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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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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 knob to 

OFF

and unplug your air conditioner
before making any repairs.

NOTE:

We strongly recommend

that any servicing be performed by
a qualified individual.

Because most 2-prong outlets are
not grounded, we strongly advise
against using an adapter plug.
However, a temporary connection
may be made where local codes
permit and if the 2-prong wall out-
let is properly grounded.
When you plug the adapter in,
make sure the larger prong goes
into the larger slot to provide the
proper polarity for the power cord.

FOR PROPER GROUNDING:

1 Screw the adapter to the outlet,

using the outlet cover screw.

2 Ground the outlet through the house

wiring.

When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, hold the
adapter close to the outlet while
pulling the plug out. If this is not
done, the  grounding connector is
likely to break with repeated use.
If the grounding connector breaks,

DO NOT USE

the air conditioner

until a proper ground has again
been made.

Adapter Plug

This is a temporary method.
UL-listed adapters are avail-
able at most hardware stores.

If an extension cord is required to
reach the nearest wall receptacle,
use only a UL-listed, 3-wire,
grounded, 14 gauge, 15A, 125V
appliance extension cord. For
models with nameplate ratings
greater than 12 amperes, do not
use an extension cord.

Extension Cord

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Summary of Contents for ABN08

Page 1: ...ating Instructions The Controls on Your Air Conditioner Care of Product 12 Helpful Information Things That Are Normal 13 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call for Service GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Appliances Air Conditioner Owner s Manual Models ABN08 ABP10 ABN10 ABV10 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 49 7348 ...

Page 2: ...e of purchase Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual You will need it to obtain service under warranty Start Here Before using your air conditioner Need Help Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your air conditioner properly Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong before calling This sec tion helps you to solve com...

Page 3: ...n make sure the larger prong goes into the larger slot to provide the proper polarity for the power cord FOR PROPER GROUNDING 1 Screw the adapter to the outlet using the outlet cover screw 2 Ground the outlet through the house wiring When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter hold the adapter close to the outlet while pulling the plug out If this is not done the grounding connector is like...

Page 4: ...from a cool setting to OFF or to a fan setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting 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 The higher the number selected the cooler the indoor air will become The blower runs as long as the mode control is not on OFF Operating Instruction...

Page 5: ...4 The vent control is a lever located on the control panel When the vent control is set at normal only the air inside the room is circulated cooled and filtered When set at exhaust some indoor air will be exhausted from the room This will reduce the cooling effect Tabs inside the horizontal louvers let you control the air direction left right or straight ahead 4 3 3 4 Vent Control Air Direction NO...

Page 6: ... 6 The air filter is behind the front grille insert and should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary To remove the front grille insert Place your hand on the bottom of the front grille Pull it out and down to release the tabs Remove the air filter The filter can be washed in warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it To replace the grille i...

Page 7: ...al Safety Read Carefully 7 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 or remove the third ground prong from the power cor...

Page 8: ...iver 9 16 open end or adjustable wrench Ruler or tape measure Scissors or knife Level Pencil Tools Needed Air conditioner Some models have a control door 1 screws 2 Leveling bolt 3 4 screws 5 3 8 screws 8 Window locking bracket Foam top window gasket Bottom window gasket Support bracket Filler panels 2 ...

Page 9: ...ents A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt towards the outside and will keep it from draining properly To adjust for this attach a piece of wood to the stool WOOD PIECES WIDTH 2 LENGTH Long enough to fit inside the window frame THICKNESS To determine the thickness place a piece of wood on the stool to make it 1 2 higher than the top of the storm window frame Attach secure...

Page 10: ...w and place the support bracket on it 13 16 from the window stool 3 Attach the support bracket onto the window sill with two 1 screws 4 Peel the backing off the bottom window gasket and place onto the backside of the window stool 5 Using the level adjust the level ing bolt so the curved top of the support bracket is 1 4 below the top of the window stool NOTE This downward tilt towards the outside ...

Page 11: ...l the Air Conditioner in the Window 1 Extend the filler panels on both sides until they touch the window tracks 2 Secure the top and the bottom with four 3 4 long screws INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE FILLER PANELS If filler is required on the sides of the air conditioner cut filler sheet not supplied to size and fill both sides Slide Out the Filler Panels 1 Cut the foam top window gasket to the window ...

Page 12: ... moisture and improve efficiency You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit The fan may run even when the compressor is not Noise Explanation CLICK DRIP WHIR PI NG Helpful Information Things That Are Normal ...

Page 13: ...tioner Freezing Up Ice blocks the air flow Set the mode control at FAN ONLY or HIGH and stops the air conditioner COOL with the temp at 1 or 2 from cooling the room Airflow is restricted Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner The temp control may Turn the knob to a higher number not be set high enough The highest setting provides maximum cooli...

Page 14: ...14 Notes ...

Page 15: ...ssories sent directly to their home VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Care and cleaning instructions con tained in this manual cover proce dures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service person nel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories If for some reason you are not happy...

Page 16: ...ay not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 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 Lou...

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