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GE ABN08 manual

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  • Page 1

    3 Important Safety Information 7 Installation Instructions Important Electrical Safety Window Installation 4 Operating Instructions The Controls on Y our Air Conditioner Care of Product 12 Helpful Information Things That Are Normal 13 If Something Goes Wrong Before Y ou Call for Service GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Appliances Air Conditioner Owne[...]

  • Page 2

    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, be[...]

  • Page 3

    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION 3 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. • Turn the mode control knob to OFF and unplug [...]

  • Page 4

    The energy saver switch controls the fan. ENERGY SA VINGS —the fan and compressor cycle on and off together. This results in wider varia- tions of room temperature and humidity. Normally used when the room is unoccupied. NORMAL —the fan runs all the time, while the compressor cycles on and off. This switch must be set at NORMAL in order to use [...]

  • Page 5

    5 Cooling Descriptions FOR NORMAL COOLING Select MED COOL with the temp at 3 or 4. FOR MAXIMUM COOLING Select HIGH COOL with the temp at 6 or 8. FOR QUIETER & NIGHTIME COOLING Select LOW COOL with the temp at 3 or 4. The vent control is a lever located on the control panel. When the vent control is set at normal, only the air inside the room is[...]

  • Page 6

    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[...]

  • Page 7

    The 1 1 5-v olt 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-pro[...]

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    Installation Instructions Before you begin 8 Parts Included • Blade-type screwdriver • 1/4 ″ hex-head nut driver • 9/16 ″ open-end or adjustable wrench • Ruler or tape measure • Scissors or knife • Level • Pencil T ools Needed Air conditioner (Some models have a control door .) 1 ″ screws (2) Leveling bolt 3/4 ″ screws (5) 3/8[...]

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    9 • 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. [...]

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    Installation Instructions Read completely then follow step-by-step 10 1 Insert the right and left hand filler panels into the top and bottom rails. 2 Secure them with eight 3/8 ″ screws, four on each side. Install the Filler Panels 1 Screw the leveling bolt into the support bracket. 2 Mark the centerline of the window and place the support bracke[...]

  • Page 11

    1 Center the air conditioner in the window placing it on the support bracket. Make sure the bottom rail is behind the window stool. 2 Lower the window until it touches behind the air conditioner top rail. CAUTION: • DO NOT release the grip on the air conditioner until it fits tight between the window and the stool. • DO NOT drill a hole in the [...]

  • Page 12

    12 You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency. 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 da[...]

  • Page 13

    13 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call for Service Air Conditioner Doesn’ t Start Air Conditioner Does Not Cool as it Should The air conditioner • Make sure the air conditioner plug is is unplugged pushed completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or[...]

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    14 Notes[...]

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    800.626.2000 TDD 800-833-4322 GE Service Numbers We’ll be there! Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GE Answer Center ® 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) We provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out— so most repairs can be handled in just one vis[...]

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    Printed in the United States 10-96 CG Pub. No. 49-7348 BT14933-168 ABN08 ABP10 ABN10 ABV10 What is Not Covered WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. FULL ONE- YEAR W ARRANT Y For one year from date of original pur- chase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the roo[...]