Hotpoint KED12 Installation guide

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Adapter Plug 7
Use and Care
Air Direction 4
Air Filter
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& InsMation of
Appliance Registration
2
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Care and Cleaning 5
Condenser Coils 5
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Control Settings
3,4
Electrical Requirements 7
Energy Saver Switch
3
Energy-Saving Tips
2
Extension Cords
7
Grille and Cabinet
5
Grounding
7
Installation Instructions
7-11
Model and Serial Numbers 2, 5
Problem Solver
6
Repair Service 6
Safety Instructions
2
User Maintenance Instructions 5
Warranty Back Cover
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800.626.2000

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 behind
the air discharge louvers. They’ll
be easier to read if you shine a
flashlight on them or remove the
front grille. (See page 5.)
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 . . .
Important Safety
Instructions
Read dl i~ructions before
using this appliance.
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
● Use this appliance oniy for its
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Guide.
● This air conditioner must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See
grounding
instructions on page 7.
. 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 T=E
INSTRUCTIONS
Energy-saving tips
● Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 5.)
. For most efficient cooling, keep
the vent control in the 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
the front of the unit and restrict air
flow when it is operating.
c It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot weather.
c Keep the outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 5.)
. Turn the air conditioner off
before vacations or extended
absences from home.
Check the Problem Solver on
page 6. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
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Opemting Your Air Conditioner Controk
MASTER CONTROL
Master Control
“OfP’ turns air conditioner off.
*,CFan 1~>> permits low fan ‘peed
operation without cooling.
*~tFan hi~~ permits high fan speed
operation without cooling.
*For fan operation, power saver
switch must be in “norm” position.
“Cool 10” permits cooling with low
fan speed operation.
“Cool hi” permits cooling with
high fan speed operation.
THERMOSTAT
Thermos@t Control
When you turn the Thermostat
Control to the desired setting, the
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VENTILATION
Ventilation Control
The vent door in your air
conditioner is closed when the
thermostat will automatically control
slide switch is to the right. When
the temperature of the indoor air.
The higher the number selected,
the cooler the indoor air will be.
*power Saver Switih
POWER SAVER
the vent is closed, only the air
inside the room can be circulated
and conditioned.
Sliding the knob to the left ouens
the”ve;t door. allowing a sm;ll
amount of indoor air t;be efiausted
from the room. This is helpful in
removing stale air, smoke or odors
from the room, and permits outdoor
air to enter through normal openings
in the house. 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.
The power 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.
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Opemting Your Air Conditioner Controls (continued)
For normal cooling
1. Set the Master Control at “Cool
hi:’
2. Set the Thermostat Control at
the desired number (usually 5-7 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.
3. Set the Power Saver Switch at
“norm” position for continuous fan
operation or at “save” position to
automatically cycle the fan on and
off with the compressor.
4. Set the Ventilation Control at
“closed” except for brief periods
when you want to exhaust room air
to the outside.
For maximum cooling
1. Set the Master Control at “COOI
hi?’
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to 8.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at
“closed:’
4. Set the Power Saver Switch at the
“norm” position.
For quieter operation
1. Set the Master Control at “Cool
lo” position.
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to
the 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
sped and set the Thermostat
Control to a lower number.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at
“closed:’
4. Set the Power Saver Switch at the
“norm” position.
Note: When the Power Saver
Switch is at the “save” position,
changes in the sound level may be
more noticeable than when it’s at
the “norm” position.
For nighttime operation
During the cooler evening hours,
we recommend that you set the
Master Control at “Cool lo”
for very quiet operation and the
Thermostat Control at mid-range
(4 or 5). Set the Ventilation Control
at “closed” and the Power Saver
Switch at “norm” or “save”
position.
For extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you set
the Master Control at “Cool hi”
in extremely hot weather.
To adjust air direction
Up and down
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UP-AND-DOWN —
AIR DIRECTION
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Two separate banks of up-and-
down air direction louvers are
controlled by fingertip pressure on
the louvers. They regulate air
discharge upward, downward or
straight out.
Side to side
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AIR DIRECTION
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Two separate banks of side-to-side
air direction louvers have separate
tabs to let you direct discharged air
to the right, to the left, or straight
ahead.
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Care and Cleaning
USER MMNTEN~CE
INSTRUCTIONS
Turn air conditioner off and
remove plug from wall outlet
before cleaning.
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe front grille with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Wash cabinet
with mild soap or detergent and
lukewarm water.
Condemer Coik
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.
Ar Elter
The air filter behind the inlet grille
should be washed at least every 30
ays or as often as it needs cleaning.
Inlet
Baffle
To remove the filter, first remove
the inlet baffle. Grasp the upper
Dart of the baffle and Pull it awav
;rom the frame. Then-pull the l;wer
part of the baffle toward you to free
the tabs at the bottom of
tie baffle
from the slots at the bottom of the
frame. ~
Vacuum the filter on the dusty side
to remove light dust. Wash the filter,
clmer side up, under gendy flowing
water to wash out accumulated dust
and lint. If the filter is very dirty,
use a mild household detergent in
the wash water. Let the filter dry
thoroughly before replacing it.
After cleaning the filter, put it back
into place and put the inlet baffle
back on. Insert the tabs on the
baffle into the slots on the frame
and push the upper part of the
baffle toward the frame until the
baffle snaps into place.
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Rent Grille Removal
The front grille can be removed for
more thorough cleaning or to make
the model and serial numbers
easier to read.
To remove the grille:
1.
Remove the inlet baffle and air
filter.
2. Remove and save the two slotted
hex washerhead screws that hold
the grille to the frame.
After cleaning:
1. Replace the grille. Use a
magnetic-tipped screwdriver to
attach the grille with the two screws
removed in step 2.
2. Replace the air filter and inlet
baffle.
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Questiom?
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Use This Roblem Solver
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PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING
SOUNDS
WATER DWPPING
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.
. Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.
● Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Turn control to a higher number.
Highest setting should provide maximum cooling. When Power Saver Switch is set
at
“save;’ temperature range in room will vary more.
● Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on 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 air returns.
● Ventilation control maybe set at open position, allowing hot outside air to enter
the room.
● Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice, set the Master Control to “Fan hi” and the
Thermostat Control to a lower number.
. Thermostat click, a metallic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off.
This is normal.
● Fan runs continuously when Master Control is in Cool or Fan position. This is normal.
When Power Saver Switch is set at
“save;’ fan cycles on and off with compressor.
● Excess water may overflow in extremely hot and humid weather. This is normal.
● Air conditioner must be instiled with the specified tilt 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 ring and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Centero-
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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 FINALLY, if your problem is
still
cases, this will solve the problem. not resolved, write:
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
Major Appliance
write all the details—including Consumer Action Panel
your phone number—to:
20 North Wacker Drive
Manager, Consumer Relations Chicago, Illinois 60606
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: have these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use.
Electrical Safety—
Use of adapter plug
IMPORTANT...
(U5-volt models only)
Please Read Carefully.
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
How to connect electricity
strongly recommend against use
of an adapter
plug. However,
For personal safety, this
if you stilielec; to;se an adapter,
appliance must be properly where local codes permit, a
grounded. TEMPORARY
CONNE~ION
may be made to a properly grounded
Electrical requirements
two-prong wall outlet by ‘u;e of a
115-volt models require a 115/120-
UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available
at most local hardware stores.
volt a.c., 60 hz grounded outlet
protected with a 15 amp time delay
fuse or circuit breaker.
The power cord on these models has
a three-prong (grounding) plug that
mates with a standard three-prong
(grounding) wall
outlet (Fig. 1) to
minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from these appliances.
PREFERRED
METHOD
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BEFOREUSE
TEMPORARY METHOD
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BEFOREUSE
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 the adapter
ground terminal to
wall outlet cover
screw does not ground the appliance
unless cover screw is me~l, and not
insulated, and wall outlet is grounded
through house wiring. You should
Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation have
tie circuit check~ by a qualified
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.
If there is any doubt as to
whether a proper ground exists,
it is important to have the wall
outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician.
electrician to make sure~he ~utlet
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
N~ USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Use of efiension cords
not recommended
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly r~ommend 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 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 nameplate of
the appliance.
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Imtillation Imtructiom (continued)
Window Sash Seal
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Side Retainer
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1-
Seal-Bottom Rail to Unit
Type A Type B Type C Type D Type E Type F
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Took Needed
For window installation
● Large blade-type screwdriver
. Adjustable wrench or pliers
c Rule or tape measure
● Pencil
. Sharp knife or razor blade
For thru-the-wall installation
● All the tools above (except knife
or razor blade) plus
● Magnetic stud finder (optional)
● Hand saw . Hammer
● Level ● Chisel
● Caulking gun
● Concrete saw (if installing
through a masonry wall)
Window Requiremen~
c Standard double-hung window
with actual opening width of
30” to 38”.
● Clear, vertical opening of 171/2”
minimum from bottom of sash to
Note: All supporting park should
be secured to firm wood,
masonry or metil.
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stool.
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Window Mounting
Window Requirement
(continued)
A
1/2” clearance below the window
stool is required.
If the storm window frame does not
allow this clearance, attach a 1
Yz ~
or 2~wide strip of wood along the
entire length of the window opening,
flush with the back side of the stool,
or remove the storm window for
the air conditioning season.
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Storm Window Frame
or Other Obstruction
1. Remove the Chassis.
Slide chassis from cabinet by
holding with left hand while pulling
on handle at bottom front of unit.
Be careful of sharp edges on the coil
fins.
If your unit has corrugated packing
material inside the cabinet, it must
be removed. Do not remove the
foam pads inside the cabinet.
Note: Handle is N~ intended
for lifting the unit. It is only for
sliding the chassis out of the
cabinet for cleaning or maintenance.
2. Instill Top Angle.
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1. Attach foam gasket ,
to top angle as shown.
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2. Install top rail to cabinet as
shown, using 4 Type F screws.
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3. Assemble Window
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1. Place cabinet on floor. bench or
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table.
2. Slide the “I” section of the
window filler panel into the panel
retainer on the side of the cabinet
as shown above. Do both sides.
3. Insert top and bottom legs of the
window filler panel frame into the
channel in the top support angle
and bottom rail. Do both sides.
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“l” Section Window
Filler
Panel
4. Insert two Type A screws into
holes in the top leg of the filler
panel frame. Do not tighten—legs
should slide easily.
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Window Mounting (continued)
4. bcate Cabinet
in Window.
1. Open window and mark center
of window stool.
2. Place cabinet in window with
bottom stool angle firmly seated
over window stool as shown. Bring
window down temporarily behind
top rail to hold cabinet in place.
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stool
Stool Angle
3. Shift cabinet left or right as
needed to line up center of cabinet
on center line marked on stool.
Type B S;rews
4. Fasten cabinet to window stool
with 2
~pe B screws. (You may
want to drill pilot holes. )
—. Assemble sill angle brackets
to support brackets at positions
previously marked, as shown. Hand
tighten only—some adjustment may
be required later.
3. Install support brackets, with sill
angle brackets attached, to cabinet
as shown.
4. Tighten all 6 bolts securely.
6. Etiend Window Piller
Panek.
1. Carefully raise window to
5. Instill Support Brackeh.
expose filler panel locking screws.
bosen screws so panels slide easily.
T pe C Screws and Locknuts
(]required for each support bracket)
● (1 requiredfor each support bracket)
1. Hold each support bracket flush
against outside of sill and tight to
bottom of cabinet as shown. Mark
brackets at top level of sill and
remove them.
2. Extend panels to fill window
opening completely and tighten
locking screws on top.
3. Close window behind top rail.
7. Instill Windowbck
and Sash Seal.
1. Trim sash seal to fit window
width and insert into space between
upper and lower sashes.
2. Attach right angle safety lock
with
~pe B-screw-as shown.
3. Position bottom rail seal on
bottom rail flush with front edge of
rail and in contact with side seals.
& Stide Chassis into Cabinet.
Be sure handle at bottom of unit is
up. Then
Iifi chassis and carefilly
slide it into cabinet. Do not push on
controls or finned coils. Make sure
chassis is firmly seated toward rear
of cabinet.
9. Instill Dial Plate,
Buttom and Knobs.
If dial plate has a protective film,
peel the film off carefully. Do not
scratch the surface of the plate.
10. At~chfiont Grille.
(a) Remove inlet baffle (see page 5). -
(b) Attach front grille to unit (see
page 11, step
6b).
(c) Reinstil irdet baffle (see page 5).
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Through-the-Wall Instillation
● The cabinet may be installed
through the wall in both existing
buildings and new construction.
Q The side louvers must project
on the outdoor side of the wall.
● The room side of the cabinet must
project into the room at least 1“
from the finished wall.
● The cabinet must be installed
level from side to side and with a
3/8” tilt from front to rear.
Tools Required
See page 8.
Additional Materiak
(obtain locally)
.2 wood screws, 1“ long
. 10 # wood screws, 1“ long
● 1 tube high grade caulking
compound
● Lintel, if required, to support
bricks or blocks above opening.
1. Prepare Wall Opening.
1. Determine size of opening.
Measure height and width of
cabinet (excluding side retainers)
and add 1/8” to each dimension.
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2. Choose the wall opening
location. Be sure wall receptacle
is (or will be) installed nearby.
3. Make the opening. Frame it
to support the weight of the air
conditioner. Add metal flashing
over bottom of frame opening and
1“
up on sides to reduce the
possibility of condensate entering
the area between the inner and
outer wall.
2. Prepare the Cabinet.
1. Remove chassis from cabinet.
2. Remove the side retainers.
3. With caulking compound or
electrical tape, seal 10 holes
provided in cabinet for top rail
and side retainers not used in this
installation.
3. Instill Cabinet in Wall.
1. Place cabinet in wall opening.
2. Secure bottom rail to wood
frame with two 1“ long wood
screws obtained locally.
3. Secure cabinet to wooden frame
with ten #10 1“ long screws or nails
obtained locally. If frame is oversize,
use shims to eliminate distortion.
4. Caulk all four sides on the
outdoor side of cabinet to prevent
moisture from getting through to
the interior wall. Use of flashing (a
piece of aluminum or galvanized
steel available at most hardware
stores) will further prevent moisture
from getting into interior walls.
5. Install wood trim molding
(obtained locally) around roomside
projection of cabinet, if desired.
ster Line
Trim
Molding
(If desired)
INSIDE
4. Slide Chassis into
Cabinet.
Be sure handle at bottom of unit is
up. Then lift chassis and carefully
slide it into cabinet. Do not push on
controls or finned coils. Make sure
chassis is firmly seated toward rear
of cabinet.
5. Instill Dial Plate,
Buttons and Knobs.
See page 10, step 9.
6. Athch front Grille.
(a) Remove inlet baffle from front
grille (see page 5).
If the unit has~ ‘-a-Type E Screw
a screw in this
location, remove and discard screw
before installing front grille.
(b) Attach front grille to unit with
two Type E hex washerhead screws
as shown above.
(c)
Reinstil itiet baffle (see page 5).
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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
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
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 room air
conditioner that fails because
of a manufacturing defect.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from the 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 sealed
refrigemting system (the compresso~
condenser, evaporator and all
connecting tubing) that fails
because of a manufacturing
defect.
For each of the above warranties:
Transportation expense to and
from a service shop and shop
service labor if required will be
free of charge.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding 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
technician’s 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
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
. Service trips to teach you how to
use the product.
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:
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation
problem, or if the air conditioner
is of improper cooling capacity
for the intended use, contact
your dealer or installer. You are
responsible for providing adequate
electrical connecting facilities.
c Replacement of fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
. I n 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 including failure to
provide reasonable and necessary
maintenance.
. Failure due to corrosion on models
not corrosion-protected.
. Damage to the product caused
by improper power supply voltage,
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
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, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225