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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
AKS05
AKV05
Care and Cleaning
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Grille and Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Outdoor Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Instructions . . . . .7–15
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 n Use this appliance only for its intended n Turn the mode control OFF and unplug purpose as described in this Owner’s your air conditioner before making any Manual. repairs or cleaning. n This air conditioner must be properly NOTE: We strongly recommend that any installed
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com WARNING! USE OF EXTENSION CORDS–115-Volt models only Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the CAUTION: use of an extension cord. DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the However, if you must use an extension cord, 230/208 volt models. it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 14 gauge, 3-wire grounding typ
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About the controls on the air conditioner. Features and appearance will vary. OFF OFF HIGH HIGH COOL FAN COOL FAN MED LOW COOL FAN LOW COOL MODE CONTROLS Your model will have one of the above type controls. 5 6 4 7 3 8 2 9 10 1 11 TEMP CONTROL Controls Mode Controls Temp Control HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL The temp control is used to maintain the provide cooling with different fan speeds. room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the same COOL provides cooli
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Additional controls and important information. Vent Control (on some models) The vent control is located on the inside of the air louvers in the lower right corner. 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. To open the vent, push the lever to the right. To close it, push it to
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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 steam cleaned, a service available through your GE service outlet. Air Filter The air filter behind the front grille sho
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Preparing to install the air conditioner. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the air conditioner after installation is completed. CAUTION: NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove and Installation Instructions for future use. the third (ground) prong from the pow
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Window Installation Instructions. Parts Included Window sash seal Foam top Left window gasket accordion panel Air conditioner case Top mounting rail Right accordion panel Support rail (2) Bottom mounting Support bracket (2) rail Leveling bolt (2) Type A (22) Type B (9) Accordion panel clamp (2) 8 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Read completely; then follow step-by-step. Window Requirements n These instructions are for a standard double- 1 hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows. n The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. See the window opening dimensions 3 13 ⁄4† min. below. 1 n All supporting parts must be secured to firm
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Window Installation Instructions. Remove the Air Conditioner from the Case Pull to unlatch the lower corners of the inlet Remove the two locking screws and locking 3 A F grille and lift it up and off. brackets from the lower front of the unit. Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to B release it and pull it down to remove. Remove the screw securing the ground wire to Remove the two grille frame screws. G C the right side face of the unit. Grille frame screws Ground wire Pull the grille
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Remove the Shipping Block Remove and discard the shipping block next to 4 the compressor. Remove and discard shipping block Install the Mounting Rails onto the Case Attach the top mounting rail onto the Attach the bottom mounting rail to the A B 5 top of the case with 4 Type A screws. bottom of the case from the inside, using 4 Type A screws. Type A screws Type A screws Type A screws 11
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Window Installation Instructions. Install the Side Accordion Panels Slide the left and right accordion panels Attach the accordion panels to the case A B 6 into the top and bottom mounting rails. using 4 Type A screws on each side. Accordion panel Top mounting rail Type A screws Bottom mounting rail Prepare the Window Cut the window sash seal to the window width Mark the centerline of the stool. Measure and A B 7 and stick the adhesive side to the bottom of mark the locations for the support ass
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Assemble the Supports Loosely attach a support bracket to a support Before attaching the support, hold the neck of 8 A C rail using 2 Type A screws. the support rail against the back edge of the window stool. Type A screws Stool Adjust as Support rail needed Neck of support rail Support bracket Adjust the position of the support bracket D NOTE: The support bracket may be attached into eithe
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Window Installation Instructions. Install the Supports Line up the V-notches in the support rails with Adjust the leveling bolts against the sill so that 9 A B the left and right marks on the stool. Make the supports have a slight tilt to the outside. sure that the support rail is against the back Use a level; about 1/2 bubble will be the of the stool and drill two 1/8† pilot holes into correct slant to the outside. the stool through the holes in the head of the support rail. Attach the support
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Attach the Case to the Window Sash and Install the Foam Top Window Gasket Drill a 1/8† pilot hole and attach the top Cut the foam top window gasket to the 11 A B mounting rail to the sash with a Type B screw. window width. Stuff the foam between the glass and the Type B screw C window to prevent air and insects from getting Top mounting rail into the room. Install the Air Conditioner in th
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Before you call for service… 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 does not start is unplugged. completely 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. • If power failure occurs, turn the
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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 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 GEAppliances.com, or call date is needed to obtain service 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. For The Period Of: We Will Replace
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