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It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new air condi-
tioner properly. When usingthis appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
includingthe following:
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Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
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*use twsappliance Ody forits
intended pwpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
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User Maintenance i1,
Instmctions ....4...........556 ‘If you don’t understand something
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consumer information service
aTMStir Conditioner mustbe.
properlyimstdledinaccordance
tith theInstdIation Instructions
before it is used. See grounding
instructions on page 3.
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Warranty. .........Back Love~ -or write (include your phone
number)
Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville,KY 40225
@Nevermplug your aircon&-
tionerby palling on the powercord.
Nways grip plug firdy and pull
straight out from the outlet.
Energy”savingTips
eRepair orreplaceime&ateBy
dl eieetic sertice COF*that
have becomefrayed or ‘othertise
damaged. Do not use acord that
*Keep the air fifter clean. (See
instructions on page 6.) writedom themodel and
serialnumbers.
~For most efficient operaton, keep
ventinclosedposition except when
you want to exhaust air,smoke or
odors from the room.
shows-cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
You’llfind them on alabel at the
bottom on the frame of the air con-
ditioner behind the front grille.
@Don’tlet the room get too hot or
too cold. Whenever possible, turn
the unit on before the room heats
up or cools down.
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:
*Keep windows and doors closed.
Conditioned air escapes when
they’re open.
*Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns cIosed, Conditio~~ed
air can easily escape through them. Model Number
Serial Number
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s Don’t 1310ckfront of unit whe~~
it isoperating. Curtains or drapes
bl(}ckingit will restrict air fiow. Use these numbers in any correspon-
dence or service callsconcerning
your air conditioner.
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If you Feeeive[ladamagedaircon-
ditioner, immediately contact the
clealer (or builde~-)that sold you
the :~irconditic>ner,
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The powercord on these modelshas
a230/208-voltperpendicular type
plugthat mates with a230/208-volt
perpendicular type wall outlet.
(Fig.2). This type of outlet is
available at most hardware stores.
CAUTIQN: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unlesscover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
outlet isgrounded through house
wiring.You~houldhave the circuit
checked by aqualified electrician
to make sure the outlet isproperly
grounded.
ttisipplianeemustbe
properlygrounded.
Electticd requirements
115-vo1$models require a115/120-
voit a.c., Whz grounded outlet
protected with a15amp time delay
fuse or circuit breaker.
The power cord on thesemodelshas
athree-prong (grounding)plug that
mates with astandard three-prong
(grounding) wall outlet (Fig.1)to
minimize the possibilityof electric
shock hazard from theseappliances.
when disconnecting the power
cord from the adapterl alwayshold
the adapter with one hand. If this
isnot done, the adapter ground
terminal isverylikely to break with
repeated use.
230/208-VOLT MATCHING
PERPENDICULARTYPE WALLOUTLET
LINECORDPLUG
Fig. 2
Shodd the adapter gromd tertial
break, Do NOT USE the appliance
Uti aproper gromd hasagainbeen
established.
imprtanttohave the wall outlet
and Circtit checked by aqudiiied
electrician ifthere isany doubt as
towhether aproper gored exists.
PREFERRED
METHOD
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 aUlisted 3-wire grounding
type appliance extension cord and
that the current carrying rating of
the cord in amperes be equal to or
greater than the branch circuit size
shown on the rating name plate of
the appliance. Such extension cords
are obtainable through your local
service organization.
Iuse ofadapter plwg
(115mvolt
modelsody)
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
INSUREPROPER
GROUNOEXISTS
BEFOREUSE we strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug. However, ifyou
stillelect to use an adapter, where
Fig. 1
Where astandard two-prong wall local codes permit, aT~i~ORARY
outlet isencountered. it isyour per-
sonal responsibility and obligation
to have itreplaced with aproperly
grounded three-prong wall outlet,
CO~CTION maybe made to a
properly grounded two-prong wall
outlet by use of aUL listed adapter’
(Fig. 3) available at most local
hardware stores.
TEMPORARYMETHOD
(AOAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMITTEOIN CANADA) m
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Fig. 3BEFOREUSE
230/208-voit models require their
own single branch circuit supplying
230/208-volt a.c., protected with a
~0i]mp time delay fuse or circuit
I}reaker.This is recon~mended for
[lest performance arid to prevent
~ll~r~o;ldillg]lou~e\l-il-ing~ir~ui~s,
tvhich could cause :ipossi[>lefire
h~~zardfrcon~overheating wires. The larger slot in the adapter
IIILIStbe a]igned with the !arger s]ot
in the wall outlet to -provideproper
pc)lilrityin the connection of the
power cord ,
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Temperaturecontrol
Whenyou turn TE~ERATURE
control to desired setting, thermo-
stat willautomatically control the
temperature of the indoor air. The
higher the number selected, the
cooler the indoor air willbe; the
lower the number, the warmer the
indoor air.
Mr Exchanger
When this control isset at “closed;’
only the air inside the room can be
circulated and conditioned. When
it’sin the “open” position, some
indoor air can be exhausted from
the room.
selector switch
OFfi turns air conditioner off.
HI FAN permits high fan
speed operation without cooling
or heating.
LO FANpermits low fan
speed operation without cooling
or heating.
HI COOL permits cooling with
high fan speed operation.
LO COOL permits cooling with
low fan speed operation.
HI HEAT permits heating with
high fan speed operation.
LO HEAT permits heating with
low fan speed operation.
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FOFnormal cooling
1. Set SELECTOR switch at HI
COOL.
2.Set TEMPERATURE control at
desired number (usually the nlid-
point is agood starting position). If
room temperature isnot satisfactory
after areasonable time, set the tem-
perature control at ahigher number
for acooler room or at alower numb-
er for awarmer room.
3. Set AIR EXCEIP=IVGERcontrol
al ..c[osed” position.
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Formaximumcooling
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1. Set SELECTOR switch at HI \
COOL.
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2. Set TE~ERATURE control
at 10. \
3.Set AIR EXCMNGER control
at “closed” position.

at HI
2. Set TEMPERATURE control at
desired number (usuallythe mid-
point is agood starting position).
If room temperature isnot satis-
factory after areasonable time. set
the temperature control to alower
number for awarmer room or at a
higher number for acooler room.
3. Set AIR EXCHANGER control
at “closed”position.
For matimum heating
1. Set SELECTOR switch at HI
HEAT.
2. Set TEMPERATURE control
at 1.
3. Set AIR EXCHANGER control
at “closed” position.
Forquieteroperation
1. Set SELECTOR switch at LO
FAN speed position.
2.Set TEMPERATURE control at
desired number.
3. Set AIR EXCHANGER control
at “closed” position.
Fornighttimeoperation
Durin~the cooler eve~linghours,
it isre~ommendeclthat y~uset the
SELECTOR at LO COOL or LO
HEAT for veryquiet operation and
the TEMPERATURE control at
mid-range (5 or 6).
Forextremetemperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, wesuggestyoualways
set the SELECTOR switch at HI
COOL in extremely hot weather
or HI HEAT in extremely cold
~leather.
Forventilation
Setting the Air Exchanger control
at “open” letsroom air be exhausted
to the outside. This is helpful in
removing stale air, smoke or odors
from the room, and permits outdoor
air to enter through normal open-
ingsin the house. However,cooling
and heating effectiveness isreduced
when this control isset at “open:’
so wesuggestyoudon’tkeep itthere
long–especially when the weather
ishot and humidor extremely cold.
TAB AFOR TAB BFOR
AIR THRUST HORIZONTAL
CONTROL AIR DIRECTION
UP OR STRAIGHT OUT AIR DIRECTION
MoveTm Ato the right position
for maximum air thrust with a
narrow beam of air.
Move TM Ato the left position
for lower air thrust with abroad
distribution of air.
Move T~ Bright or left to adjust
the horizontal air direction.
Position the hotizontd louvers
with your fingertips to direct air up
or straight out.
mild liquid dishwashing detergent,
or clean with avacuum cleaner
brush. Be careful not to force the
n~ovablelouvers out of position.
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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WIRE RETAINER-= /=
Foam air filter behind front grille
should be washed at least every 30
daysor asoften asitneeds cleaning.
Liftgrille off and place it face down
on aflat surface.
Remove front grille by pressing it
downward and pulling top toward
you to release grille from catches
at top.
Awire retainer holdsthe filter in
place. DO NOT BE~ OR PULL
ON THE WIRE RETAINER. To
remove it, push end of retainer out
of clip near top ofgrille. The filter
can then be removed.
Washfilter in hot, soapy water
just as you would wash asponge.
Squeeze dry.
To reinstall filter,lay it inplace
on grille, slideends of wire retainer
asfar as they’llgo into slotsat bot-
tom of grille,depress wireretainer
behindlockingclipnear topofgrille.
Toreplace grille,insert metal prongs
at bottom ofgrilleinto slotsa~bot~
tom of air conditioner, then release
downward pressure to let grillelock
into catches at the top.
If you have aproblem, it maybe minor. Youmaybe able to correct
it yourseif byfollowing the suggested recommendations below.
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AIR CO~ITIO~R @Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.
DOES NOT OPERATE QIf plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped.
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AIR CO~ITIONER ~Curtains, blindsor furniture blocking front of air conditioner willrestrict airflow.
“DOESNo”rCOOL *Temperature control may need to be turned to ahigher or lower number.
OR HEAT
AS IT SHOULD” @Air filter dirty,should be cleaned titleast every 30 days. See instructions above.
*Room may have been very hot or cold when air conditioner was first turned on.
Allow time for it to COOIdown or heat up.
@C<>nditjonedair may be escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold
air returns.
@Air Exchanger may be set at “open~’allowing outside air to enter the room.
OPERATING @Thermostat click, ametallic sound, may be heard when compressor cycles on and off.
SOLJTNDS *Fan runs continuously when Selector is in cool, heat or fan position.
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vJxrER DRIPPING ~Excess water may ~~verflowin excessively hot and humid weather. This is normal.
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Our Consumer Servicesare designed with your needs and wants in mind.
warrantyRotec$iQn
Yournew appliance isawelldesignedandengineered See the warranty on the back page of this book for
product. Before it left the factory, it went through details.
rigorous tes~ to detect manufacturing defects. And
you have awritten warranty to protect you.
MomptSertice atyow convenience
Whethe; your appliance is-inor out of warranty,
you’rejust aphone call away from our nationwide
network of Factory Trained Service professionals.
Simplycall our GE service organization. You’llfind
them in the White Pages under “General Electric
Company”or “General Electric Factory Service;’
and in the YellowPages under “General Electric
Customer CaremService.”
Service is scheduled at your convenience and the
technician drives afully-stockedparts service truck
so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed
in one visit.
We’reproud of our service and want you to be
pleased, but if for some reason you are not happy
with the service YOUreceive, here are three steps
FIRST, contact the people whoserviced your
appliance. Explain whyyou are not pleased. In most
cases, this willsolve the problem.
NEXT,if you are stili 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 isstill not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
to follow for fur~herhelp.
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Sertice contracts pyour appliance in good operating
For trouble-free setice beyond condition during the contract period at
the titten waman~ petiod.
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no additional charge. Service contracts
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Ifyouprefer to budget yourrepair expenditure amonth, ayear, or several years from
instead of beingsurprised bythem, GE offer now.Andl you’llreceive service from
service contracts for varying lengths of time on GE trained service technicians using
all GE major appliances. With acontract, we’ll only Genuine GE parts.
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YouCan save money and time
by doing it youYself.
For do-it-yourselfers who would
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WHATIS COVERED FULL oNE-YmR WARRANW
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 the Yaomajr conditioner
that tails because of amanufact-
uring defect.
FULLFIVE=YEARWARRANTY
For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, areplacement compressor
and service labor to diagnose and
replace any compressor that faiIs
because of amanufacturing
defect.
For each of the above warranties:
Transportation expense to and
from aservice shop and shop
service labor if required will be free
of charge.
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
address below, or call, toll free:
The GE Answer CenterTM
800.626,2000
consumer information service
QImproper 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.
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.G.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 servicewili 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
GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMER
CARE@SERVICE.
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$.,$&~imay not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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~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.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPON-
SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.