GE AVE22 Original instructions

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Safety lnfo_vnation

Adapter Plugs .................... 3

Connect Electricity ............... 2

E×tension Cords ................. 3

Satety Precautions ................ 2

Op_"ating lnstructions ........ 4, 5

Care and Cleaning

Air Fiber ........................ 6

( 4 file and (ease ................... 6

Outdoor (kills ................... 6

Installation Instructions

Through the Wall Installation-

Optional ....................... 15

Window Installation ........... 7-14

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

Normal Operating Sounds ....... 16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

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

Warranty ....................... 10

AVE12

AVE15

AVEIS

A VE22

Writethemodelandserial numbershere:

Model #

Serial #

Find tllese numbers on a label on tile

side of the air _on_fitioner and/or on a

label near tlle air disdlarge area. 23-11-2130N-003 49-7411 01-01JR

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.

READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

For your safe_ the information in _his manual must be followed to minim)o the risk of fire, electric shock

or personal injury.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

ij_::_Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner's

Manual.

ij_::_This air conditioner must be properly

installed in accordance wiflr tim Installation

Insm|ctions before it is used.

ijh::_Turn tim mode control OFFmld unplug

your air conditioner belore making rely

repairs or cleaning.

NOTE:Wesmmgly recommend flint any

serxicing be perlbmmd by a qualified

individual.

ij_::;Never unph|g _mr air conditioner by pulling

on the power coM. Alwa_:sgTipplug firmly

and pull straight out flxm_the receptacle.

_ Repair or replace immediately all elecuic

service toms flint have become frayed or

otlmmise damaged. Do not use a tom that

shows cracks or abrasion damage along its

length or at either the ph|g or connector end.

ij_::;For x_)ur safety...@) not store or use

combustible materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY

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 tom of fllis appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (gTounding) plug which mates

with a standaM 3-prong (g_mnding) wall

outlet u_minimize tim possibility of electric

shock hazaM from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified electrician m make st|re the outlet is

properly g_mnded.

V_qmre a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,

it is _xmr personal responsibility and obligation

to have it replaced with a properly g_mnded

3-prying wall outlet.

Tim air conditioner shouM always be

ph|gged into its own indivi(hml elecuical

outlet which has a voltage rating that mat(:hes

tim rating plate.

This provides tim best pe_tbrmance and also

prevents overloading house wiring circuits

wllich could cause a fire h_aM tiara1

overheated wires.

See tim hlstallation Instructions, Electrical

Requirements section fbr spedfic electrical

connection re(luiremenLs.

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-&WARNING!

USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS-115-Voltmodelsonly

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

conditions, we strongly recommend against the

use of an extension cord.

However, ifyou must use all extension col,l,

it is absolutely necessa Uthat it be a UL-listed,

14 gauge, 3-wi,e g_)unding bpe appliance

extension co**lhaving a g_)unding t)qoeplug

and outlet and that the elecuical rating of tile

coi,l be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.

_IL CAUTION:

DO NOT use an extension cord with any ofthe

230/208 volt models.

USEOFADAPTERPLUGS-115-Voltmodelsonly

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

conditions, we strongly recommend against the use

of an adapter plug.

However, if_x)u must use an adapter, where

local codes pemfit, a temporary connection mW

be made to a properly gTounded 2-prong wall

outlet by use of a UIAisted adapter available at

most local hai,lwa,e stores.

Tile laEger slot ill tile adapter must be aligned

with tile larger slot in the wall outlet to provide

proper polarity in the connection of tile power

(:old.

V_qmndisconnecting tile power co**lfi_)m tile

adapter, aMays hoM the adapter in place with

one hand while pulling tile power co**lplug

with the other band. If this is not done, the

adapter gTound temfinal is veUlikely m break

with repeated use.

If file adapter gTound terminal breaks,

DONOTUSEtile air conditioner until a

proper gTound has been established.

Attachingthe adaptergroundterminalto a waft outlet

coverscrewdoesnotgroundtheapplianceunlessthe

coverscrewis metal,andnot bsulated, andthe wall

outlet is groundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould

havethecircuitcheckedbya qualifiedelectricianto

makesuretheoutlet isproperlygrounded.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner.

Features and appearance will vary.

OFF

LOW

COOL

_'_co',

:,&ll i: OL

HEAT _ HEAT

MODECONTROLS

Yourmodel will have one ofthe above type controls.

IQII01

4 7 3 6

3 8 2 7

2 9 1 8

TEMPCONTROLS

Yourmodel will have one of the above type controls.

Controls

oode Controls

HIGH COOLand LOW COOLprovide ( ooling

with (hilt'rent fhn speeds.

HIGHHEATandLOWHEATprovide heating

with different fhn speeds.

FANsetfing pr(Mdes air circulation and

fihefing _dthout (ooling or heating.

NOTE."If youmovethemodecontrolfroma coolsettlbg

toOFFortoa fansetting waitat least3 m/butesbefore

switchingbacktoa coolsettlbg.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling-Select HIGH COOLor LOW

COOLwith the temp control at midpoint.

For Maximum Cooling-Select HIGH COOLwith the

temp control at the highest number available

on your knob.

For Quieter &Nighttime Cooling-Select LOW COOL

with the temp control at midpoint.

Heating Descriptions

For Normal Heating-Select HIGH HEATor LOW

HEAT_dth the temp control at midpoint.

For Maximum Heating-Select HIGH HEATwith the

temp control at the lowest number available

on your knob.

For Quieter & Nighttime Heating-Select LOW HEAT

_dth the temp control at midpoint.

TempControls

The temp connol is used to maintain the

room temperature. The compressor will _ycle

on and offto keep the room at the same level

of comti)rt.

In tile Cooling mode, tile higher number

sele(ted, the _ooler the indoor room _dll

be(ome.

In tile Heating mode, tile lower tile number

selected, the warmer the indoor room will

be(ome.

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Additional controls and important information.

Vent Control

When set at CLOSED,only the air inside the room

_fillbe circulated and con(fitioned, When set at

OPEN,some inside air is exhm|sted outside,

On some models, the vent control is located above

the control knobs.

CLOSEDI IOPEN

On some models, tim vent control is located beside

tim air louvers.

Closed

Air Direction

Two levers on each side of tim grille let you

(ontrol tile air direction left or right.

Fingertip pressure on tim tabs ac!jusls tile air

cfirecfion lap or straight ahead,

Do not adjust thelouvers down any lower than

straight out.Air that isblown down will affect tile

thermostat, causing tim air concfitioner to mrn off

befi ne the room is cooled.

Careand cleaningof theair conditioner.

Grille and Case

Turn the air (onditi(mer off and remove the To (lean, use water and a mild detergent.

plug fl'om tile wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use bleach or abrasives.

Outdoor Coils

The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner

sh_mld be checked regularly. If they are clogged

with dirt or soot tile)" may be proti_ssionally slemn

cleaned, a sevvice available tlm)ugh y{)ur GE

service outlet.

AirFilter

The air fiher behind the flont grille should be

checked and cleaned at least eve U30 days or more

otien if necessm T.

Clean tile fiher with winm, soap} water. Rinse and

let the fiher dUbetore replacing it.

CAUTION:DONOToperatetheairconditionerwithout

a filterbecausedirtandlintwi//clogitandreduce

performance.

ToremoveJ

Lift the top of the

..., filter andpull it up

and ouL

Preparingtoinstall the air conditioner.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

BeforeYouBegin

NOTE TOINSTALLER:Leave these instructions with

the air conditioner after installation is completed.

NOTE TOCONSUMER:Keep this Owner's Manual

and Installation Instructions for future use.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

For personal safe_ 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

the third (ground) prong from the

power cord.

Donot change the plug on the power cord

of this air conditioner.

Aluminum house wiring may present

special problems--consult a qualified

electrician.

ElectricalRequirements

Some models require 115/120-voh a.c.,

60 Hz grounded outlet protected _ith

a 15-amp time delay fllse or dr<uit breaker.

Tile 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the

possibilfly of elecuic shock hazard, If the wzdloutlet

you plan to use is only a 2-prong outlet, it isy_)ur

responsibilfly to have it replaced with a properly

grounded 3-prong wall outlet,

Some models require 230/20&voh a.c.,

prote_ ted with a time delay filse or (ir_uit

breaker. These models shouM be installed

on their own single brandl dr_uit for best

peffom_an(e and to prevent overloading

house or apmtment _dring dr(uits, whkh

(ouM _ause a possible fire hazard fiom

overheating wires.

ToolsYouWillNeed

>: Fla/-blade screw&iver

!:;_Phillips-head screw&iver

i2 Hex driver or a(!juslable _Tench

i2 Ruler or tape measure

>: Scissors or kniie

i_: Pendl

i;_?I,evel

_i;:Hammer

Window InstallationInstructions.

Read thesection Preparing to Install the Air Conditioner before beginning,

Parts Included

2sliders

__ support brackets Foamtop

window gasket

2filler panels

2 case

side seals

--Case

Window

locking

bracket

3/8" slotted

washer

head screws

(4)

3/8" hex-head screws

(6) i 1"screw_s

(4)

Bolts

(2)

5/8" screws

(3) Upholstery

tacks

(4)

Read completely, then follow step-by-step.

Window Requirements

_; These instructions are fi)r a standard double-

hung xfindow. Y()uxdll need to modifi them fi)r

other types ofxdndows.

iJ_i:;The air concfitioner can be installed without

the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narr()w

wind()w. See tile wind()w opening dimensions

below.

All supporting parts must be secured to firm

_,VO()(1, IllasonI) 7oi" illetal.

Tile electri(al outlet must be xdthin reaOl of the

power cord.

AVE12model

167/y"mira

247X'to 39"

(With accordionpanels)

243A"rain.

(Withoutaccordionpanels)

AVEI£ AVE18and AVE22models

[ ]

E_===Q

1898"min.

263/4" to40"

(With accordionpanels)

261/Z'mill.

(Witllout accordionpanels)

Storm Window Requirements

A storm wind()w fiame will not allow tile air

conditioner to tilt towmds the ou/side and will keep

it fiom &aining properly. To at!just for this, auach

a piece of wood to the stool.

_, Wood

1/2" higher --

than frame A

fSto0i

Stormwindow

frame

WOODPIECES--

WIDTH:2"

LENGTH:I,ong enough to fit inside tile window

fiame.

THICKNES&Todetermine tile thickness, place a

pie(e of wood on the stool to make it 1/2" higher

than tile top ofthe storm _dndow fiame.

Atta(h se(urelyxddl nails or s(rows provided by

the installer.

Window InstallationInstructions.

Remove the Air Conditioner from the Case

[_]on some models, open tile (omrol door and

remove tile s(rew. Remove tile fiont grille.

Keepthis screwto reattach thegrille later

Remove screw

On some models, remove tile air fiher and

the 2 screws behind the fiher. IJfi offdm

fiont grille.

Keepthesescrews to reattach thegrille later.

] Relilove one screw iioii1 ea(Th side of the (Tase.

Keep dmse ground/anti-theti screws sothey

may be replaced at the end of the installation.

Case

Evaporator

cover

Grasp front

flange and

pull forward

Remove Airconditioner

screw

_] Slide tile air conditioner fiom tile case by

grasping front flange of the evaporator (over

and pulling foiward while bracing tlle case.

NOTE: The air conditioner is very heavy. It may

require two or more people to remove it from

the case.

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