GE AFQ08 Series Operating instructions

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Safety Instruc_tions ........ 2, 3

Operating. Instructions

Controls ................. 4, 5

Care and Cleaning

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

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

()utdoor (:oils .............. 6

Installation Instruc_tions . . .7-14

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 15

Normal ()perating Sounds . . .l 6

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ......... 20

Product Registration ..... 17, 18

VCarranty ................. 19

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Find these numbers on a label on the

side of the air conditione_:

AFQ08

TINSC2317C2RO 49-7486 02-04 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock

or personal injury.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Use this appliance only %r its intended

pui])ose as described in this Owner's

Manual.

This air conditioner must be propedy

installed in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

Never unplug your air conditioner 1)y

pulling on the power cord. Always grip

plug firefly and pull straight out flom the

receptacle.

Repair or replace immediamly all electric

service cords that have become flwed or

otherwise damag>d. Do not use a cord

that shows cracks or abrasion damage

along its length or at either the plug or

conilector end.

q?{:_Turn the mode control to 0FFand unplug

your air conditioner before making any

repairs or cleaning.

NOTE."We strongly recommend that any

servicing be performed by a quafified individual

_?_:_Fox your safety...do not store or use

combustible mamrials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

_f?:,:All air condiuoners contain reDigerants,

which under federal law must be remoxed

prior to product disposal. If you are getting

rid of an old product with refligerants, check

with the company handling disposal about

what to do.

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove

the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For

personal safe_ this appliance must be properly

grounded.

The power cord of dfis appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates

with a standard 31)iong (grounding) wall

outlet m minimize the possibility of electric

shock hazard flom this appliance.

Haxe the wall outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is

properly grounded.

Where a 9-prong wall outlet is encounmred,

it is your personal responsibility and obligation

m have it replaced with a properly grounded

3-prong wall outlet.

The air conditioner should ahvays be

plugg>d into its owxxindividual electrical

outlet which has a xolmg> rating that matches

the rating plato.

This proxqdes the best performance and also

prments overloading house wiring circuits

which could cause a fire hazard flom

oxerheated wires.

See the Installation Instructions, Electrical

Requirements section fox specific elecuica]

connection requirements.

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WARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS--115-Voltmodelsonly

Becauseofpotentialsafe_hazardsundercertain_CAUTION:

conditions, we strongly recommend against the

use of an extension cord.

Howex_. if you must use all extension cord,

it is absolutely necessat T that it be a UiAismd,

14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance

extension cord having a grounding type plug

and outlet and that the elecuJcal rating of the

cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 195 volts.

DO NOT use an extension cord with any ofthe

230/208 volt models.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Voltmodelsonly

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

conditions, we strongly recommend against the

use of an adapter plug.

Howex>[; if you must rise all adaptei; where

local codes i)emfit, a temporaryconnection may

be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall

outlet by use of a Ui,-listed adapter available

at most local hardware stores.

Tile larger slot ill tile adapter must be aligned

with tile larger slot ill the wall outlet to I)rovide

proper polarity in the connection of the

power cord.

'Whei:, disconnecting file power cord Ram tile

adaptel, alwws hold tile adaptor ill place with

one hand while pulling tile I)ower cord I)lug

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

adaptor ground terminal is xetT likely to break

with repeamd use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT

USEtile air co,_,ditio,_,er m_,ti] a proper grom_,d

has been established.

Attachingthe adaptergreundterminalto a waftoutlet

coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe

coverscrewis metal,andnot bsulated, andthe wall

outlet isgroundedthreughthe housewiring. Youshould

havethecircuitcheckedby a qualifiedelectricianto

makesuretheoutlet is properlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlsonthe air conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

Cool mode on

Dehum mode on

Fan mode on e

_MODULO 0 _ AUTO ON/OFF

I timer set on

0 , @

AirConditionerControls Remote Control

OON/OFF 0

Turns air conditioner on and off'.

Display

OMODE

Use to set the air conditioner to COOL

DEHUM(Dehumidification) or FANmode.

OIncrease •/Decrease • Pads

Use to set temperatm'e when in COOL mode.

0FAN

Use to set the tim speed at HIGH(F3),MED (F2)

or LOW(F1). 0

AUTO ON/OFF

ON--_'_l/ell tile air conditioner is oIt_ it can be

set to automatically turn on in 1 to 24 hom_

at its previous setting. Each touch will set the

time in hom_.

OFF--X,_qlen tile air conditioner is on, it can be

set to autoinaficallv turn off in 1 to 24 houI3.

Each touch will set the time in hom_.

To cancel tile dmex; press tile AUTO ON/OFF

pad tmtil tile displa) shows 00.

Remote ControlSignal Receiver

Remote Control

::Ji::To ensure proper operation, aim tile remote

control at the signal receiver on the air

conditionei;

iJi::Tile remote control signal has a range of

up to 21 teet.

::Ji::Make sure nothing is between tile air conditioner

and the remote control that could block the

signal.

::Ji::Make stlre batteries are fl'esh and installed

correctly see the Care and Cleaning section.

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When the air conditioner is turned on, it will

automatically start in the setting last used,

except the timer will be cancelled if it was set.

Lights on the air conditioner control panel indicate

the selected settings.

COOLMode

Use tile COOLmode with HIGH(F3),MED(F2)or LOW

(FI) tim for cooling. Lrse the Increase •/Decrease

• pads to set the desired temperature between

60°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.

A them_ostat is used to maintain the room

temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off

to kee I) the room at the set level of comtort. Set the

them_ostat at a lower number and the indoor air

will become cooler. Set the them_ostat at a higher

number and the indoor air will become warn/e_:

NOTE."If theairconditionerisoff andisthenturnedonwhile

settoCOOL,it willtakeapproximately3 mbutesforthe

compressortostartandcodingtobegin.

CoolingDescriptions

ForNormalCooling-_Selectthe COOLmode and

HIGH(F3),MED(F2)or LOW(F/)tim with a middle set

temperature.

ForMaximumCooling--Select the COOL mode and

HIGH (F3)tim with a lower set temperature.

For Quieter &Nighttime Cooling--Select the COOL

Inode and LOW(FI)tim with a Iniddle set

temperamre.

DEHUM Mode--Dehumidification

Use the DEHUM mode to provide dehumidification

only: The tim will mn at a fixed speed at this setting,

so a tim speed cannot be set. Keep windows and

do(n_ closed tin" the best dehumidif}'ing effects.

• Press the MODEpad until the DEHUMindicator

light is lit.

In the DEHOMmode, a set temperature will not be

displayed.

FAN Mode

Use the FAN at HIGH (F3), MED (F2) or LOW(FI) to Since tim only settings do not provide cooling,

provide air circulation and filtering without cooling, a temperature setting will not be displayed.

Air Direction -Up and Down

Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvex_

a(!iusts the air direction up or down.

Air Direction -Side-to-Side

The side-to-side air direction is a(!iusted 1)y moving

the lever to the lett or right,

Careand cleaningoftheair conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the ......air conditioner off and remo',e the I_lug, To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not

from the wall outlet heft)re cleaning, use bleach or abrasixes.

Outdoor Coils

The coils on the outdoor side oI the air conditioner

should be checked regularly. If they are clogged

with dirt or soot, they may be protessionally steam

cleaned, a service a\_filable through yore" GE

service outlet.

Air Filter

The air filter behind the fl'ont grille should be

checked and cleaned at least eve_' 30 dm_s or

IllOI'e otteIl it' necessai'v.

Clean the filter with wam_, soapy water: Rinse and

let the filmr dry before replacing it.

NOTE."DONOTput the filter in an automaticdishwasher

ACAUTION:DONOroperatethea,_

conditioner without a filter becausedirt and iint wffl

dog it and reduceperformance.

Toremove:

Using the tab, pull the filter to the right to remove.

Installation

Instructions Air Conditioner

Model AFQ08

I[] Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com I

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely

and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Savethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Observeall

governing codes and ordinances.

•Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

•Note to Consumer - Keep these

instructions for future reference.

• Skill level - Installation of this appliance

requires basic mechanical skills,

•Completion time - Approximately 1 hour

• We recommend that two people install

this product.

•Proper installation is the responsibility

of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation

is not covered under the Warranty.

(_) ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Some 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.

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.

-&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.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips head screwdriver

Adjustable wrench Ruler or tape measure

Scissors or knife Pencil

Level

Installation Instructions

PARTS INCLUDED

Top mounting rail

Left

accordion

panel "_

Window sash seal

__ (thin, adhesive-backed)

•Foam top ___

window gasket __

seal strip

S_S_------Sill support (2)

Topmounting rail

Right

accordion

panel

Type A (16) Window

Type B (9) locking bracket

Nut(2) _

Bolt (2)

Installation Instructions

[] WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

•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.

•All supporting parts must be secured

to firm wood, masonry or metal.

• The electrical outlet must be within

reach of the power cord.

151/2" min.

241/2" to 37"

(With accordion panels)

173/4" min.

(Without accordion panels)

[] STORM WINDOW

REQUIREMENTS

A storm window frame will not allow the

air conditioner to tilt toward 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

fra me

Installation Instructions

[] REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER

FROM THE CASE

[] Remove and save the 2 screws from the

lower sides of the front grille.

FRONT

[] Using the tab, pull the filter to the right

to remove,

FRONT

[] Remove the front grille screw.

FRONT

[] Grasp the lower corners of the grille while

pressing in on the case sides with your

finger tips. Pull out to release and lift it up.

NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge

toward you more than 3" or you may

damage the tabs of the grille.

FRONT

[] Remove the screw from each side of the

case. Keep them in a safe location.

FRONT

[] Slide the air conditioner from the case by

gripping the base pan handle and pulling

forward while bracing the case.

FRONT

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