GE ACV05 Original instructions

Room

Air

Conditioners

Pub. No. 49-7383 JR 8-99

ACV05

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

GE Appliances

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Safety Information

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . 3

How to Connect Electricity . . . . 3

Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . 4

Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . 4

Operating Instructions

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Care and Cleaning

Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Window Installation . . . . . . 8–11

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Normal Operating Sounds . . . 12

Customer Service

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

Product Registration . . . . .13, 14

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Congratulations!

You Are Now Part of the GE Family.

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are

committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use

Owner’s 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 use your air conditioner.

That’s important, because your new air conditioner will be part of your family

for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.

We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will

continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and

maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive

care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money

over the life of your air conditioner.

READ THIS MANUAL

GE & You, A Service Partnership.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

You can find them on a label on the side of the air conditioner.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

IMPORTANT!

Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.

Two Easy Ways To Register Your Appliance!

■Through the internet at www.geappliances.com.

■Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the

Before You

Call For Service

section. If you review our chart of

Troubleshooting

Tips

first, you may not need to call for service at all.

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 section of this manual. Or you can always call the GE

Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service

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.

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

■ 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

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

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,

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

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, MED COOL

and

LOW COOL

provide cooling with different fan speeds.

FAN

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.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling

—Select

MED COOL

with

the temp control at

For Maximum Cooling

—Select

HIGH COOL

with the temp control at

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling

—Select

LOW COOL

with the temp control at

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 a higher number the indoor

air will become cooler. Turn the knob to

a lower number and the indoor air will

become warmer.

The blower runs as long as the mode

control is not on

OFF.

MODE CONTROL TEMP CONTROL

MED

COOL

HIGH

COOL

OFF

FAN

LOW

COOL

About the controls on the air conditioner.

Air Direction

Fingertip pressure on the louvers adjusts the

air direction up or straight ahead.

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

Air Filter

The air filter behind the front grille should be

checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or

more often if necessary.

To remove:

Gently pull the filter tab up and slide it out.

The filter can be cleaned with a vacuum

cleaner to remove light dust or washed in

warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the filter dry

before replacing it.

Do not

expose the filter to

heat or direct sunlight when drying.

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner

without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and

reduce performance.

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.

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service

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

■ Phillips-head screwdriver

■ Flat blade screwdriver

■ Ruler or tape measure

■ Scissors or knife

Tools You Will Need

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Window installation instructions.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Parts Included

Screws (5)

Window locking bracket

Foam top window gasket Air conditioner

Supporting bracket (1)

Center the supporting bracket in the

window against the stool.

Attach it to the sill with two screws.

Install the Supporting Bracket

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service

Read completely, then follow step-by-step.

Window Requirements

■These instructions are for a standard

double-hung window. You will need to

modify them for other types of windows.

■All supporting parts must 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 opening dimensions are for a

standard double-hung window.

14″min.

23″to 36″

Storm 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 provided

by the installer.

1/2″higher

than frame

Storm

window

frame

Wood

Stool

Screws

Outside

Inside

Supporting

Bracket

Sill

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Window installation instructions.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Install the Air Conditioner in the Window

If the window has a handle, remove it.

Center the air conditioner in the window

with the bottom rail between the window

stool and the bracket.

4Lower the

window

Front

grille

Inside

Outside

Bracket Bottom rail

Stool

Install the Window Filler Panels and Locking Bracket

Extend the filler panels to fill the window

opening.

Secure the panels using two screws, one

on each side.

Attach the window locking bracket with

a screw.

Screw

(one on

each side)

Sliding panels

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