GE AKS05 Operating instructions

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

Operating Instructions

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

Care and Cleaning

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

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

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

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

Installation Instructions . . . . .7–15

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . .16

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . . . .17, 18

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

49-7430 01-02 JR

AKS05

AKV05

Air Conditioners

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

GEAppliances.com

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________________

Serial # __________________________

Find these numbers on a label on the

side of the air conditioner.

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

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, 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

MODE CONTROLS

Your model will have one of the above type controls.

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About the controls on the air conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

Controls

Mode Controls

HIGH COOL, MED COOL

and

LOW COOL

provide cooling with different fan speeds.

COOL

provides cooling with a fixed fan

speed.

LOW FAN

HIGH FAN

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

HIGH COOL

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 and Nighttime Cooling—

Select

LOW COOL

with the temp control

at midpoint.

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.

TEMP CONTROL

OFF

LOW

FAN

LOW

COOL

HIGH

FAN

HIGH

COOL

MED

COOL

OFF

FANCOOL

The vent control is located on the inside of the air

louvers in the lower right corner.

When set at

, only the air inside the room will

be circulated and conditioned. When set at

OPEN

some inside air is exhausted outside.

Air Direction – Up and Down

(on some models)

Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts

the air direction up or down.

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Additional controls and important information.

Vent Control

(on some models)

To open the vent, push the lever to the right.

To close it, push it to the left.

Air Direction – Side-to-Side

(on some models)

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

the lower left lever left or right.

Air Filter

The air filter behind the front grille should be

checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more

often if necessary.

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.

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.

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.

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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 ac,

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 ac,

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

■ Adjustable wrench

■ Ruler or tape measure

■ Drill

■ Scissors or knife

■ Pencil

■ Level

Tools You Will Need

Parts Included

Type A (22)

Top mounting rail

Right

accordion

panel

Foam top

window gasket

Window

sash seal

Left

accordion

panel

Type B (9)

Window Installation Instructions.

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Air conditioner case

Accordion panel

clamp (2)

Bottom

mounting

rail

Leveling bolt (2)

Support bracket (2)

Support rail (2)

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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.

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

below.

■All supporting parts must be secured to firm

wood, masonry or metal.

■The electrical outlet must be within reach of the

power cord.

1/2″higher

than frame

Storm window

frame

Wood

Stool

133⁄4″min.

231⁄2″to 35″

(With accordion panels)

177⁄8″ min.

(Without accordion panels)

Remove the Air Conditioner from the Case

Pull to unlatch the lower corners of the inlet

grille and lift it up and off.

Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to

release it and pull it down to remove.

Remove the two grille frame screws.

Pull the grille with

your thumb while

pushing the case

with your fingers.

Push the grille to the

left and raise it up.

Lift the grille frame

up and off.

NOTE: Do not pull the

bottom edge toward you

more than 3 inches or you

may damage the tabs of

the grille.

Remove the two locking screws and locking

brackets from the lower front of the unit.

Remove the screw securing the ground wire to

the right side face of the unit.

Slide the air conditioner from the case by

gripping the base pan handle and pulling

forward while bracing the case.

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Screw

Ground wire

Grille frame

screws

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