GE ASC05 Series Original instructions

Safety Information

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

How to Connect Electricity . . . . . . . .3

Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . .4

Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operating Instructions

About the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Care and Cleaning

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

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

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

Installation Instructions

Window Installation . . . . . . . . . . .7–11

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You

Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . .12

Customer Service

Product Registration . . . . . . . . .13, 14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .2, Back Cover

GE Appliances

Air Conditioners

49-7385-1 JR 12-99

ASC05 – 5,000 BTU models

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

www.geappliances.com

E DB68-01037A(2)

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FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

You can find them on a label on the side of the air conditioner.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly.

Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life

of your air conditioner.

READ THIS MANUAL

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the

Before You Call For Service

section. If you

review our chart of

Troubleshooting Tips

first, you may not need to call for service at all.

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free

customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or, you can always call the GE Answer

Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

IMPORTANT!

Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.

Two easy ways to register your appliance!

■Through the internet at www.geappliances.com

■Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card

GE & You, A Service Partnership.

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

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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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.

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About the controls on the air conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

Controls

Mode Control

HI 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 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

HI COOL

MED COOL

with the temp control

at midpoint.

For Maximum Cooling

—Select

HI COOL

with the temp control at the highest

number available on the knob.

For Quieter & 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.

The blower runs as long as the mode

control is not on

OFF.

MODE CONTROL TEMP CONTROL

LOW

COOL

LOW

FAN

OFF

FAN

COOL

MED COOL

Air Direction

Fingertip pressure on the louvers adjusts the

air direction up or straight ahead.

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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.

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:

Grasp the filter handle and pull it up and out.

The filter can be cleaned with a vacuum

cleaner to remove light dust or washed in

warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the filter dry

before replacing it.

Do not

expose the filter to

heat or direct sunlight when drying.

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.

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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

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Window installation instructions.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Parts Included

Window locking bracket

Foam top window gasket

Air conditioner

Support bracket (2)

183⁄4″min.

(Without accordion panels)

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 at right.

■All supporting parts must be secured to

firm wood, masonry or metal.

■The electrical outlet must be within

reach of the power cord. Do not use an

extension cord.

133⁄16″min.

23″to 35″

Read completely, then follow step-by-step.

Type A screws (4) Upper accordion

panel clamp (2)

Lower accordion

panel clamp (2)

Type B screws (11)

Window sash seal

Left accordion panel

Right accordion panel

Mark the centerline of the sill. Measure

and mark the locations for the support

brackets 1″from both sides of the

centerline.

Place the edges of the support brackets

on the 1″marks on the sill and against the

back edge of the stool.

Attach them to the sill with two type B

screws through each support bracket.

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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.

1/2″higher

than frame

Storm

window

frame

Wood

Stool

Type B screws

Outside

Inside

Support

bracket

Sill

Cut the window sash seal to the proper

length. Peel off the backing and attach

the adhesive side to the underside of

the window sash.

Insert the frames for the accordion panels

into the top and bottom mounting rails.

Attach the accordion panels to the side of

the case using 4 type A screws.

Prepare the Window and the Case

Window sash seal

Type A

screws

Type A

screws

Type B screws

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Window installation instructions.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Install the Air Conditioner in the Window

Center the air conditioner in the window

with the bottom rail between the window

stool and the support brackets.

Lower the window behind the top

mounting rail. The air conditioner

should be slightly tilted to the outside.

Lower the

window

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