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Contents
Adapter Plug
3
Air Direction
5
Air Filter
6
Appliance Registration
2
Care and Cleaning
6
Condenser Coils
6
Consumer Services 11
Control Settings 4
Electrical Requirements
3
Energy-Saving Tips 2
Extension Cords 3
Grille and Cabinet 6
Grounding 3
Installation Instructions
8
Modd and Serial Numbers 2
Moisture Removal 5
Problem Solver
7
Repair Service 7
Safety Instructions
2
User Maintenance Instructions 6
Warranty Back Cover
GE Answer Centeroo
800.626.2000
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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
Hotpoint
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
builder) that sold you the air
conditioner.
Save time and money.
Before you request
service...
Check the Problem Solver on
page 7. It lists causes of minor
op;rating problems that you can
correct yourself.
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Important Safety
Instructions
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.
● Unplug your air conditioner
before making any repairs.
Note: We strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.
● For your safety. . . Do not store
or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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If You Need Service
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back 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
Hotpoint
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

Electrical Safety—IMPORTANT...Please Read carefully.
How to connect
electricity
For personal safety, this
appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is
equipped with
a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig. 1 ) to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
PREFERRED ‘
METHOD
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INSURE PROPER
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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 NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
Use of adapter plug
(115-volt units)
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug. However, if you
still elect to use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION
may be made to a
properly grounded two-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL listed adapter
(Fig. 2) available at most
]ocai
hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOO
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Fig.2
BEFORE USE
The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
CAUTION: 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 grounded 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
terminal break, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Use of extension 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
necessmy 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.
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Operating Your Air Conditioner Controls
OFF
MASTER CONTROL
THERMOSTAT
Master Control
OFF turns air conditioner off.
HI FAN provides high fan speed
operation without cooling.
LO FAN provides low fan speed
operation without cooling.
HI COOL provides cooling with
high fan speed operation.
LO COOL provides cooling with
low fan speed operation.
Thermostat Control
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 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.
For normal cooling
1. Set Master Control at HI COOL.
2. Set Thermostat Control at
desired number (usually the
midpoint is a good starting
position). If room temperature is
not satisfactory after a reasonable
time, set the Thermostat Control at
a higher number for a cooler room
or at a lower number for a warmer
room.
For maximum cooling
1. Set Master Control at HI COOL.
2. Set Thermostat Control at 8.
For quieter operation
1. Set Master Control at LO
COOL.
2. Set Thermostat Control at
desired number.
When the Thermostat Control is
set on 7 or 8 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
Thermostat Control at a lower
number.
For air circulation and
filtering without cooling
Set the Master Control at LO FAN
or HI FAN.
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Moisture removal
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.
Air direction
Air direction on the indoor side is
through the front grille and out the
top. Air flow out the top should not
be obstructed by curtains or
drapes.
ROOMSIDE VIEW
Air direction on the outdoor side is
through the rear grille and out
through the top and side louvers.
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Energy-saving tips
● Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 6.)
Q 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.
● If your air conditioner has two
fan speeds, it’s best to operate it at
HI COOL during extremely hot
weather.
● Keep outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 6.)
● Turn air conditioner off before
vacations or extended absences
from home.
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Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
~rn air conditioner off and
remove plug from wall outlet
before cleaning.
Grilles & Cabinet
Wipe grilles with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Wash
cabinet with mild soap or detergent
and lukewarm water.
Condenser Coils
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
Hotpoint
service outlet.
Air Filter
The foam air filter behind the inlet
grille should be washed at least
every 30 days or as often as it
needs cleaning.
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
gtille forward.
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PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING SOUNDS
WATER DRIPPING
OUTSIDE
WATER DRIPPING
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 front of the air conditioner will restrict air
flow.
“ Thermostat 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 on page 6.
● Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on. Allow time
for it to cool down.
● Cold air may be escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
c Cooling coils have iced up. Set the Fan at high speed and the Thermostat Control to
a lower number.
● Thermostat click, a metallic sound, may be heard when compressor cycles on and off.
This is normal.
● Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in COOL or FAN position. This is
normal.
● Excess water may ovetiow 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.
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If you need more help...call, toll free:
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read tiese instructions completely and
carefully.
IMPORTANT-ObServe all governing codes
and ordinances.
INSTALLER-Be sure to leave these
instructions
titi tie Consumer.
CONSUMER—Keep
tiese instructions for
future reference.
ELECTRl~L REQUIREMENm
FOR PERSONAL SAF~:
● ~IS ~P~CE Mu= BE PROPE~Y
GROUNDED. See page 3.
● DO N~, UNDER ~ CIRCUM~~CES,
CUT OR REMO~ ~E ~IRD
GROUNDING PRONG FROM ~E POWER
CORD.
● ~ ~coMMEND ~T ~~ou Do N~
USE AN =NSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG _ ~IS APPLfANCE.
● DO NOT CwGE ~E PLUG ON ~E
POWER CORD OF ~IS APP~CE.
● FOLLOW NA~ONAL ELE~CAL
CODES OR LOCAL CODES AND
ORDINANCES.
● nis appliance must be supplied with 115V,
60Hz, and connected to an individual, properly
grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20
amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
● If the electric supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, call a licensed electrician.
● Numinum house wiring may pose special
problems+onsult a qualified electrician.
● Stindard double-hung window with actual
opening width of 22
YZ1l to 36!’
● Clear vertical opening of 14~z11 minimum from
bottom of sash to stool.
● Install the air conditioner in a window where
there will be enough clearance around the
cabinet to allow ample circulation of air through
the unit.
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For windows that do not meet the above requirements, see
SPECIAL INSTALLATION section of this instruction.
Note: Al supporting parts should be
secured to firm wood, masonry or metal.
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1. Raise lower sash and remove window handle, if
there is one. Select center or area where air
conditioner is to be located.
2. KEEPING A
FI~ GRIP ON THE MR
CONDITIONER, carefully place unit into window
opening so bottom of air conditioner frame is
against stool of window. Carefully close window
behind handle on air conditioner.
3. If leveling bolt does not touch stool with unit in
vertical position, reach around side of air
conditioner and adjust bolt downward until it
touches stool.
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NOTE: men air conditioner is removed from
window, leveling bolt should be adjusted above
bottom surface of air conditioner.
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4. Cut a 5“ piece off the foam sash-gap gasket. Tilt
unit slightly to the inside and install gasket in
channel directly behind opening in handle.
5. Extend sliding panels out from sides of air
conditioner case against window frame. Keep
panels level, fasten each to sash with single screw
driven as high as possible to avoid any sag in
extended panel.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
6. Insert clips into slots at bottom of channel on
both the left and right side. Secure clip to window
stool with screw provided.
7. Cut foam sash-gap gasket to window width and
stuff between top of lower sash and glass pane of
upper sash to provide seal.
8. Install the sash bracket to secure the air
conditioner and lock both sashes in place.
Sash B
Screw
REMOVAL FROM WINDOW
1. Turn the air conditioner off and disconnect
power cord,
2. Remove sash-gap gasket from between
windows and unscrew metal sash bracket from
window.
3. Remove screws installed through top of sliding
panels into lower sash and clips holding channels
to stool.
4. Close curtains. ~. EPING A
FIW GNP ON
MR CONDITIONER, raise sash and carefully
rock air conditioner backward and drain major
portion of water in base of unit. Care should be
taken in lifting unit from window to avoid spilling
any remaining water.
5. Store parts for reuse along with air conditioner.
SPECIAL INSTALLATION
1. For windows from 3611 to 4911 in width, order an
extra wide kit,
W50A, from your dealer or
distributor.
2. For installation in a slider window application,
(16’1 to 4811), order kit ~109A from your dealer
or distributor.
3. To overcome storm window interference,
attach a 2 inch wide wood strip to the stool, with
either nails or screws. Strip should be as wide as
window opening and flush with back side of stool.
Thickness of wood strip should be determined by
the amount of interference.
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Hotpoint appliance,
receive
the assurance that if you ever need ~nform~t;on or assis-
tance, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
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a
800.626.2000
In-Home Repab
Service
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our consumer service professionals
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will provide expert repair service on
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today or tomorrow, or at your con-
venience
(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. week-
days,
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Our fiictorytrained technicians know
your appliance inside
and out-so
most repairs can be handled in just
(me visit.
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Parts andAccessories
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Individuds qualified to service their
own appliances
can have needed
parts
or accessories sent direcdy to
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of shipping charge!
our parts system
provides access to
over 47,000 (;enrr ine Renewat Parts . . .
and
at] are fully warranted. VISA,
Master(:ard and Discover cards are
accepted.
User maintenance instructions
contained in this booMet cover proce-
dures intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing genera~y
should be referred to qualified ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
Whatever your question about any
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YOUR HOTPOINT ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor to
repair or replace any
pati of the
room air conditioner that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and sewice labor to
repair or replace the compressor
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
Hotpoint Factory Service Center or
a Hotpoint Customer
Care@
servicer and pick it up following
service. In-home sewice 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 sewice 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
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORY SERVICE or
HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE[”’
SERVICE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Improper installation.
.: ● Failure of the product resulting
● Service trips to your home to If you have an installation
from modifications to the product or
teach you how to use the product. problem, or if the air conditioner
due to unreasonable use including
Read your Use and Care material.
is of improper cooling or heating
failure to provide reasonable and
If you then have any questions capacity for the intended use,
necessary maintenance.
about operating the product please contact your dealer or installer. ● Damage to product caused
You are responsible for providing
contact your dealer or our by improper power supply voltage,
Consumer Affairs office at the adequate electrical connecting
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
facilities.
address below, or call, toll free: WARRANTOR IS NOT
GE Answer
Center@
● Replacement of house fuses or RESPONSIBLE FOR
800.626.2000 resetting of circuit breakers. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
consumer information service
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, write:
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Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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