GE AHM24 manual

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    Safety Instructions ............. 2 , 3 Operating Instructions C o n t r o l s ........................... 4 – 6 Care and Cleaning A i r F i l t e r .............................. 6 O u t d o o r C o i l s ......................... 6 Installation Instructions ...... 7–12 Troubleshooting Tips ............ 1 3 Normal Operating Sounds ............[...]

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    2 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.   Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.   This air conditioner must be pro[...]

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    3 GEAppliances.com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! USE OF EXTENSION CORDS RISK OF FIRE. Could cause serious injury or death.  DO NO T use an extension cord with this Window Air Conditioner .  DO NO T use surge protectors or multi-outlet adaptors with this Window Air Conditioner .[...]

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    4 About the controls on the air conditioner Controls Features and appearance will vary. Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings. ° F/ ° C Hr On Off Low Med High Auto Cool Fan Only Energy Saver Temp / Delay Temp / Delay NOTE: The display always shows the room temperature except when setting[...]

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    5   To ensure proper operation, aim the remote control at the signal receiver on the air conditioner.  The remote control signal has a range of up to 20 feet.   Make sure nothing is between the air conditioner and the remote control that could block the signal.   Make sure battery is fresh and installed correctly as[...]

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    Air Direction Use the lever to adjust the air direction left, right, up and down. 6 About the controls on the air conditioner Additional important information. Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning. To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or abrasives. Grille and Case Care and clea[...]

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    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully.  IMPORTANT ³ Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.  IMPORTANT ³ Observe all governing codes and ordinances.  Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.  Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference. [...]

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    8 Installation Instructions Temp / Delay PARTS INCLUDED (Appearance may vary) 13/32” Screws (10) Installation Bracket (2) Window Lock Bracket Remote Control Top Mounting Rail Left and Right Side Curtains Foam Seal 13/32” Screws (6) 31/32” Screws (10) 2-1/2” Flat Head Bolt and Lock Nut (2) AB C D[...]

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    Installation Instructions PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER Remove two screws on each side of the case. Save the screws for use later. Two screws on the top of the case are covered by black adhesive. Remove adhesive and screws. Insert a flat head screw driver between the front grille and the metal case along the sides. Gently pry the grille from the case[...]

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    PREPARE THE CASE NOTE: Attach curtains to the air conditioner before placing the air conditioner in window. Install the top mounting rail with four type A screws. Slide left-hand curtain assembly into left end of top and bottom mounting rail. Repeat for right-hand curtain assembly. Fasten curtain retainer strips to the sides of the outer case with [...]

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    Installation Instructions 11 7 COMPLETE INSTALLATION Insert the foam seal behind the top of the lower window sash and against the glass of the upper window. Place the window lock bracket as shown. Use a 1/8” drill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole in the window lock bracket and into the upper window. Attach the window lock bracket to t[...]

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    12 Installation Instructions 8 RETURN CHASSIS TO THE OUTER CASE Once the case is securely attached to the window, reinstall the air conditioner. Have two people lift the air conditioner and slide it into the case. Snap the front grill back onto the air conditioner. Use the screws removed at the beginning of the installation to secure the grille. 9 [...]

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    13 Troubleshooting Tips. Normal Operating Sounds   < ou 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.   < ou may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and[...]

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    14 Note[...]

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    15 Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. *( $LU &RQGLWLRQHU³2QH<HDU /LPLWHG :DUUDQW (For customers in the U.S.A.) For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year Any part of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. [...]

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    16 Printed in China Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website In the U.S.A.: GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, or even order parts on-line. In Canada: www.GEAppli[...]

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    Como socio de E NERGY S TAR ® , GE ha confirmado que este producto cumple las directrices de E NERGY S TAR ® relativas al rendimiento energético. Producto etiquetado * E NERGY S TAR ® 49-7690 12-10 GE Instrucciones de Seguridad ... 2 , 3 Instrucciones de Funcionamiento C o n t r o l e s ............................. 4 Cuidado y Limpieza B o b i[...]

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    2 INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD. LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Por su seguridad, se debe seguir la información en este manual para minimizar el riesgo de incendios, descargas eléctricas o lesiones personales.   Use este electrodoméstico solamente para el propósito determinado según se describe en el [...]

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    3 GEAppliances.com ¡ADVERTENCIA! USO DE PROLONGADORES LEA Y SIGA ESTA INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD CUIDADOSAMENTE. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES RIESGO DE INCENDIO. Podría ocasionar lesiones graves o la muerte.  NO use un prolongador con este Acondicionador de Aire de V entana .  NO use protectores contra picos de corriente ni adaptadores para m?[...]

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    4 Acerca de los controles en el acondicionador de aire Controles Las funciones y la apariencia podrán variar. Las luces junto a las teclas táctiles del panel de control del acondicionador de aire indican las configuraciones seleccionadas. ° F/ ° C Hr On Off Low Med High Auto Cool Fan Only Energy Saver Temp / Delay Temp / Delay NOTA: La pantalla[...]

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    5 GEAppliances.com  Para garantizar una operación apropiada, oriente el control remoto hacia el receptor de señal del acondicionador de aire.  El receptor de señal tiene un rango máximo de 20 pies.  Cerciórese de que no haya nada entre el acondicionador de aire y el control remoto que pueda bloquear la señal.  Cerciór[...]

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    6 Cuidado y limpieza del acondicionador de aire. Bobinas para exteriores Se deben inspeccionar con frecuencia las bobinas en el lado exterior del acondicionador de aire. Si las mismas están obstruidas con suciedad u hollín, podrían limpiarse profesionalmente. Acerca de los controles en el acondicionador de aire. Apague el acondicionador de aire [...]

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    7 ¿Preguntas? Llame 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) o visite nuestra página en la red en: GEAppliances.com Instrucciones Acondicionador de instalación de aire Algunos modelos requieren tomacorrientes de 115/120 voltios de corriente alterna y 60 Hz conectados a tierra, protegidos con un fusible de dilatación de tiempo de 15 amperios o un cortacircui[...]

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    8 Temp / Delay HERRAMIENTAS QUE NECESITARÁ Un destornillador de estrella Una regla o cinta métrica Lápiz Nivel Tijeras o cuchilla Instrucciones de instalación Taladro y broca de 1/8” Llave francesa PARTES INCLUIDAS (Apariencia puede variar) Riel de montaje superior Sellador de Gomaespuma Cortinas Izquierda y Derecha Soporte de Instalación (2[...]

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    Instrucciones de instalación REQUISITOS PARA LA VENTANA  Estas instrucciones son para una ventana estándar de dos pliegues. Usted necesitará modificar el proceso para otros tipos de ventanas.  Todas las partes de apoyo deben quedar totalmente aseguradas a algún metal, mampostería o a la madera.  El tomacorriente elé[...]

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    Instrucciones de instalación 10 PREPARE LA CAJA NOTA: Coloque las cortinas en el acondicionador de aire antes de colocar el acondicionador de aire en la ventana. Instale el riel de montaje superior con cuatro tornillos tipo A. Deslice la junta de la cortina del lado izquierdo en el extremo izquierdo de los rieles de montaje superior e inferior. Co[...]

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    11 Instrucciones de instalación INSTALE LA CAJA EXTERNA PARA VENTANA Enrosque la tuerca en el tornillo; luego enrosque el tornillo en el soporte triangular, como se muestra en la figura más abajo. Adhiera el soporte triangular a la parte inferior de la caja, usando tres tornillos tipo B para cada soporte. Asegúrese de que el soporte se encuentre[...]

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    12 Instrucciones de instalación 7 R EGRESE EL CHASIS A LA CAJA EXTERNA Una vez que la caja se haya asegurado a la ventana, vuelva a instalar el acondicionador de aire. Asegúrese de que dos personas levanten el acondicionador de aire y que lo deslicen en la caja. Presione la parrilla frontal nuevamente sobre el acondicionador de aire. Use los torn[...]

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    13 Solucionar problemas. Problema Causas posibles Qué hacer El acondicionador de aire El acondicionador de aire  Cerciórese de que el acondicionador de aire está no enciende está desconectado. enchufado totalmente en el tomacorriente. El fusible se disparó /  Inspeccione los fusibles / caja de interruptores de la casa el cortacircuitos s[...]

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    15 Notas. GEAppliances.com[...]

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    16 Notas.[...]

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    17 Notas. GEAppliances.com[...]

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    1 Garantía de su acondicionador de aire ³JDUDQWtD OLPLWDGD GH XQ DxR . Por el período de: GE reemplazará: 8QDxR &XDOTXLHU SDUWH del acondicionador de aire que falle debido a defectos en los materiales o en A partir de la fecha la fabricación. Durante esta garantía limitada de un año, GE también proporcionará, si[...]

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    2 Apoyo al consumidor. Página Web de GE Appliances GEAppliances.com ¿Tiene alguna pregunta sobre su electrodoméstico? ¡Pruebe la página Web de GE Appliances 24 horas al día, cualquier día del año! Para mayor conveniencia y servicio más rápido, ya puede descargar los Manuales de los Propietarios, pedir piezas o incluso hacer una cita en l?[...]

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    Printed in China Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website In the U.S.A.: GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, or even order parts on-line. In Canada: www.GEApplianc[...]