GE Appliances Room Air Conditioners Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions AGH08 AGP08 AGV08 Pub. No.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Use of Extension Cords . . . . . . . . .3 Use of Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installation Instructions Safety Information Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service.
Safety Instructions 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. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. ■ Turn the mode control to OFF and unplug your air conditioner before making any repairs.
The controls will look like one of the following. OFF Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the controls on the air conditioner. OFF HIGH FAN HIGH COOL HI FAN HI COOL LOW FAN MED COOL LOW FAN LOW COOL LOW COOL MODE CONTROLS 5 4 6 4 7 Installation Instructions 3 8 3 2 9 1 5 3 2 7 1 4 6 8 2 5 1 6 10 TEMP CONTROLS Troubleshooting Tips Controls Mode Controls Temp Controls HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling with different fan speeds.
Energy Saver (on some models) The energy saver switch controls the fan. Operating Instructions ENERGY SAVER ON—The fan and compressor cycle on and off together. This results in wider variations of room temperature and humidity. ENERGY SAVER OFF—The fan runs all the time, while the compressor cycles on and off. Vent Control The vent control is located above the control knobs. When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room will be circulated and conditioned.
Grille and Case 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. Outdoor Coils Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the air conditioner. Installation Instructions The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner should be checked regularly.
Safety Instructions Preparing to install the air conditioner. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions for future use. Do not change the plug on the power cord of this air conditioner. IMPORTANT NOTES: For personal safety, this air conditioner must be properly grounded. Aluminum house wiring may present special problems—consult a qualified electrician.
Parts Included Top mounting rail Window sash seal Left accordion panel Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Window Installation Instructions Foam top window gasket Installation Instructions Top mounting rail seal strip Right accordion panel Frame guide (2) Troubleshooting Tips Sill support (2) Window locking bracket Type A (16) Type B (3) Type C (5) Nut (2) Customer Service Bolt (2) 8
Safety Instructions Read completely, then follow step-by-step. 1 Window Requirements ■ These instructions are for a standard doublehung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows. ■ The air conditioner can be installed without the Operating Instructions accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. See the window opening dimensions to the right. 14² min. ■ All supporting parts must be secured to firm 25² to 36² (With accordion panels) wood, masonry or metal.
3 Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case A Remove the 2 shipping screws from the back of the case. B Remove the 2 screws on each side of the case. Keep these for later use. 4 Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions C Slide the air conditioner from the case by gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the case. C Remove the backing from the top mounting rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of the top mounting rail.
Open the window and mark the centerline of the window stool. F B Carefully place the case on the window stool and align the center mark on the bottom front with the centerline of the stool. Adjust the bolt and the nut in each support so that the case is installed with a slight downward tilt (about 1/8²). G Secure the case to the window stool by using 3 type B screws. C Pull the window down behind the top mounting rail.
6 Install the Window Locking Bracket and the Foam Top Window Gasket A Attach the window locking bracket with a type C screw. B Cut the foam top window gasket to the window width. C Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room. C Attach the front grille to the case by inserting the tabs on the grille into the slots on the front of the case. Push the grille in until it snaps into place.
Safety Instructions Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. What To Do Air conditioner does not 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 the fuse or reset the breaker. Power failure.
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes 14
Safety Instructions Air Conditioner Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Safety Instructions Service Telephone Numbers. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Operating Instructions Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) Installation Instructions GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.
