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UseandCare& Installation Guide

Operating Instructions

Air Direction .................................................... 4
Control Settings......................................... 3, 4
Air Filter............................................................ 5
Grille and Cabinet .......................................... 5
Outdoor Coils.................................................. 5
GE Appliances

Air Conditioner

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This unit is designed for use in a standard
double-hung window. It can also be installed
in a standard sliding window using kit RAK808
(optional slider window installation kit).
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Things that are normal ...............................13
More questions ?...call
GE Answer CenterĀ® 800.626.2000
Installation
Electrical Requirements............................... 6
Extension Cords ............................................. 6
Grounding........................................................ 6
Installation Instructions ........................ 6-12
Window Installation ........................... 7-9
Appliance Registration................................. 2
Important Phone Numbers........................15
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover
Models: AMH06
AMH08
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Air Conditioner Problem Solver Safety Instructions .......13 ......2 Things that are normal .......13 More questions ?…call GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions Air Direction ............ 4 Control Settings......... 3, 4 Installation Electrical Requirements....... 6 Extension Cords ..........6 Care and Cleaning Grounding............
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Keep it handy for answers to your questions. conditioner. Before sending in this card, please write If you don’t understand something or need these numbers here: more help, call: GE Answer Center ® Model Number: 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 3: Control Settings

    OPERATING YOUR CONTROLS Selector Switch Thermostat Control Cooling with High fan speed– HI FAN low fan speed No cooling LO FAN LO COOL Low fan speed– No cooling HI COOL Cooling with high fan speed SELECTOR THERMOSTAT CAUTION: 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.
  • Page 4: Air Direction

    OPERATING YOUR CONTROLS (continued) For ventilation The cooling effect is reduced when the vent is open. Close vent Use open vent to filter and position for air recirculate air exhaust Freezing up If you notice that your air conditioner is not cooling as it should, it may be that ice has formed on the cooling coils.
  • Page 5: Care And Cleaning

    The coils on the weather side of the air conditioner the wall outlet before cleaning. 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. MILD DISH DETERGENT Use water and a mild detergent.
  • Page 6: Electrical Requirements

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Leave these instructions with the appliance. OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use. Electrical Safety— IMPORTANT…Please Read Carefully For personal safety, this air conditioner must be If the wall outlet you PREFERRED properly grounded. plan to use is only a METHOD 2-prong outlet, it is your Electrical requirements...
  • Page 7: Window Installation

    WINDOW INSTALLATION Type A PARTS FURNISHED Qty-7 Sealing ribbon Window locking bracket mounting rail Type B Foam top Qty-4 window gasket Panel Type C retainer Qty-8 plate Left window filler panel Bottom mounting rail Sealer Right window filler panel Panel retainer plate BEFORE INSTALLATION...
  • Page 8 WINDOW INSTALLATION 3. PREPARE THE CASE. 1. REMOVE THE FRONT GRILLE. • See the Care and Cleaning section of this guide. Install the top mounting rail onto the top of the case with 3 type C screws. 2. REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER FROM THE CASE.
  • Page 9: Replace The Front Grille

    WINDOW INSTALLATION 7. INSTALL THE WINDOW LOCKING 5. INSTALL THE CASE IN THE WINDOW. BRACKET. Window locking Cut the bracket - Use a sealing ribbon type A screw. to the window width and stick adhesive side to the bottom of the lower window sash.
  • Page 10: Through-The-Wall Installation

    THROUGH-THE-WALL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTES 1. PREPARE THE WALL OPENING. • The case may be installed through the wall in • Determine the size of the opening. both existing buildings and new construction. • Any side louvers must project on the outdoor side of the wall.
  • Page 11 THROUGH-THE-WALL INSTALLATION 3. REMOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER • Secure the case sides and top to the wooden AND PREPARE THE CASE. frame. Use four 1″ long #10 wood screws. Remove the Use six 1″ air conditioner long #10 locking screws. wood screws.
  • Page 12 THROUGH-THE-WALL INSTALLATION 5. INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE CASE. • Slide the air conditioner into the case. Do not push on the controls or the finned coils. Make sure the air conditioner is firmly seated toward the rear of the case. Reinstall the locking brackets and screws...
  • Page 13: Problem Solver

    QUESTIONS? Things that are normal with this air conditioner You may hear a pinging noise Water will collect in the base pan during caused by water being picked up high humidity or on rainy days. The water and thrown against the condenser on may overflow and drip from the outdoor rainy days or when the humidity is side of the unit.
  • Page 14 NOTES...
  • Page 15: Consumer Services

    We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 ® Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center information service is available to help.
  • Page 16: Warranty

    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 Pub No. 49-7317-2 AMH06 Part No.

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