GE Appliances
Room
Air Conditioners
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
AG_07 – 7,000 BTU models
AG_08 – 8,000 BTU models
AG_10 – 10,000 BTU models
AG_12 – 12,000 BTU models
3828A30036Q
Pub. No. 49-7390 JR 10-99
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■ Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.
■ Turn the mode control to OFF and unplug
your air conditioner before making any
repairs or cleaning.
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■This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified
individual.
■Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling ■ For your safety…do not store or use
on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
combustible materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
■ Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either the plug or connector end.
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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded.
The air conditioner should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical
outlet which has a voltage rating that matches
the rating plate.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
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See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirements section for specific electrical
connection requirements.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS–115-Volt models only
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
CAUTION:
DO NOT use an extension cord with any of
the 230/208 volt models.
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
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However, if you must use an extension cord,
it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed,
14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125 volts.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS –115-Volt models only
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
When disconnecting the power cord from the
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use adapter, always hold the adapter in place with
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of an adapter plug.
one hand while pulling the power cord plug
with the other hand. If this is not done, the
adapter ground terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
However, if you must use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a temporary connection may
be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at
most local hardware stores.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT
USE the air conditioner until a proper ground
has been established.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the connection of the power
cord.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should
have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the controls on the air conditioner.
Features and appearance will vary.
OFF
OFF
HIGH
FAN
HIGH
COOL
HI
FAN
HI
COOL
LOW
FAN
MED
COOL
LOW
FAN
LOW
COOL
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LOW
COOL
MODE CONTROLS
Your model will have one of the above type controls.
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5
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3
6
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TEMP CONTROLS
Your model will have one of the above type controls.
Controls
Mode Controls
Temp Controls
HIGH COOL, MED COOL and LOW COOL provide
cooling with different fan speeds.
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. When you turn the
knob to a higher number the indoor air
will become cooler. Turn the knob to a
lower number and the indoor air will
become warmer.
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LOW FAN or HIGH FAN 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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For Normal Cooling—Select HIGH COOL or MED
COOL with the temp control at midpoint.
For Maximum Cooling—Select HIGH COOL with the
temp control at the highest number available on
your knob.
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For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select LOW COOL
with the temp control at midpoint.
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About the controls on the air conditioner.
Additional controls and important information.
Energy Saver (on some models)
The energy saver switch controls the fan.
OFF — The fan runs all the time, while the
compressor cycles on and off.
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ON —The fan and compressor cycle on and off
together. This results in wider variations of room
temperature and humidity. Normally used when
the room is unoccupied.
This switch must be set at OFF in order to use the
fan settings (on the mode control).
Vent Control
The vent control is located above the control knobs.
When set at CLOSE, only the air inside the room will
be circulated and conditioned. When set at OPEN,
some inside air is exhausted outside.
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To open the vent, pull the lever toward you.
To close it, push it in.
Air Direction – Side-to-Side
On some models, the side-to-side air direction is
adjusted by moving the lever to the left or right.
CIRCULAIRE (on some models)
For fixed side-to-side air direction, set the
Circulaire switch to ON until the desired air
direction is obtained, then move it to OFF.
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For continuous side-to-side air circulation (cool
settings only), set the Circulaire switch to ON.
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Air Direction – Up and Down
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts
the air direction up or down.
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Care and cleaning of the air conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not
from the wall outlet before cleaning.
use bleach or abrasives.
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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.
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Air Filter
The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or
more often if necessary.
To remove:
Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the
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bottom of the inlet grille.
Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to
release it and pull it down.
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Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a
filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.
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Preparing to install the air conditioner.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Before You Begin
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with
CAUTION:
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the air conditioner after installation is completed.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual
and Installation Instructions for future use.
Do not change the plug on the power cord
of this air conditioner.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
For personal safety, this air conditioner must be
properly grounded.
Aluminum house wiring may present
special problems—consult a qualified
electrician.
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 Electric Codes (NEC) and/or local
codes and ordinances.
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Electrical Requirements
Some models require 115/120-volt a.c.,
60 Hz grounded outlet protected with
a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Some models require 230/208-volt a.c.,
protected with a time delay fuse or circuit
breaker. These models should be installed
on their own single branch circuit for best
performance and to prevent overloading
house or apartment wiring circuits, which
could cause a possible fire hazard from
overheating wires.
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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Tools You Will Need
■ Phillips-head screwdriver
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ Scissors or knife
■ Pencil
■ Level
■ Ruler or tape measure
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Window Installation Instructions
Parts Included
Top mounting rail
Window
sash seal
Left
accordion
panel
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Foam top
window gasket
Top mounting rail
seal strip
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Right
accordion
panel
Frame guide (2)
Sill support (2)
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Window locking
bracket
Type B (3)
Type C (5)
Type A (16)
Nut (2)
Bolt (2)
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Window Installation Instructions
Read completely, then follow step-by-step.
Window Requirements
■These instructions are for a standard double-
hung window. You will need to modify them for
other types of windows.
■All supporting parts must be secured to firm
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wood, masonry or metal.
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■The electrical outlet must be within reach of the
power cord.
■The air conditioner can be installed without
the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow
window. See the window opening dimensions
below.
7,000 and 8,000 BTU models
10,000 and 12,000 BTU models
16″ min.
14″ min.
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27″ to 39″
(With accordion panels)
22″ to 36″
(With accordion panels)
237⁄8″ min.
(Without accordion panels)
183⁄4″ min.
(Without accordion panels)
Storm Window Requirements
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A storm window frame will not allow the air
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WOOD PIECES—
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.
WIDTH: 2″
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LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window
frame.
Wood
1/2″ higher
than 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.
Stool
Storm window
frame
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by
the installer.
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Remove the Air Conditioner From the Case
Remove the 2 shipping screws from the back of
Slide the air conditioner from the case by
gripping the base pan handle and pulling
forward while bracing the case.
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A
C
the case.
Remove the 2 screws on each side of the case.
Keep these for later use.
B
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Shipping screws
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Prepare the Window and the Case
Cut the window sash seal to the proper length.
Remove the backing from the top mounting
rail seal strip and attach it to the bottom of the
top mounting rail.
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A
C
Peel off the backing and attach the seal to the
underside of the window sash.
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Install the top mounting rail with 3 type A
screws on the inside of the case. Insert the
frames for the accordion panels into the top
mounting rail and the frame guides. Attach
the accordion panels to the side of the case
using 4 type A screws on each side.
D
Carefully insert the plastic frame guides into
the bottom of the case on each side.
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Top mounting rail
Bottom of case
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Frame guide
Frame guides
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Install the Case in the Window
Open the window and mark the centerline of
Adjust the bolt and the nut in each support so
that the case is installed with a slight downward
tilt (about 1/4″) toward the outside.
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A
F
the window stool.
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Carefully place the case on the window stool
B
and align the center mark on the bottom front
Secure the case to the window stool by using
3 type B screws.
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with the centerline of the stool.
Pull the window down behind the top
mounting rail.
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Sill
support
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Pull the accordion panels to each window
H
sash track. Attach them on each side to the
window sash and the window stool using
4 type C screws.
NOTE: Do not shut the window so tightly that movement of
the accordion panels is restricted.
Loosely assemble the sill supports.
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INDOOR
OUTDOOR
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Bolt
Nut
Select the position that will place the sill
supports near the outermost point on the sill.
Attach the sill supports to the case track hole in
relation to the selected position using 2 type A
screws in each support.
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Frame guide
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Install the Window Locking Bracket and the Foam Top Window Gasket
Attach the window locking bracket with a
type C screw.
Cut the foam top window gasket to the
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A
B
C
window width.
Stuff the foam between the glass and the
window to prevent air and insects from getting
into the room.
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Install the Air Conditioner in the Case
Slide the air conditioner into the case.
Attach the front grille to the case by inserting the
tabs on the grille into the slots on the front of the
case. Push the grille in until it snaps into place.
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C
Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier on
each side of the case.
Before installing the front grille, pull out the
B
vent control lever located above the unit
control knobs, as shown.
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Guide the lever carefully
through the grille as you
push it in.
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Lift the inlet grille and secure the front frame
with a type A screw through the front grille.
Lower the inlet grille back into place.
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below first and
you may not need to call for service.
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Air conditioner
does not 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
the 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.
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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 Operating Instructions section.
The room may have been hot.
Cold air is escaping.
• When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to
allow time for the room to cool down.
• Check for open furnace floor registers and cold
air returns.
• Set the air conditioner’s vent to the closed position.
• See “Air conditioner 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 HIGH FAN or HIGH COOL
with the temp at 1 or 2.
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Normal Operating Sounds
■ You may hear a pinging noise caused by water
being picked up and thrown against the
■ Water will collect in the base pan during
high humidity or on rainy days. The water
condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is
high. This design feature helps remove moisture
and improve efficiency.
may overflow and drip from the outdoor side
of the unit.
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■ The fan may run even when the compressor
■ You may hear the thermostat click when the
does not.
compressor cycles on and off.
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.
We are proud to have you as a customer!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
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contains information
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appliance properly.
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Air Conditioner Warranty
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
Any part of the air conditioner which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor
and in-home service to replace the defective part.
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Five Years
From the date of the
original purchase
Any part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator
and all connecting tubing) which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
During this five-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and
in-home service to replace the defective part.
What GE Will Not Cover:
■Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
product.
■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
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■Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, ■Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion-
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 electrical
connecting facilities.
protected.
■Damage to the product caused by improper power supply
voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
■Incidental or consequential damage to personal property
caused by possible defects with this air conditioner.
■Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the
product or due to unreasonable use including failure to
provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.
■In commercial locations labor necessary to move the unit
to a location where it is accessible for service by an
individual technician.
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. 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, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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Service Telephone Numbers.
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
Special Needs Service 800.626.2000
800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.
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Service Contracts 800-626-2224
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a
substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories 800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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Service Satisfaction
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE:
First, contact the people who serviced your appliance.
Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:
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Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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