www.GEAppliances.com Air Conditioners Room Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2, 3 Operating Instructions . . . . .4, 5 Care and Cleaning Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions AGM24 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Window Installation . . . . . . .8­12 Troubleshooting Tips . . .13, 14 Normal Operating Sounds . . .14 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . . . . . .18 Product Registration . . . . .15, 16 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # __________________________ Serial # __________________________ Find these numbers on a label on the side of the air conditioner. 3828A20514H 49-7498 02-05 JR Safety Instructions 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. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS s Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. s This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. s Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. s 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. s 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. s 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. s All air conditioners contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old product with refrigerants, check with the company handling disposal about what to do. Installation Instructions Operating Instructions HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY 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. Power cord includes a current interrupter device. A test and reset button is provided on the plug case. The device should be tested on a periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button and then the RESET button. If the TEST button does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician. 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. Consumer Support 2 Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions www.GEAppliances.com WARNING! USE OF EXTENSION CORDS--115-Volt models only Because of potential safety hazards under certain CAUTION: 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. DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the 230/208 volt models. Operating Instructions USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS--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. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Support 3 Safety Instructions About the controls on the air conditioner. Features and appearance may vary. Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings. Cool on Timer on Energy saver on POWER COOL ENERGY SAVER FAN TEMP/TIME FAN SPEED Operating Instructions Fan on TIMER TEMP TIME FAN SPEED TIMER MODE MODE TIMER POWER Air Conditioner Controls Remote Control Installation Instructions Controls ON/OFF Pad Turns air conditioner on and off. TIMER Pad ON--When the air conditioner is off, it can be set to automatically come on in 1 to 24 hours at its previous setting. Each touch of the Increase v /Decrease w pads will set the timer in hours. OFF--When the air conditioner is on, it can be set to automatically turn off in 1 to 24 hours. Each touch of the Increase v / Decrease w pads will set the timer in hours. To cancel the timer, press the TIMER pad until the display time disappears. TEMP/TIME Increase v /Decrease w Pads Use to set temperature when in COOL mode or the time when using the TIMER feature. MODE Use to set the air conditioner to COOL, ENERGY SAVER or FAN mode. FAN SPEED Pad Use to set the fan speed to LOW (F1), MED (F2) or HIGH (F3). Troubleshooting Tips Remote Control Signal Receiver Display Shows the set temperature or time remaining on timer. Power Outage Recovery Feature In the case of a power outage or interruption, the unit will automatically re-start in the settings last used after the power is restored. The TIMER feature will reset to the original setting. You may need to set a new time if desired. Consumer Support Remote Control s To ensure proper operation, aim the remote control at the signal receiver on the air conditioner. s The remote control signal has a range of up to 21 feet. s Make sure nothing is between the air conditioner and the remote control that could block the signal. s Make sure batteries are fresh and installed correctly as indicated on the remote control. 4 Safety Instructions www.GEAppliances.com COOL Mode Use the COOL mode with HIGH (F3), MED (F2) or LOW (F1) fan for cooling. Use the Increase v / Decrease w pads to set the desired temperature between 60°F and 86°F in 1°F increments. An electronic thermostat is used to maintain the room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the set level of comfort. Set the thermostat at a lower number and the indoor air will become cooler. Set the thermostat at a higher number and the indoor air will become warmer. NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on while set to COOL, it will take approximately 3 minutes for the compressor to start and cooling to begin. Cooling Descriptions For Normal Cooling--Select the COOL mode and HIGH (F3) or MED (F2) fan with a middle set temperature. For Maximum Cooling--Select the COOL mode and HIGH (F3) fan with a lower set temperature. For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling--Select the COOL mode and LOW (F1) fan with a middle set temperature. NOTE: If you switch from a COOL setting to OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a COOL setting. Operating Instructions Energy Saver The energy saver switch controls the fan. ON--The fan and compressor cycle on and off together. This results in wider variations of room temperature and humidity. Normally used when the room is unoccupied. NOTE: The fan will continue to run for a short time after the compressor cycles off. OFF--The fan runs all the time, while the compressor cycles on and off. This switch must be set at OFF in order to use the fan settings (on the mode control). Installation Instructions FAN Mode Use the FAN at HIGH (F3), MED (F2) or LOW (F1) to provide air circulation and filtering without cooling. Since fan only settings do not provide cooling, a temperature setting will not be displayed. Vent Control The vent control is located above the control panels. When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned. When set at OPEN, some inside air is exhausted outside. Troubleshooting Tips To open the vent, pull the lever toward you. To close it, push it in. Air Direction--Side-to-Side The side-to-side air direction is adjusted by moving the lever to the left or right. Consumer Support Air Direction--Up and Down Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts the air direction up or down. TI 5 Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the air conditioner. 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. 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 cleaned. Operating Instructions 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: Installation Instructions 1 2 Open the inlet grille downward by pulling out the top corners of the inlet grille. Pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it out. Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it. DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance. CAUTION: Consumer Support 6 Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. · · · · · · · · · Air Conditioner Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com 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 IMPORTANT -- Save these instructions for local inspector's use. -- Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Note to Installer ­ Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. Note to Consumer ­ Keep these instructions for future reference. Skill level ­ Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. Completion time ­ Approximately 1 hour We recommend that two people install this product. Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips head screwdriver Flat-blade screwdriver ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Some 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. 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. Pencil Ruler or tape m ...