GE AGM12AB Operating instructions

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

Operating Instructions

Control Knob Models . . . . . .6, 7

Touch Pad Models . . . . . . . . .4, 5

Care and Cleaning

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

Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installation Instructions

Preparing to Install the

Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Window Installation . . . . . .10–14

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .15

Normal Operating Sounds . . .16

Consumer Support

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

Product Registration . . . . .17, 18

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

3828A20296G 49-7447-1 02-03 JR

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________________

Serial # __________________________

Find these numbers on a label on the

side of the air conditioner.

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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.

■ All air conditioners contain refrigerants,

which under federal law must be removed

prior to product disposal. If you are getting

rid of an old product with refrigerants, check

with the company handling disposal about

what to do.

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

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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■ To ensure proper operation, aim the

remote control at the signal receiver

on the air conditioner.

■ The remote control signal has a range

of up to 21 feet.

■ Make sure nothing is between the air

conditioner and the remote control

that could block the signal.

■ Make sure batteries are fresh and installed

correctly as indicated on the remote control.

About the controls on the air conditioner—models with touch pads.

Features and appearance will vary.

FAN

Air Conditioner Controls

Controls

ON/OFF Pad

Turns air conditioner on and off.

Display

Shows the set temperature or time remaining

on timer.

MODE

Use to set the air conditioner to COOL or

FAN mode.

Increase ▲ /Decrease ▼Pads

Use to set temperature when in COOL mode.

FAN Pad

Use to set the fan speed to LOW (F1), MED (F2)

or HIGH (F3).

ENERGY SAVER (on some models)

Controls the fan.

ON—The fan and compressor cycle on and

off. This results in wider variations of room

temperature and humidity. Normally used

when the room is unoccupied. Note: The fan

will continue to run for a short time after the

compressor cycles off.

OFF—The fan runs all the time, while the

compressor cycles on and off.

This feature must be set at OFF in order to

use the fan settings (on the mode control).

Note: On some models, the ENERGY SAVER

feature cannot be set on the air conditioner.

It must be set using the remote control.

CIRCULAIRE (on some models)

For continuous side-to-side air circulation

(cool settings only), set the Circulaire switch

to ON.

For fixed side-to-side air direction, turn ON

until the desired air direction is obtained,

then turn it OFF.

TIMER Pad

ON—When the air conditioner is off, it can be

set to automatically come on in 1 to 12 hours

at its previous setting. Each touch will set the

timer in hours.

OFF—When the air conditioner is on, it can

be set to automatically turn off in 1 to 12

hours. Each touch will set the timer in hours.

To cancel the timer, press the TIMER pad until

the display time disappears.

Remote Control Signal Receiver

Remote Control

Cool on

Fan on

Energy

Saver on

Timer on

Timer

Energy

Saver on Cool on

Fan on

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Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner

control panel indicate the selected settings.

COOL Mode

Use the COOL mode with HIGH (F3), MED (F2) or

LOW (F1) fan for cooling. Use the INCREASE ▲ /

DECREASE ▼ pads to set the desired temperature

between 60°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.

An electronic thermostat is used to maintain the

room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and

off to keep the room at the set level of comfort. Set

the thermostat at a lower number and the indoor air

will become cooler. Set the thermostat at a higher

number and the indoor air will become warmer.

NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on

while set to COOL, it will take approximately 3 minutes

for the compressor to start and cooling to begin.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling—Select the COOL mode and

HIGH (F3) or MED (F2) fan with a middle set

temperature.

For Maximum Cooling—Select the COOL mode

and HIGH (F3) fan with a lower set temperature.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select the

COOL mode and LOW (F1) fan with a middle set

temperature.

NOTE: If you switch from a COOL setting to OFF or to

a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before switching

back to a COOL setting.

FAN Mode

Use the FAN at HIGH (F3), MED (F2) or LOW (F1) to

provide air circulation and filtering without cooling.

Since fan only settings do not provide cooling,

a temperature setting will not be displayed.

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Vent Control

The vent control is located above the control

panels.

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 the vent, pull the lever toward you.

To close it, push it in.

Air Direction—Side-to-Side

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

the lever to the left or right.

Air Direction—Up and Down

Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers

adjusts the air direction up or down.

(on some models)

About the controls on the air conditioner—models with control knobs.

Features and appearance will vary.

Controls

Mode Controls

HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL

provide cooling with different fan speeds.

FAN settings provide air circulation and

filtering without cooling.

NOTE: If you move the mode control 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 HIGH COOL or MED

COOL with the temp control at midpoint.

For Maximum Cooling—Select HIGH COOL with the

temp control at the highest number available on

your knob.

For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select LOW COOL

with the temp control at midpoint.

Temp Controls

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.

MODE CONTROLS

Your model will have one of the above type controls.

TEMP CONTROLS

Your model will have one of the above type controls.

OFF

LOW

FAN

LOW

COOL

HIGH

FAN

HIGH

COOL

MED

COOL

OFF

LOW

FAN

LOW

COOL

FAN

COOL

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Additional controls and important information.

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.

To open the vent, pull the lever toward you.

To close it, push it in.

Air Direction—Side-to-Side

On some models, the side-to-side air direction is

adjusted by moving the lever to the left or right.

CIRCULAIRE (on some models)

For fixed side-to-side air direction, set the

Circulaire switch to ON until the desired air

direction is obtained, then move it to OFF.

For continuous side-to-side air circulation (cool

settings only), set the Circulaire switch to ON.

Energy Saver (on some models)

The energy saver switch controls the fan.

ON—The fan and compressor cycle on and off

together. This results in wider variations of room

temperature and humidity. Normally used when

the room is unoccupied.

OFF—The fan runs all the time, while the

compressor cycles on and off.

This switch must be set at OFF in order to use the

fan settings (on the mode control).

Air Direction—Up and Down

Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts

the air direction up or down.

(on some models)

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.

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.

Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

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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

■ Phillips-head screwdriver

■ Flat-blade screwdriver

■ Ruler or tape measure

■ Scissors or knife

■ Pencil

■ Level

Tools You Will Need

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)

Window Installation Instructions.

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