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* Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 6.)

~ For most efficient cooling, keep

vent in 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, furni-

ture, rugs and draperies, your air
conditioner takes longer to produce
the desired con]fort condition.

Itis intended to help you operate

a~d maintain your new air condi­tioner properly,

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help .. .
Call, toll-free:

The GE Answer CenterTM
8(K).626.2W

consumer information service
or write (include your phone

number)
Consumer Affairs

General Electric Company
Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

writedownthemodeland

serialnumbers.

You’llfind them on a label at the
bottom on the frame of the air con­ditioner behind the front grille.

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:

When using this appliance, always
exercise basicsafety precautions,
including the following:

@use! tfisapplimce Qdy forits

intended pwpose as described in

thisUse and Care Book.

@TM$ tirConditioner mustbe

properly installed

tith the

before it is used. See grounding

instructions on page 3.

o Never mplug yow aircondi-

Installation Instructions

inaccordance

tionerby palling on the power cord.

Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.

e Reptir or replace imletiately

d] electtic sertiee cor& 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.

~ Keep windows and doors closed.
Cool, dry air escapes when they’re

open .
= Keep furI~acefloor registers and

cold air returns closed. CoId air
can easily escape through the~n.

= Do~j’tblock front of unit when

it is operating. Curtains or drapes
blocking it will restrict air flow+

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspon­dence or service calls concerning

your air conditioner.

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ttisappBimce mustbe

proper~ygrounded.

The power cord of thisappliance

is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with

a standard three-prong (grounding)
walloutlet (Fig.1) to minimize the
possibilityof electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

PREFERRED
METHOD

INSUREPROPER
GROUNDEXISTS

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BEFOREUSE

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(l15=voltunits)

Because of potential safety

hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug. Isowever,‘tfyou
stillelect to use an adapter, where

local codes permit, aTEMPORARY

COmCT-ION maybe made to a

properly grounded two-prong wall
outlet by use of a ~ listed adapter
(Fig. 2) available at most local
hardware stores.

TEMPORARY

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMITTEDIN CANADA)

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PRONGS/SLOTS

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FIRMCONNECTION
BEFOREUSE

useofextensionCords

Because of potential safety
hazards ~~ndercertain conditions,
westrongly recomend against the
use of an extemion cord. However,
if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a ~, listed 3-wiregrounding
type appliance extension cord and
that the current carlying 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.

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

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.

outlet is encountered, it is your per­sonal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly

grounded three-prong wall outlet.

CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the

appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
outlet is grounded through house
wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly

grounded.

when disconnectingthepo%ver

cord from the adapter9 always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal isvery likely to break with
repeated use.

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Temperaturecontrol

When you turn TEMPERATURE

control to desired setting, thermo­stat will automatically control the
temperature of the indoor air. The

higher the

cooler the indoor air will be.
The Save Energy

reminder that you can conserve
energy by selecting a higher room
temperature but still keep the room

cool and less humid than outside.

ntlrnber selected, the

Range is a visual

MrExchanger

When thiscontrol is set 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.

selectorstitch

OFF turns air conditioner off.

*HIGH FM permits high fan speed

operation without cooling.

*mD FAN permits medium fan

speed operation without cooling.

*LOW FAN permits low fan

speed operation without cooling.

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high fan speed operation.

mD COOL permits cooling with

medium fan speed operation.

LOW COOL permits cooling with

low

fan speed operation.

permits cooling with

1. Set SELECTOR switch at HIGH

COOL.

2. Set TEIWERATURE control at
desired number (usually the mid­point isa good starting position).If
room temperature isnot satisfactory

after a reasonable time, set the tem­perature control at a higher number
for a cooler room or at a lower num­ber for a warmer room.

1. Set SELECTOR switch at HIGH
COOL.

2. Set TEMPERATURE control
at 10.

3eSet AIR EXCHANGER control
at “closed” position.

4. Slide ENERGY SAVER switch
to “normal.”

Whether controls are set for cool­ing or fan operation only,setting

the Air Exchanger control at “open”
lets room air be exhausted to the
outside. This ishelpful in removing
stale air,smoke or odors from the
room, and permits outdoor airto en­ter through normal openingsin the
house. However, cooling effective­ness is reduced when this control
is set at “open;’ so we suggest you
don’tkeep it there long–especially
in hot, humid weather.

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SIDE-TO-SIDE AIR DIRECTION

To reverse air direction:

1.Remove front grille.

Press grille downward and pull top
toward you to release grille from
catches-at top. Lift gri[le off.

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Forquieteroperation

1. Set SELECTOR switch at LOW
FM speed position.

2. Set TE~ERATURE control at
desired number.

3. Set AIR EXCHANGER control
at “closed” position.

4, Slide ENERGY SAVER switch
to desired position —“save” or
“normal.”

I>uringthe co~>lcrevening hours,
it is rccommencfecl that

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the SELECTOR at LOW COOL
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The side-to-side airtirection

]OW~e~Sare cOntrO]iedby tab$ that
let you position the louvers to dis­charge air to the left, to the right,
c>rstraight ahead.

2. Push down on the air deflector
tab and pull
deflector out.

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3. Turn deflector

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around and reinsert
it with tab at top.

For straight out air discharge,
remove air deflector from grille.

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Wipe both sides of grille with a
clean cloth lightlydampened with
mild liquid dishwashing detergent,

or clean with a vacuum cleaner
brush. Be careful not to force the

movable louvers out of position.

Other areas behind the grille may
be wiped or vacuumed, taking care
not to damage the coil fins.

Wash cabinet with mild soap or

detergent and lukewarm water.

Air Filter

Foam air filter behind front grille

should be washed at least every 30

daysor as often as it needs cleaning.

Remove front grille (see page 5)and
place it face down on a fiat surfiace.

A wire retainer holds the filter in
place. DO NOT BEI?D OR PULL
ON THE WI= WTAI~R.

remove it, push ends of retainer out
of clips near top of grille. The filter

can then be removed.

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Washthe filter in hot, soapy water

just as you would wash a sponge.

Squeeze dry.

To reinstallfilter, lay it in place on
grille,slideends of wire retainer as

far as they’llgo into slotsat bottom

of grille,depress wire retainer be-

hind lockingclips near top ofgrille.

Toreplace grille,insertmetal prongs
at bottom ofgrille into slotsat bot-

tom of air conditioner, then release

downward pressure to let grille lock

into catches at the top.

condensercoils

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 General Electric
service outlet.

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TheProblemSolver

If you have a problem, it maybe minor. You maybe able to correct

it yourse~fby followingthe suggested recommeridations below.

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beforeyourequestservice,checkthefollowing:

= Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum c!eaner or furniture.
@If

p~ugge~ in, fuse ~ot~ld have bl?wn Or circuit breaker md~ have tri~~ed.

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Temperature contra] may not be set high enough. Also, when Energy Saver switcl]

is at “save:’ temp~raturc range in room will vary more than when it’sat ‘Gnol+rrlaJ~’

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ConsumerServices

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At General Electric we’recommitted to providingyou witl~the best appliances we know how
to build and we know that you want your appliances to giveyou many years of dependable service.

Our Consumer Services are.designed with your needs and wants in mind.

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Yournewapplianceisawelldesignedandengineered
product.Beforeitleftthefactory,itwentthrough
rigorousteststo detectmanufacturingdefects.And
youhavea writtenwarrantyto protectyou.

Seethewarrantyon the backpageofthisbookfor
details.

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Whetheryourapplianceisinor outofwarranty,
you’rejusta phone callawayfromour nationwide
networkofFactoryTrainedServiceprofessionals.

Simplycallour GE serviceorganization.You’llfind
themintheWhitePagesunder“GeneralElectric
Company”or “GeneralElectricFactoryService:’
andin theYellowPagesunder“GeneralElectric
CustomerCare”Service.”

Service is scheduled at your convenience and the
technician drives a fully-stocked parts service truck
so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed
in one visit.

We’reproudofourserviceandwantyouto be
pleased,butifforsomereasonyouare not happy
withthe serviceyoureceive,here are threesteps
tofollowfor furtherhelp.

Sertieecontracts

For bouble-free setiee beyond
the mitten wamanty petiod.

Ifyou prefer to budget your repair expenditure
instead of being surprised by them, GEoffer
service contracts for varying lengths of time on
all GE major appliances. With a contract, we’ll

FIRST,contactthe peoplewhoservicedyour
appliance.Explainwhyyouare notpleased.Inmost
cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased write all the

details–including

Manager, Consumer Relations
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville,Kentucky 40225

FINALLY,ifyour problem isstill not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

p your appliance in good operating

condition during the contract period at

no additional charge. Service contracts

let you pay today’s prices for service

a month, a year, or several years from

only Genuine GE parts.

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now.And, you’llreceive service from

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WARRANTY–

Save proofoforiginalpurchasedatesuchas yoursalessliporcancelledchecktoestablishwarrantyperiod.

FULL ONE”YWRWARRANTY

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
that fails because of a manufac­turing defect.

FULL F:VE=YEARWARRANTY

For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, a replacement compressor
and service labor to diagnose and
replace any compressor that faiIs

because of a manufacturing
defect.

For each
Transportation expense to and
from a service shop and shop
service labor if required will be free
of charge.

ofthe above warranties:

airconditioner

This warranty is extended to the

original purchaserand 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 LIMITEDbecause
you must pay to ship the product
to the service shop or for the
service technicians travel costs to

your home.
All warranty servicewill 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

GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRICFACTORY
SERVICE,GENERAL ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor
GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMER

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@Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care

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 improp­er cooling or heating capacity for
the intended use contact your

dealer or installer. Youare

responsible for providing adequate

electrical connecting facilities.

material.

~ 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.

s Damage to the product caused

by improper power supply voltage,

accident, fire, floods or acts

of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON-

SIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL