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Models: ABN12 ABM18 ABN14
ABM14 ABM22 ABN18
ABM15 ABM24 ABN24
Air Conditioner
Ownerk Manual
lmpoflant Safety Information
Operating Instructions
The Confrois OR Ylwr Air conditioner
Care of Product
Helpful Information
Things That Are Normal
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.. Best of alr; you’ll experience Welcome to the GE family. We’re these valu& each time you enjoy proud of our quality products and the comfort of your air conditioner. we believe in dependable service. That’s important, because your You’ll see it in this easy-teuse new air conditioner will be part of manual and you’ll hear it in the your family for along time. friendly voices of our customer service department. Start Hme/...Before usingyour air conditioner Staple yourreceipt to the inside back
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● 3 properly installed in accordance and unplug your air conditioner ; j with the Installation Instructions before making any repairs. ; ., before it is used. NOTE’We strongly recommend ● Repair or replace immediately that any semicing be performed by ~ all electric semice cords that have a qualified individual. $. : } become frayed or othemvise $ . damaged. . ~ ., . + l.-s+ ..,.. ,..,, <**,., , .4,,, * . , ,.<,s. , .,*.*-, k -...: . ,. - ,, ,.-’*,W6 t“,.- , ..?. $.’ >..- . . ..-%W*... :. ....*,
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TEMP CONTROLS MODE CONTROLS NmMAL ~ ~ saulN6s 4* ,s ● = COOL● I t 30 ● S The Mm ● ● EL COOL 20 0? ● =’ COOL. CD :(ID 1* ● s controls r% Om YouTmodd mulllook like one ofthae. on your (MJ 50 ●$ 9 so , . ~gllv w I azr COOL 30 ,0 20 ● 9 z conditioner (D :0 10 98 A A A Temp Control A Mode Control The temp control is used to maintain the HIGH COOLMED COOLand LOW COOLprovide room temperature. The compressor will cycle cooling with different fan speeds. on and off to keep the room at the same level FAN
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Cooling Descriptions I 4 >.*.— FORQUl~ ‘ FORNORMAL COOLING FORMAXIMUM COOLING Select LOWCOOL with the ~Select MED COOL with the Select HIGHCOOL with the ! temp at 3 or 4. temp at 4 or 5. temp at 8 or 10. / . NORMAL ON ~m Ymr model will look lilw orw of these. SNERSV #OlullM~ aAvlNss \ \F EXHAUST NORMAL I&r A A A A A Air Direction A ‘ Vent Control A Energy Saving Tabs inside the horizontal The vent control is a lever The energy saving switch louvers let you control the air located on the control
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Care & Cleaning Turn the air conditioner off and To clean, use water and a mild remove the plug from the wall out- detergent. Do not use bleach or let before cleaning. abrasives. 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. The air filter is behind the front Toreplace the grille insert: grille insert and should be checked Hook
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● For personal safetv. this air A 0 CAUT/ON: . -’+-% con~itioner must be properly Installer: Leave these ~ ● grounded. Do not, under any circumstances, ~ instructions with the ~ cut or remove the third (ground) ● It is important to have the wall $ ! appliance. prongfrom the power cord. outlet and circuit checked by a i Owner:Keep these ; qualified electrician if there is any ● Do not change the plug on the instructionsfor ftiure ~ doubt as to whether a proper power cord of this air conditione~ $
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Beforeyou bep”n ow gasket Supportbra Window locking bracket 1“ screws (3) 3/4” screws (5) 1/2” screws (4) 1/4” screws (6) 2 Leveling bolts& nuts 1 1 1 ~~~, P v &!!!9 s Scissors or knife ● Blade-type screwdriver ● Level ● 1/4” hex-head nut driver ● Pencil ● 9/16” open
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@ k ● These instructions are for a &’ otnnAnwA J,--...Lla L..-- ..:-,lfi.., 1111 . m 1 II II I -. u I II II I 4 You will need to mod~ them for 17Z” min. III III other types of windows. H“ 30!4” to 40!4” i- 1 I II (With filler panels) ~ II I ● The air conditioner can be installed without the filler panels I B I if needed to fit in a narrow win- 4 b 26%” min. dew. See the window opening (Without filler panels) dimensions to the right. Window opening dimensions ● All supporting parts should be are
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Read completelythenfollow ste~-by-ste~ 1 Remove the front grille insert 5 Remove the piece of cardboard and the air filter. that protects the coils on the side of the unit. 2 Remove the control knobs by pulling straight off. 3 Remove the 4 screws behind the — air filter area that hold the front grille to the case. Remove the lower front screw at the bottom of the control panel. Save these screws. You will need them at the end of the installation. 4 Remove the 2 screws on the out- side of the cas
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4 Attach the support brackets to Center the case in the window. Lower the window until it touches the bottom of the case with behind the air conditioner 1/2” screws, 2 on each side. , top rail. Make sure the bottom rail is behind the window stool. 2 Locate the 3 holes that are on the plate at the front of the case. Drill 1/8” pilot holes. Using 3 1“ screws attach the case to the window stool. 5 On the outside, turn the leveling bolts until each one makes contact with the wall. Make sure the back
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1 Extend the filler panels on both INSTALLATIONWITHOUTTHE sides until they touch the window FILLERPANELS tracks. If filler is required on the sides of the air conditioner, cut filler Z Secure the top and the bottom sheet (not supplied) to size and with four 3/4” long screws on fill both sides. each side. 1 Cut the foam top window gasket 3 Attach the window locking to the window width. bracket with a 3/4” screw. 2 Stuff the foam between the 11 11 I glass and the window to prevent air and insects
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● 0 14 Through-the-Wall Installation 1Remove the front grille insert, 3 Slide the air conditioner from air filter and the front grille. the case by pulling on the bottom lip of the air conditioner while 2 Remove the two grounding/ holding the case. anti-theft screws from either side of the case. For specilic instructions, refer to Window Installation Instructions. 1 Place the case in the wall NOTE: Drill holes in the case sides and top, opening with a 1/4” minimum , d! if necessary forproper ins
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Support brackets are recommended for walls under 5“ thick. Refer to the assembly of the support brack- ets in the Window Installation. A wooden strip secured to the out- side wall should be used with the sill support brackets. Slide the air conditioner into the 3 Make sure the unit is (l- before case and replace the front grille. plugging into the outlet. 2 Install the two ground/anti-theft 4 Use the putty to fill in holes or air screws removed at the beginning leaks. of the installation. 14 —..
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You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the PING! humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture \\ I// and improve efficiency. “CLICK’ You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles . : on and off. & Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy DRIP days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit. b The fan may run even when the compressor is not.
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* Problem Possible Causes What to Do The air conditioner ● Make sure the airconditioner plug is pushed completely into the outlet. . Check tie house fuse/circuit breaker The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or reset the breaker. Power failure s If power failure occurs, turn the mode control to OFF.When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor overload. ● Make sure mere are no cur~ins, blinds Airflow isrest
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Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 800.626.2000 TDD 800-833-4322 We provide expert repair service, Our factory-trained technicians scheduled at a time that’s know your appliance inside and out– 800-GE-CARES convenient for you. so most repairs can be handled in (800-432-2737) just one visit. With a sefice contract GE With a multiple-year contract, Consumer Semite will still be there you’re assured of future service at 800-626-2224 after your warranty expires. today’s prices. Individuals qualifle
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***** ***************************** FULL ONEZEAR WARRANTY For one yearfrom date of original pur- This warranty is extended to the origi- chase, we will provide, free of charge, nal purchaser and any succeeding parts and service labor in your home to owner for products purchased for use repair or replace any Pati of the room air in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and conditioner that fails because of a manu- Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty facturing defect. is the same except that it is LI
