GE AKV10, AKV12 Before you call for service

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Air conditioner The air conditioner •Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely

does not start is unplugged. into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit •Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

breaker is tripped. the fuse or reset the breaker.

Power failure. •If power failure occurs, turn the air conditioner OFF.

When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the

air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor

overload.

Air conditioner does not Airflow is restricted. •Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture

cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.

The temp control may not •Turn the temperature knob to a higher number.

be set correctly.

The air filter is dirty. •Clean the filter at least every 30 days.

See the Operating Instructions section.

The room may have been hot. •When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need to

allow time for the room to cool down.

Cold air is escaping. •Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air

returns.

•Set the air conditioner’s vent to the closed position.

Cooling coils have iced up. •See “Air conditioner freezing up” below.

Air conditioner Ice blocks the air flow and •Set the mode control at HIGH FAN or HIGH COOL

freezing up stops the air conditioner with the temp at 1or 2.

from cooling the room.

Water drips outside Hot and humid weather. •This is normal.

Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not •For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner

tilted to the outside. slants slightly from the case front to the rear.

Water collects in Moisture removed from air •This is normal for a short period in areas with little

base pan and drains into base pan. humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.

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Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Installation Instructions

Contents

Main Air Conditioners www.GEAppliances.com Room IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY WARNING! CAUTION: READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS About the controls on the air conditionermodels with control knobs. Features and appearance will vary. TEMP CONTROL Controls Mode Controls Page Care and cleaning of the air conditioner. Preparing to install the air conditioner. CAUTION: Tools You Will Need Before You Begin Electrical Requirements Page Read completely, then follow step-by-step. Window Requirements Storm Window Requirements Page Install the Mounting Rails onto the Case Prepare the Window Install the Side Accordion Panels Place, Assemble and Install the Support Brackets Install the Case in the Window Secure the Case in the Window and Install the Foam Top Window Gasket Page IMPORTANT Through-the-wall installation instructionsoptional. Finish the Wall Opening Problem Possible Causes What To Do Before you call for service Before you call for service Normal Operating Sounds Page Page General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus Please place in envelope and mail to: Well Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime.* Consumer Product Ownership Registration GE Appliances Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Model Number Serial Number Air Conditioner Warranty. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: What Is Not Covered: GE Appliances W ebsite Consumer Support. Schedule Service Real Life Design Studio Extended W arranties www.GEAppliances.com INFORMACIN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD. LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR. ADVERTENCIA! PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD CMO CONECTAR LA ELECTRICIDAD ADVERTENCIA! PRECAUCIN: Modelos de 115 voltios solamente USO DE ENCHUFES ADAPTADORES USO DE CABLES DE EXTENSIN Acerca de los controles en el acondicionador de aire modelos con botones de control. Las funciones y el aspecto pueden variar. Controles Controles de modo Descripciones de enfriamiento 5 Controles adicionales e informacin importante. Direccin del airede lado a lado Control de ventilacin Direccin del airehacia arriba y hacia abajo PRECAUCIN: 1 2 Bobinas para exteriores 7 Preparndose para instalar el acondicionador de aire. Lea estas instrucciones completa y cuidadosamente. PRECAUCIN: Antes de comenzar Requisitos elctricos Page 9 Requisitos de una ventana de tormentas Lea completamente, luego siga paso por paso. Requisitos para la ventana Page 11 Instale los rieles de montaje en la caja 12 Instrucciones para la instalacin en una ventana. Prepare la ventana Instale los paneles laterales de acorden Coloque, ensamble e instale los soportes 13 14 Instrucciones para la instalacin en una ventana. Instale la caja en la ventana 15 Instale el acondicionador de aire en la caja G F E 16 Instrucciones de instalacin a travs de la paredopcional. IMPORTANTE Termine la abertura en la pared Antes de llamar para solicitar servicio 18 Sonidos de operacin normales Antes de llamar para solicitar servicio Page Page Page Page 23 Garanta de su acondicionador de aire. Por el perodo de: Nosotros reemplazaremos: Lo que no est cubierto: Apoyo al Consumidor. Pgina W eb de GE Appliances Solicite una reparacin Real Life Design Studio (Estudio de diseo para la vida real) Garantas ampliadas Piezas y accesorios