Features and appearance will vary.
Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner control panel indicate the selected settings.
NOTE: The display always shows the room temperature except when setting the Set temperature or Delay timer
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 Energy Saver modes. The Set light will turn on while setting.
3. Temp Increase â–² /Decrease â–¼ Pads
Use to set temperature when in Heat, Cool or Energy Saver mode. The Set light will turn on while setting.
4. Delay Timer Increase â–²(+) /Decrease â–¼(~) Pads
Each touch of the Increase â–² / Decrease â–¼ pads on the unit or the Increase + / Decrease - pads on the remote control will set the delay time when using the Delay 2-24hr timer. The Set light will turn on while setting.
5. 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.
6. Mode Pad
Use to set the air conditioner to Heat, Cool, Energy Saver or Fan Only mode.
7. Delay Pads
Delay ON—When the air conditioner is off, it can be set to automatically come on in 1 to 24 hours at its previous mode and fan settings.
Delay OFF—When the air conditioner is on, it can be set to automatically turn off in 1 to 24 hours.
How to set
Press the Delay l-24hr pad on the unit or on the remote control. Each touch of the Increase â–² / Decreased â–¼ pads on the unit or the Increase + / Decrease - pads on the remote control will set the timer in 1-hour intervals. The Set light will turn on while setting.
To review the remaining time on the Delay l-24hr timer, press the Delay l-24hr pad on the unit or on the remote control. Use the Increase â–² / Decrease â–¼ pads on the unit or the Increase + / Decrease - pads on the remote control to set a new time if desired.
To cancel the timer, press the Delay l-24hr pad until the light on the Delay l-24hr pad goes off.
Note: The default temperature reading on the display is degree Fahrenheit (°F). To change the display to degree Celcius (°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)
Use the Heat mode at Low, Med, High or Auto Fan Speed for heating. Use the Temperature Increase ▲ / Decrease ▼ pads to set the desired temperature between 61°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.
An electronic thermostat is used to maintain the room temperature. The heater will cycle on and off to keep the room at the set level of comfort.
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 61°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.
Controls the fan.
ON—The fan will cycle on and off with the compressor. This results in wider variations of room temperature and humidity. Normally used when the room is unoccupied.
NOTE: The fan may continue to run for a short time after the compressor cycles off.
OFF—The fan runs all the time, while the compressor cycles on and off.
Use the Fan Only Mode at Low, Med or High fan speed 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 the Fan Only 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.
Power Outage Recovery Feature
In the case of a power outage or interruption, the unit will automatically re-start in the settings last used after the power is restored. If the Delay l-24hr feature was set, it will resume countdown. You may need to set a new time if desired.
Use the lever to adjust the air direction left and right only.
Fingertip pressure on the horizontal louvers adjusts the air direction up or down.
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.
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or more often if necessary.
To remove:
Push on one side of the filter edge and pull it out the other side.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the filter in a dishwasher.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.
The coils on the outdoor side of the conditioner should be checked regularly. If they are clogged with dirt or soot, they may be professionally cleaned.
| 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 | The unit will automatically re-start in the settings last used after the power is restored. There is a protective time delay (approximately 3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this reason, the unit may not start normal cooling or heating for 3 minutes after it is turned back on | |
| The current interrupter device is tripped | Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician. | |
| 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 Hi Cool with the temp control at a warmer setting |
| 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 correctly | Turn the temperature knob clockwise as far as possible | |
| The air filter is dirty | Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Operating Instructions 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 air conditioner's vent to the closed position. | |
| Cooling coils have iced up | See "Air conditioner freezing up" above. | |
| Air conditioner does not warm 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 low enough | Turn the knob counterclockwise as far as possible, The lowest setting provides maximum warming. | |
| The air filter is dirty | Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Operating Instructions section. | |
| The room may have been cold | When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need to allow time for the room to warm up. | |
| Warm air escaping | Check for open furnace floor register and cold air returns. | |
| Water drips outside | Excessively hot and humid weather | This is normal. |
| Water drips indoors | The air conditioner is not tilted to the outside | For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner slants slightly from the case front to the rear. |
| Water collects in base pan | Moisture is removed from indoor air and drains into rear of a cabinet where a fan blows it against the outdoor condenser coil | This is normal for a short period in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas. |
Reference file: GE AEE12DT 11,800 BTU Room Air Conditioner
Additionally, the document applies to other GE - General Electric models: AEE08*, AEE12*
