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Welcome to the GE family. We’re
proud of our quality products and
we believe in dependable service.
You’ll see it in this easy-to-use 
manual and you’ll hear it in the
friendly voices of our customer 
service department. 

Best of all, you’ll experience 
these values each time you enjoy
the comfort of your air conditioner.
That’s important, because your
new air conditioner will be part of
your family for a long time.

Welcome

Write down the model and serial
numbers here. 

They are on a label

on the front of the control box
behind the front grille.

Model number

Serial number

Date 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 common
problems that might occur.

If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a 
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is 
included in the back of this book.
Or call the GE Answer Center

®

at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 
7 days a week.

Help us 
help you

800.626.2000

Before you call for service, 
there are a few things you
can do to help us serve you
better.

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Summary of Contents for AJCH12DC

Page 1: ...Care of Product 11 Helpful Information Things That Are Normal 12 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call for Service GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Appliances GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 49 7361 1...

Page 2: ...chase 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...

Page 3: ...oes 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 wir...

Page 4: ...speeds HIGH HEAT and LOW HEAT provide heating with different fan speeds LOW FAN or HIGH FAN provides air circulation and filtering without cooling or heating NOTE If you move the switch from a cool o...

Page 5: ...us up the fan runs all the time The unit is shipped in the CONT setting The vent control is located behind the front grille When set at CLOSE only the air inside the room will be circulated and condit...

Page 6: ...h is not visible from the out side If they are clogged with dirt or soot it will reduce the cooling or heating performance and the unit will not work properly They may be professionally steam cleaned...

Page 7: ...and out On other models pull it down Replace the clean filter by pushing it back into place CAUTION DO NOT operate the air conditioner without the filter in place If a filter becomes torn or damaged i...

Page 8: ...ing may present special problems consult a qualified electrician We recommend that the 230 208 volt 60 Hz models be installed on their own single branch circuit supplying 230 208 volt a c protected wi...

Page 9: ...J Model in an Existing Wall Case 9 J model air conditioners may fit in existing wall cases However they often need a kit to properly adapt the case to the GE air conditioner Answer these questions an...

Page 10: ...that the case installation is secure 4 Reinstall the locking plate with the tab behind the wall case flange Tighten the screw 5 Attach the power cord to the base pan with the clamp 6 When the wall ou...

Page 11: ...ick 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 On the heat pump un...

Page 12: ...flow Set the mode control at HIGH FAN or and stops the air conditioner HIGH COOL with the thermostat from cooling the room at a warmer setting Airflow is restricted Make sure there are no curtains bli...

Page 13: ...Notes 13...

Page 14: ...14 Notes...

Page 15: ...sories 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 servicin...

Page 16: ...To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purcha...

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