Hotpoint KX918DS Installation instructions

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Adjustingairdirection p5
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Readallinstructionsbefore
Readthisbookcarefully.
Page usingthisappliance.
When using this appliance, always
It isdesigned to help you operate and
maintain your new air conditioner
properly.
Energy-Saving Tips ... ... . . . ...2
Important Safety Instructions. ..2 exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
Eiectricai Satety . . . . . . . . . . . . ...~ Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
Operating Your
Air Conditioner Controls. ....4.5 0Usethisapplianceonlyfor its
intendedpurposeas described in
this Useand Care Book.
Adjusting Air Direction. .. . . . ...5 [f you don’t understand something
or need more help ...
Call, toll-free:
The GE Answer Centerm
800.626.2000
consumer information service
User Maintenance
instructions . . . . ..- . .. . . . . ..5. ~~Thisairconditionermustbe
properlyinstalledin accordance
withthe InstallationInstructions
beforeit isused.See grounding
instructions on page 3.
Problem Solver ...............6
Consumer Services. . . . . . . . ...7
Warranty .. .. . . . . . . . .Back Cover or write (include your phone
number)
Consumer Affairs
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
~Never unplugyourairconditioner
bypullingonthepowercord.Always
grip plug firmly and pull straight out
from the receptacle.
Energy=SavingTips ~Repairorreplaceimmediately
all electricservicecordsthat
havebecomefrayedorotherwise
damaged.Do not use acord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
Write downthemodeland
serial numbers.
@Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 6.) You’ll find them on a label at the
bottom of the air conditioner behind
the !cwer part of the front grille.
~For most efficient cooling, keep
vent in closed position except when
you want 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:
*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 longer to produce the
desired comfort condition. Model Number
~Keep windows and doors closed.
Cool. dry air escapes when they’re
open. Serial Number
Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
3Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Cold air
can easily escape through them. If you receivedadamagedair
conditioner,immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the air conditioner.
@Don’t block front of unit when it is
operating. Curtains, drapesor blinds
b!ocking it will restrict airflow. Save time and money.
Beforeyourequestservice,check
the Problem Solveron page6. It lists
minor causesof operating problems
that you can correct yourself.
~It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high $peed during
extremely hot weather.
@Keep outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 5.) s
~~‘~urriair conditioner off before
vacations or extended absences
from borne.
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[grounding) perpendicular type plug
i’~hichmates with athree-prong
(grounding) perpendicular type
wail receptacle to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance. This type of
receptacle isavailable at most
hardware stores.
230/208 volt
perpendicular type line cord plug
All wiring including installation of
walIreceptacle must be made in ac-
cordance with local electrical codes
and regulations. It isthe personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have the wall recepta-
cle and circuit checked by aquali-
fied electrician to makesure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
Electrical requirements
Yourair conditionerrequiresits
ownsinglebranchcircuitsupplying
230/208 volta.c., protectedwith
a20 amptime delayfuseorcircuit
breaker.
This is recommended for best per-
formance and to prevent overload-
ing house wiring circuits, which
could cause apossible fire hazard
from overheating wires,
LfseC)f‘a>fteilsic~ilGofds
il:~t reeQ}”fiw?@nded
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 necessarythat it be aUL
listed 3-wire grounding type appii-
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.
230/208 volt
~erpendicular type wall receptacle
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THERMOSTAT
When you turn the THERMOSTAT
control to the desired setting, the
thermostat will automaticailycontrol
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 conseive
energy by selecting ahigher room
temperature but still keep the room
cool and less humid than outside.
vENTiLATE
When the VENTIMTE control isset
at “Closed;’ the vent door is closed
and only the air insidethe 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.
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MASTERCONTROL :
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OFF turns air conditioner off.
HI FAN permits continuous high
fanspeed operation without cooling.
LO FAN permits continuous low fan
speed operation without cooling.
ULT.-LOFAN permits continuous
ultra low fan speed operation with-
out cooling.
HI COOL permits cooling with con-
tinuous high fan speed operation.
LO COOL permits coo!ing with
continuous low fanspeed operation.
‘ULT.-LO COOL permits cooling
with continuous ultra low fan speed
operation. .
ENERGY SAVERCOOL SEn!NGS
hi, 10,and uit.-lopermit high, low
or ultra lowfan speed operation only
when the compressor is operating. ”
When the compressor automatically
cycles off and on, so does the fan.
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at HI COOL.
2. Set THERMOSTAT control at
desired number (usually the mid-
point is a good starting position). if
room temperature isnot satisfactory
after areasonable time, set the
thermostat control ata higher num-
ber for acooler room or at alower
number for awarmer room.
3. Set VENTIMTE control at
“Closed” position.
~or ]naxim;~m co~ling
1. Set MASTER CONTROL switch
at HI COOL.
2. Set THERMOSTAT control at 10.
3. Set VENTILATE control at
“Closed” position.
Far qu~EteF operation
1. Set MASTER CONTROL switch
at ULT.-LO COOL.
2. Set THERMOSTAT control at
desired number.
3. Set VENTILATE control at
“Closed” position.
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During the cooler evening hours,
it is recommended that you set the
MASTER CONTROL at ULTRALO
COOL for very quiet operation and
the THERMOSTAT control at mid-
range (5 or 6).
For extreme te%nperatures
For greatest economy and best per-
formance, we suggest you always
set the MASTER CONTROL at HI
COOL in extremely hot weather.
For ventilation
Whether controls are set for cool-
ing or fan operation only,setting the
VENTIL4TE control at “Open”
lets room air be exhausted to the
outside. This is helpful in removing
stale air,smoke or odors from the
room. However, cooling effective-
ness is reduced when this control is
set at “Open;’ so we suggest you
don’t keep it there long–especially
in hot, humid weather.
Turnairconditioner off and remove
plug fromwall receptacle before
c!eaning.
Wipe front grille with aclean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Washcab-
inet with mild soap or detergent and
lukewarm water.
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The up-and-downair direction
louvers are controlled by tabs that
let you position the louvers to dis-
charge all air upward, all air down-
ward, all air straight out or any
combination you desire.
The side-to-sideair direction
louvers are controlled by atab that
lets you position the louvers to dis-
charge air to the left, to the right,
straight ahead or anywhere in
between.
condensercoils
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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The foam air filter behind the front
grilie should be washed at least
every 30 daysor asoften asit needs
cleaning.
Then pull the filter off the four tabs
on the grille frame.
Remove the front grille bygrasping
it at the top and pulling out.
If you have aproblem, it maybe minor. You maybe able to correct
it yourself. Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested recommendations.
Rinse filter with clean running
water. Do not usedetergents. Run
water through from the cleaner side
ofthe filter to drive out accumulated
dust and lint. Shaketo dry. Replace
filter on tabs on grille frame, and
pushfront grille back into place.
IPROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
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@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.
@Temperature control may not beset high enough. Turn knob to ahigher number.
Highest setting should provide maximum cooli~g. When a.“Save Energy Cool” rather
than a“Cool” setting has been selected, temperature range in room will vary more.
*Air filter diny, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions above.
@Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on. Allow
time for it to COOIdown.
@Cold air may be escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
~Ventilation control may be set at “open;’ allowing hot outside air to enter the room.
@Thermostat click, ametallic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off.
This is normal.
*Fanruns continuously when selector is in cool or fan position. ‘Thisis normal. When a
“Save Energy Cool” setting hasbeen selected, fan cycles on and off with compressor.
~Excess water may overflow in excessive yhot 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 ashort period in areas with little humidity; normal for alonger
~eriod in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of cabinet
~~hereit is pi~ked up by afan and‘thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
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to build and we know that you want your appliances to give you many years of dependable
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Yournewapplianceis awell designedandengineered Seethewarrantyonthe backpageof this bookfor
product.Beforeit left the factory,it wentthrough details.
rigoroustests to detectmanufacturingdefects.And
myou haveawritten warranty to protect you.
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Whether your appliance is in or out of warranty,
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Serviceis scheduledat yourconvenienceandthe
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in onevisit.
We’reproudof ourserviceandwantyouto be
pleased,but if for somereasonyouarenot happy
with the service you receive, herearethreestepsto
follow for furtherhelp.
FIRST,contactthe peoplewhoservicedyour
appliance.Explainwhyyouarenot pleased.In most
cases,this will solvethe problem.
NEXT,if youarestill not pleasedwrite all the details
—includingyourphonenumberto:
Manager,ConsumerRelations
Hotpoint .
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IWHATIs COVERED FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY
For one year from date 0[ 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 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 any compressor that fails
because of amanufacturing
defect.
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 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 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 FACTORYSERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORYSERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.
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:
The GE Answer CenterTM
800.626.2000
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 adeqlJate
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, fir~, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON-
SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Some statesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitation of incidentalorconsequentialdamages,sothe abovelimitation orexclusion
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maynot applyto you.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalsohaveotherrightswhich 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, contact:
lVlanager-Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company,Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
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