GE AGE12 Operating instructions

Air Conditioners

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .2, 3

Operating Instructions

. . . . . .4, 5

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .6

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install the

Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Window Installation . . . . . . . .8–12

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .13–15

Normal Operating Sounds . . . .15

Consumer Support

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

Product Registration . . . . . .17, 18

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3828A20344B 49-7451 03-03 JR

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________________

Serial # __________________________

Find these numbers on a label on the

side of the air conditioner.

Room

AGE12

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, electric shock

or personal injury.

■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

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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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

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

About the controls on the air conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

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MODE CONTROLTEMP CONTROL

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. Turn the knob

clockwise to COOLER (blue) and the indoor

air will become cooler. Turn the knob

counterclockwise to WARMER (red) and

the indoor air will become warmer.

Mode Control

HIGH COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling

with different fan speeds.

HIGH HEAT and LOW HEAT provide heating

with different fan speeds.

FAN settings provide air circulation and

filtering without cooling or heating.

NOTE: If you move the mode control from a cool

setting to OFF, a fan setting, or a heat setting wait

at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool

setting.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling—Select HIGH COOL

or LOW COOL with the temp control at

midpoint.

For Maximum Cooling—Select HIGH COOL with

the temp control turned clockwise as far as

possible.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select LOW

COOL with the temp control at midpoint.

Heating Descriptions

For Normal Heating—Select HIGH HEAT

or LOW HEAT with the temp control at

midpoint.

For Maximum Heating—Select HIGH HEAT with

the temp control turned counter-clockwise as

far as possible.

For Quieter & Nighttime Heating—Select LOW

HEAT with the temp control at midpoint.

Controls

LOW

COOL

Air Direction—Side-to-Side

The side-to-side air direction is adjusted by moving

the lever to the left or right.

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Vent Control

The vent control is located above the control

knobs.

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.

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Additional controls and important information.

Air Direction—Up and Down

Fingertip pressure on the bank of horizontal

louvers adjusts the air direction up or down.

To open the vent, pull

the lever toward you.

To close it, push it in.

Water Drain Valve

When the outside temperature drops below

58°F and the unit is set for heating, a drain valve

opens up to release water from the base pan.

This is normal and prevents water from freezing

in the base pan and interfering with the

outdoor fan.

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

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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.

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.

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:

Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out

the bottom of the inlet grille.

Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter

to release it and pull it down.

Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and

let the filter dry before replacing it.

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air

conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will

clog it and reduce performance.

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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions

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

■Pencil

■Level

Tools You Will Need

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Window installation instructions.

Parts included.

Type A (16)

Sill support (2)

Window locking

bracket

Frame guide (2)

Top mounting rail

seal strip

Rig t

accordion

panel

Foam top

window gasket

Window

sas seal

Left

accordion

panel

Type B (3) Type C (5)

Bolt (2)

Nut (2)

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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions

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.

■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.

■All supporting parts must be secured to firm

wood, masonry or metal.

■The electrical outlet must be within reach of

the power cord.

16″min.

27″to 39″

(with accordion panels)

237⁄8″ min.

(without accordion panels)

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

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Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case

Remove the 2 shipping screws from the back

of the case.

Remove the 2 screws on each side of the case.

Keep these for later use.

Slide the air conditioner from the case by

gripping the base pan handle and pulling

forward while bracing the case.

Window installation instructions.

Shipping screws

Prepare the Window and the Case

Cut the window sash seal to the proper length.

Peel off the backing and attach the seal to the

underside of the window sash.

Carefully insert the plastic frame guides into

the bottom of the case on each side.

Remove the backing from the top mounting

rail seal strip and attach the seal to the bottom

of the top mounting rail.

Install the top mounting rail with 3 type A

screws on the inside of the case. Insert the

frames for the accordion panels into the top

mounting rail and the frame guides. Attach

the accordion panels to the side of the case

using 4 type A screws on each side.

Bottom

of case

Frame

guide

Top mounting rail

Frame guides

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