GE 10 ACA User manual

Air Conditioners

49-7397 10-00 JR

Chassis Only

Cool Only: AJCH 08, 10 ACA

AJCH 10, 12 DCA

AJCS 06 LCA

AJCS 08, 10 ACA

AJCS 09, 10, 12 DCA

Heat/Cool: AJES 09, 10, 12 DCA

AJEH 12 DCA

Heat Pump: AJHS 08, 10 DCA

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Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

Safety Information

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . . . .3

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operating Instructions

Air Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6

Fan Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Temperature Limiting . . . . . . . . . .6

Vent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Care and Cleaning

Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation

Installing a J-Model in an

Existing Wall Case . . . . . . . . . . 10–12

Preparing to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service . . . . 14

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Room

Write the model and serial numbers here:

# ________________________________

Find these numbers on a label on the

front of the base pan behind the front grille.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or

explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

■ 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.

■ Repair or replace immediately all electric

service cords that have become frayed

or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord

that shows cracks or abrasion damage

along its length or at either the plug or

connector end.

■ Turn the mode control to

OFF

and unplug

your air conditioner before making any

repairs or cleaning.

NOTE:

We strongly recommend that any

servicing be performed by a qualified

individual.

■ For your safety…do not store or use

combustible materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates

with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall

outlet to minimize the possibility of electric

shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is

properly grounded.

Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,

it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with a properly

grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The air conditioner should always be

plugged into its own individual electrical

outlet which has a voltage rating that matches

the rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also

prevents overloading house wiring circuits

which could cause a fire hazard from

overheated wires.

See the Installation Instructions,

Electrical

Requirements

section for specific electrical

connection requirements.

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

Because of potential safety hazards under

certain conditions, we strongly recommend

against the use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord,

it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed,

14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance

extension cord having a grounding type plug

and outlet and that the electrical rating of the

cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.

CAUTION:

DO NOT use an extension cord with any of

the 230/208 volt models.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS –

115-Volt models only

Because of potential safety hazards under

certain conditions, we strongly recommend

against the use of an adapter plug.

However, if you must use an adapter, where

local codes permit, a

temporary connection

may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong

wall outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter

available at most local hardware stores.

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.

When disconnecting the power cord from

the adapter, always hold the adapter in place

with one hand while pulling the power cord

plug with the other hand. If this is not done,

the adapter ground terminal is very likely to

break with repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks,

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

unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated,

and the wall outlet is grounded through the house

wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a

qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is

properly grounded.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS –

115-Volt models only

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Controls

Mode Control

HIGH COOL

and

LOW COOL

provide cooling

with different fan speeds.

HIGH HEAT

and

LOW HEAT

provide heating

with different fan speeds.

LOW FAN

HIGH FAN

provides air

circulation and filtering without cooling

or heating.

NOTE: If you move the switch from a cool or heat

setting to OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least 3

minutes before switching back to a cool or heat

setting. A 3-minute delay is automatically provided

on the Heat/Cool and Heat Pump models.

Cooling/Heating Descriptions

For Normal Cooling or Heating

—Select

HIGH COOL

HIGH HEAT

with the

thermostat at mid point.

For Maximum Cooling

—Select

HIGH COOL

with the thermostat at maximum cool.

For Maximum Heating

—Select

HIGH HEAT

with the thermostat at maximum heat.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling

—Select

LOW COOL

with the thermostat at mid

point.

Temp Control

The temp control is used to maintain the

room temperature. The compressor will

cycle on and off to keep the room at the

same level of comfort. When you turn

the knob to

COOLER

(blue) the indoor air

will become cooler. Turn the knob to

WARMER

(red) and the indoor air will

become warmer.

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. It is not

intended to provide full heat capability.

MODE CONTROL TEMP CONTROL

OFF

LOW

FAN HIGH

FAN

HIGH

HEAT HIGH

COOL

LOW

COOL

LOW

HEAT

OFF

LOW

FAN

HIGH

FAN HIGH

COOL

LOW

COOL

About the controls on the air conditioner.

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Temperature Limiting

Limiting the maximum and minimum settings

prevents users from turning the control to the

extreme heat or cool positions.

The normal range of the temp control is

approximately 60°F to 85°F. The control range

may be narrowed by the use of the temperature

limiting screws located behind the control panel.

Each position equals approximately 3°F.

Vent Control

The vent control is located behind the front grille

on the right side of the air discharge area. When

set at

CLOSE,

only the air inside the room will be

circulated and conditioned. When set at

OPEN,

some inside air is exhausted outside.

To open or close the vent:

1. Remove the front grille.

2. Remove and replace the vent card to the OPEN

(mesh end toward the back) or to the CLOSE

(mesh end toward the front) position.

Air Direction

Horizontal louvers

on the front grille

let you control the

air direction up

and down.

Remove the front

grille to adjust the

vertical louvers

side-to-side to

direct the air left

or right.

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.

When set at

CYCLE

(down) the fan cycles on and

off when cooling or heating. When set at

CONT

(continuous, up) the fan runs all the time. The

unit is shipped in the

CONT

setting.

About the controls on the air conditioner.

Limits

heat

temp

Limits

cool

temp

Open

The front grille can be removed for more

thorough cleaning or to make the model and

serial numbers accessible.

To remove:

1. Pull the filter out.

2. Remove the two grille screws.

3. Pull the grille out from the bottom and lift up

from the tabs on the top of the case.

To replace:

Hook the tabs on the front grille even with the

tabs on the case and snap into place.

Replace the screws and filter.

Front Grille

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

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Outdoor Coils

The coils on the outdoor side of the air

conditioner should be checked regularly.

If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be

professionally steam cleaned, a service available

through your GE service outlet.

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the

plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.

To clean, use water and a mild detergent.

Do not use bleach or abrasives.

Grille

Tab

Grille

Tab

On some models

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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

To maintain optimum performance, clean the filter at least every 30 days.

Air Filter

Turn the air conditioner off before cleaning.

The most important thing you can do to maintain

the air conditioner is to clean the filter at least

every 30 days. A clogged filter reduces cooling,

heating and air flow.

Keeping the air filter clean will:

■Decrease cost of operation.

■Save energy.

■Prevent clogged heat exchanger coils.

■Reduce the risk of premature component

failure.

To clean the air filters:

■Vacuum off the heavy soil.

■Run water through the filters.

■Dry thoroughly before replacing.

To remove the air filter, on some models:

Carefully pull the tab forward, up and out.

To remove the air filter, on other models:

Pull it down.

To replace the air filter:

Replace the clean filter by pushing it back

into place.

CAUTION: Do not operate the air conditioner

without the filter in place. If a filter becomes torn or

damaged it should be replaced immediately.

Operating without the filter in place or with a

damaged filter will allow dirt and dust to reach

the indoor coil and reduce the cooling, heating,

airflow and efficiency of the unit.

Replacement filters are available from your

salesperson, GE dealer, GE Service and Parts

Center or authorized Customer Care® servicers.

Dirty filter—Needs cleaning Clogged filter—Greatly

reduces cooling, heating

and airflow.

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Preparing to install the air conditioner.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions

with the air conditioner after installation is

completed.

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.

Follow National Electric Codes (NEC) and/or

local codes and ordinances.

CAUTION:

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove

the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not change the plug on the power cord of this

air conditioner.

Aluminum house wiring may present special

problems—consult a qualified electrician.

Before You Begin

Some models require 115/120-volt a.c.,

60 Hz grounded outlet protected with

a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit

breaker.

The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the

possibility of electric shock hazard. If the wall

outlet you plan to use is only a 2-prong outlet, it is

your responsibility to have it replaced with a

properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Some models require 230/208-volt

a.c., protected with a time delay fuse

or circuit breaker. These models

should be installed on their own single

branch circuit for best performance

and to prevent overloading house

or apartment wiring circuits, which

could cause a possible fire hazard

from overheating wires.

Electrical Requirements

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Installing a J-Model in an existing wall case.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

GE strongly recommends the removal of the old

wall case and the installation of a new GE Wall

Case. If you decide to keep the existing wall

case, you may need a kit to ensure proper

performance. If you DO NOT use a kit, you

run the risk of poor performance or product

failure. This is not covered under the terms

of the GE warranty.

IMPORTANT!

J-model air conditioners may fit in existing wall

cases. However, they often need a kit to properly

adapt the case to the GE air conditioner. Answer

these questions and see the chart below for the

proper kit.

What brand air conditioner will you be

replacing?

What are the dimensions of the wall case

currently in use?

What is the model number of the chassis

currently in use? What is the model (or Type)

number of the wall case currently in use?

Frequently, the J-model adapter kit will apply

to another brand model “series” or specific

vintage. In these cases, you need the chassis

model number and/or the wall case or “type”

number to confirm the use of the correct

adapter kit.

What type of outdoor grille is used with the

current wall case?

There may be an architectural grille attached

to a wall case to enhance the exterior

appearance of the building. Custom grilles

may be used with J-model wall cases provided

a J-model adapter kit is also used to ensure

proper airflow.

J-Model Qualifying Questions

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