GE Silentaire KQ708AS Installation instructions

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Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . ...2
Important Safety Instructions. ..2
Electrical Safety... ...........3
Operating’r’our
Air Conditioner Controls . . . . ..4.5
Air Direction .................5
User Maintenance
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5.6
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6
ConsumerServices . . . . . . . . ...7
Warranty .... . . . . . . ..BackCover
Energy=Sa%#ingTips
@Keepthe airfilterclean. (See
instructions onpage 6.)
~Formost 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” inwalls, furniture,
rugs and draperies, your air condi-
tioner 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.)
Read this Wok carefully.
It isintended to help youoperate 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 ...
Call, toll-free:
The GE Answer Centerw
800.626.2000
consumer information service
or write (include your phone
number)
Consumer Affairs
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, K’{ 40225
Write downthe m~del and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label behind
the inlet baffle of the front grille.
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 setvice calls
concerning your air conditioner.
If you received adamagedair
conditioner,immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the air conditioner.
Save time and money.
Beforeyourequestservice,check
the Problem Solver on page 6. It lists
minor causes of operating problems
that you can correct yourself.
IIlstruetions --
Read all instructionsbefore
usingthisappliance.
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
~Usethisapplianceonlyfor its
intendedpurposeasdescribed in
this Useand Care Book.
.Thisairconditionermustbe
properlyinstalledinaccordance
withthe InstallationInstructions
before it isused.See grounding
instructions on page 3.
.Never unplugyourairconditioner
bypullingonthepowercord.Always
grip plug firmly and pull straight out
from the receptacle.
eRepairor replaceimmediately
all electricservicecordsthat
havetaecomefrayedorotherwise
damaged.Donot use acord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
~Turn air conditioner off before
ilacation~ or extended absences
from home.
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For personalsafety,
thisappliance mustbe
properlygrounded.
The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with athree-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
astandard thre~prong (grounding)
wall receptacle (Fig. 1)to minimize
the possibility of electric shock
hazardfrom this appliance.
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Havethe 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 isyour personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced
with aproperly grounded three
prong wall receptacle.
DO NOT,-UNDER ANY ClkCUM-
STANCES, CUT OR REM6VE :
THE THIRD {GROUND) PRONG
FROM THE PC)WEkCORD. ~~
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Becauseof potential safety hazards
undercertain conditions, we strongly
recommend againstuseof anadapter
plug. However, ifyou still elect to use
anadapter,where localcodes permit,
aTEMPORARY Connection may
bemadeto aproperly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by useof
aUL listed adapter (Fig. 2)available
at most local hardwarestores,
TEMPORARYMETHOD
(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMiTTED IN CANADA) m
The Iargerslot inthe adapter must be
aligned with the Iargerslot inthe wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION: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.
Whendisconnectingthe power
cordfromtheadapter,always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal isvery likely to break
with repeated use.
Shouldthe adapterground
terminalbreak, DO NOT USE the
applianceuntilaproperground
hasagain been established.
useofextension cords
Because of potential safety hazards
undercertain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
extension cord, However, if you still
elect to use an extension cord, it is
absolutely necessarythat it be a UL
listed 3-wire grounding type appli-
ance extension cord and that the
current carrying rating of the cord in
amperes be equal to or greater than
the branch circuit sizeshown on the
rating nameplate of the appliance.
Such extension cords are obtain-
able through your local service
organization.
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Thermostatcontrol
When you turn the THERMOSTAT
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 Range isavisual
reminder that you can conserve
energy by selecting ahigher room
temperature but still keep the room
cool and less humid than outside.
Ventilate Control
When the VENTILATE control isset
at “Closed” the vent door is closed
and only the air inside the room can
be circulated and conditioned.
When it’s in the “Open” position,
the vent door isopen and indoor air
can be exhausted from the room.
Energy saverswitch
The ENERGY SAVER switch controls the fan operation. When it’s in
the “norm” position, the fan will circulate room air continuously. When it’s
in the “save” position, the fan will automatically cycle on and off with the
compressor.
For fan only operation, ENERGY SAVER switch must be in “norm” position.
Master Control
OFF turns air conditioner off.
*HI FAN permits high fan speed
operation without cooling.
*LO FANpermits medium fan “
speed operation without cooling.
*ULTRA LO FAN permits low fan
speed operation without cool ing.
*For fan only operation, ENERGY
SAVER Switch must be in “norm”
position.
HI COOL permits cooling with high
fan speed operation.
LO COOL permits cooling with
medium fan speed operation,
ULTRA LO COOL permits cooling
with low fan speed operation.

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1.Set MASTER CONTROL at
HI COOL.
2. Set THERMOSTAT control at
desired number (usually the mid-
point is a good starting position).
If room temperature is not satisfac-
tory after areasonable time, set the
thermostat control at ahigher
number for acooler room or at a
lower number for awarmer room.
3. Slide ENERGY SAVER switch
to the desired position–’’save”
or “norm.”
4. Set VENTILATE control at
“Closed” position.
Formaximum COOling
1.Set MASTER CONTROL at
HI COOL.
2. Set THERMOSTAT control at 8.
3. Slide ENERGY SAVER switch
to “norm” position.
4. Set VENTILATE control at
-“Closed” position.
For quieter OperatiOn
1. Set MASTER CONTROL at
ULTRALO COOL.
2. Set THERMOSTAT control at
desired number.
3. Set VENTIL4TE control at
“Closed” position.
4. Slide ENERGY SAVERswitch to
desired position.
Note: When ENERGY SAVER
switch is at “save;’ changes in
sound level may be more apparent
asthe fan cycles on and off with
the compressor.
For nighttimeoperation
During the cooler evening hours,
it is recommended that you set the
MASTER CONTROL at ULTRA LO
COOL for very quiet operation and
the THERMOSTAT control at
midrange (4).
FOr extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you
always set the MASTER CONTROL
at Hi COOL in extremely hot
weather.
User Mai[]tenanceInstructions
cleaning your Front Grille &Cabinet
air conditioner Wipe front grille with aclean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid
Turnair conditioneroffandremove dishwashing detergent. Washcab-
plug fromwail receptacle before inet with mild soapor detergent and
cleaning. lukewarm water.
For ventilation
Whether controls areset for cooling
or fan operation only, setting the
VENTILATE control at “Open” lets
room air be exhausted to the out-
side.This ishelpful in removing stale
air,smoke or odors from the room.
However, cooling effectiveness is
reduced when this control is set at
“Open” so we suggest you don’t
keep it there long–especially in
hot, humid weather.
Toadjustair direction
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 COi\s
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 Hotpoint service
outlet.
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next page)
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The foam air filter behind the
front grille should be washed at
least every 30 days or as often as
it needs cleaning.
Toremove the 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.
Vacuum the filter on the dirty side
or wash it with running water. Run
water through from the cleaner side
of the filter to drive out accumulated
dust and lint. Shake to dry.
Replacefilter ontabs ongrilieframe,
and replace inlet baffle.
TheProblem Solver
If you have aproblem, it maybe minor. Youmaybe able to correct
!t yourself. Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested recommendations.
~~w~ timeandmoney,..beforeyourequestservice,checkthefoilowing:
PROBLEM POSS!BLECAUSEANDREMEDY
AlRCONDITIONER @Not plugged in. Plug may have,bee,nbumped loose by vacuum cleaner or fu~niture.
DOES NOT OPERATE .1
@If plu’gged in, fuse could have blown’or circuit breaker may ‘tiave tripped. ‘
AIR CONDITIONER @Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking’the frotit ~f,the a~rcond~tionerwill restrict
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~Temperature control may not be set high efiough:~Turn~{n~bto’,a’’highernumbec”
Highest setting should provide maximum”cboling. ‘~heri-Energy -Savers-witchis set
at “save;’ temperature range in room willvti~ ‘mbre.. ~. ‘:’ -J,~~~: -,, _-
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~Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every ’30 days. See instructions above.
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@Room may have been vety hot when air conditioner”was firsttur~ed on. Allow ,
time foritto cool down. ,-, “J~~ ~ ,.,-’:
@Cold air may be escaping through open,furnace floor registers. and cold air returns.
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@Ventilate control may be set at ~’Open;’allowing hotoutside air to””e-riterroom.
OPERATING ~Thermostat click, ametallic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off.
SOUNDS ~This is normal. .- .-
*Fanruns continuously when Master Control is in cool or fan position. This is normal,
When Energy Saver switch is set at “save:’“fancycles on and off with compressor.
WATER DRIPPING ~Excess water may overflow in excessively hot and humid weather. This is normal.
OUTSIDE ,- ,.
WATER DRIPPING @Air conditioner must be installed level or tilted slightly to the outside for proper
iNSIDE water disposal.
WATER IN BASE PAN This is normal for ashort period in areaswith little humidity; normal for alonger
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE) period In very humi~ areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of cabinet
where it is picked up by afan and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
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service.
OurConsumerServicesaredesignedwith your needsand wants in mind.
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Yournewapplianceis awelldesignedandengineered Seethe warrantyon the backpageof this bookfor
product.Beforeit left the factory,it wentthrough details.
rigoroustests to detectmanufacturingdefects.And
youhaveawritten warrantyto protectyou.
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Whetheryourapplianceis in orout of warranty,
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Simplycall our Hotpointserviceorganization.
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Serviceis scheduledat yourconvenienceandthe
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sothat, in most cases,the repaircanbecompleted
inonevisit.
We’reproudof ourserviceandwantyouto be
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with the serviceyoureceive,herearethreestepsto
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FIRST,contactthe peoplewhoservicedyour
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WHATISCOVERED FULL ONE=YEARWARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
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 faiIs
because of amanufacturing
defect.
For Sach of the above warranties:
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 purchaser and 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 LIMITED because
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 ServiceCentersor
byourauthorizedCustomerCare”
servicersduring normalworking
hours.
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teachyouhowto usethe product.
Read your Use and Care material.
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aboutoperatingthe product,
pleasecontactyourdealeror our
ConsumerAffairs office at the
addressbelow,or call,toll free:
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consumerinformationservice
~Improper installation.
Ifyouhaveaninstallationproblem
or if theairconditioneris of improp-
ercoolingor heatingcapacityfor
theintendedusecontactyour
dealeror installer.Youaid-;
responsiblefor providingadequate
electricalconnectingfacilities.
oReplacementof housefuses
or resettingof circuit breakers.
~Incommerciallocations labor
necessaryto movethe unit to a
locationwhereit is accessiblefor
serviceby an individualtechnician.
.Failureof the productresulting
from modificationsto the product
ordueto unreasonableuseinclud-
ingfailureto providereasonable
andnecessarymaintenance.
eDamageto the productcaused
by improperpowersupply voltage,
accident,fire,floods or acts
of God.
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DAMAGES. ~j~=T&
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion ii;<c-
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. C.y.
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