Brand: GE
Category: Air Conditioner
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for ASH08
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:10 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Warranty Information
One year parts and labor, with five years on the sealed refrigeration system.
Air Conditioner Controls (Touch Pad Models)
ON/OFF: Turns the unit on and off.
Display: Shows set temperature, timer, or fan speed.
MODE: Selects COOL or FAN mode.
Increase/▲ Decrease▼: Adjusts temperature in COOL mode.
FAN: Sets fan speed to LOW (1), MED (2), or HIGH (3).
TIMER: Sets the unit to automatically turn ON (when off) or OFF (when on) in 1-12 hours.
Air Conditioner Controls (Knob Models)
Mode Controls: Selects HIGH COOL, MED COOL, LOW COOL for cooling with different fan speeds, or LOW FAN/HIGH FAN for air circulation only.
Temp Controls: Adjusts temperature to maintain room comfort. Higher numbers make it cooler.
Additional Features
Energy Saver: Cycles fan and compressor on/off together.
Vent Control: Closes to circulate room air or opens to exhaust some inside air.
Air Direction: Adjusts horizontal (up/down) and vertical (side-to-side) louvers.
Power Outage Recovery: Unit automatically restarts with last settings after power is restored.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Causes | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioner does not start | Unplugged. Fuse blown/breaker tripped. Power failure. | Ensure plug is fully inserted. Check/reset fuse or breaker. Turn off during power failure, wait 3 mins after restoration. |
| Air conditioner does not cool as it should | Airflow restricted. Temp control not set correctly. Dirty air filter. Room was hot. Cold air escaping. Cooling coils iced up. | Remove obstructions. Adjust temp control (COOL mode, press DECREASE ▼; knob models, turn to higher number). Clean filter. Allow time for cooling. Check vents. Close vent. See "Air conditioner freezing up". |
| Air conditioner freezing up | Ice blocks airflow and stops cooling. | Knob models: set mode to HIGH FAN/HIGH COOL, temp to 1 or 2. Touch pad models: set HIGH FAN/HIGH COOL, higher temp. |
| The remote control is not working | Batteries inserted incorrectly. Batteries dead. | Check battery orientation (+/-). Replace batteries. |
| Water drips outside | Hot, humid weather. | Normal. |
| Water drips indoors | Air conditioner not tilted to the outside. | Ensure unit slants slightly from front to rear for proper drainage. |
| Water collects in base pan | Moisture removed from air and drains into base pan. | Normal, especially in humid areas. May overflow and drip outdoors. |
| "E1" appears in the display | Function error code. | Unplug unit, wait 3 minutes, plug back in. |
| TIMER feature not working properly | Power outage or interruption occurred. | TIMER feature resets to original setting; may need to reset time. |