GE ABN08 User manual

Important Safety Information

Installation Instructions

Important Electrical Safety

Window Installation

Operating Instructions

The Controls on Your Air Conditioner

Care of Product

Helpful Information

Things That Are Normal

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call for Service

GE Service Numbers

Warranty

GE Appliances

Air Conditioner

Owner’s Manual

Models: ABN08 ABP10

ABN10 ABV10

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

49-7348

Welcome to the GE family. We’re

proud of our quality products and

we believe in dependable service.

You’ll see it in this easy-to-use

manual and you’ll hear it in the

friendly voices of our customer

service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience

these values each time you enjoy

the comfort of your air conditioner.

That’s important, because your

new air conditioner will be part of

your family for a long time.

Welcome

Write down the model and serial

numbers here.

They are on a label

on the left side of the air condi-

tioner below the air discharge area.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

Staple your receipt to the inside back

cover of this manual. You will need it

to obtain service under warranty.

Start Here!…Before using your air conditioner

Need Help?

Read this manual.

It contains

instructions to help you use and

maintain your air conditioner

properly.

Save time and money.

Check the

section titled “If Something Goes

Wrong” before calling. This sec-

tion helps you to solve common

problems that might occur.

If you do need service, you can

relax knowing help is only a

phone call away. A list of toll-free

customer service numbers is

included in the back of this book.

Or call the

GE Answer Center

at 800.626.2000,

24 hours a day,

7 days a week.

Help us

help you

800.626.2000

Before you call for service,

there are a few things you

can do to help us serve you

better.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION

BEFORE USING

•This air conditioner must be

properly installed in accordance

with the Installation Instructions

before it is used.

•Repair or replace immediately

all electric service cords that have

become frayed or otherwise

damaged.

•Turn the mode control knob to

OFF

and unplug your air conditioner

before making any repairs.

NOTE:

We strongly recommend

that any servicing be performed by

a qualified individual.

Because most 2-prong outlets are

not grounded, we strongly advise

against using an adapter plug.

However, a temporary connection

may be made where local codes

permit and if the 2-prong wall out-

let is properly grounded.

When you plug the adapter in,

make sure the larger prong goes

into the larger slot to provide the

proper polarity for the power cord.

FOR PROPER GROUNDING:

1 Screw the adapter to the outlet,

using the outlet cover screw.

2 Ground the outlet through the house

wiring.

When disconnecting the power

cord from the adapter, hold the

adapter close to the outlet while

pulling the plug out. If this is not

done, the grounding connector is

likely to break with repeated use.

If the grounding connector breaks,

DO NOT USE

the air conditioner

until a proper ground has again

been made.

Adapter Plug

This is a temporary method.

UL-listed adapters are avail-

able at most hardware stores.

If an extension cord is required to

reach the nearest wall receptacle,

use only a UL-listed, 3-wire,

grounded, 14 gauge, 15A, 125V

appliance extension cord. For

models with nameplate ratings

greater than 12 amperes, do not

use an extension cord.

Extension Cord

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The energy saver switch controls the fan.

ENERGY SAVINGS

—the fan and compressor cycle

on and off together. This

results in wider varia-

tions of room temperature and humidity.

Normally used when the room is unoccupied.

NORMAL

—the fan runs all the time, while the

compressor cycles on and off. This switch must

be set at

NORMAL

in order to use the fan setting

(on the mode control).

HIGH COOL, MED COOL

and

LOW COOL

provide

cooling with different fan speeds.

FAN ONLY

provides air circulation and filtering

without cooling.

NOTE:

If you move the switch from a cool setting to

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

before switching back to a cool setting.

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. The higher the number selected,

the cooler the indoor air will become.

The blower runs as long as the mode control is

not on

OFF

Operating Instructions

The

controls

on your

air

conditioner

1 2

Mode Control Temp Control

MODE CONTROLS TEMP CONTROLS

OFF

MED

COOL

HIGH

COOL FAN

ONLY

LOW

COOL

OFF

MED

COOL

FAN

ONLY

LOW

COOL

HIGH

COOL

NORMAL ENERGY

SAVINGS

MED

COOL

HIGH

COOL

LOW

COOL

Your model will look like one of these. (Some models do not have a “0” setting.)

Cooling Descriptions

FOR NORMAL COOLING

Select

MED COOL

with the

temp at 3 or 4.

FOR MAXIMUM COOLING

Select

HIGH COOL

with the

temp at 6 or 8.

FOR QUIETER & NIGHTIME COOLING

Select

LOW COOL

with the

temp at 3 or 4.

The vent control is a lever located on the

control panel.

When the vent control is set at normal, only

the air inside the room is circulated, cooled

and filtered.

When set at exhaust, some indoor air will be

exhausted from the room. This will reduce

the cooling effect.

Tabs inside the horizontal louvers let you

control the air direction left, right or

straight ahead.

3 4

Vent Control Air Direction

NORMAL EXHAUST

Operating Instructions

Care & Cleaning

Turn the air conditioner off and

remove the plug from the wall out-

let before cleaning.

To clean, use water and a mild

detergent. Do not use bleach or

abrasives.

Grille and Case

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.

Outdoor Coils

The air filter is behind the front

grille insert and should be checked

and cleaned at least every 30 days

or more often if necessary.

To remove the front grille insert:

Place your hand on the bottom of

the front grille. Pull it out and

down to release the tabs.

Remove the air filter. The filter

can be washed in warm soapy

water. Rinse and let the filter dry

before replacing it.

To replace the grille insert:

Hook the tabs on the left and

right side. Gently press until it

snaps into place.

CAUTION:

DO NOT operate the air conditioner

without a filter because dirt and

lint will clog the unit and reduce

performance.

Front Grille and

Air Filter

The 115-volt models require a

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.

Electrical

Requirements

PPaarraalllleell

115V., 15 Amp.

Installation Instructions

Important Electrical Safety–Read Carefully

•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 Electrical

Code (NEC) 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.

Important Notes

Installer: Leave these

instructions with the

appliance.

Owner: Keep these

instructions for future

use.

Installation Instructions

Before you begin

Parts Included

•Blade-type screwdriver

•1/4″hex-head nut driver

•9/16″open-end or

adjustable wrench

•Ruler or tape measure

•Scissors or knife

•Level

•Pencil

Tools Needed

Air conditioner

(Some models

have a control

door.)

1″screws (2)

Leveling bolt 3/4″screws (5) 3/8″screws (8)

Window

locking

bracket

Foam top window gasket

Bottom window gasket

Support bracket

Filler panels (2)

•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 filler panels

if needed to fit in a narrow win-

dow. See the window opening

dimensions to the right.

•All supporting parts should be

secured to firm wood, masonry

or metal.

•The electrical outlet must be

within reach of the power cord.

Do not use an extension cord.

Window

Requirements

A storm window frame will not

allow the air conditioner to tilt

towards the outside and will keep it

from draining properly. To adjust

for this, attach a piece of wood to

the stool.

WOOD PIECES:

WIDTH:

2″

LENGTH:

Long enough to fit inside

the window frame.

THICKNESS:

To determine the

thickness, place a piece of wood on

the stool to make it 1/2″higher

than the top of the storm window

frame.

Attach securely with nails or screws.

Storm Window

Requirements

Window opening dimensions

are for a standard double-hung

window.

151⁄4″min.

23″to 371⁄2″

(With filler panels)

191⁄4″min.

(Without filler panels)

1/2″higher

than frame

Stool

Storm

window

frame

Wood

Installation Instructions

Read completely then follow step-by-step

Insert the right and left hand

filler panels into the top and

bottom rails.

Secure them with eight 3/8″

screws, four on each side.

Install the

Filler Panels

Screw the leveling bolt into the

support bracket.

Mark the centerline of the

window and place the support

bracket on it 13/16″from the

window stool.

Attach the support bracket

onto the window sill with two

1″screws.

Peel the backing off the bottom

window gasket and place onto

the backside of the window stool.

Using the level, adjust the level-

ing bolt so the curved top of the

support bracket is 1⁄4″below the

top of the window stool.

NOTE:

This downward tilt towards the

outside prevents water from entering

the room.

Install the

Support Bracket

Support

bracket

1/4″

Level with sill

Stool

13/16″

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