GE AJES12DCAM1 and Operating instructions

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Safety Infolwlation

Adapter Plugs .................. 4

Connecting Electricity ........... g

Extension Cords ................ 4

Safety Precautions .............. 2

Operatil_g lnsh_uctions

Air Direction ................... 6

Conux)ls ..................... 5, 6

Fan Switch ..................... 6

TemperaUlre Hmiting .......... 6

Vent Control ................... 6

Care and Cleanil_g

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

Front Grille ..................... 7

Grille and Case ................. 7

Ontdoor (;oils .................. 7

Installation

Installing aJ-Model in an

Existing Wall Case .......... 10-12

Preparing u) Install ............. 9

Troubleshootil_g Tips

Befbr_ Yon (;all For Sere'ice .... 14

Normal Operating Sounds ..... 14

Consumer Supp(mt

Consumer Support .... Back Cover

Wammty ..................... 15

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Find these numbers on a label on the

flont of the base pan behind the fiont grille.

Chas,si,s()rdy

Cod()@: Aff;H 08, lO ACA

4ICH l(J, 12 [)CA

d/(:S 06 LeA

4]cf o,s',_o ACA

41c5 09, _o, _2 [)ca

Heal/Cool: A]ES 09, lO, 12 DCA

4I_'H _2 D(:a

Hea[P_r@: A]HS O& 10 DCA

49-7397 10-00JR

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

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 fife,

_tl SSAFETYPflECAUTIONS

/_P'_ •Use this appliance only fbr its intended

purpose as described in this O_mer's

Manual.

•This air conditioner nmst be properly

installed in accordance with the

Installation Insmlctions before it is used.

•Never unplug your air conditioner by

pulling on the power co_d. Always gTip

plug firmly and pull straight out from the

receptacle.

•Repair or replace imme(fiately all elecuic

service cords that have become fiayed

or otherwise damaged. Do not use a co_d

that shows cracks or abrasion damage

along itslength or at either the ph|g or

connector end.

Turn lhe mode control to OFFand unph|g

your air conditioner before making any

repairs or cleaning.

NOTE:We strongly recommend that any

servicing be pe_t6rmed by a qualified

indMdual.

For your saf(ty...@) not store or use

combustible materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

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HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Forpersonal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cot,1 of dlis appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (gTounding) plug which mates

with a standard 3-prong (g_mnding) _11

outlet u_ minimize the possibility ofelecuic

she& hazard from this appliance.

Have tile wall outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified elecuician m make sure the outlet is

pr_perly g_mn(led.

_qmre a 2-prong x_ll outlet is encountered,

it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with a properly

gTounded 3-prong wall oudet.

The air conditioner shouM always be

plugged inu_ its own individual electrical

outlet which has a voltage rating that matches

the rating plate.

This provides dm best perfbmmnce and also

prevents overloading house wiring circuits

which couM cause a fire hazard fi_)m

overheated wires.

See the Installation Insuuclkms, Electrical

Requirements section for specific elecuical

connection requirements.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS-115-Voltmodelsonly

Because of potential safety hazards under

certain conditions, we strongly recommend _CAUTION:

against the use of an extension cord.

However, if yon must use an extension cord,

it is absolutely necessary that it be a U L-listed,

14 gauge, 3-wire g_mn(ling t}]-/e appliance

extension cot,1 having a gTounding b_e plug

and outlet and that tile elecuical rating of the

co_d be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.

DO NOT use an extension cord with any of

the 230/208 voltmodels.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS-115-Voltmodelsonly

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 m a properly g_mnded 2-prong

wall outlet by use of a UIAisted adapter

available at most local haidware stores.

The larger slot in tile adapter must be aligned

with tile larger slot in the wall outlet to

provide proper polarity in tile connection

of tile power cold.

V_qmn disconnecting tile pox_r cord from

tile adapter, always hold tile adapter ill place

with one band while pulling file power cord

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

tile adapter g_mnd terminal is very likely to

break with repeated use.

If file adapter gTound terminal breaks, DO

NOT USEtile air conditioner until a proper

gTound has been established.

Attachingthe adaptergreundterminalto a waft

outlet coverscrewdoesnotgroundtheappliance

unlessthecoverscrewis metal,andnot bsulated,

and the waftoutlet isgroundedthreughthehouse

wiring. Youshouldhavethecircuitcheckedbya

qualifiedelectricianto makesurethe outlet is

properlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS

Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner. . .GE4ppliances.com

LOW

FAN HIGH

OFF@ @ @ FAN

OFF

LOW_ _LOW

FAN _r'_ '_COOL

FAN -- k_L_ /

MODECONTROL

@TEMPCONTROL

Controls

Mode Control

HIGHCOOLand LOWCOOLproxdde (ooling

with (fiflerent tim speeds.

HIGHHEATand LOWHEATprovide heating

with (fiflerent fhn speeds.

LOWFANor HIGHFANpr_Mdes air

drQflation and fihering without cooling

or heating.

NOTE:If youmovetheswitchfroma coolorheat

settlbgtoOFFertoa fansetting,waitat least3

minutesbeforeswitchingbacktoacoolorheat

setting.A 3-minutedelayisautomaticallyprovided

ontheHeat/CodandHeatPumpmodels.

Cooling/HeatingDescriptions

ForNormal CoolingorHeating-Sele( t

HIGHCOOLor HIGHHEATwiththe

thermostat at mid point.

For Maximum Cooling-Sele( tHIGH COOL

with tile thermostat at maximum cool.

TempControl

The temp (ontrol is used to maintain the

room temperature. The compressor will

_ycle on and offto keep the room at the

stone level of comtort. When you mrn

the knob to COOLER(blue) the indoor air

will become cooler. Turn the knob to

WARMER(red) and the indoor air will

become w:umer.

Heat PumpModels

When the outdoor temperature is lower

than 25°F., heat is provided by the elecuic

heater in the air conditioner instead of by

the heat pump.

NOTE:Theelectricresistanceheater/nthe115-vdt

heatpumpmode/operatesdunbgdefrostwhenthe

outdoorcoiltemperatureisbelow36°£It isnot

intendedtoprovidefurlheatcapability

ForMaximum Heating-Sele( tHIGHHEAT

with the thermostat at maximum heat.

ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling-Select

LOWCOOLwith the thermostat at mid

point.

Aboutthecontrolsontheair conditioner.

Fan Switch

On Heat/Cool models, tile Lm sx_itchlever is

located in a hole through the control panel. To

reach it, you need u) remove the flont grille. Use

a small s(rew(hiver to change the setting. Cool

only models have a rocker swiwh on the fiont of

the control box.

When set at CYCLE(down) the tm_ (ycles on and

offwhen cooling or heating. When set at COIlff

(continuous, up) the tim runs all the time. The

unit is shipped in the CONT setting.

Temperature Limiting

IJmiting the m_Lximum and minimum settings

prevents users flom turning the control Ix)the

extreme heat or cool positions.

The noxmal range of the temp connol is

approximately 60°F to 85 °F. The control range

may be nmTowed by the use of the temperature

limiting screws located behind the conuol panel.

@ @

Limits@

heat cool

temp temp

Eachposition equals approximately 3°E

Vent Control

The vent control is located behind the fiont grille

on the right side of the air discharge mea. When

set at CLOSE,only the air inside the room will be

circulamd and con(fitioned. When set at OPEN,

some inside air is exhm_sted outside.

To open or close the vent:

1.Remove the flont grille.

2. Remove and replace the vent card to the OPEN

(mesh end toward the back) or to the CI_OSE

(mesh end toward the flont) position.

0 en Clos_

Air Direction

HorizolHal lotwers

on the fiont grille

let you conuol the

air (firecfion up

:rod d()_1].

Relnove the flon[

grille to a(!iust the

vertical louvers

side-to-side to

direct the air left

or right.

Careand cleaning oftheair conditioner. . .CEApplia.ces.com

Grille and Case

Turn tile air (ondifioner off and remove the

plug fiom tile wall outlet before deaning. To clean, use water and a mild detergent.

Do not use blea(h or abrasives.

OutdoorCoils

The coils on the omdoor side of the air

conditioner sh,)uM be checked regularly.

If they are clogged _dth dirt or soot they may be

protessionally steam cleaned, a sepAce ax_filable

through y_)ur GE secvice outlet.

Front Grille

The fiont grille can be rem,)ved ior more

thorough cleaning or to make the model and

serial numbers accessible.

Toremove:

1. l'ull the filter out.

2. Rem()ve the tw() grille screws.

Onsomemodels

3. l)ull tile grille out fiom tile bottom and lift up

fiom tile tabs on tile top of the case.

Grille

Onsome models

Toreplace:

Hook the tabs on the tiont grille even with the

tabs on the case and snap inu) place.

Replace the screws and fiher.

Grille

Careand cleaning oftheair conditioner.

Tomaintain optimum performance, clean the filter at least every30 days.

Air Filter

Toremove the air filter,on other models:

Pull it down.

Dirty filter--Needs cleaning Clogged filter--Greatly

reduces cooling, heating

and airflow.

Turntheair conditioner offbeforecleaning.

Tile most important thing }_)u can (h) to maintain

the air conditioner is to clean tile fiher at least

eveU30 days. A clogged fiher re&rues cooling,

heating and air flow.

Keepingtheair filtercleanwill:

• Decrease cost of operation.

• Save energy.

• Prexvnt clogged heat exchanger coils.

• Reduce the risk of premature component

titilure.

Tocleantheair filters:

•Vacuum off the hemT soil.

•Run water through tim fihers.

• DUthor{)ughly betore repladng.

Toremovetheair filter,onsomemodels:

Cmetiflly l-rollthe tab ti)rwmd, up and out.

Toreplacetheair filter:

Repla(e the (lean fiher by pushing it ba(k

into place.

_CAUTION:Donotoperatetheair conditioner

withoutthefilterinplace,ffa filterbecomestornor

damageditshouldbereplacedimmediately.

Operating without the fiher in place or with a

d:tmaged fiher will allow dirt and (h_stto reach

the indoor coil and reduce the cooling, heating,

ai_{l_)wand efliden_ T of the unit.

Replacement fihers are available fiom your

salesperson, (;E dealer, (;E Se_@e and Pmts

Center or authorized Customer Care <'servicers.

Preparingto installthe air conditioner.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

BeforeYouBegin

NOTE TOINSTALLER:Leave these instructions

with the air conditioner after installation is

completed.

CAUTION:

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove

the third (ground)prong from the power cord.

NOTE TOCONSUMER:Keep this Owner's

Manual and Installation Instructions for future

use.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

For personal safety, this air conditioner must be

properly grounded.

Do not change the plug on the power cord of this

air conditioner.

Aluminum house wiring may present special

problems--consult a qualified electrician.

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.

ElectricalRequirements

Some models require l 15/120-volt _l.c.,

60 Hz grounded outlet protected _fith

a 15-,tmp time delayfl_se or circuit

breaker.

The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the

possibili b of elecuic shock hazard. If the w:dl

mtlet 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 fi_se

or drcuit breaker. These models

should be instzdled on their o_1_single

branch drcuit lot best perlormance

and to prevent overloacfing house

or aparmlent _dring drcuits, which

could cm_sea possible fire hazmd

tiom overheating wires.

Installinga J-Model in an existing wall case.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT!

GEstrongly recommends the removal of the old

wall case and the installation of a new GE Wall

Case.If you decide to keep the existing wall

case, you may need a kitto ensure proper

performance. If you DONOT use a kit, you

run the risk of poor performance or product

failure. This is not covered under the terms

of the GEwarran_

J-ModelOualifyingOuestions

J-model air conditioners may fit in existing wall

cases. However, they often need a kit to properly

adapt the case to the GEair conditioner. Answer

these questions and see the chart below for the

proper kit.

]Whatbrendair conditionerwill yoube

replacing?

]What are the dimensions ofthe wall case

currently in use?

[] What is the model number ofthe chassis

currently in use?What is the model (or Type)

number of the wall case currently in use?

Frequently, the J-model adapter kit xfillapply

to another brand model "series" or spedfic

vintage. In these cases, you need the chassis

model number and/or the wall case or "type"

number to co_tiirm the use of the correct

adnpter kit.

Whattypeofoutdoorgrille isusedwiththe

I,.,I currentwall case?

There may be an architectural grille attached

to a wall case to enhance the exterior

appemance (ff the buiMing. Custom grilles

may be used with J-model w;dl cases pr_)vided

aJ-model adapter kit is also used _) ensure

proper airflow.

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