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Use and Care of
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Energy-saving tips
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Operating the controls p4
Air direction
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How to clean the air filter p5
Questions?
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Contents
Before Using Your
Air Conditioner . . . . ........2
Energy-Saving Tips . . . ........2
Important Safety Instructions. ...2
Electrical Safety. . . . . . ........3
Operating Your
Air Conditioner Controls .. ...4
Air Direction . . . . . . . . ........5
User Maintenance
Instructions. . . . . . . . ........5
The Problem Solver . . . .’. .. ....6
If You Need Service . . . ........7
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
. Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 5.)
● For most efficient cooling, keep
vent in closed position except when
you want to exhaust air, smoke or
odors from the room.
● Don’t let the room get too
hot. Whenever possible, turn the
unit on before the room heats up.
When heat is “stored up” in walls,
furniture, rugs and draperies, your
air conditioner takes longer to
produce the desired comfort
condition.
. Keep windows and doors
closed. Cool, dry air escapes when
they’re open.
● Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Cold air
can easily escape through them.
● Don’t let drapes or furniture block
top or front of unit and restrict air
flow when it is operating.
● It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot weather.
● Keep outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 5.)
● Turn air conditioner off before
vacations or extended absences
from home.
Help US
help YOU. . .
Before using your
air conditioner, read
this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new air
conditioner properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on the
frame of the air conditioner behind
the air filter.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your air conditioner. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
“Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
If you received a damaged air
conditioner,
immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the air conditioner.
Save time and money.
Before you request service,
check
the Problem Solver on page 6. It
lists minor causes of operating
problems that you
can correct
yourself.
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ln~portant Safet}f
lnstructi[)ns “
Read all instructions before
using this appliance.
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
● Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose
as described in
this Use and Care Book.
● This air conditioner must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See
grounding
instructions on page 3.
● Never unplug your air conditioner
by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the receptacle.
● Repair or replace immediately
all electric service cords that
have become frayed or otherwise
damaged.
Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

fil~r personal safety, this
Llse of adapter plug
appliance must be properly
(115-vOI( units)
grounded.
Because of ~otential safetv
The power cord of this appliance hazards
un~er certain conditions,
is equipped with
a three-prong we strongly recommend against use
(grounding) plug which mates with of an adapter plug. However, if you
a standard three-prong (grounding) still elect to use an adapter, where
wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the
possibility of ;Iectric shock hazard
from this appliance,
local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNE~ION maybe made to a
properly grounded two-prong wall
outlet
by use of a UL listed adapter
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BEFORE USE
Have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong
wall outlet is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO N~, UNDER ANY
C~CUMSTANC~, CUT
OR REMO~ THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG
~OM
THE POWER CORD.
(Fig. 2javailable at most local -
hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in
the
til outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
~UTfON: Attaching an adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet cover
screw does not ground appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and
not insulated, and wall outlet is
groundd through house wiring. You
should have circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, always
hold the adapter with one hand. If
this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
teti b-k, ~ N~ USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
[Jse of efiension cords
not recommended
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However,.
if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding
type appliance extension cord having
a grounding type plug and outlet
and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and
120
volts. Such extension cords are
obtainable through your local
service organization.
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Operating Your Air Conditioner (Uontrols
Sel~~ct{)r Switctl
OFF turns air conditioner off.
HI FAN permits high fan speed
operation without cooling.
LO FAN permits low fan speed
operation without cooling.
HI COOL permits cooling with
high fan speed operation.
LO COOL permits cooling with
low fan speed operation.
IJOI- IIOI”!II:I1 c[)olil~g
1. Set Selector Switch at HI COOL.
2. Set Temperature Control at
desired number (usually the midpoint
is a good starting position). If room
temperature is not satisfactory
aftera
reasonable time, set the thermostat
control at a higher number for a
cooler room or at a lower number
for a warmer room.
3. Be sure VENT door is closed.
VENT button should be out and to
the left.
Fl)r Ill:lxiillulll cooling”
1. Set Selector Switch at HI COOL.
2. Set Temperature Control at 10.
3. Be sure VENT door is closed.
VENT button should be out and to
the left.
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When you turn the Temperature
Control to the desired setting, the
thermostat will automatically control
the temperature of the indoor air.
The higher the number selected, the
cooler the indoor air will be.
The Save Energy Mnge is a visual
reminder that you can conserve
energy by selecting a higher room
temperature but still keep the room
cool and less humid than outside.
l“i}l” qllietcl” {)per:itioll
1. Set Selector Switch at LO COOL.
2. Set Temperature Control at
desired number.
When the Temperature Control is
set on 9 or 10 and the Fan is set on
low speed, moisture may freeze on
the coils and prevent the unit from
cooling. If this happens, set the Fan
at high speed and set the Temperature
Control to a lower number.
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Set the Selector Switch at LO FAN
or HI FAN.
The vent door in your air conditioner
is closed when the VENT pushbutton
is out and to the left. When the vent
is closed, only the air inside the room
can be circulated and conditioned.
Pushing the VENT button in and
sliding it to the right opens the vent
door, allowing a small amount of
indoor air to be exhausted from
the room.
k jt}is{ ure ~.ellit~%til
The moisture that your air conditioner
removes from the air drains to the rear
of the cabinet where it is picked up
by
a fan and dispersed against the
condenser. Occasionally, more likely
during start-up, a “pinging” noise
may be heard. This is normal for a
short time in less humid areas and
longer in very humid areas. This
method of moisture removal improves
the operational efficiency of your
air conditioner.
Note: Before moving your air
conditioner to another location,
turn it off and wait 5 or 10 minutes.
This will allow the condensate to
drain from the coil into the base
pan. Then, keeping a firm grip on
the air conditioner, carefully raise the
window and tilt the air conditioner
to the outside to drain the water
from the base pan.
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Air direction on the indoor side is Air direction on the outdoor side is
through
the front grille and out the through the rear grille and out
top. Air flow out the top should not through the top and side louvers.
be obstructed by curtains or drapes.
The top grille has 3 settings to
let
you vary the angle of the air
discharge. Grasp tabs on
each end
and pull it up until the top
grille
stops at the setting you want.
User Maintel~a~~ce Instructions
<’leiilliIl$ yollr
k]i r c’()~ld Iti(]ller
~rn air conditioner off and
remove plug from wall receptacle
before cleaning.
{;rilles & (~ill~irlet
Wipe grilles with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Wash
cabinet with mild soap or detergent
and lukewarm water.
( ‘OIl(ieiIst~r CU(}ils
These coils on the weather side
of the unit should be checked
periodically and cleaned if clogged
with dirt or soot from the atmosphere.
If extremely soiled, they may need
to be steam cleaned, a service
available through your General
Electric service outlet.
.Air E’ilter
The foam air filter behind the
inlet grille should be washed at
least every 30 days or as often as
it needs cleaning.
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Remove the inlet grille by grasping
the tab at the top of the grille, pulling
out and lifting grille out.
Place the grille on a flat surface
and remove the filter. Wash the
filter in hot, soapy water, just as
you would a sponge. Squeeze dry.
To reinstall the filter, place it on
pins located on the back side of
the grille.
To replace the grille, place the two
tabs at the bottom of the grille into
slots on the case and push the grille
forward.
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Questions’?
Use This Problem Solver
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PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES
N~ COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING SOUNDS
WATER DRIPPING
OUTSIDE
WATER DMPPING
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
● Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.
● If plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped.
● Curtain, blinds or furniture blocking the top or the front of the air conditioner will
restrict air flow.
● Temperature Control may not be set high enough. Turn knob to a higher number.
Highest setting should provide maximum cooling.
● Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions, page 5.
. Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on. Allow time
for it to cool down.
● Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold airretums.
● Vent Control maybe set at open position, allowing hot outside air to enter the room.
● Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice, set the Fan at high speed and the Temperatu~
Control to a lower number.
● Thermostat click, a metallic sound, maybe heard when the compressor cycles on and
off. This is normal.
● Fan runs continuously when Selector is in Cool or Fan position. This is normal.
● Excess water may overflow in excessively hot and humid weather. This is normal.
● Air conditioner must be installed level or tilted slightly to the outside for proper
water disposal.
● This is normal for a short period in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer
period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of cabinet
where it is picked up by a fan and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
The GE Answer Cen~er@
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consumer information service
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If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
General Electric
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
to repair or replace
anypafi of the
room air conditioner that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
For ten years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor to
repair or replace
the molded
outdoor case if it fails because of
a manufacturing defect.
For each of the above warranties:
To avoid any charges you must
take the room air conditioner to a
General Electric Factory Service
Center or a General Electric
Customer Care’.’ servicer and pick
it up following service. In-home
service is also available, but you
must pay for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for use in the 48 mainland
states, Alaska, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer
Care@
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED “ lmProPer installation
c Failure of the product resulting from
If you have an installation problem modifications to the product or due to
or if the air conditioner is of unreasonable use including failure to
improper cooling or heating provide reasonable and necessary
capacity for the intended use, maintenance.
contact your dealer or installer.
● Damage to product caused by
You are responsible for providing improper power supply voltage,
adequate electrical connecting
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
facilities.
. Replacement of house fuses or
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
resetting of circuit breakers.
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
TO know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your State’S Attorney General..
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
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