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ImportantSafety ~
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Energy-SavingTips. . . . .. . . . . .,2
E!ectricfil Safety. . .,......4,.3
OperatingYour,
Air Conditioner Controls. . ...4. 5
Adjusting Air Direction. .. . . . . ..5
User Maintenance
Instructions . . ...7.........5.6
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6
Consumer Services. . . . . . . . ...7 -
Warran~ . .. . . . . . . . .. Back CQver
s Keep inlet fiiter 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” inwalls, furniture,
rugs and draperies, your air conditioner takes longer to produce the
desired comfort condition.
.
Itisdesignedto helpyouoperateand
maintainyour new airconditioner
properly.
Keep it handy for answersto your
questions.
If you don’t understandsomething
or need more help.. i
Call,toll-free:
The GE Answer CenterTM
800.626.2000
consumer information service
or write (include your phone
number)
ConsumerAffairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
writedown the model and
serial
You’llfind 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
numbers.
instructions
When usingthis appliance, always
exercise basic safetyprecautions,
including the following:
* Use this ap[~!ianceonlyforits
intendedpurposeas described in
this Useand Care Book.
~“Thisairconditionermustbe
properlyinstalledinaccardaflce
withthe InstallationInstructions
beforeit isused.See grounding
instructions on page30
~ Neverunplugyourairconditioner
bypullingonthepowercord.Always
grip plug firmly andpull straight out
from the outlet.
~ Repairor replaceimmediately
all electricservicecordsthat
havebecomefrayedorotherwise
damaged.Do not usea cord that
showscracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
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~ Keep windows and doors closed.
Cool, dry air escapes when they’re
open.
= Don’t block front of unit when it is
operating. Curtains, drapes or blinds
blocking it will restrict airflow.
QIt’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extr~mely hot weather.
Serial Number
Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
If you received a damagedair
conditioner, immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the air conditioner.
Save time and mo~ey.
Before you request service, check
the Prcblem Solveron page6. It lists
minor causes of operating problems
that you can correct yourself.
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Allwiring,includinginstallationof
walloutlet, must bemade inaccordance with iocal electrical codes and
regulations. It is your personal re-
sponsibilityand obligation to have
The power cord of this appliance
equipped with a three-prong
is
(grounding)perpendicular typeplug
which mates with a three-prong
(grounding)perpendicular type
walloutlet to minimize the possibilityof electric shock hazard from
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this appliance. This type of outlet
isavailable at most hardware stores.
perpendicular type hne cord plug
~
the wall out~etand circuit checked
bya qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet isproperly grounded,
Electrical reqMirenlents
Your air con&tiQmerrequires its
own singlebranch circuit Su.npplfing
230/208 volt a.c., protected tith
a 20 amp ti~mede~ayfuse or circuit
breaker.
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent over-
loading house wiring circuits, which
could cause a possible fire hazard
from overheating wires.
useofextension cords
notFec{lnlmended
Becauseof potential safety hazards
under certain conditions,westrongly
recommend against the use of tin
extension cord. klowever,ifyou still
elect to use an extensi(>ncord, it is
absolutely necessary that it be a UL
listed 3-wiregrounding type appliance extension cord and that the
current carryingrating ofthe cord in
amperes be equal to or greater than
the branch circuit sizeshown on the
rating nameplate of the appliance.
Such extension cords are obtainable through your local service
organization.
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230/208 volt
perpendicular type
wall outlet
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