GE AHC24DYL1 24,000 BTU Smart Electronic Window Air Conditioner for Extra-Large Rooms up to 1500 sq. ft.

User manual Air Conditioner

Controls

Features and appearance will vary.

Lights below the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings.

Air Conditioner

Remote Control

1. Power Pad
   • Turns air conditioner on and off. When turned on, the display will show the room temperature.
2. Display
   • Shows the room temperature or time remaining on the Delay timer. Shows the Set temperature while setting the temperature in Heat, Cool or ECO modes.
3. Temp Increase + /Decrease - Pads
   • Use to set temperature when in Heat, Cool or ECO mode. The Set light will turn on while setting.
   • Delay Increase + /Decrease - Pads Each touch of the Increase + / Decrease - pads on the unit or the Increase + / Decrease - pads on the remote control will set the delay time when using the Delay 1-24hr timer. The Set light will turn on while setting.
4. Fan Speed Pads
   • Use to set the fan speed to Low, Med, High or Auto on the unit. NOTE: On the remote control, use the fan speed Increase + / Decrease - pads to set the fan speeds to Low, Med or High. Use the Auto pad to turn Auto fan on.
5. Mode Pad
   • Use to set the air conditioner to Heat, Cool, ECO or Fan Only mode.
6. WiFI
   • Enables connection of the air conditioner to the home WiFi. Download App for details at GEAppliances.com/ connect.
7. Filter Reset Pad
   • LED will turn on when fan has accumulated 250 hours of run time as a reminder to clean filter. Press Reset Filter to turn off the LED and reset the accumulated run time.
8. Control Display On and Off
   • To reduce brightness during sleeping hours, this air conditioner control display has an automatic off feature where the control display will turn off completely after 5 minutes of inactivity. To illuminate the control interface, press any button on the control display or remote control. The control display will illuminate all previously illuminated LED’s. The control interface will now respond to any prescribed button press after it is illuminated.
   • Press and hold the FAN+MODE buttons simultaneously to toggle this feature ON or OFF. The LED’s will now stay ON anytime the unit is ON.
9. Control sound on/off
   • This air conditioner will make a beep when the buttons on the control are pushed or if the unit receives a command from the mobile app or remote control. To silence these beeps, simultaneously press the FAN and “-” buttons for 3 seconds. Press these buttons again to toggle the sound back on.

Note: The default temperature reading on the display is degree Fahrenheit ( °F). To change the display to degree Celsius (°C), press the Temp Increase + and Temp Decrease - buttons together and hold for 3 seconds. Repeat the process to change back to degree Fahrenheit (°F)

Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor Conditions

This cool-only air conditioner was not designed for freezing outdoor conditions. It must not be used when the outdoor temperature is below freezing (32°F).

Remote Control

• To ensure proper operation, aim the remote control at the signal receiver on the air conditioner.
• Make sure nothing is between the air conditioner and the remote control that could block the signal.
• The remote control signal has a range of up to 20 feet.
• Make sure batteries are fresh and installed correctly as indicated on the remote control.
• Remote contains a magnet allowing it to attach to metal surfaces.

Cool Mode

Use the Cool mode at Low, Med, High or Auto Fan Speed for cooling. Use the Temperature Increase + / Decrease - pads to set the desired temperature between 64°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.

An electronic thermostat is used to maintain the room temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the room at the set level of comfort. Set the thermostat at a lower number and the indoor air will become cooler. Set the thermostat at a higher number and the indoor air will become warmer.

NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on while set to a Cool setting or if turned from a fan setting to a Cool setting, it may take approximately 3 minutes for the compressor to start and cooling to begin.

Cooling Descriptions

For Normal Cooling—Select the Cool mode and High or Med fan with a middle set temperature.

For Maximum Cooling—Select the Cool mode and High fan with a lower set temperature.

For Quieter and Nighttime Cooling—Select the Cool mode and Low fan with a middle set temperature.

ECO Mode

This mode optimizes the cooling power of your air conditioner, thereby saving you energy. Once the set point temperature has been reached, the fan will cycle off to save energy. The fan will cycle back on periodically to insure all cooling capacity in the system is used. This mode is the default mode for the unit. Each time the unit is powered off, it will restart in ECO mode ON. This includes Delay timer mode. The first time the unit is turned on, the settings will be 70° and Low fan. You can adjust the fan speed and temperature to your personal comfort.

ON—The fan will cycle on and off with the compressor. This may result in wider variations of room temperature and humidity. NOTE: the fan may continue to run for a short time or may pulse intermittently after the compressor cycles off to sample the room air.

OFF—The fan runs all the time, while the compressor cycles on and off.

Fan Only Mode

Use the Fan Only Mode at Low, Med or High fan speed the to provide air circulation and filtering without cooling. Since fan-only settings do not provide cooling, a Set temperature cannot be entered. The room temperature will appear in the display.

NOTE: Auto Fan Speed cannot be used when in Fan Only Mode.

Auto Fan Mode

Set to Auto fan speed for the fan speed to automatically set to the speed needed to provide optimum comfort settings with the set temperature. If the room needs more cooling, the fan speed will automatically increase. If the room needs less cooling, the fan speed will automatically decrease.

NOTE: Auto Fan Speed cannot be used when in the Fan Only Mode

Control Display On and Off

To reduce brightness during sleeping hours, this air conditioner control display has an automatic off feature where the control display will turn off completely after 2 minute of inactivity. To illuminate the control interface, press any button on the control display or remote control. The control display will illuminate all previously illuminated LED’s. The control interface will now respond to any prescribed button press after it is illuminated.

Power Outage Recovery Feature

In the case of a power outage or interruption, the unit will automatically restart in the settings last used after the power is restored. If the Delay 1–24hr feature was set, it will resume countdown. You may need to set a new time if desired.

Air Direction

Use the lever to adjust the air direction left and right only.

Care and Cleaning

Grille and Case

Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning. To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or abrasives.

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 by pulling downward on the tabs at the top upper corners of the inlet grille until the grille is in a 45º position. Remove the filter.

Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the filter in a dishwasher.

DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter

Cation because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.

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 cleaned.

How to Insert the Battery in the Remote Control

1. Remove the battery cover by sliding it according to the arrow direction.
2. Insert new batteries, making sure that the (+) and (–) of battery are installed correctly.
3. Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position.

NOTES:

• Use 2 “AAA” (1.5 volt) batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control if the system is not going to be used for a long time.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

Installation Instructions

PARTS INCLUDED (Appearance may vary)

1. WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

• These instructions are for a standard double-hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows.
• The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. See the window opening dimensions.
• All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood, masonry or metal.
• The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord.

2. STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt toward the outside, and will keep it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach a piece of wood to the sill.

WOOD PIECES

WIDTH: 2Ǝ

LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the window frame.

THICKNESS: To determine the thickness, place a piece of wood on the sill to make it 1/2" higher than the top of the storm window frame or the vinyl frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the installer.

Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the installer.

3. PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER

A. Pull down the front panel and remove the filter. Remove the front panel by lifting up at an angle.

B. Remove the four front screws. Save them for reinstalling the front housing

C. Grasp the lower corners of the grille while pressing in on the case sides with your finger tips. Pull out to release and lift it up.

NOTE: Do not pull the bottom edge toward you more than 3" or you may damage the tabs of the grille.

D. When the front grille is removed the control panel will still be attached by a harness. Turn the grille around so you can see the back side of the grille. Remove the 2 screws to separate the control panel housing from the grille.

NOTE: Be sure to save these screws. You will need them later in the installation.

E. Remove the ground screw from the left side of the case. Keep it in a safe location. NOTE: Be sure to save this screw. You will need them later in the installation.

F. Slide the air conditioner from the case by gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the case. Do not pull or lift on the foam discharge area.

4. PREPARE THE CASE

A. Attach the top rail gasket to the bottom of the top rail.

B. Install the top mounting rail with 4 type A screws from the inside of the case. Press firmly to drive the screws into the gasket and through the top mounting rail.

C. Slide each side retainer onto the edge of each according panel. The figure shows the orientation of each accordion panel and side retainer assembly relative to the case from a top view of the unit.

D. Slide the left and right accordion panels into the top and bottom mounting rails.

E. Attach the side retainers to the case using 6 type A screws.

5. PREPARE THE WINDOW AND INSTALL THE CASE

A. Cut the window sash seal to the proper length. Peel off the backing and attach the seal to the underside of the window sash.

B. Open the window and mark the center of the window sill.

C. Carefully slide the case into the window and center the case. Lower the window behind the top mounting rail. Pull the bottom of the case forward so that the bottom mounting rail is tight against the back of the window stool. Mount the case to the window sill using 2 type B screws. Drill pilot holes, if necessary.

D. Assemble the V-support and V-support bracket with Type F nut and bolt.

E. Position the V-supports on the case bottom so that they will be near the outside wall. Attach a V-support to each side of the bottom of the case with Type E bolts, 2 for each support.

F. Adjust sill angle brackets to rest on sill.

G. Extend the left and right accordion panels to the vertical window sashes. Drill pilot holes and attach the top corners with 2 type C screws.

Use Type B Screw to install the window lock bracket on top of the bottom window.

H. To prevent broken glass or damage to windows, on vinyl or other similarly constructed windows, attach the window locking bracket to the window side jamb with one Type B screw.

I. Cut the foam top window gasket to the window

J. Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to prevent air and insects from getting into the room.

NOTE: If the gasket supplied does not fit your window, obtain appropriate material locally to provide a proper installation seal.

6. INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE CASE

A. Slide the air conditioner into the case by the base pan. Do not push on the controls, foam air discharge housing or the finned coils. Make sure the air conditioner is firmly seated.

B. Replace the 1 screw removed earlier, one on each side of the case.

IMPORTANT: THE GROUND SCREWS MUST BE REINSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER GROUND.

C. Reinstall the control to the panel housing by replacing the 2 screws you removed earlier.

D. Attach the front grille to the case by inserting the tabs on the grille into the slots on the front top of the case. Push the grille in.

E. Replace the screws.

F. Install the filter and the front grille.

G. Plug in the air conditioner.

7. INSTALL FOAM INSULATION

Additional insulation is provided with your window air conditioner to reduce heat leakage into the home, reducing overall energy usage.

A. After the air conditioner is installed in the window measure the length of the accordion for both sides.

B. Cut the foam insulation to the measured length of the left and right side accordion. NOTE: Be sure to measure each accordion because the length could be different on each side.

C. Remove adhesive from back of foam insulation. Stick the foam insulation onto the left and right accordion, and inside of the frames.

NOTE: be careful to cover the entire accordion.

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