GE General Electric Air Conditioner AVE18 User Manual

GE Appliances  
Room  
Air  
Conditioners  
Owners Manual &  
Installation Instructions  
AVE15  
AVE18  
AVE22  
Part. No. 23-11-2130N-001 Pub. No. 49-7375 CG 11-98  
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.  
CAUTION:  
DO NOT use an extension cord with any of  
the 230/208 volt models.  
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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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.  
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About the controls on the air conditioner.  
Features and appearance may vary.  
OFF  
LOW  
HEAT  
FAN  
ONLY  
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HIGH  
HEAT  
HIGH  
COOL  
LOW  
COOL  
TEMP CONTROL  
MODE CONTROL  
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Controls  
Mode Control  
Temp Control  
HIGH COOL and LOW COOL provide cooling  
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.  
with different fan speeds.  
HIGH HEAT and LOW HEAT provide heating  
with different fan speeds.  
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In the Cooling mode, the higher number  
selected, the cooler the indoor room will  
become.  
FAN ONLY provides air circulation and  
filtering without cooling or heating.  
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NOTE: If you move the mode control from a cool setting  
to OFF or to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes before  
switching back to a cool setting.  
In the Heating mode, the lower the number  
selected, the warmer the indoor room will  
become.  
Cooling Descriptions  
For Normal Cooling—Select HIGH or LOW COOL  
with the temp control at 5.  
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For Maximum Cooling—Select HIGH COOL with the  
temp control at 10.  
For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling—Select LOW COOL  
with the temp control at 5.  
Heating Descriptions  
For Normal Heating—Select HIGH or LOW HEAT  
with the temp control at 5.  
For Maximum Heating—Select HIGH HEAT with the  
temp control at 1.  
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For Quieter & Nighttime Heating—Select LOW HEAT  
with the temp control at 5.  
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Additional controls and important information.  
Vent Control  
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.  
Closed  
Open  
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Air Direction  
Two levers on each side of the grille let you  
control the air direction left or right.  
Fingertip pressure on the tabs adjusts the air  
direction up or straight ahead.  
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Do not adjust the louvers down any lower than  
straight out. Air that is blown down will affect the  
thermostat, causing the air conditioner to turn off  
before the room is cooled.  
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Window Installation Instructions  
Parts Included  
2 support brackets  
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2 sill brackets  
2 sliders  
Foam top  
window gasket  
Case  
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2 case  
side seals  
Window  
locking  
bracket  
2 filler panels  
5/8carriage bolts (2)  
and nuts (2)  
5/8machine screws (2)  
Upholstery  
tacks (4)  
3/8screws (6)  
1screws (6) 5/8screws (3)  
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and nuts (2)  
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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:  
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 Owners Manual  
and Installation Instructions for future use.  
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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  
These 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.  
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Tools You Will Need  
Hex driver or wrench  
Flat-blade screwdriver  
Ruler or tape measure  
Scissors or knife  
Pencil  
Level  
Hammer  
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Window Installation Instructions  
Parts Included  
2 support brackets  
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2 sill brackets  
2 sliders  
Foam top  
window gasket  
Case  
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2 case  
side seals  
Window  
locking  
bracket  
2 filler panels  
5/8carriage bolts (2)  
and nuts (2)  
5/8machine screws (2)  
Upholstery  
tacks (4)  
3/8screws (6)  
1screws (4) 5/8screws (3)  
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and nuts (2)  
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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.  
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The air conditioner can be installed without the  
filler panels if needed to fit in a narrow window.  
See the window opening dimensions to the right.  
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8
18 ⁄ min.  
All supporting parts must be secured to firm  
wood, masonry or metal.  
3
4
26 ⁄ to 40″  
(with filler panels)  
The electrical outlet must be within reach of the  
power cord.  
3
4
26 ⁄ min.  
(without filler panels)  
Window opening dimensions are for a  
standard double-hung window.  
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Storm Window Requirements  
A storm window frame will not allow the air  
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.  
WOOD PIECES—  
2
WIDTH: 2″  
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window  
frame.  
Wood  
1/2higher  
than frame  
THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place a  
piece of wood on the stool to make it 1/2higher  
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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Window Installation Instructions  
Remove the Air Conditioner from the Case  
Remove the air filter. Lift the top of the filter  
and gently pull it up.  
Remove one screw from each side of the case.  
Keep these ground/anti-theft screws so they  
may be replaced at the end of the installation.  
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C
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Case  
Evaporator  
cover  
Grasp front  
flange and  
pull forward  
Remove the 2 screws and lift off the grille.  
B
Remove  
screw  
Air conditioner  
Keep these screws to reattach the grille later.  
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Slide the air conditioner from the case by  
grasping front flange of the evaporator cover  
and pulling forward while bracing the case.  
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NOTE: The air conditioner is very heavy. It may  
require two or more people to remove it from  
the case.  
Remove screws  
Install the Case in the Window  
Open the window and mark the centerline  
Close the window until it touches behind the  
top retainer bar. Do not close the window so  
tightly that the sliders cannot move.  
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A
D
E
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on the stool.  
Attach the case side seals on the outside of the  
case by using three 3/8screws on each side.  
Mark centerline  
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Place the sliders, one on each side, into the top  
retainer bar.  
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Attach  
side seals  
Top retainer bar  
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Secure to stool  
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Secure the case through the case track into the  
window stool on each side, using two 1screws.  
Slider  
F
Bottom tie bar  
Carefully place the case in the window and  
align the center of the bottom tie bar with the  
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centerline on the window stool. Do not release  
your grip on the case until the window is in its  
final position.  
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Assemble and Attach the Sill and Support Brackets  
Loosely attach the sill brackets to the support  
Attach both sill brackets to the window sill  
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A
C
D
brackets with 5/8long carriage bolts and nuts.  
using two 1long screws on each side.  
Tighten the bolts and nuts on both sides.  
Support bracket  
Carriage  
bolt  
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Nut  
Sill bracket  
Level  
Find the track hole that aligns with the sill  
bracket on the outer edge of the window sill.  
Using the 5/8long machine screws and nuts  
attach the support brackets to the case track  
hole on each side.  
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NOTE: When finished, use a level to make  
sure the case tilts to the outside 1/4minimum.  
This prevents water from entering the room.  
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Track hole  
Sill  
Measure and Cut the Window Filler Panels  
Measure the distance “X” between the face of  
Using a sharp knife, mark the groove until  
the filler panel becomes weak enough to  
break apart.  
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C
the window molding and the side of the case.  
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Measure both sides of the case separately.  
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Window molding  
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Subtract 3/16(one groove) from “X” to  
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determine the required width you need to  
cut the filler panels.  
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Install the Window Filler Panels and Locking Bracket  
Insert the cut edge of the filler panel into the  
case side seal groove.  
Use upholstery tacks to attach the filler panel  
to the face of the window molding through the  
holes provided.  
A
D
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Case  
Leave a small space at the bottom  
of the case side seal groove.  
Push the filler panel backward toward the  
window frame until it clears the window stool.  
B
C
Pull the sliders out until they contact the  
face of the window molding.  
E
F
Slide the filler panel out from the air  
conditioner case. Make sure it contacts the  
window molding.  
Pull the window down tightly and lock it in  
place with 5/8screws.  
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Attach  
Case  
Window  
molding  
Slide the filler panel into place.  
Attach through the holes on  
each side of the window sash  
Attach the window locking bracket with  
a 5/8screw.  
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Install the Window Gasket and Replace the Air Conditioner  
Cut the foam top window gasket to the window  
width. Stuff the foam between the glass and the  
window to prevent air and insects from getting  
into the room.  
Slide the air conditioner into the case and  
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B
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replace the front grille. Install the two  
ground/anti-theft screws removed at the  
beginning of the installation.  
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Make sure the unit is OFF before inserting  
C
D
cord plug into the outlet.  
Check all seals and plug any remaining air gaps  
with a suitable weatherproof caulk.  
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Through-the-Wall Installation  
The case may be installed through-the-wall in both existing and new construction.  
Read completely, then follow step-by-step.  
IMPORTANT:  
Any side louvers must project on the outdoor side of the wall.  
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1
2
The room side of the case must project into the room at least 1 / from the finished wall.  
The case must be installed level from side-to-side and with a 1/ 4tilt from front to rear.  
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Remove the air conditioner from the case.  
A
For specific instructions, refer to the Window  
Installation Instructions.  
Make certain a wall receptacle is available close  
B
to the hole location or make arrangements to  
install a receptacle.  
Determine the size of wall opening by adding  
C
1/8to the height and width of the case.  
Measure height from the top of the case to the  
bottom of the rail.  
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Place the case in the wall opening and secure  
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the bottom rail, case sides and top with 12  
1long #10 wood screws.  
NOTE: Drill pilot holes, if necessary, for proper  
installation. If the frame is oversized, use shims to  
prevent case distortion.  
Finish the Wall Opening  
Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of the case to prevent moisture from getting through to the  
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interior wall. Use of flashing (drip rail) will further prevent water from dripping inside the wall and down  
the outside of the building.  
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Plaster line  
Brick veneer  
Lintel angle  
(if required)  
Trim molding (if desired)  
Roomside  
Caulking  
Holes for  
#10 1long  
wood  
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Grounding/anti-theft screw  
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Flashing (drip rail)  
Caulking (between bottom  
rail and flashing)  
Caulking  
1
2
1 / min.  
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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 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.  
The fan may run even when the compressor  
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You may hear the thermostat click when the  
is not.  
compressor cycles on and off.  
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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 states 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  
Finally, if your problem is still not resolved, write:  
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program  
20 North Wacker Drive  
Chicago, IL 60606  
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