GE Quietaire AQ708 Installation instructions

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ImportantSafety
instructions
contents ,Page
Energy-Savin~Tips.,,.... . ... ...2
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important Safety-Instructions, ..2
Electrical S~fe& .. . . .. . . . . . . . ,3
Operating.Your
Air Conditioner Control~... .‘, .4,5
Air Direction . . . .. . . . . . . . ... ...5
Usei Maintenance
instructions, .,. ..; i”. ..; i”. .5,6
ProblemSo{ver.., . . . . . . . ..I. .6
Readaiiinstructions before
usingthisappliance.
When usingthis appliance, always
exercise basicsafety precautions,
including the following:
~Usethis applianceonlyforits
intendedpurposeasdescribed in
this Useand CareBook.
~Thisairconditionermustbe
properlyinstalledinaccordtince
withthe Installationinstructions
beforeit isused.See grounding
instructions on page3.
@Neverunplugyourairconditioner
bypullingonthepowercord.Always
It isintended to helpyouoperateand
maintain your newair conditioner
properly.
Keep it handyfor answersto your
questions.
If you don’t understandsomething
or need more help...
Call,toil-free:
The GE Answer Center~
800.626.2000
consumer information service
Consumer Services. ... . . . . . ...7
Warranty. ,.. . . . . . . . .Back Cover
i} or write [include your phone
number)
ConsumerAffairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
grip plugfirmly and pull straight out
from the receptacle.
Energy=SavingTips ~Repairorreplaceimmediately
allelectricservicecordsthat
havebecomefrayedorotherwise
damaged.Donot useacord that
showscracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
writedown the model and
serial numbers.
e~~epthe airfilter clean. [see
instructions on page 6.) You’ll find them on a label behind
the inlet baffle of the front grille.
~For most efficient cooiing, keep
vent inclosed position except when
YOUwant to exhaust air,smoke or
odors from the room. 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:
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
*Don’t let the room get.too hot.
Whenever possible, turn the unit
on before the room heatsup.When
heat is“stored up”inwalls,furniture,
rugs and draperies, your air condi-
tioner takes longerto producethe
desiredcomfortcondition. Model Number
Serial Number
*Keep windows and doors closed.
Cool, dry air escapeswhenthey’re
open. Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
@Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Cold air
caneasilyescapethroughtheim. If you recei!fedadanlagedair
conditioner,immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the air conditioner.
@Don’t let drapes or furniture biock
top or front of unit and restrict air
flow when it is operating. Savetimeand n~oney.
Beforeyoureqbestservice,check
the Problem Solveron page6. It lists
minor causes of operating problems
[hat you can correct yourself.
~It’s besi to operate your air
conditioner at high speed cluring
extreme!y hot weather, I
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QKeep outdoor condenser coii
Clean.(see page 5!)
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For persollai safety,
.this appliance mustbe
properlygrounded.
The power cord of this app!iance
is equipped with athre~prong
(grounding) plug which mateswith
astandardthree-prong (grounding)
wall receptacle (Fig, 1)to minimize
the possibility of electric shock
h~ard from this appliance.
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INSURE PROPER
GROUNDEXISTS
Fig.1BEFORE USE
Have the wall receptacle and
circuit checked by aqualified
electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
Where astandard two-prong
wall receptacle is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced
with aproperly grounded three-
prong wall receptacle.
Do NOT UNDER ANY circum-
stances,
CUT OR REMOVE
THE THIRD [GROUND) PRONG
FROM THE POWER CORD.
useofadapterpiug–
(115-voitunits)
Becauseof potential safetyhazards
undercertain conditions,westrongly
recommendagainstuseofanadapter
plug. However,ifyoustill elect to use
anadapter,wherelocalcodespermit,
aTEMPOi?ARYCONNECTION may
bemadeto aproperlygrounded
two-prong wall receptacle by useof
aULlisted adapter(Fig. 2)available
at most local hardwarestores.
ITEMPORARYMETi-iOD
(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT ~
IPERMITTEO IN CANADA) II ------!
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Fig.
TheIargerslot inthe adapter must be
aligned with the Iargerslot inthe wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTlON: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
receptacle is grounded through
house wiring. Youshould have
the circuit checked byaqualified
electrician to makesure the recep-
tacle is properly grounded.
When disconnectingthe power
cordfromtheadapter,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
terminalbreal(, DO NOT USE the
appiianceuntilaproper ground
hasaaain been established.
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Uso Ofextensioncords
Becauseof potential safety hazards
undercertainconditions, westrongly
recommend againstthe useof an
extension cord.However,if you still
elect to usean extension cord, it is
absolutely necessarythat it bea UL
listed 3-wire grounding type appli-
ance extension cord andthat the
current carrying rating of the cord in
amperesbeequal to or greater than
the branchcircuit sizeshown onthe
rating nameplate of the appiiance.
Such extension cords are obtain-
able through your iocai service
organization.

Temperature control
Whenyou 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 EnergyRangeisavisual
reminder that you can conserve
energy by selecting ahigher room
temperature but still keep the room
cool and less hurrlid than outside.
ventilationcontrol
When the VENTll_ATlON control
is set at “closed” the vent door is
closed and only the air inside the
‘roomcan be circulated and condi-
tioned. When it’s in the “open” pOS-
ition, the vent door is open and
indoor air can be exhausted from
the room.
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The ENERGY SAVER switch controls the fan operation. When it’s in
the “norm” position, the fan wili circulate room air continuously. When it’s
in tIIe “save” position, the fan will automatically cycle on and off with the
compressor.
Icorfan only operation, ENERGY S/4VERs witcl~must be in “norm” position.
selector switch
OFF turns air conditioner off.
*HI FAN permits continuous high
fanspeed operation without cooling.
*LO FAN permits continuous low fan
speed operation without cooling.
*ULTRA LO FAN permits continuous
ultra low fan speed operation with-
out cooling.
*For fan only opera~ion,ENERGY
SAVER switch must be in “norm”
positon.
HI COOL permits cooling with con-
tinuous high fan speed operation,
LO COOL permits cooling with
continuous lowfanspeed operation.
ULTRALO COOL permits cooling
with continuous ultra low fan speed
operation.
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For norn%alcooling
1. Set SELECTORswitch at
HI COOL.
2. Set TEMPERATUREcontrol at
desired number (usuallythe mid-
point isa good starting position).
/f room temperature is not satisfac-
tory after areasonabletime, set the
thermostat control at ahigher
number for acooler room or at a
lower number for awarmer room.
3. Slide ENERGY SAVEI?switch
to the desired position–’’save”
or “norm.”
4. Set VENTILATION control at
“closed” position.
For maximum cooling
1. Set SELECTORswitch at
HI COOL.
2. Set TEMPERATUREcontrol at10.
3. Slide ENERGY SAVERswitch
to “norm” position.
4. Set VENTILATION control at
“closed” position.
For Qtlieteroperation
1. Set SELECTORswitch at
ULTRALOCOOL.
2. Set THERMOSTATcontrol at
desired number.
3. Set VENTILATION control at
“closed” position.
4. Slide ENERGY SAVERswitch to
desired position.
Note: When ENERGY SAVER
switch isat “save;’ changes in
sound level maybe more apparent
asthe fan-cycles on and off with
the compressor.
For nighttime operation
During the cooler evening hours,
it is recommended that you set the
SELECTOR switch at ULTRA LO
COOLfor very quiet operation and
the TEMPERATURE control at
midrange (4).
For extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you
alwaysset the SELECTOR switch
at HI COOL in extrernelyhot
weather.
Wipe front grille with aclean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Washcab-
!net with mild soap or detergent and
lukewarm water.
For ventilation
Whethercontrols areset for cooling
orfan operation only,setting the
VENTILATIONcontrol at“open” lets
roomair be exhaustedto the out-
side.Thisishelpful in removing stale
air,smokeor odorsfrom the room.
However,cooling effectiveness is
reduced when this control isset at
“open” so we suggest you don’t
keep it there long–especially in
hot, humid weather.
SIDE-TO-SIDE AIR DIRECTION
To adjustairdirection
Position the horizontal louvers
with your fingertips to direct air
discharge up or down. Usethe tabs
to position the hidden vertical
louvers to direct air discharge to
the left, right or any position in
between.
condenser coils
These coils on the weather side of
the unit should be checked period-
ically and cleaned if clogged with
dirt or soot from the atmosphere. If
extremely soiled, they may need to
be steam cleaned, aservice avail-
able through your General Electric
service outlet,
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Air Filter
The foamair filter behindthe
front grille should bewashedat
least every 30 daysor asoften as
it needscleaning.
Toremovethe filter, graspthe upper
part of the inlet baffle and pull the
baffle out.
Then pull the filter off the four tabs
on the grille frame.
Vacuumthe filter on the dirty side ‘
or wash it with running water. Run
water through from the cleaner side
of the filter todrive out accumulated
dust and lint, Shaketo dry.
Replacefilter ontabsongrille frame,
and replace inlet baffle.
TheProblemsolver
If you haveaproblem, it may be minor. Youmay be able to correct
it yourself. Just usethis Problem Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested recommendations.
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES N(3TCOOL
AS IT SHOULD”
ISOUNDS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
@Not pluggedin. Plugmayhave been bumpedlooseby vacuumcleaner or furniture.
~If pluggedin,fusecould haveblownor circuitbreaker mayhavetripped. 4
*Curtains,blindsor furnitureblockingthe frontof the air conditionerwi!lrestrict
airflow.
@Temperaturecontrolmaynotbeset highenough.Turnknobto ahighernumber.
Highestsetting.shouidprovidemaximumcooling.When EnergySaver switchisset
at “save:’temperature rangein roomwillvary mor~.
@Air filter dirty,shouldbe c!ea’nedat leastevery 30 days.See instructionsabove,
I*Roommay havebeen very hotwhen air conditionerwasfirstturnedon. Allow
time for itto cool down.
@Coldair may be escapingthroughopen furnacefloor registersandcold air r~turns.
sVentilationcontrol may beset at “o~en:’allowina hotoutsideair to enter room.
~Thermostatclick,ametailicsound,maybe heardwhen compressorcyclesonand oft.
Thisis normal.
sFanrunscontinuouslywhen Selector isin cool or fan position.This isnormal.
W~henEnergy Saver switchisset at “save:’fan cvcleson and offwith compressor.
QExcesswater maycverflow in excessiveyhotand humidweather.This isnormal.
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Yournew applianceis awell designed and engineered Seethe warranty on the back page of this book for
product. Before it left the factory, it went through details.
rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects. And
you haveawritten warranty to protect you.
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Simply call our GE service organization. You’ll find
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and in the Yellow Pages under “General Electric
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We’re proud of our service and want you to be
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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 Company
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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%~ WARRANTY
Saveproof of original purchase date sucn as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHATISCOVERED FULLoNE-YmRWARRANTY
For one yearfrom date of original
purchase, we will provide,free of
charge, parts and service labor in
yourhometo repairor replaceany
part of theroomair conditioner
that fails because of amanufac-
turing defect.
FULL FIVE=YEARWARRANTY
For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide,free of
charge, areplacement compressor
and service labor to diagnose and
replace anycompressorthat fails
because of amanufacturing
defect.
II‘For each of the abovewarranties:
Transportation expense to and
from aservice shop and shop
service labor if required will be free
of charge.
This warranty is extended to the
original purchaserand any succeed-
ing owner for products purchased
for use in the 48 mainland states,
Hawaii and Washington, D.C.In
Alaska the warranty is the same
except that it is LIMITEDbecause
you must pay to ship the product
to the service shop or for the
service technicians travel costs to
your home.
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 ELECTRICCOMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRICFACTORY
SERVICE,GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor
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CARE@SERVICE.
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teach you how to use the product.
!1 Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
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.address below, or call, toll free:
.. The GE Answer CenterTM
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consumer information service
~Improper installation.
If you havean installation problem
or if the air conditioner is of improp-
er cooling or heating capacity for
the intended use contact your
dealer or installer. Youare
responsible for providing adequate
electrical connecting facilities.
@Replacement of house fuses
or resetting of circuit breakers.
~In commercial locations labor
necessary to move the unit to a
location where it is accessible for
service by an individual technician.
~Failure of the product resulting
from modifications to the product
or due to unreasonable use includ-
ing failure to provide reasonable
and necessary maintenance.
~Damage to the product caused
by improper power supply voltage,
accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON-
SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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