GE AHTK18BA Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 5

Using the Air Conditioner
Do Not Operate in Freezing Outdoor Conditions
This cool-only air conditioner was not designed for
freezing outdoor conditions.
Control Panel Lights On/Off Feature
This air conditioner has a control panel lights on/off
feature where its lights will turn off when there is no
activity with the controls for over one minute. To wake up
the controls, press any pad on the controls and the lights
Remote Control
• To ensure proper operation, aim the remote control at
the signal receiver on the air conditioner.
• The remote control signal has a range of up to 20 feet.
Cool Mode
Use the Cool mode at Low, Med, High or Speed for
cooling. Use the Temperature Increase
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.
Eco Mode
Controls the fan.
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
Fan Only Mode
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
Auto Fan Mode
Set to Auto for the fan speed to automatically set to the
speed needed to provide optimum comfort settings with
the set temperature.
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It must not be used when the outdoor temperature is
below freezing (32°F).
will come on to show the previous settings.
To turn this feature off, press and hold the SLEEP pad,
on the unit, for 5 seconds. The unit will beep to signal
the successful toggle of the feature on and off.
• Make sure nothing is between the air conditioner and
the remote control that could block the signal.
• Make sure batteries are fresh and installed correctly as
indicated on the remote control.
NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on
/ Decrease 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.
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.
temperature cannot be entered. The room temperature
will appear in the display.
If the room needs more cooling, the fan speed will
automatically increase. If the room needs less cooling,
the fan speed will automatically decrease.
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