GE General Electric Air Conditioner ABV10 User Manual

Models: ABN08 ABP10

ABN10 ABV10

Air Conditioner

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Information

Operating Instructions

T h e C o ntrols on Y o ur A i r C o nditioner

C a re of Product

Installation Instructions

Important Electrical Safety

Window Installation

H e lpful Information

T h ings T h at A r e Normal

If Something Goes Wrong

B e f ore Y o u C a ll for Service

GE Service Numbers

Warranty

GE Answer Center^®

800.626.2000

GE Appliances

49-7348

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION

BEFORE USING

• This air conditioner must be

properly installed in accordance

with the Installation Instructions

before it is used.

• Turn the mode control knob to OFF

and unplug your air conditioner

before making any repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend

that any servicing be performed by

a qualified individual.

• Repair or replace immediately

all electric service cords that have

become frayed or otherwise

damaged.

Extension Cord

If an extension cord is required to

reach the nearest wall receptacle,

use only a UL-listed, 3-wire,

grounded, 14 gauge, 15A, 125V

appliance extension cord. For

models with nameplate ratings

greater than 12 amperes, do not

use an extension cord.

Adapter Plug

Because most 2-prong outlets are

not grounded, we strongly advise

against using an adapter plug.

However, a temporary connection

may be made where local codes

permit and if the 2-prong wall out-

let is properly grounded.

FOR PROPER GROUNDING:

1 Screw the adapter to the outlet,

using the outlet cover screw.

2 Ground the outlet through the house

wiring.

When disconnecting the power

cord from the adapter, hold the

adapter close to the outlet while

pulling the plug out. If this is not

done, the grounding connector is

likely to break with repeated use.

When you plug the adapter in,

make sure the larger prong goes

into the larger slot to provide the

proper polarity for the power cord.

This is a temporary method.

UL-listed adapters are avail-

able at most hardware stores.

If the grounding connector breaks,

DO NOT USE the air conditioner

until a proper ground has again

been made.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Instructions

MODE CONTROLS

TEMP CONTROLS

ENERGY

SAVINGS

OFF

NORMAL

LOW

COOL

LOW

COOL

MED

COOL

MED

COOL

The

HIGH

COOL

HIGH

COOL

FAN

ONLY

controls

on your

air

Your model will look like one of these. (Some models do not have a “0” setting.)

OFF

HIGH

COOL

FAN

ONLY

MED

COOL

LOW

COOL

conditioner

Mode Control

Temp Control

The energy saver switch controls the fan.

The temp control is used to maintain the

room temperature. The compressor will cycle

on and off to keep the room at the same level

of comfort. The higher the number selected,

the cooler the indoor air will become.

ENERGY SAVINGS—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.

The blower runs as long as the mode control is

not on OFF.

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 the fan setting

(on the mode control).

HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide

cooling with different fan speeds.

FAN ONLY provides air circulation and filtering

without cooling.

NOTE:

If you move the switch from a cool setting to

OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes

before switching back to a cool setting.

Cooling Descriptions

FOR NORMAL COOLING

FOR MAXIMUM COOLING

FOR QUIETER & NIGHTIME COOLING

Select MED COOL with the

temp at 3 or 4.

Select HIGH COOL with the

temp at 6 or 8.

Select LOW COOL with the

temp at 3 or 4.

NORMAL

EXHAUST

Vent Control

Air Direction

The vent control is a lever located on the

control panel.

Tabs inside the horizontal louvers let you

control the air direction left, right or

straight ahead.

When the vent control is set at normal, only

the air inside the room is circulated, cooled

and filtered.

When set at exhaust, some indoor air will be

exhausted from the room. This will reduce

the cooling effect.

Operating Instructions

Care & Cleaning

Grille and Case

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.

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.

Front Grille and

Air Filter

The air filter is behind the front

grille insert and should be checked Hook the tabs on the left and

To replace the grille insert:

and cleaned at least every 30 days

or more often if necessary.

right side. Gently press until it

snaps into place.

To remove the front grille insert:

Place your hand on the bottom of

the front grille. Pull it out and

down to release the tabs.

CAUTION:

DO NOT operate the air conditioner

without a filter because dirt and

lint will clog the unit and reduce

performance.

Remove the air filter. The filter

can be washed in warm soapy

water. Rinse and let the filter dry

before replacing it.

Installation Instructions

Important Electrical Safety–Read Carefully

Important Notes

• For personal safety, this air

CAUTION:

conditioner must be properly

Installer: Leave these

instructions with the

appliance.

grounded.

• Do not, under any circumstances,

cut or remove the third (ground)

prong from the power cord.

• It is important to have the wall

outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified electrician if there is any

doubt as to whether a proper

ground exists.

Owner: Keep these

instructions for future

use.

• Do not change the plug on the

power cord of this air conditioner.

• Aluminum house wiring may

present special problems—

consult a qualified electrician.

• Follow National Electrical

Code (NEC) or local codes

and ordinances.

Electrical

Requirements

The 115-volt models require a

115/120-volt a.c., 60 Hz grounded

outlet protected with a 15-amp

time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

Parallel

115V., 15 Amp.

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.

Installation Instructions

Before you begin

Parts Included

Support bracket

Bottom window gasket

Foam top window gasket

Air conditioner

(Some models

have a control

door.)

Window

locking

bracket

Filler panels (2)

Leveling bolt

3/4″ screws (5)

3/8″ screws (8)

1″ screws (2)

Tools Needed

• Blade-type screwdriver

• Scissors or knife

• 1/4″ hex-head nut driver

• Level

• 9/16″ open-end or

• Pencil

adjustable wrench

• Ruler or tape measure

Window

Requirements

• These instructions are for a

standard double-hung window.

You will need to modify them for

other types of windows.

15 ⁄ ″ min.

23″ to 37 ⁄ ″

(With filler panels)

• 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.

19 ⁄ ″ min.

(Without filler panels)

Window opening dimensions

are for a standard double-hung

window.

• All supporting parts should be

secured to firm wood, masonry

or metal.

• The electrical outlet must be

within reach of the power cord.

Do not use an extension cord.

Storm Window

Requirements

A storm window frame will not

allow the air conditioner to tilt

WOOD PIECES:

WIDTH: 2″

towards the outside and will keep it LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside

1/2″ higher

than frame

Wood

Stool

from draining properly. To adjust

for this, attach a piece of wood to

the stool.

the window frame.

THICKNESS: To determine the

thickness, place a piece of wood on

the stool to make it 1/2″ higher

than the top of the storm window

frame.

Storm

window

frame

Attach securely with nails or screws.

Installation Instructions

Read completely then follow step-by-step

Install the

Filler Panels

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

Support Bracket

1 Screw the leveling bolt into the

5 Using the level, adjust the level-

ing bolt so the curved top of the

support bracket is 1⁄4″ below the

top of the window stool.

support bracket.

2 Mark the centerline of the

1 / ″

window and place the support

bracket on it 1 /¹⁶″ from the

Level with sill

window stool.

1/4″

3 Attach the support bracket

onto the window sill with two

1″ screws.

Support

bracket

4 Peel the backing off the bottom

window gasket and place onto

the backside of the window stool.

NOTE:

This downward tilt towards the

outside prevents water from entering

the room.

Stool

Install the

Air Conditioner

in the Window

1 Center the air conditioner in the

window placing it on the support

bracket. Make sure the bottom

rail is behind the window stool.

CAUTION:

• DO NOT release the grip on the air

conditioner until it fits tight

between the window and the stool.

Top

rail

2 Lower the window until it touches

behind the air conditioner

top rail.

• DO NOT drill a hole in the base pan.

The air conditioner is designed to

operate with water in the base pan.

Slide Out the

Filler Panels

1 Extend the filler panels on both

INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE

sides until they touch the window FILLER PANELS

tracks.

If filler is required on the sides

of the air conditioner, cut filler

sheet (not supplied) to size and fill

both sides.

2 Secure the top and the bottom

with four 3/4″ long screws.

Install the Window

Gasket and the

Locking Bracket

1 Cut the foam top window gasket

3 Attach the window locking

bracket with a 3/4″ screw.

to the window width.

2 Stuff the foam between the

glass and the window to prevent

air and insects from getting into

the room.

Helpful Information

Things That Are Normal

Noise

Explanation

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.

I G

P N

"CLICK"

DRIP

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

days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side

of the unit.

The fan may run even when the compressor is not.

WHIR!

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call for Service

Problem

Possible Causes

What to Do

Air Conditioner

Doesn’t Start

The air conditioner

is unplugged

• Make sure the air conditioner plug is

pushed completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit

breaker is tripped

• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker

box and replace fuse or reset the breaker.

Power failure

• 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.

Air Conditioner Does

Not Cool as it Should

Airflow is restricted

• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds

or furniture blocking the front of the

air conditioner.

The temp control may

not be set high enough

• Turn the knob to a higher number.

The highest setting provides maximum

cooling.

The air filter is dirty

• Clean the filter at least every 30 days.

See the Care and Cleaning section.

The room may have been hot

• When the air conditioner is first turned on

you need to allow time for the room to

cool down.

Cold air is escaping

• Check for open furnace floor registers and

cold air returns.

• Set the vent in the closed position.

• See freezing up below.

Cooling coils have iced up

Air Conditioner

Freezing Up

Ice blocks the air flow

and stops the air conditioner

from cooling the room

• Set the mode control at FAN ONLY or HIGH

COOL with the temp at 1 or 2.

Notes

GE Service Numbers

We’ll be there!

GE Answer Center^®

Open 24 hours a day,

7 days a week.

800.626.2000

TDD

800-833-4322

In-Home Repair Service

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 visit.

800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737)

Service Contracts

With a service contract GE

With a multiple-year contract,

Consumer Service will still be there you’re assured of future service at

800-626-2224

after your warranty expires.

today’s prices.

Parts and Accessories

Individuals qualified to service

their own appliances can have

parts or accessories sent directly

to their home.

Care and cleaning instructions con-

tained in this manual cover proce-

dures to be performed by any user.

Other servicing generally should be

referred to qualified service person-

nel. Caution must be exercised,

since improper servicing may cause

unsafe operation.

800-626-2002

VISA, MasterCard and Discover

cards are accepted.

Further Service

First, contact the people who ser-

viced your appliance. Explain why

you are not pleased.

Finally, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

If for some reason you

are not happy with the

service you receive, here

are three steps to follow

for further help.

Major Appliance

Next, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details—including

your phone number—to:

Consumer Action Program

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

Consumer Relations

GE Appliances

Louisville, KY 40225

AIR

CONDITIONER

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase

date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

What is Covered

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

**********************************

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 room air

conditioner that fails because of a manu-

facturing defect.

This warranty is extended to the origi-

nal purchaser and any succeeding

owner for products purchased for use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty

is the same except that it is LIMITED

because you must pay to ship the prod-

uct to the service shop or for the service

technician’s travel costs to your home.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

For five years from the date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge,

parts and service labor in your home to

repair or replace any part of the sealed refrig-

erating system (the compressor, condenser,

evaporator and all connecting tubing)

that fails because of a manufacturing

defect.

All warranty service will be provided by

our Factory Service Centers or by our

authorized Customer Care servicers

during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service,

during warranty period or beyond,

call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

What is Not

Covered

• Service trips to your home to teach

• Replacement of house fuses or reset-

you how to use the product.

ting of circuit breakers.

Read your Owner’s Manual. If you then • In commercial locations labor neces-

have any questions about operating the

product, please contact your dealer or

our Consumer Affairs office at the

address below, or call, toll free:

sary to move the unit to a location

where it is accessible for service by an

individual technician.

• Failure of the product resulting from

modifications to the product or due

to unreasonable use including failure

to provide reasonable and necessary

maintenance.

Failure due to corrosion on models not

corrosion-protected.

Damage to product caused by improp-

er power supply voltage, accident, fire,

floods or acts of God.

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

consumer information service

• Improper installation.

•

If you have an installation problem, or

if the air conditioner is of improper

cooling capacity for the intended use,

contact your dealer or installer. You are

responsible for providing adequate elec-

trical connecting facilities.

•

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation

or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer

affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

ABN08 ABP10

ABN10 ABV10

Pub. No. 49-7348

BT14933-168

10-96 CG

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