GE AJCS 08 AZ manual

3 Important Safety Information 8 Installation Instructions Important Electrical Safety Window Installation Through-the-Wall Installation 4 Operating Instructions The Controls on Y our Air Conditioner Care of Product 24 Helpful Information Things That Are Normal 25 If Something Goes Wrong Before Y ou Call for Service GE Service Numbers Warranty GE A[...]

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[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION 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 to OFF and unplug your ai[...]

Your model will look like one of these. 4 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. When you turn the knob to COOLER (blue) the indoor air will become cooler. Turn the knob to WARMER (red) and the indoor air will become warmer. HEA T PUMP MODELS Whe[...]

5 Cooling/Heating Descriptions FOR NORMAL COOLING OR HEA TING Select HIGH COOL or HIGH HEA T with the thermostat at mid point. FOR MAXIMUM COOLING Select HIGH COOL with the thermostat at maximum cool. FOR MAXIMUM HEA TING Select HIGH HEA T with the thermostat at maximum heat. FOR QUIETER & NIGHTTIME COOLING Select LOW COOL or LOW HEA T with the[...]

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. It is necessary to remove the chassis from t[...]

T ur n the air conditioner off before cleaning. The most important thing you can do to maintain the air conditioner is to clean the filter at least every 30 days. Clogged filters reduce cool- ing, heating and airflow. Keeping the filter clean will: • Decrease cost of operation. • Save energy. • Prevent clogged heat exchanger coils. • Reduce[...]

8 • For personal safety, this air conditioner must be properly grounded. • 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. • Follow National Electrical Code (NEC) or local codes and ordinances. CAUTION: • Do not, under any circumstances, cut o[...]

Before you begin AJES and AJHS models have filler panels. Directions begin below. The installation instructions for AJCS models with accordion curtains begin on page 17. IMPORT ANT : Be sure to remove the shipping pad inside the air conditioner next to the compressor. • Phillips-head screwdriver • Wood saw • Adjustable wrench • Ruler or tap[...]

10 Installation Instructions Read completely, then follow step-by-step • 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 window. See the window opening dimensions to the right. • All[...]

1 Remove the front grille. See the Care and Cleaning section. 2 Find the locking plate located on the front left side. 3 Remove the screw and the locking plate to unlock the air conditioner. 4 Remove and discard the shipping screw on the back of the air conditioner to allow removal of the air conditioner from the case. 5 Pull the bottom corners of [...]

Installation Instructions 1 Assemble the sill supports. Do not fully tighten the spacer mounting screws at this time. 2 Before attaching the sill supports, place them on the window stool. Select the spacer position that will place the spacer near the outermost point on the sill. Tighten the spacer mounting screws. 3 Turn the bolts and tighten the l[...]

Measur e, Cut and Install the Filler Panels NOTES: • On narrow sills, there may not be enough room to use the lock nut. • A deep offset sill may require a longer adjusting bolt than the standard hex head bolt provided. • On wood sills use the large washer between the bolt head and the sill. This prevents the bolt from digging into the wood.[...]

Installation Instructions 1 Peel off the backing from the bottom window gasket. 2 Place the gasket on the stool and over the brackets, even with the rear edge, sticky side down. 3 Carefully slide the empty case into the window until the holes in the case line up with the holes in the panel angles. NOTES: • The case should have a 1/8 ² minimum ti[...]

15 7 Place the vinyl window gasket over the case top gasket. Insert the panel tabs through the slits in the gasket. Cut the gasket on each side to the width of the window. 8 Close the window tightly on the vinyl gasket. Bend the gasket forward to expose the panel tabs. Drill pilot holes into the window sash. Panel tab Vinyl window gasket Attach the[...]

16 Installation Instructions Replace the Air Conditioner in the Case 1 Carefully slide the air conditioner back into the case. 2 Attach the power cord to the base pan with the clamp. 3 When the wall outlet is to the left, extend the cord under the unit and hold it in place with the clamp. 4 Reinstall the locking plate with the tab behind the wall c[...]

For models with accordion curtains Par ts Included Air conditioner T ype A (6) T ype B (15) Window locking bracket Foam top window gasket T op mounting rail Accordion curtain (left) Accordion curtain (right) Sill channel • Phillips-head screwdriver • Ruler or tape measure • Level • Scissors or knife • Pencil • Drill T ools Needed 17[...]

18 Installation Instructions Read carefully, then follow step-by-step • 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 accordion curtains if needed to fit in a narrow window. See the window opening dimensions to the right. •[...]

1 Remove the front grille. See the Care and Cleaning section. 2 Find the locking plate located on the front left side. 3 Remove the screw and the locking plate to unlock the air conditioner. 4 Remove and discard the shipping screw on the back of the air conditioner to allow removal of the air conditioner from the case. 5 Pull the bottom corners of [...]

20 Installation Instructions Read carefully, then follow step-by-step 1 Install the top mounting rail with type B screws. 2 Attach the sill channel with type B screws. Align the holes on the bracket of the sill channel with the holes in the case. 3 Slide the right and left accordion curtains into the top mounting rail and sill channel. Secure with [...]

21 Install the Window Gasket and the Locking Bracket 6 1 Cut the foam top window gasket to the window width. 2[...]

22 Installation Instructions 3 When the wall outlet is to the left, extend the cord under the unit and hold it in place with the clamp. 4 Reinstall the locking plate with the tab behind the wall case flange. Tighten the screw. 5 Reattach the front grille. An open ing for the power cord is on the bottom of the front grille. 6 Fill holes and cracks w[...]

Through-the-Wall Installation Make certain a wall receptacle is available close to the hole location or make arrangements to install a receptacle. The cord length for the 115-volt models is 72 ² to the right and 47 ² to the left. For the 230/208-volt models the cord length is 65 ² to the right and 39 ² to the left. The air conditioner wall case[...]

24 Helpful Information Things That Are Normal 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 b[...]

25 Air Conditioner Doesn’ t Start Air Conditioner Does Not Cool or Heat 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 reset the breaker. P ower failure • If po[...]

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Printed in China AJCS06 AJES08 AJES10 AJES06 AJHS08 AJCS08 AJCS10 What Is Not 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. FULL FIVE-YEAR WAR[...]