GE ACM1O, ACM1l, ACM12 Use and Care Guide

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Contents

RoomAk

Conditioner

Adapter Plug Air Direction

Air Filter Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning Condenser Coils

Control Settings Electrical Requirements

Energy Saver Energy-Saving Tips

Extension Cords Grille and Cabinet

Models ACM1O

ACM1l ACM12

4,5

6 2

6 6

3 4

2 3

Grounding Model and Serial Numbers

Problem Solver Repair Service

Safety Instructions Warranty

GEAmwer Center

Back Cover

80f1626.2000

3 2

7 7

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Help us

Importit Safety

help you...

Before 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 GE Appliances 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.

usiW

your air

Imtructiom

Men using

exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

●

Use this

intended purpose as

this Use and Care Book.

* This* conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Instillation Instructions

before

instructions on

●

Never unplug

by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip plug straight out from

●

Repair

elatric

all have damaged.

shows along its plug or connector end.

SAW

this appliance, always

app~ance ody

for

described in

it is used. See

your air

grounding

page

fi~y

the

receptacle.

conditioner

and pull

or replace immediately

service cords that

become

frayed or otherwise

not use a cord that

cracb

or abrasion damage

length

or at either the

T~E

~STRUCTIONS

Ene~y-saving

● Keep the air filter clean. (See

instructions on page 6.)

. For most efficient cooling, keep the ventilation control in the “closed” position except when you want to allow a small amount of outdoor air to enter the room or 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. 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.

●

It’s best to operate your air conditioner at high speed during extremely hot weather.

●

Keep the outdoor condenser coil clean. (See page 6.)

. Turn the air conditioner off before vacations or extended absences from home.

tips

Cold

air

If you received a

dam~ed

air conditioner . . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or 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 operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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Electrical

Safety—IMPO~~T...pleme

Read Carefully.

How

to connect

electricity

For

~rsonal safety, thisappliance

properly grounded. Electrical

H5-volt

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.

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered. it is personal responsibdi~ and to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

230/208-volt models

own single branch circuit supplying 230/208-volt a.c., protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker. This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires.

The power cord on these models has a 230/208-volt perpendicular, tandem or large tandem type plug that mates respectively with a

models require a

PREFERRED , METHOD

$-.

: >

Fig. 1

DO NOT, UNDER

cmcmsTANcm, OR WW

(GROUND) PRONG

POWER

requiremen~

115/120-

f’

INSURE PROPER

GROUNO

EXISTS

BEFORE USE

vour

;bligation

CUT

m mmD

~OM

CORD.

require their

230/208-volt perpendicular, tandem or large tandem type wall outlet. These types of outlets are available at

PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL OUTLET

LINE CORO PLUG

REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME

TANOEM

LINE CORO PLUG

REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME

LARGE

LINE CORO PLUG

REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME

Whether

f15-volt

is important to have the wall

outle~

qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists.

Use of adapter plug

(~-volt modek

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug.

if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use of a

UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available

at most local hardware stores.

mos~

hardware stores.

230/208-VOLT

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

230/208-VOLT

TYPE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

-0

(’

230/20B-VOLT

TANOEM

TYPE WALL OUTLET

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

your air conditioner is a

or a 230/208-volt unit, it

and circuit checked by a

MATCHING

OELAY

FUSE

MATCHING

WALL OUTLET

OELAY

FUSE

●

MATCHING

OELAY

FUSE

The aligned-with the larger

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

udess

insulati,

through house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a electrician to make sure the outlet

is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord

from the adapter,

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,

appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Use of

Because of potential safety

hazards under certain conditions,

use of an extension cord.

if you stall

cord, it is absolutely necessary that

only)

However,

CONNE~ION

it be a 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. Such extension cords

are obtainable through your local

service organization.

TEMPORARY METHOD

(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT

PERMITTEOINCANAOA) %

larger

slot in the

cover screw is

and

e~nsion

stron@y

recommend against the

elat

UL listed 3-wire grounding

adauter

must be

sl~t

in the

meti,

and not

wdl

outlet is grounded

qudifid

always hold

M N~

USE

cords

However,

to use an extension

wdl

tie

the

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Opemting

Your Air Conditioner Controls

LOW

COOL

SELECTOR

THERMOSTAT

VENTILATION

Selector Switih

OFF

turns air conditioner off.

*FAN

ONLY

operation without cooling.

*Forfan

Saver Switch must be in the

NORMALposition.

LOW COOL

low fan speed operation.

MED

COOL permits cooling with

medium fan speed operation.

HIGH COOL

high fan speed operation.

permits low fan speed

only operation, Energy

permits cooling with

Thermos@t

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.

Control

Ventilation Control

When the slide switch is at the

CLOSED position, the vent door

is closed and only the air inside the room can be circulated and conditioned.

Slide the switch to the left to the

OPEN position and the vent door

opens to allow a small amount of

outdoor air to enter the room.

Slide the switch to the right to the

EXHAUST position and the vent

door opens to allow air, smoke or

odors to be exhausted from the

room.

*Ene~y

The Energy Saver Switch controls

the fan operation. When it’s in the

NORMAL position, the fan will

circulate room air continuously.

When it’s in the SAVE position,

the fan will automatically

and off with the compressor.

Forfan only operation, Energy

Saver Switch must be in the

NORMAL position.

Saver Switih

SAVE

ENERGY SAVER

NoRMAL

cycle

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For normal cooling

For nighttime operation

To adjust air direction

Set the Selector Switch at

HIGH COOL.

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.

For maximum cooling

Set the Selector Switch at

HIGH COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat Control at 10.

3. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED.

For quieter operation

Set the Selector Switch at

LOW COOL. When the Thermostat Control is set

on 9 or 10 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 to a lower number.

2. Set the Thermostat Control at desired number.

During the cooler evening hours, we recommend that you set the Selector Switch at LOW COOL for very quiet operation and the Thermostat Control at mid-range (5 or 6).

For extreme temperatures

For greatest economy and best performance, we suggest that you set the Selector Switch at HIGH COOL in extremely hot weather.

For ventilation

Whether controls are set for cooling or fan operation only, setting the Ventilation Control at OPEN allows a small amount of outside air to enter the room. Setting it at EXHAUST lets room 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 openings in the house. However, cooling is reduced when this control is set at OPEN or EXHAUST, so we

su~est

you don’t keep it there

especially in hot, humid weather.

effwtiveness

long—

The up-and-down air direction louvers

controlled by fingertip pressure on the louvers. They regulate air discharge upward, downward or straight out.

Two

side air direction louvers

separate tabs to let you direct discharged air to the right, to the left, or straight ahead.

UP-AND-DOWN

AIR DIRECTION

are together and are

separate banks of side-to-

have

SIDETO-SIDE

AIR DIRECTION

3. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED.

Note: When the Energy Saver Switch is at the SAVE position, changes in the sound level may be more noticeable than when it’s at the NORMAL position.

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Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Turn air conditioner off and remove plug from before cleaning.

wall

outlet

Grilles & Cabinet

Wipe front grille with a clean cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid

dishwashing

with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water.

detergent. Wash cabinet

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 GE 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.

FILT-ER

To remove the filter, grasp the front grille with both hands, pull down and forward to free clips at top of grille from frame of chassis, and lift up to free slots in bottom of grille from hooks at base of chassis. Then pull the filter off the two tabs on the back of the grille.

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. Replace filter on tabs on grille and reinstall grille.

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Questiom?

Use This

fioblem

Solver

PROBLEM AIR CONDITIONER

DOES NOT OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER

“DOES N~ COOL ASIT SHOULD”

OPERATING SOUNDS

WATER

DMPPING

OUTSIDE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

. Not plugged

●

IfpluggM

●

cumin,

restrict air flow.

●

Thermostat Control may not be

Highest setting should provide maximum cooling. When at SAVE, temperature range in room will vary more.

●

Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions,

●

Room may have

for it to cool down.

●

Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air

Vent control maybe set at

at EXHAUST position, allowing cool air to be exhausted from the room.

●

The~os&t click,

This is normal.

o F~ ~ns continuously norrnd.

When Energy Saver Switch is set at SAVE fan cycles on =d off with

compressor.

Excess water may overflow in excessively hot

in.

Plug

in, fuse could

blinds

furniture blocking the top or the front of the air

~e~ very

may have

have

hot when

me~llic

sound,

when

been bumped loose bY ~cutimcl~~er

blown

OPEN ~sition, allowing

or circuit breaker may

set

high enough.

airconfitioner

may behe~rd when

Selector Switch

is in COOL or

~rn

knob

was

hot outside

compressor

and humid

Energy

first

weather. This is normal.

Rmitumt

have tripped.

conditioner

ahighernurnber.

Saver Switch is set

page 6.

turned on.

tirto enter the

FAN

position. This is

cycles

AIIow time

will

remrns.

rOO~;

and

off.

WATER DRIPPING INSIDE

WATER IN BASE PAN (ON OUTDOOR SIDE)

If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer

8M.6262W

consumer information service

Center@-

. Air conditioner water

dismsd.

●

This is normal

petiod

in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to

where it is picked up by a fan and thrown against the outdoor condenser

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. Inmost cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number—to:

must

be installed level or tilted slightly to the

fora

short period in

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

areas

with

outside forpmwr

littie

humidity; norm~ for a longer

rearof

coil.

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

cabinet

Drive

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC 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 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

mfrigemting system

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.

the

any pan

room air

the

sealed

(the compressor,

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for use in the states, Hawaii and Washington,

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 servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

HOTPOINT

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

FACTORY SERVICE or

mainland

D.C.

Care”

ELECTRIC-

WHAT

●

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service

NOT COVERED

● 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.

Center@

Some

states do not allow the 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.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Replacement of 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.

or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

Warrantor: General Electric Company

● 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.

IS NOT

WARRANTOR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

RESPONSIBLE

Pub.

6-86

No.

49-7200

ACM1O ACM1l ACM12