Brand: GE
Category: Air Conditioner
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for AHQ06
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:26 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2018-09-01
Warranty Information
GE Appliances offers a one-year limited warranty covering replacement, repair, or refund for defects in materials or workmanship.
Air Conditioner Controls
- Power Pad: Turns the air conditioner on and off.
- Display: Shows room temperature or remaining delay time.
- Temp/Time Increase + /Decrease – Pads: Set temperature or delay time.
- Mode Pad: Select Fan Only, Cool, or Energy Saver mode.
- Fan Speed Pad: Adjust fan speed (Auto, High, Med, Low) depending on the mode.
- Delay Pad: Set the timer for the unit to turn on (Delay ON) or off (Delay OFF) within 1 to 24 hours.
- Filter Reset Pad: Resets the filter indicator light after cleaning the filter.
Using the Air Conditioner
- Cool Mode: Use for cooling. Set temperature between 64°F and 86°F.
- Energy Saver Mode: Fan cycles with compressor.
- Fan Only Mode: Circulates air and filters without cooling.
- Auto Fan Mode: Fan speed adjusts automatically for comfort.
- Air Direction: Use lever to adjust left/right airflow.
Care and Cleaning
- Grille and Case: Clean with water and mild detergent.
- Air Filter: Check and clean every 30 days or more. Slide out, clean with soapy water, rinse, and dry.
- Outdoor Coils: Check regularly; may need professional cleaning if dirty.
- Remote Control Battery: Use one CR 2025 (3V) Lithium battery. Remove if not in use for a long time.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioner does not start. | The unit 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 restart in the setting last used after the power is restored. | |
| The current interrupter device is tripped. | Press 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 does not cool as it should. | Indoor airflow is restricted. | Make sure there are not curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner. |
| The temp control may not be set properly. | Turn the temperature control to a higher number. | |
| The air filter is dirty. | Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See 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 registers and cold air returns. | |
| Cooling coils have iced up. | See "Air conditioner freezing up" below. | |
| Air conditioner freezing up | Ice blocks the air flow and stops the air conditioner from cooling the room. | Set the mode control to High Fan or High Cool with the temperature setting as high as it can be set. |
| Water drips outside | Hot, humid weather. | This is normal. |
| The air conditioner is not tilted to the outside. | For proper disposal, make sure the air conditioner slants slightly from the case front to the rear. | |
| Water drips inside | Moisture removed from air and drain into base pan. | This is normal for a short period in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas. |
| Water collects in base pan |