GE ABM14, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...BM15 ABM24 ABN24 Air Conditioner Ownerk Manual lmpoflant Safety Information Operating Instructions The Confrois OR Ylwr Air conditioner Care of Product Helpful Information Things That Are Normal GEAnswer Center 800 626 2000 GE Appliances 49 7349 ...

Page 2: ...ir discharge area Model number Serialnumber Dateofpurchase Staple yourreceipt to the inside back cover of thismanual Youwill need it to obtain service under warranty Help us helpyou 800 626 2000 Before you call for service there are a fm things you can do to help us serve you better Read tiis manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your air conditioner properly Save time and m...

Page 3: ...outlets are 7 not grounded we strongly advise 0 on against using an adapter plug 67 However a temporary connection o 0 T Q l may be made where local codes 6P J permit and if the 2 prong wall out let is properly grounded This is a temporary method When you plug the adapter in UL listed adapters are avail make sure the larger prong goes able at most hardware stores into the larger slot to provide th...

Page 4: ... fan speeds FAN ONLYprovides air circulation and filtering without cooling NOTE lf you move the switch froma cool setting to OFFor to a fan setting wait at least 3 minutes before switching back to a cool setting A Temp Control 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 t...

Page 5: ...gether This results in wider variations of room temperature and humidity Normally used when the room is unoccupied NORMAL the fan runs all the time while the compressor cycles on and off This switch must be set at NORMAL in order to use the fan setting on the mode control EXHAUST NORMAL A A A Vent Control The vent control is a lever located on the control panel When the vent control is set at norm...

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

Page 7: ...a qualified electrician o II Parallel 115V 15 Amp o 1 Perpendicular m 230 208V 20 Amp O Tandem t 230 208V 15 Amp O Large Tandem m 230 208V 30 Amp The 230 208 volt models require their own single branch circuit sup plying 230 208 volt a c protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker This is recommended for best performance and to prevent over loading house wiring circuits which could cause a...

Page 8: ...dow locking bracket 2 Leveling bolts nuts 1 screws 3 3 4 screws 5 1 2 screws 4 1 4 screws 6 1 1 1 P v 9 Blade type screwdriver s Scissors or knife 1 4 hex head nut driver Level 9 16 open nd or Pencil adjustable wrench Ruler or tape measure 8 ...

Page 9: ...dimensions are for a standard double hung window or metal The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord Do not use an extension cord A storm window frame will not WOODPIECES allow the air conditioner to tilt WIDTH 2 1 2 hiqher towards the outside and will keep it LENGTH Long enough to fit inside than fr me Wood from draining properly To adjust the window frame I I t for this attach ...

Page 10: ...ews on the out 5 Remove the piece of cardboard that protects the coils on the side of the unit side of the case that hold the case to the unit Remove the air con ditioner by grasping inside of the unit and pulling forward Sill pads 1 2 Turn the case so that it s open end is up Apply one sill pad to each side of the bottom front comer of the case Insert the right and left hand filler panels into th...

Page 11: ...tool Assemble the 2 leveling bolts and nuts to the support brackets 4 Attach the support brackets to the bottom of the case with 1 2 screws 2 on each side 5 On the outside turn the leveling bolts until each one makes contact with the wall Make sure the back of the case tilts 1 4 to 3 8 lower than the front Tighten the nuts A CAUTION Use a wood block between the leve ing bolts and the wall if the o...

Page 12: ...e foam between the 11 11 y I glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room 2 12 Carefully slide the air condi tioner back into the case and A CAUTION replace the 2 screws which secure the unit to the case Reinstall the front grille and 5 screws removed earlier Attach the air filter front grille insert and control knobs Toavoid injury use additional help to lift and mov...

Page 13: ... if necessary forproper installation 1 If s 1 Q 2 Secure the bottom rail case sides If the frame is oversized use shims Q ig and top to the wooden frame toprevent cabinet distotiion iv using 1 long 1 Oscrews I 1 II around the case Caulk the sides and the top on 2 the outdoor side of the case On the roomside caulk around the bottom rail to prevent moisture from getting through to the interior wall ...

Page 14: ...trip secured to the out side wall should be used with the sill support brackets 2 Slide the air conditioner into the 3 Make sure the unit is l before case and replace the front grille plugging into the outlet Install the two ground anti theft 4 Use the putty to fill in holes or air screws removed at the beginning leaks of the installation 14 ...

Page 15: ... This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency CLICK You may hear the on and off thermostat click when the compressor cycles DRIP Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy b days The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit m The fan may run even when the compressor is not s 15 ...

Page 16: ...urniture blocking the fi ont 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 cooling Theairfilteris dirty s Clean the filter at least every 30 days See the Care and Cleaning section The room may have been hot When the airconditioner isfwst turned on you need to allow time for the room to cool down Cold air is ...

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Page 19: ...ned in this manual cover proce parts or accessories sent directly dures to be performed by any user to their home Other servicing generally should be VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are acce ted referred to qualified service person nel Caution must be exercised A since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three ...

Page 20: ...oll fi ee GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling capacity for the intended use contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate elec trical connecting facilities Replacement of house fuses or reset ting of circuit breakers In commercial locations...