is important to have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists.
(for installation of model AJCS—with accordion curtains, see pages 17–21) Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove the shipping pad inside the air conditioner next to the compressor. Parts included for models AJES and AJHS. Sill support...
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These instructions are for a standard double- hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows. The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. See the window opening dimensions to the right.
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Locking plate Remove screw Remove and discard the shipping screw on the back of the air conditioner to allow removal of the air conditioner from the case. Remove screw Pull the bottom corners of the air conditioner and slide it out of the case.
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Prepare the Window Mark the centerline of the stool. Measure from the centerline 13 for the panel cuts. Stool Sill Install the Sill Supports Assemble the sill supports. Do not fully tighten the spacer mounting screws at this time. Type B Type E Sill support...
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(see Prepare the Window) to the inside of the window track on each side. (A and B) Sill ⁄ Width of the air conditioner Left side Mark the A and B measurements on each side of the filler panel board. Cut the panels and discard the center piece.
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Install the Case in the Window Peel off the backing from the bottom window gasket. Place the gasket on the stool and over the brackets, even with the rear edge, sticky side down. Bottom window gasket Carefully slide the empty case into the window until the holes in the case line up with the holes in the panel angles.
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Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room. Replace the Air Conditioner in the Case Carefully slide the air conditioner back into the case. Attach the power cord to the base pan with the clamp.
Read these instructions completely and carefully. Parts included for model AJCS. Accordion curtain (left) Sill channel Type A (6) Foam top window gasket Foam top window gasket Top mounting rail Window locking bracket Accordion curtain (right) Air conditioner Type B (15)
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These instructions are for a standard double- hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows. The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. See the window opening dimensions to the right.
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Locking plate Remove screw Remove and discard the shipping screw on the back of the air conditioner to allow removal of the air conditioner from the case. Remove screw Pull the bottom corners of the air conditioner and slide it out of the case.
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Installation for model AJCS—with accordion curtains. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Prepare the Case Install the top mounting rail with type B screws. Attach the sill channel with type B screws. Align the holes on the bracket of the sill channel with the holes in the case.
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Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room. Replace the Air Conditioner in the Case Carefully slide the air conditioner back into the case. Attach the power cord to the base pan with the clamp.
For the 230/208-volt models the cord length is 65 to the right and 39 to the left. Support Requirements for the Air Conditioner The air conditioner wall case may be installed flush with the inside wall or flush with the outside wall.
• Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Care and cleaning of the air conditioner section. • When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to allow time for the room to cool down or warm up.
Any part of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. One Year During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor From the date of the and in-home service to replace the defective part.
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