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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2, 3
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions . . . . .4, 5
AGQ12
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install the
Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Through-the-Wall
Installation—Optional . . . . . . .13
Window Installation . . . . . . .8–12
Troubleshooting Tips . .
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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 Use this appliance only for its intended If the receptacle does not match the plug, purpose as described in this Owner’s the receptacle must be changed out by a Manual. qualified electrician. This air conditioner must be properly Turn the unit OFF and unplug your air
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS CAUTION: DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the 230/208 volt models. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3
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About the controls on the air conditioner. Features and appearance will vary. Timer on Cool on Fan Only on Air Conditioner Controls Remote Control Controls ON/OFF Pad Timer Pad Turns air conditioner on and off. ON—When the air conditioner is off, it can be set to automatically come on in 1 to 12 hours Display at its previous setting. Each touch of the Timer Shows the set temperature or time remaining pad or the INCREASE / DECREASE pads on timer. will set the timer in hours. Mode OFF—When the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings. Cool Mode Use the Cool mode with HIGH (F3), MED (F2) or Cooling Descriptions LOW (F1) fan for cooling. Use the INCREASE / For Normal Cooling—Select the Cool mode and DECREASE pads to set the desired temperature HIGH (F3) or MED (F2) fan with a middle set between 60°F and 86°F in
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner. Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and remove the To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not plug from the wall outlet before cleaning. 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. Air Filter The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or mor
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Installation Air Conditioner Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN CAUTION: Read these instructions completely Do not, under any circumstances, cut or and carefully. remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. • IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. Do not change the plug on the power cord of this air conditioner. • IMPORTANT — Observe all Aluminum house wiring may present special governing cod
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Window Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED Window (Appearance may vary) sash seal Left Top accordion mounting panel Foam top rail seal strip Top window gasket mounting rail Right accordion Frame guide (2) panel Sill support (2) Window locking bracket Type B (3) Type C (5) Type A (16) Nut (2) Bolt (2) 8
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Window Installation Instructions WINDOW REQUIREMENTS 2 STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS 1 • These instructions are for a standard A storm window frame will not allow the double-hung window. You will need to air conditioner to tilt toward the outside, modify them for other types of windows. and will keep it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach a piece of wood • All supporting parts must be secured to the stool. to firm wood, masonry or metal. WOOD PIECES– • The electrical outlet must be
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Window Installation Instructions REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER PREPARE THE WINDOW AND 3 4 FROM THE CASE THE CASE (CONT.) Remove the 2 shipping screws from the Carefully insert the plastic frame guides B A back of the case. into the bottom of the case on each side. Remove the 2 screws on each side of the B Bottom of case case. Keep these for later use. Shipping screws Frame guide Remove the backing from the top mounting C rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of Slide the air conditioner from
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Window Installation Instructions INSTALL THE CASE IN THE INSTALL THE CASE IN THE 5 5 WINDOW WINDOW (CONT.) Open the window and mark the centerline Adjust the bolt and the nut in each support A F of the window stool. so that the case is installed with a slight tilt to the outside. Use a level; about 1/3 bubble Carefully place the case on the window B will be the correct case slant to the outside. stool and align the center mark on the bottom front with the centerline of the stool. Secure the cas
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Window Installation Instructions INSTALL A SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER 6 7 AND THE FOAM TOP WINDOW IN THE CASE GASKET Slide the air conditioner into the case. A Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier on Attach a support bracket with a Type C A each side of the case. screw. Before installing the front grille, pull out the B vent control lever located above the unit control knobs, as shown. Cut the foam top window gasket to the B window width. Stuff the foam between the glass and
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Through-the-Wall Installation Instructions—Optional The case may be installed through-the-wall 1 IMPORTANT (cont.) in both existing and new construction. Secure with 14 wood screws anchored at D Read completely, then follow step-by-step. least an inch into the wall support structure. NOTE: Obtain all materials locally for NOTE: Drill pilot holes, if necessary, for mounting the air conditioner through- proper installation. If the frame is oversized, the-wall. use shims to prevent case distortion.
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Troubleshooting Tips. Troubleshooting Tips. Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Air conditioner The air conditioner • Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely does not start is unplugged. into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace breaker is tripped. the fuse or reset the breaker. Power failure. • The unit will automatically re-start in
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Normal Operating Sounds You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy or on rainy days. The water may overflow and drip from days or when the humidity is high. This design feature the outdoor side of the unit. helps remove moisture and improve efficiency. The fan may
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Notes. 16 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner’s your Consumer registration below, Manual carefully. Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today. in a safe place. It operate your new Have the peace of contains inform
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GE Air Conditioner Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES date is needed to obtain service (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number under the warranty.
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