Models: AVP18 AVP24 Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual Important Safety Information Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Air Conditioner Care of Product Installation Instructions Important Electrical Safety Window Installation Through-the-Wall Installation Helpful Information Things That Are Normal If Something Goes Wrong...
A list of toll-free customer Help us service numbers is included on the Read this manual. It contains inside back cover. Or call the GE help you ® instructions to help you use and Answer Center at 800.626.2000,...
Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using • This air conditioner must be • Unplug your air conditioner properly installed in accordance before making any repairs. with the Installation Instructions NOTE: We strongly recommend before it is used. that any servicing be performed by •...
Operating Instructions SELECTOR CONTROL THERMOSTAT CONTROL HIGH controls on your HIGH COOL COOL COOL conditioner Selector Control Thermostat Control HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide The thermostat control is used to maintain cooling with different fan speeds. the room temperature. The air conditioner will cycle on and off to keep the room at the same HIGH FAN and LOW FAN provide air circulation level of comfort.
Cooling Descriptions FOR NORMAL COOLING FOR MAXIMUM COOLING FOR QUIETER & NIGHTIME COOLING Select MED COOL with the Select HIGH COOL with the Select LOW COOL with the thermostat at 4. thermostat at 6. thermostat at 4. CLOSED OPEN Vent Control Air Direction Two levers on each side of the grille let you When the vent control is set at closed, only...
If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be professionally steam cleaned, a service available through your GE service outlet. Air Filter The air filter behind the front The filter can be washed in warm grille should be checked and soapy water.
Installation Instructions Important Electrical Safety — Read Carefully Important Notes • Installer: Leave these instructions CAUTION: with the appliance. • Do not, under any circumstances, • Owner: Keep these instructions for cut or remove the third (ground) future use. prong from the power cord. •...
Installation Instructions Before you begin Parts Included 2 sill brackets 2 support brackets Foam top window gasket 2 sliders Case Window locking bracket 2 case side seals 2 filler panels 5/8″ machine 5/8″ carriage Upholstery screws (2) bolts (2) 3/8″ screws (6) 1″...
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Read completely then follow step-by-step Window • These instructions are for a Requirements standard double-hung window. You will need to modify them for ″ ⁄ other types of windows. min. ″ to 40″ ⁄ • The air conditioner can be installed in a window with an ⁄...
Installation Instructions Window Installation Remove the Air Filter 1 Lift the top of the filter and 2 Remove the two screws and lift and the Front Grille gently pull it up. off the grille. Remove the Air 1 Remove one screw from each 2 Slide the air conditioner from Conditioner from side of the case.
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Install the Case in 1 Place the sliders, one on each 4 Attach the case side seals on the the Window side, into the top retainer bar. outside of the case by using three 3/8″ screws on each side. 2 Carefully place the case in the retainer 5 Secure the case through the case window and align the center of...
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Installation Instructions Window Installation Install the Window 1 Insert the cut edge of the filler 5 Pull the sliders out until they Filler Panels panel into the case side seal contact the face of the window groove. molding. Pull the window down tightly and lock it in place with 2 Push the filler panel backward 5⁄8″...
Through-the-Wall Installation Important Notes • The case may be installed • The room side of the case must ⁄ ″ through the wall in both existing project into the room at least 1 buildings and new construction. from the finished wall. See illus- tration in the “Finish the Wall •...
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Installation Instructions Through-the-Wall Installation Remove the Air 1 Remove the air filter and the 3 Slide the air conditioner from Conditioner from front grille. the case by pulling on the bottom the Case lip of the air conditioner while 2 Remove the two grounding/ holding the case.
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Support Brackets Support brackets are recommended for walls under 5″ thick. Refer to the assembly of the support brack- ets in the Window Installation. A wooden strip secured to the out- side wall should be used with the sill support brackets. Replace the Air 1 Slide the air conditioner into the 3 Make sure the unit is OFF before...
Helpful Information Things That Are Normal Noise Explanation You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the P I N G ! humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency.
If Something Goes Wrong Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What to Do Air Conditioner The air conditioner • Make sure the air conditioner plug is Doesn’t Start is unplugged pushed completely into the outlet. • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or reset the breaker.
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GE Service Numbers We’ll be there! GE Answer Center ® Whatever your question about any And you can call any time. GE ® GE major appliance, GE Answer Answer Center service is open 800.626.2000 ® Center information service is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Service Contracts You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your 800-626-2224 warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
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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, Louisville, KY 40225 AVP18 Part No. 23-11-2008N-001 AVP24 Printed in the United States Pub.