Brand: GE
Category: Air Conditioner
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2022-09-01
GE Appliances offers a one-year limited warranty covering replacement, repair, or refund for products failing due to defects in materials or workmanship.
Cool Mode: Use for cooling with Auto, Quiet, Med, or High fan speeds. Set temperature between 64°F and 86°F.
Eco Mode: Fan cycles on/off with the compressor for wider temperature/humidity variations. Fan runs for at least 3 minutes initially.
Fan Only Mode: Use for air circulation and filtering without cooling. Options for Quiet, Med, or High fan speed.
Auto Fan Mode: Fan speed automatically adjusts for optimal comfort.
Dry Mode: Removes humidity from the room; does not cool. Compressor may stop, fan runs in Quiet mode.
Grille and Case: Clean with water and mild detergent. Do not use bleach or abrasives.
Filters: Clean every 250 hours or more often. Wash with warm, soapy water, rinse, and dry.
Draining the Unit: Remove drain cap and plug to drain indoor side. Drain outdoor side if necessary.
| Problem | Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Unit displays error code "P1" and shuts unit off | The pump has had a problem or failed. | Drain indoor side of unit per instructions in Care and Cleaning, Draining the Unit section. Hold down SLEEP for 3 seconds to clear error. If persists, service pump. |
| Unit displays error code "FL" and shuts unit off | Internal tray is full. | Drain indoor side of unit per instructions in Care and Cleaning, Draining the Unit section. Hold down SLEEP for 3 seconds to clear error. If persists, service pump. |
| Air conditioner does not start | The air conditioner is unplugged. | Make sure plug is pushed completely into the outlet. |
| The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. | Check fuse/circuit breaker box; replace fuse or reset breaker. | |
| Power failure. | Unit will restart with last settings used after power is restored. May have a 3-minute delay for compressor. | |
| The current interrupter device is tripped. | Press RESET button on power cord plug. If it doesn't stay engaged, contact qualified service technician. | |
| Air conditioner does not cool as it should | Airflow is restricted. | Ensure no curtains, blinds, or furniture are blocking vents. |
| The temp control may not be set correctly. | Press Decrease (-) pad (touch models) or turn temp knob higher (knob models). | |
| The air filter is dirty. | Clean filter at least every 250 hours (see Care and Cleaning). | |
| The room may have been hot. | Allow time for 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. | For knob models, set mode to High Fan or High Cool, temp to 1 or 2. For touch models, set mode to High Fan or High Cool and set thermostat higher. |
| The remote control is not working | The batteries are inserted incorrectly. | Check battery orientation (+/-). |
| The batteries may be dead. | Replace batteries. | |
| Water drips outside | Hot, humid weather. | This is normal. |
| The air conditioner is not tilted to the outside. | Ensure unit slants slightly from front to rear for proper drainage. | |
| Drain plug is unplugged | Make sure plug is pressed all the way into the unit. | |
| Water drips indoors | The air conditioner is not level from left to right | Ensure unit is level. |
| Water collects in base pan | Moisture removed from air and drains into base pan. | Normal for short periods in low humidity; normal for longer periods in high humidity. |