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Safety Instructions
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2, 3
Operating
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Care and Cleaning
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Through-the-_A'all
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Window
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Consumer
Support
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AK_13
AKVI2
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Serial #
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49-7454
11-02Jfl
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
www. GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions ..2, 3 Operating Instructions © AK_13 AKVI2 Controls ....4, 5 Care and Cleaning Air Filter ....Grille and Case ..... ()utdoor (:oils ....Installation Instruc_tions Through-the-_A'all © Installation--()pfional ..Window Installation ..7-15 Troubleshooting Tips ... - Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury. SAFETY P RECAUTIONS Use this appliance only %r its intended q?{:_ Turn the mode control to 0FFand unplug...
- Page 3 vvww.GEAppliances.com WARNING! USEOFEXTENSION CORDS--115-Volt modelsonly Because of potential safety hazards under certain CAUtiON: conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. DO NOT use an extension cord with any of the 230/208 volt models. Howex_, if you must use all extension cord, it is absolutely necessat T that it be a UiAismd,...
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Page 4: Controls
About the controlson the air conditionermmodels with controlknobs. Features and appearance will vary. HIGH _ HIGH • MED • COOLOFAN LOW _ COOL MODE CONTROLS Yourmodel will ha ve one of the above type controls. COOLEST TEMP CONTROL Controls Mode Controls TempControls HIGHCOOL, MED COOL and LOWCOOL provide temp... - Page 5 wvvw.GEAppliances.com Additional controls and important information. Energy Saver (on some models) OFF--The tim runs all the time, while the The energy saver switch controls the tim. compressor cycles on and off. ON--The tan and c()mpressor cycle on and off This switch nlust be set at OFF in order t() use This results in wider wu_iations of room together:...
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Page 6: Air Filter
If they are clogged with dirt or soot, they may be protessionally steam cleaned, a service a\_filable through yore" GE service outlet. Air Filter Toremove: The air filter behind the fl'ont grille should checked and cleaned... - Page 7 Preparingto install the air conditioner. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before YouBegin NOTE TO INSTALLER: L eave these instructions with A CAUTION: the air conditioner after installation is completed. Do not under any circumstances, cut or remove NOTE TO CONSUMER:Keep this Owner's Manual the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
- Page 8 Window installation instructions. Parts Included Window sash seal __,---------_ (thin, adhesive-backed) Foam top window gasket _,____ __Support rail (2) Top mountb_g rail /4oJo ° Left accordion seal strip _/'__-_V-sup port (2) panel-_ Topmounting rail Bottom mounting rail Right Accordion panel accordion clamp (2) panel...
- Page 9 Read completely, then follow step-by-step. Window Requirements iJi::These instructions are fin" a standard double- sui@orting pa*ts @ M1 must be secured to tim/ metal. hung window. will need to inodifv them Woo(l, iilasoni'_ oi" other t,ipes of windows. !i_:The electrical outlet must be within reach of _: The...
- Page 10 Window installation instructions. Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case Remoxe and discard the 2 shipl_ing screws On some models, )ou must also disconnect fl'om the bottom rear of the case. the control connectox_ befin'e the grille fl'ame can be remoxed. Press the locking tabs in while I)ulhn_...
- Page 11 Install the Mounting Rails onto the Case Remoxe backing fl'om mounting Attach to _ mortaring rail onto rail seal strip attach it to the bottom of the case with 5 Type A screws 10,000 mounting rail. models) or 7 TH)e A screws 12,000 models).
- Page 12 Window installation instructions. Install the Side Accordion Panels *0" " " "( Slide left and n_ht ace )_(h m panels into Attnch accordion panels to the case using tol _ and lx_ttom mounting, rails. 4 Type A screws on each side.
- Page 13 Place, Assemble and Install the Support Brackets position V-support Detem/ine that the I,ine up the V-notches in the suI)I)ort assemblies will be placed within the suI)port rail b) on the left and right marks on the stool. Make placing the support rail against the back sure that the stq)port rail is against the back tff...
- Page 14 Window installation instructions. Install the Case in the Window Carefl/lly position the case in the window Extend the left and right accordion panels to the _ertical window sashes and attach until the botton/mounting rail drops into the channels in the supports. Center the case and top cornei_...
- Page 15 Install the Air Conditioner in the Case Slide the air conditioner into case. Do not Attnch the front grille fl'ame to the case b) push on the controls or the rimmed coils. inserting tabs on the grille fl'ame into Make sure air conditioner is firefly...
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Page 16: Installation Instructions
Through-the-wallinstallation instructions--optionaL IMPORTANT Through-the-wall installation is not appropriate if any of the side louvers in the case will be obstructed by the wall All side louvers in the case must project on the outdoor side of the wall. Theroomsideof thecase mustprojectintotheroom at least 13/4 "... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service... vvww.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting -tips. Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Air conditioner air conditioner • Make sure the air conditioner i)lug is i)ushed completely doesnotstart... -
Page 18: Normal ()Perating Sounds
Before you call for service... Normal Operating Sounds )_:X4"_ter will collect in the base pan dm_ing high ?_:You may hear a pinging noise caused by water humidi_' or on rainy days. The water may being picked up and thrown against ovet{h)w and drip from the outdoor side ot... - Page 19 Notes.
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Page 21: Product Registration
GE Service Protection Plus 'M GE, a name recognized worldwide fbr quality and dependability, of{ers you Service Protection Plus'_--comprehensive protection on all your appliances-- No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We71 CoverAny Appliance. • Backed by GE Anywhere. Anytime.* • All brands covered •... - Page 22 GE Appliances ((;EA). (:h¢(k h(r( if you do 11ol WaHt to I-(X ( iv( (ommuni(ations from (;EA's ( arefully sel((le([ partners. GEAppliances GE Consumer Prodocts General Electric Company Lotrisville, Kentucky www.GEAppliances.com...
- Page 23 Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, date is needed to obtain service call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warrantF We Will Replace: Anypart of the...
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Page 24: Consumersupport
(;E repair sets,ice is onl) step awa} fl'om your (loot; Get on-line schedule vc,ur service veto', conxenience 24 hom_ {lm of the '_ear! Or call 800.GE.(_AI_ES (800.432.2737) during n{mnal business hom_. RealLife DesignStudio www.GEAppliances.co GE SUl_ports Uni\'et_al Design concept--products, services...