GE ANK12D, APK15D, ARK18D Use and Care Manual

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Contents
Ak
Condlioner
Adapter Plug Air Direction
Air Filter Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning Condenser Coils
Control Settings Electrical Requirements
Energy-Saving Tips Extension Cords
Grille and Cabinet Grounding
Heat/Cool Models
mK12D mK15D
W18D
4,5
3 5
6 2
6 6
3 2
3 6
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Model and Serial Numbers Problem Solver
Repair Service Safety Instructions
User Maintenance Instructions 6 Warranty Back Cover
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Before air 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 front grille. See how to remove the front grille on page 6.
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:
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your
Instruction
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When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:
Use this appliance only for
intended purpose
this Use and Care Guide.
This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See
instructions on page 3.
Never unplug your air conditioner by
puBing
Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.
Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.
SAW
instrudions
this appliance.
as
descriM
grounding
on the power cord.
Do not use a cord that
T=E
before
ik
in
INSTRUCTIONS
Ene~y-Sa*
Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 6.)
For most efficient cooling, keep
vent in
you want to exhaust air, smoke or odors from the room.
too cold. Whenever possible, turn the unit on before the room heats up or cools down.
closed. Conditioned air escapes when they’re open.
c
cold air returns closed. Conditioned air can easily escape through them.
is operating. Curtains or drapes blocking it will restrict air flow.
conditioner at high speed during extremely hot or cold weather.
clean. (See page 6.)
vacations or extended absences from home.
closed position except when
Don’t
let the
. Keep windows and doors
Keep furnace floor registers and
Don’t block front of unit when it
It’s best to operate your air
Keep outdoor condenser coil
Turn air conditioner off before
room get too
Tips
hot or
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your air conditioner.
If you received a damaged air conditioner,
the dealer (or builder) that sold you the air conditioner.
Save time and money. Before you request service,
the Problem Solver on page 7. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
immediately contact
check
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Electrical
Safety—IMPORTANT.
.. Please Read
Carefully.
How to connect electricity
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
Electrical requirement
U5-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 your personal responsibility and obligation 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
.azard
rhe power cordon these models
has a 230/208-volt perpendicular, tandem or large tandem type plug that mates respectively with a
models
PREFERRED METHOD
DO
NOT, UNDER ANY
C~CUMSTANCES,
OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
from overheating wires.
require a
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INSURE PROPER
GROUNO
BEFORE USE
CUT
require their
115/120-
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230/208-volt perpendicular, tandem or large tandem type wall outlet. These types of outlets are available at most hardware stores.
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230/208-VOLT
PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION
@e
230/208-VOLT
TANDEM TYPE
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION
MATCHING
MATCHING
WALL OUTLET
OELAY
FUSE
-0
mm
@
@o
230/208-VOLT
LARGE TANDEM TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION
Whether
115-volt or a 230/208-volt unit, it is important to have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists.
Use
your air conditioner is a
of adapter plug
(U5-volt modek
Because of potential safety hazards
,under
certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug.
if you still elect where
local
codes permit, a TEMPORARY CON may be made to a properly grounded two-prong
UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available
at most local hardware stores.
wall
outlet by use of a
MATCHING
OELAY
FUSE
only)
However,
to
use an adapter,
NE~ION
TEMPORARY
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERM,TTED,NCANADA, -
ALIGN LARGE
PRONGS/SLOTS
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v
Fig. 2
The
larger
aligned-with the larger outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION:
ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is insulated, and through house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
When
from the adapter,
adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very
Should the adapter ground terminal break,
appliance until a proper ground has
disconneetingthe
likely
a~ain
Use of
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
if you still elect 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.
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INSURE PROPER
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slot in the
Attaching the adapter
wall
to break with repeated use.
been established.
etiension
GROUND AND FIRM CONNECTION
8EFORE
ada~ter
slbt
metal,
outlet is grounded
always
DO N~ USE the
cords
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USE
must be
in the wall
and not
power cord
hold
the
However,
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Opemting
Your Air Conditioner
Controk
VENTIMTION
OPEN
+\\\\’’’’’’’’’’’///~
CLOSE
/,
Ventilation Control
When this control is set at CLOSE,
only the air inside the room can be circulated and conditioned. When
it’s in the OPEN position, indoor air can be exhausted from
the
room.
some
SELECTOR
FAN
HIGH HIGH HEAT
COOL
Selector Switih
OFF
turns air conditioner off.
FAN ONLY
speed
operation
htiting.
For F~ ONLY operation, the Energy Saver Switch must be in the NORMAL position.
LOW COOL
low fan speed operation.
permits medium fan
without cooling or
permits cooling with
THERMOSTAT
Thermostat Control
When you turn this 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.
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 cycle on and
off with the compressor.
Saver Swikh
MED COOL
medium fan
HIGH COOL permits cooling with high fan speed operation.
LOW HEAT permits heating with
low fan speed operation.
MED HEAT permits heating with
medium fan speed operation.
HIGH HEAT permits heating with
high fan speed operation.
For FAN ONLY operation, the Energy Saver Switch must be in the NORMAL position.
permits cooling with
speed operation.
ENERGY SAVER
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For Normal Cooling
1.
Set Selector Switch at HIGH
200L.
2. Set Thermostat Control at
desired number (usually the midpoint is a good starting position). If room temperature is not 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.
For Maximum Cooling
1.
Set Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2.
Set Thermostat Control at 10.
3.
Set
Ventilation Control at
CLOSE position.
4. Shift Energy Saver Switch to NORMAL.
For Quieter Operation
1.
Set Selector Switch at LOW
COOL.
~.
Set Thermostat Control at
desired number.
3. Set Ventilation Control at
CLOSE position.
4. Shift Energy Saver Switch to desired position—NORMAL or SAVE.
For Nighttime Operation
During the cooler evening hours,
it is recommended that you set the Selector Switch at LOW COOL
for
very quiet operation and the Thermostat Control at mid-range (5 or 6).
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.
For Extreme Temperatures
For greatest economy and best performance, we suggest you always set the Selector Switch at HIGH COOL in extremely hot weather.
For air circulation and filtering without cooling or heating
Set Selector Switch at FAN ONLY.
For fan only operation, Saver Switch must be in the NORMAL position.
the Energy
For Ventilation
Whether controls are set for cooling, heating or fan only operation, setting Ventilation Control at OPEN 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 effectiveness
is reduced when this control is set
at OPEN, so we suggest you don’t
keep it there long—especially in hot, humid weather.
For Normal Heating
1. Set Selector Switch at HIGH HEAT.
2. Set Thermostat Control at desired number (usually the midpoint is a good starting position). If room temperature is not satisfactory after a reasonable time, set the temperature control at a lower number for a warmer room or at a higher number for a cooler room.
For Maximum Heating
1.
Set Selector Switch at HIGH
HEAT.
2. Set Thermostat Control at
3.
Set Ventilation Control at
CLOSE position.
4.
Shift Energy Saver Switch to
NORMAL.
1.
To Adjust Air Direction
Up-and-down air direction:
(A) let you direct discharged air down or straight ahead.
Side-to-side air direction:
lets you direct discharged air to the left, to the right or straight ahead.
Tabs
up,
Tab (B)
B
Tab B for side-to-side adjustment
n
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Care and Cleaning
USER
MNNTENmCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Turn air conditioner off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe both sides of grille with a clean cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid 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.
dishwashing detergent,
Never use strong chemicals,
solvents or bleaching
agenk.
Condenser Coils
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
through your GE service outlet.
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Air Filter
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every 30 days or as often as it needs cleaning.
To remove the filter:
Grasp the tab at the bottom left side of the unit and pull downward.
Clean
cleaner to remove light dust. Wash the filter in lukewarm, soapy water and rinse in clear water to remove sticky dust.
When replacing the filter, be sure the word FRONT is facing you as you slide the filter back into place.
the filter
with a vacuum
Front Grille Removal
If your air conditioner is mounted flush inside the room or if the window sill extends farther into the room than the chassis, it may be necessary to remove the front grille before the filter can be removed.
To remove the grille:
1.
Grasp the bottom of the grille and swing it toward you about 4 inches.
2.
Slide the grille upward to free the three from slots in the top of the cabinet.
The air filter can now be removed from the grille—grasp the tab on
the filter and pull. After cleaning, replace the air filter
and grille, hooking the top of the grille onto the top of the cabinet and pushing the bottom of the grille in until it snaps into place.
tibs
at the top of the grille
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Questiom?
UseThis
Roblem Solver
PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
N~
DOES
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING SOUNDS
OPERATE
N~
COOL
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Not
plu~ed
Ifplugged in,
.
cu~ins, blinds
Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Also, when Energy Saver Switch
is at SAVE, the temperature in the room will vary more than when it’s at NORMAL.
~rn
knob to a higher number. Highest setting should provide maximum cooling.
filter difiy,
. Air
Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on. Allow
time for it to cool down.
Cold air maybe escaping through open fimace floor registers and cold air returns,
ven~ation
.
Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice, set the Fan at high speed and the
Thermostat Control to a lower number.
Thermostat click, a metallic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and
off. This is normal.
Fan cycles on and off with compressor when Energy Saver Switch is at SAVE and Selector Switch is in cool or heat position. Otherwise, fan runs continuously when air conditioner
in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or timiture.
fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have been tripped.
or
firniture
should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on page 6.
Control maybe set at OPEN, allowing hot outside
ison.
blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.
air
to enter room.
WATER
OUTSIDE
WATER INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center”
8W.62&2~
consumer information service
DMPPING
DMPPING
Excess water may
. Air conditioner must be water disposal.
This is period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of
cabinet where it is picked up by a fan and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
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
“vice
you receive, here are three
.Jps
to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced
your appliance. Explain
oveflow
nomal
for a
why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details (including your
~hone
number) to:
.
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225
in extremely hot and humid weather. This is normal,
instilti
sho~ peri~ in areas
level or tilted slightly to the outside for proper
wifi
little
humidity;
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606
normal
Wacker
for a
Drive
longer
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YOUR GENERAL
ELE~RIC
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
WHAT IS
N~
COVERED SemicetriPsto Yourhometo
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, a replacement compressor and service labor to diagnose and replace
compressor
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.
teach you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.
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
lm~roDer
. .
If you have an installation problem, or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling or heating capacity for the intended use, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical connecting facilities.
the
room air
any
that fails because of a
Cente@
installation.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for use in the 48 mainland 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
shoD
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.
. Replacement of house fuses or
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 including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.
. Damage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRAN~R
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
or for the service
ELECTRIC-
FACTORY SERVICE or
IS
NOT
RESPONSIBLE
D.C.
Care@
Pub.
1-90
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or 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.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
No.
49-7229
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