GE AVP12 User manual

Important Safety Information

Installation Instructions

Important Electrical Safety

Window Installation

Operating Instructions

The Controls on Your Air Conditioner

Care of Product

Helpful Information

Things That Are Normal

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

GE Service Numbers

Warranty

GE Appliances

Air Conditioner

Owner’s Manual

Model: AVP12

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

Welcome to the GE family. We’re

proud of our quality products and

we believe in dependable service.

You’ll see it in this easy-to-use

manual and you’ll hear it in the

friendly voices of our customer

service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience

these values each time you enjoy

the comfort of your air conditioner.

That’s important, because your

new air conditioner will be part of

your family for a long time.

Welcome

Staple your receipt to the inside back

cover of this manual. You will need it

to obtain service under warranty.

Write down the model and serial

numbers here.

They are on a

label on the left side of the air

conditioner by the air discharge

area.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

Before using

your air

conditioner

Need Help?

Before you call for service,

there are a few things you can

do to help us serve you better.

Read this manual.

It contains

instructions to help you use and

maintain your air conditioner

properly.

Save time and money.

Check the

section titled “If Something Goes

Wrong” before calling. This sec-

tion was designed to solve common

problems that might occur.

If you do need service, you can

relax knowing help is only a phone

call away. Toll-free customer service

numbers are included in the back

of this manual. Or call the

Answer Center

at 800.626.2000,

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Help us

help you

800.626.2000

Start Here!

Important Safety Information

Read all safety information before using

•This air conditioner must be

properly installed in accordance

with the Installation Instructions

before it is used.

•Repair or replace immediately

all electric service cords that have

become frayed or otherwise

damaged.

•Unplug your air conditioner

before making any repairs.

NOTE:

We strongly recommend

that any servicing be performed by

a qualified individual.

Because most 2-prong outlets are

not grounded, we strongly advise

against using an adapter plug.

However, a temporary connection

may be made where local codes

permit and if the 2-prong wall out-

let is properly grounded.

When you plug the adapter in,

make sure the larger prong goes

into the larger slot to provide the

proper polarity for the power cord.

FOR PROPER GROUNDING:

1 Screw the adapter to the outlet,

using the outlet cover screw.

2 Ground the outlet through the

house wiring.

When disconnecting the power

cord from the adapter, hold the

adapter close to the outlet while

pulling the plug out. If this is not

done, the grounding connector is

likely to break with repeated use.

If the grounding connector breaks,

DO NOT USE

the air conditioner

until a proper ground has again

been made.

Adapter Plug

This is a temporary method.

UL-listed adapters are avail-

able at most hardware stores.

If an extension cord is required to

reach the nearest wall receptacle,

use only a UL-listed, 3 wire

grounded, 14 gauge, 15A, 125V

appliance extension cord. For

models with nameplate ratings

greater than 12 amperes do not

use an extension cord.

Extension Cord

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HIGH COOL

and

LOW COOL

provide cooling with

different fan speeds.

HIGH FAN

and

LOW FAN

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.

The thermostat 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. The higher the number

selected, the cooler the indoor air will become.

The fan runs as long as the selector control is

not on

OFF

Operating Instructions

The

controls

on your

air

conditioner

Selector Control Thermostat Control

OFF

LOW

COOL

HIGH

COOL

HIGH

FAN

LOW

FAN



SELECTOR CONTROL THERMOSTAT CONTROL

Cooling Descriptions

FOR NORMAL COOLING

Select

HIGH COOL

with the

thermostat at 3.

FOR MAXIMUM COOLING

Select

HIGH COOL

with the

thermostat at 6.

FOR QUIETER & NIGHTIME COOLING

Select

LOW COOL

with the

thermostat at 3.

The vent control is a lever located on the

control panel.

When the vent control is set at closed, only

the air inside the room is circulated, cooled

and filtered.

When set at open, some indoor air will be

exhausted from the room. This will reduce

the cooling effect.

Two levers on each side of the grille let you

control the air direction left or right and

up and down.

DO NOT adjust the louvers down any lower than

straight out.

Air that is blown down will affect the

thermostat, causing the air conditioner to turn

off before the room is cooled.

3 4

Vent Control Air Direction

CLOSED OPEN

Operating Instructions

Care & Cleaning

Turn the air conditioner off and

remove the plug from the wall out-

let before cleaning.

To clean, use water and a mild

detergent. Do not use bleach or

abrasives.

Grille and Case

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.

Outdoor Coils

The air filter behind the front

grille should be checked and

cleaned at least every 30 days

or more often if necessary.

To remove the front grille:

Place the

tip of a thin-blade screwdriver

between the case and tab on the

left or right hand side of the grille.

Gently twist with the screwdriver

and unlock the tab by pulling the

grille slightly forward.

Swing the side of the grille away

from the case and unhook the tab

on the other side.

Remove the air filter from the filter

hooks. The filter can be washed in

warm soapy water. Rinse and let

the filter dry before replacing it.

To replace the grille:

Align the tabs

with the slots in the case on both

sides. Gently press until they snap

into place.

CAUTION:

DO NOT operate the air conditioner

without a filter because dirt and

lint will clog the unit and reduce

performance.

Front Grille and

Air Filter

Filter hooks

•

For personal safety, this air

conditioner must be properly

grounded.

•

It is important to have the wall out-

let and circuit checked by a quali-

fied electrician if there is any doubt

as to whether a proper ground

exists.

•

Follow National Electrical Codes

(NEC) or local codes and ordi-

nances.

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.

Important Notes

The 115-volt models require a

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.

Electrical

Requirements

Parallel

115V., 15 Amp.

Installation Instructions

Important Electrical Safety–Read Carefully

•

Installer:

Leave these instructions

with the appliance.

•

Owner:

Keep these instructions

for future use.

Installation Instructions

Before you begin

Parts Included

•Blade-type screwdriver

•Ruler or tape measure

•Level •Scissors

•Pencil

Tools Needed

Air conditioner

1″screw (2)

Leveling bolt (2)

Support bracket (2)

5/8″screws (5) Pkg. of putty

Window

locking

bracket

Foam top window gasket

•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 filler panels

if needed to fit in a narrow win-

dow. See the window opening

dimensions to the right.

•All supporting parts should 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.

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.

Storm Window

Requirements

1/2″higher

than frame

Stool

Storm

window

frame

Wood

Window opening dimensions

are for a standard double-hung

window.

16″

min.

271⁄8″to 39″

(With filler panels)

24″ min.

(Without filler panels)

Place the support bracket on the

window sill against the back of

the stool. The depth of the win-

dow sill will determine which

3⁄8″threaded hole to use.

Screw the leveling bolt into the

correct 3⁄8″threaded hole of the

support bracket.

Put the support bracket over

the 8″line of the sill with

the end against the stool.

Using a pencil mark the window

sill through the locating hole.

Move the support bracket away

from the back of the stool until

the mounting hole is over the

pencil mark. Using the 1″screw,

attach the support bracket.

Using the level, adjust the level-

ing bolt so the curved top of the

support bracket is 1⁄4″maximum

below the top of the window stool.

NOTE: This downward tilt towards

the outside prevents water from

entering the room.

Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the

second support bracket.

Installation Instructions

Read completely then follow step-by-step

Open the window.

Locate and mark the centerline

on the sill. Mark two lines 8″to

the left and 8″to the right of the

centerline.

Mark the

Centerline

Install the

Support Bracket

3/8″threaded

holes

Mounting

hole

Locating

hole

Locating hole Support

bracket

1/4″

max.

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