GE AMM12D Use and Care Manual

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It isintendedto help youoperate and maintainyournewair conditionerproperly.
Keepit handy)foranswerstoyour
questions. If youdon’t understandsomething
or need morehelp, write (include yourphone.number):
ConsumerAffairs General Electric Company AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225
Writi downthemodel
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 RegistrationCard that came with yourair conditioner.Beforesending in thiscard, pIeasewrite these numbers here:
When llsirkgthisa~}pliance,always exercisebasicsafetyprecautions, including tile following:
@use this ap~~iianceo~l!yfor iL$ intended purpose asdescribed in thisUse and Care Book.
@This air conditioner mlBstbe properly imsb!led in accordance with the Instillation Instructions before it is used. See grounding instructionsonpage3.
@NeverUplug yourah Conditioner
by pulling on the power Cord. Alwaysgrip plug firmly and pull straightoutfrom thereceptacle.
@Repair or replace immediately all electric sQFvice‘cordsthat have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not usea cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage
alongits length or at either the plugor connector end.
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230/208-voit perpendicular,
tandemor largetandemtypewalI outlet.These typesofoutletsare
availableatmosthardwarestores,
TEMPORARYMETHOD
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)
ALIGN LARGE
PRONGS/Sl.OTS
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U5-voltmodels require a 115/120­volt a.c,, 60 hz grounded outlet protectedwitha 15amp timedelay fise or circuit breaker.
Thepowercordon these modelshas
a three-prong(grounding)plugthat mateswith a stindard three-prong (grounding)walloutlet (Fig. 1)to
minimizethepossibilityofelectric shockhazardfromtheseappliances.
PREFERRED
METHOD
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INSURE PROPER GROUND
Fig. 1
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Where a standard two-prong wall outletis encountered, it is your personalresponsibilityand ;bligation tohaveit repiaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall outlet.
Do Nm, UNDER ANY
CIRCWASTANCRS, CUT
230/208-voltmodels require their
own singlebranch circuit supplying 230/208-voIta.c., protected with a ~imedelay fuse or circuit breaker.
Thisis recommended for best
performance and to prevent ~~verloaciii]ghousewiring circuits,
whicl]could cause a possible fire
~===~hazard from overheating wires.
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The power cord on t}lesemocle]s
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-_ hasa 230/208-voIt perpendicular
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.1I:lndem or large @ndemtype plug
(.,:14
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BEFOREUSE
EXISTS
2301208-VOLT
PERPENDICULARTYPE WALLOUTLET
LINECORDPLUG
REQUIRES20AMP TIME DELAYFUSE
ORCIRCUITBREAKERPROTECTION
230i2ti8-VOLT
TANDEMTYPE
LINECORDPLUG
REQUIRES15AMP TIME DELAYFUSE
ORCIRCUITBREAKERPROTE~lON
MATCHING
MATCHING
WALLOUTLET
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2301208-VOLT MATCHING
LARGETANDEMTYPE WALL OUTLET
LINECORDPLUG
REQUIRES30AMP TIME DELAYFUSE
ORCIRCUITBREAKERPROTECTION
whether your air’Conditioner isa
~~-VO~t O;a 230/208-voItunit,it
is importinttohavethe wall
outlet and qualified electrician if there
any doubt as towhether a proper
ground exisk.
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly reeonlmeEld against t!se of 211adapter plug. However, ifyou stilielect to use an adapter, where locai codes permit, a
TE?dPORARY COPJNE~ION
be made to a properly grounded
may
two-prong wall outlet by use of a LJLlistedadapter(Fig. 2) available
at most l~]calivardwarestores.
circuitchecked by a
is
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Thelargerslotin theadaptermustbe alignedwiththelargerslotinthewall outletto provide proper polarity in the connectionofthe powercord.
CAUTION: Attachingthe adapter ground terminal to walloutlet cover screwdoesnot groundthe appliance urdess cover screwis metal, andnot insulated,andwalloutletisgrounded throughhouse wiring. Youshould havethe circuitcheckedbyaqualified electrician to makesure theoutlet is properly grounded.
men *omect@ the ~wer Cord from the adapter, alwayshold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapterground terminalis verylikelytobreakwithrepted use.
BEFORE USE
ON
shouldtheadapterground
terminalbreak,DoNmUSEthe
appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
use Ofetinsion cor&
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, westrongly reeomend agatit the use of an extension cord. However, ifyou stillelmt 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. Such extension cords are obtainab~ethrough your local service organization.
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operatingYourMr conditionercontrols
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HIGH FAN
OF
WSE
VENTILATION
OPEN
selectorswitch
OFF turnsair conditioneroff. *HIGH FANpermitshighfm speed
operationwithoutcooling. *LOWJFANpermitslowfanspeed
operationwithoutcooling.
*Forfanonlyoperation,ENERW
SAVERSwitchmustbeinNOM
position.
HIGH COOL permitscoolingwith
highfanspeed operation. ~W COOLpermits coolingwith
lowfanspeedoperation.
Thermosbtcontrol
Whenyouturn theThermostat Controltothedesiredsetting,the thermostatwillautomaticallycontrol thetemperatureoftheindoorair. Thehigherthenumber selected,the coolertheindoorair willbe.
ventilationcontrol
Theventdoorinvourair conditioneriscldsedwhen the slide
switchisto the lefi. When the vent is closed, onlytheair insidetheroom canbe circulatedandconditioned. Slidingthe switchto the rightopens theventdoor,allowingasmall amountofindoorair to be exhausted
fromtheroom.
*Ene~y saverSwikh
SAVE
ENERGYSAVER
The ENER.GYSAVERSwitch controlsthe fm operation.When it’s
inthe NORM po;itiox],the fanwill circulateroom air continuously. When it’sinthe SAVEposition, the fanwill automatically cycleon and offwith the compressor.
Forfan onlyoperation, ENERW SAVERSwitchmust be in NORM
position.
NORM
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Fornormal cooling
1. SettheSelectorSwitchat HIGH
COOL.
2. SettheThermostatControlat
thedesirednumber (usually5-7is a goodstartingposition). If room temperatureis notsatisfactoryafter areasonabletime,setthe The%ostat Controlat a highernumber for a
coolerroom or at a lowernumber fora warmer room.
For maximum cooling
1. Setthe SelectorSwitchat HIGH
COOL.
2. SettheThermostatControl at
3. Setthe VentilationControl at CLOSE.
For quieter Opemtion
1. Set the Selector Switchat LOW COOL.
2. Set the Thermostat Control at desired number.
3. Set the VentilationControl at
CLOSE.
When the Energy SaverSwitch isat the SAVEposit[bn, changes in the sound levelmay be more noticeable
than when it’sat the NORM position.
When theThermostat Control is set on 9 or 10and 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 highspeedand set the Thermostat Control to a lower number.
10.
Duringthecoolereveninghours, werecommendthatyouset the SelectorSwitchat LOWCOOL
forvery quietoperationand the ThermostatControlat mid-range (5or 6).
Tile up-and-down airdirection
louvers are togetherand are controlledby fingertippressureon the louvers.They regulateair dischargeupward,downwardor straightout.
moseparatebank ofside-t@-
Foretiremetempemtures
Forgreatesteconomyand best performance,we suggestyou alwayssetthe SelectorSwitchat HIGH COOL inextremelyhot
weather.
For ventilation Whethercontrolsare setfor
coolingor fan operationonly, ‘ settingthe VentilationControl at
OPEN lets roomair beexhausted tothe outside. This is helpfil in L Ya removingstaleair, smokeor odors fromthe room, and permits outdoorair toenter throughnormal
openings in the house. FIowever, coolingeffectivenessis reduced when this controlis set at OPEN,
sowe suggestyou don’tkeep it there long—especiallyin hot, humidweather.
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side
airdirection louvers have
separatetabsto letyou direct dischargedair to the right, to the left, or straightahead.
IJP-AND-KIOWN AIR DIREOTION
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‘UserMaintenanceInstruction
cleaning your
airConditioner
GrilIes
Wipefrontgrille with a clean cloth lightlydampened with mildliquid dishwashingdetergent.Washcabinet with mildsoap or detergent and
lukewarmwater.
CondemerCoik
These coilson the weather side ofthe unitshould be checked periodicallyand cleaned ifclogged
withdirtor sootfromthe atmosphere. If extremely soiled, they may need to be steamcleaned, a service availablethrough your General
Electric service outlet.
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Air Filter
The foamair filterbehindthe inletgrille shouldbe washedat leastevery30 daysor as oftenas it needscleaning.
INLET GRILLE / ~
Toremovethe filter, grasp the
upperpti oftheinletbaffleand pull the baffle out. Then pull thefilter offthe two tabson the grille frame.
Vacuumthe filteron the dirty side or wash it with running water.Run waterthrough from thecleaner side ofthe filterto driveoutaccumulate dustand lint. Shaketo dry. Replace filteron tabs on grille frame and replace inlet baffle.
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If you need more help... Call, to~~ free:
The GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumerinfornlation service
If YouNeedservice
Toobtain service, seeyour warranty on theback pageof this book. -
We’reproud ofour service and
wantyou tobe pleased. If for some reason youare not happywith the service you receive, hereare three stepsto followfor further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced yollrappliance. Explain whyyou are notpleased. Inmost
cases. t>iswill solvetheproblem.
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NEXT, ifyou are still not pleased, write allthe details-incltiding your phonenumber—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky40225
FINALLY, ifyourproblem is still notresolved, write:
lUajorAppliance Consumer ActionPa]lel 20 Notih ‘NackerDrive Chicago, Illinois60606
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Pub. No. 49-7165-0
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WHAT!s COVERED
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WHATIS
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FULL QME”ymRWARRANV 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
pan Ofthe rmm air conditioner
that fails because of a manufac­turing defect.
FIVE”YEARWARRANTY
FULL For five years from date of originai
purchase, we will provide,free of
charge, a replacement compressor and service labor to diagnose and replace any compressor that fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
Foreachofthe above warranties:
Transportation expense to and from a service shop and shop service labor if required will be free of charge.
~Service trips to your home 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:
The GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000 consumer information service
~ Improper installation. If you havean installation problem
or if the air conditioner is of improp-
er cooiing or heating capacity for the intended use contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providing adequate electrical connecting facilities.
This warranty is extendedto the original purchaserand 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 LIMII-ED b@cause 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
GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRICFACTORY
SERVICE,GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOiNT FACTORYSERVICEor
GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMER
CARE@SERVICE.
@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, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTGRIS NOT RESPON-
SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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