GE Air Conditioner ABN08 User Manual
Models: ABN08 ABP10  
ABN10 ABV10  
Air Conditioner  
Owner’s Manual  
3
4
Important Safety Information  
Operating Instructions  
The Controls on Your Air Conditioner  
Care of Product  
7
Installation Instructions  
Important Electrical Safety  
Window Installation  
12  
Helpful Information  
Things That Are Normal  
13  
If Something Goes Wrong  
Before You Call for Service  
GE Service Numbers  
Warranty  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000  
GE Appliances  
49-7348  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION  
BEFORE USING  
• This air conditioner must be  
properly installed in accordance  
with the Installation Instructions  
before it is used.  
• 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.  
• Repair or replace immediately  
all electric service cords that have  
become frayed or otherwise  
damaged.  
Extension Cord  
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.  
Adapter Plug  
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.  
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.  
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.  
This is a temporary method.  
UL-listed adapters are avail-  
able at most hardware stores.  
If the grounding connector breaks,  
DO NOT USE the air conditioner  
until a proper ground has again  
been made.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Operating Instructions  
MODE CONTROLS  
TEMP CONTROLS  
ENERGY  
SAVINGS  
OFF  
NORMAL  
4
5
LOW  
COOL  
LOW  
COOL  
3
2
6
MED  
COOL  
MED  
COOL  
The  
1
7
HIGH  
COOL  
HIGH  
COOL  
0
8
FAN  
ONLY  
controls  
on your  
air  
Your model will look like one of these. (Some models do not have a “0” setting.)  
OFF  
3
4
HIGH  
COOL  
FAN  
ONLY  
2
5
MED  
COOL  
LOW  
COOL  
1
6
conditioner  
1
2
1
2
Mode Control  
Temp Control  
The energy saver switch controls the fan.  
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.  
ENERGY SAVINGS—the fan and compressor cycle  
on and off together. This results in wider varia-  
tions of room temperature and humidity.  
Normally used when the room is unoccupied.  
The blower runs as long as the mode control is  
not on OFF.  
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).  
HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide  
cooling with different fan speeds.  
FAN ONLY provides air circulation and filtering  
without cooling.  
NOTE:  
If you move the switch from a cool setting to  
OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes  
before switching back to a cool setting.  
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Cooling Descriptions  
FOR NORMAL COOLING  
FOR MAXIMUM COOLING  
FOR QUIETER & NIGHTIME COOLING  
Select MED COOL with the  
temp at 3 or 4.  
Select HIGH COOL with the  
temp at 6 or 8.  
Select LOW COOL with the  
temp at 3 or 4.  
NORMAL  
EXHAUST  
3
4
3
4
Vent Control  
Air Direction  
The vent control is a lever located on the  
control panel.  
Tabs inside the horizontal louvers let you  
control the air direction left, right or  
straight ahead.  
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.  
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Operating Instructions  
Care & Cleaning  
Grille and Case  
Turn the air conditioner off and  
To clean, use water and a mild  
remove the plug from the wall out- detergent. Do not use bleach or  
let before cleaning.  
abrasives.  
Outdoor Coils  
The coils on the outdoor side of  
the air conditioner should be  
checked regularly. If they are  
clogged with dirt or soot they may  
be professionally steam cleaned, a  
service available through your GE  
service outlet.  
Front Grille and  
Air Filter  
The air filter is behind the front  
grille insert and should be checked Hook the tabs on the left and  
To replace the grille insert:  
and cleaned at least every 30 days  
or more often if necessary.  
right side. Gently press until it  
snaps into place.  
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.  
CAUTION:  
DO NOT operate the air conditioner  
without a filter because dirt and  
lint will clog the unit and reduce  
performance.  
Remove the air filter. The filter  
can be washed in warm soapy  
water. Rinse and let the filter dry  
before replacing it.  
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Installation Instructions  
Important Electrical Safety–Read Carefully  
Important Notes  
• For personal safety, this air  
CAUTION:  
conditioner must be properly  
Installer: Leave these  
instructions with the  
appliance.  
grounded.  
• Do not, under any circumstances,  
cut or remove the third (ground)  
prong from the power cord.  
• 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.  
Owner: Keep these  
instructions for future  
use.  
• Do not change the plug on the  
power cord of this air conditioner.  
• Aluminum house wiring may  
present special problems—  
consult a qualified electrician.  
• Follow National Electrical  
Code (NEC) or local codes  
and ordinances.  
Electrical  
Requirements  
The 115-volt models require a  
115/120-volt a.c., 60 Hz grounded  
outlet protected with a 15-amp  
time delay fuse or circuit breaker.  
Parallel  
115V., 15 Amp.  
The 3-prong grounding plug  
minimizes the possibility of electric  
shock hazard. If the wall outlet you  
plan to use is only a 2-prong outlet,  
it is your responsibility to have it  
replaced with a properly grounded  
3-prong wall outlet.  
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Installation Instructions  
Before you begin  
Parts Included  
Support bracket  
Bottom window gasket  
Foam top window gasket  
Air conditioner  
(Some models  
have a control  
door.)  
Window  
locking  
bracket  
Filler panels (2)  
Leveling bolt  
3/4″ screws (5)  
3/8″ screws (8)  
1″ screws (2)  
Tools Needed  
• Blade-type screwdriver  
• Scissors or knife  
• 1/4″ hex-head nut driver  
• Level  
• 9/16″ open-end or  
• Pencil  
adjustable wrench  
• Ruler or tape measure  
8
 
Window  
Requirements  
• These instructions are for a  
standard double-hung window.  
You will need to modify them for  
other types of windows.  
1
4
15 ⁄ ″ min.  
1
2
23″ to 37 ⁄ ″  
(With filler panels)  
• The air conditioner can be  
installed without the filler panels  
if needed to fit in a narrow win-  
dow. See the window opening  
dimensions to the right.  
1
4
19 ⁄ ″ min.  
(Without filler panels)  
Window opening dimensions  
are for a standard double-hung  
window.  
• All supporting parts should be  
secured to firm wood, masonry  
or metal.  
• The electrical outlet must be  
within reach of the power cord.  
Do not use an extension cord.  
Storm Window  
Requirements  
A storm window frame will not  
allow the air conditioner to tilt  
WOOD PIECES:  
WIDTH: 2″  
towards the outside and will keep it LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside  
1/2″ higher  
than frame  
Wood  
Stool  
from draining properly. To adjust  
for this, attach a piece of wood to  
the stool.  
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.  
Storm  
window  
frame  
Attach securely with nails or screws.  
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Installation Instructions  
Read completely then follow step-by-step  
Install the  
Filler Panels  
1 Insert the right and left hand  
filler panels into the top and  
bottom rails.  
2 Secure them with eight 3/8″  
screws, four on each side.  
Install the  
Support Bracket  
1 Screw the leveling bolt into the  
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.  
support bracket.  
2 Mark the centerline of the  
3
16  
1 / ″  
window and place the support  
3
bracket on it 1 /16″ from the  
Level with sill  
window stool.  
1/4″  
3 Attach the support bracket  
onto the window sill with two  
1″ screws.  
Support  
bracket  
4 Peel the backing off the bottom  
window gasket and place onto  
the backside of the window stool.  
NOTE:  
This downward tilt towards the  
outside prevents water from entering  
the room.  
Stool  
10  
 
Install the  
Air Conditioner  
in the Window  
1 Center the air conditioner in the  
window placing it on the support  
bracket. Make sure the bottom  
rail is behind the window stool.  
CAUTION:  
• DO NOT release the grip on the air  
conditioner until it fits tight  
between the window and the stool.  
Top  
rail  
2 Lower the window until it touches  
behind the air conditioner  
top rail.  
• DO NOT drill a hole in the base pan.  
The air conditioner is designed to  
operate with water in the base pan.  
Slide Out the  
Filler Panels  
1 Extend the filler panels on both  
INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE  
sides until they touch the window FILLER PANELS  
tracks.  
If filler is required on the sides  
of the air conditioner, cut filler  
sheet (not supplied) to size and fill  
both sides.  
2 Secure the top and the bottom  
with four 3/4″ long screws.  
Install the Window  
Gasket and the  
Locking Bracket  
1 Cut the foam top window gasket  
3 Attach the window locking  
bracket with a 3/4″ screw.  
to the window width.  
2 Stuff the foam between the  
glass and the window to prevent  
air and insects from getting into  
the room.  
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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  
humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture  
and improve efficiency.  
I G  
P N  
!
"CLICK"  
DRIP  
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.  
WHIR!  
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If Something Goes Wrong  
Before You Call for Service  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What to Do  
Air Conditioner  
Doesn’t Start  
The air conditioner  
is unplugged  
• Make sure the air conditioner plug is  
pushed completely into the outlet.  
The fuse is blown/circuit  
breaker is tripped  
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker    
box and replace fuse or reset the breaker.  
Power failure  
• If power failure occurs, turn the mode  
control to OFF. When power is restored,  
wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner  
to prevent tripping of the compressor  
overload.  
Air Conditioner Does  
Not Cool as it Should  
Airflow is restricted  
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds  
or furniture blocking the front of the  
air conditioner.  
The temp control may  
not be set high enough  
• Turn the knob to a higher number.  
The highest setting provides maximum  
cooling.  
The air filter is dirty  
• Clean the filter at least every 30 days.  
See the Care and Cleaning 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 vent in the closed position.  
• See freezing up below.  
Cooling coils have iced up  
Air Conditioner  
Freezing Up  
Ice blocks the air flow  
and stops the air conditioner  
from cooling the room  
• Set the mode control at FAN ONLY or HIGH  
COOL with the temp at 1 or 2.  
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Notes  
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GE Service Numbers  
We’ll be there!  
GE Answer Center®  
Open 24 hours a day,  
7 days a week.  
800.626.2000  
TDD  
800-833-4322  
In-Home Repair Service  
We provide expert repair service,  
scheduled at a time that’s  
convenient for you.  
Our factory-trained technicians  
know your appliance inside and out—  
so most repairs can be handled in  
just one visit.  
800-GE-CARES  
(800-432-2737)  
Service Contracts  
With a service contract GE  
With a multiple-year contract,  
Consumer Service will still be there you’re assured of future service at  
800-626-2224  
after your warranty expires.  
today’s prices.  
Parts and Accessories  
Individuals qualified to service  
their own appliances can have  
parts or accessories sent directly  
to their home.  
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.  
800-626-2002  
VISA, MasterCard and Discover  
cards are accepted.  
Further Service  
First, contact the people who ser-  
viced your appliance. Explain why  
you are not pleased.  
Finally, if your problem is still  
not resolved, write:  
If for some reason you  
are not happy with the  
service you receive, here  
are three steps to follow  
for further help.  
Major Appliance  
Next, if you are still not pleased,  
write all the details—including  
your phone number—to:  
Consumer Action Program  
20 North Wacker Drive  
Chicago, IL 60606  
Consumer Relations  
GE Appliances  
15  
Louisville, KY 40225  
 
AIR  
CONDITIONER  
WARRANTY  
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase  
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.  
What is Covered  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
**********************************  
For one year from date of original pur-  
chase, we will provide, free of charge,  
parts and service labor in your home to  
repair or replace any part of the room air  
conditioner that fails because of a manu-  
facturing defect.  
This warranty is extended to the origi-  
nal purchaser and any succeeding  
owner for products purchased for use  
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and  
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty  
is the same except that it is LIMITED  
because you must pay to ship the prod-  
uct to the service shop or for the service  
technician’s travel costs to your home.  
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY  
For five years from the date of original  
purchase, we will provide, free of charge,  
parts and service labor in your home to  
repair or replace any part of the sealed refrig-  
erating system (the compressor, condenser,  
evaporator and all connecting tubing)  
that fails because of a manufacturing  
defect.  
All warranty service will be provided by  
our Factory Service Centers or by our  
authorized Customer Care servicers  
®
during normal working hours.  
Should your appliance need service,  
during warranty period or beyond,  
call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).  
What is Not  
Covered  
• Service trips to your home to teach  
• Replacement of house fuses or reset-  
you how to use the product.  
ting of circuit breakers.  
Read your Owner’s Manual. If you then • In commercial locations labor neces-  
have any questions about operating the  
product, please contact your dealer or  
our Consumer Affairs office at the  
address below, or call, toll free:  
sary to move the unit to a location  
where it is accessible for service by an  
individual technician.  
• Failure of the product resulting from  
modifications to the product or due  
to unreasonable use including failure  
to provide reasonable and necessary  
maintenance.  
Failure due to corrosion on models not  
corrosion-protected.  
Damage to product caused by improp-  
er power supply voltage, accident, fire,  
floods or acts of God.  
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.  
•
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation  
or exclusion may 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, Louisville, KY 40225  
ABN08 ABP10  
ABN10 ABV10  
Pub. No. 49-7348  
BT14933-168  
10-96 CG  
Printed in the United States  
 

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