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Electrical Requirements
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Important
Safety
help you...
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
General Electric Company
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.
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
Imtructions
Rmd dl
instructions
using this appliance.
When using this appliance.
exercise
including the following:
●
Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose
this Use and Care Book.
● This air conditioner must be
properly
with the Instillation Instructions
before it is used. See
instructions on page 3.
.
Never unplug your air conditioner
by pulling on the power cord.
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. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
ba;ic
safety precautions,
as described in
insblled
in accordance
before
always
grounding
SAVE THESE
~STRUCTIONS
Energy-savingtips
. 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
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.
c
Keep windows and doors
closed. Cool, dry air escapes
when they’re open.
● Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Cold air
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 outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 6.)
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
If you received a damaged
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
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
lists
causes of minor
. Turn the air conditioner off
before vacations or extended
absences from home.
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Electrical
safetY—IMPORTmT...pleme
Read Carefully.
How to connect
electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
Eledrical requirement
~-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.
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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
hazard from overheating wires.
The power cord on these models
.las
tandem or large tandem type plug
that mates respectively with a
models require a
PREFERRED ,
METHOD
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INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
Am
C~CUMSTANC~, Cm
OR
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(GROW)
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PRONG
CORD.
TH~
~OM
require their
a 230/208-volt perpendicular,
230/208-volt perpendicular,
tandem or large tandem type wall
outlet. These types of outlets are
available at most hardware stores.
230/208-VOLT
PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE
CORO
PLUG
REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
230/208-VOLT
TANOEM
TYPE
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION
230/208-VOLT
LARGE TANDEM TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
MATCHING
OELAY
FUSE
PROTE~lON
MA~HING
WALL OUTLET
MATCHING
PROTE~lON
Whether your air conditioner is a
U5-volt or a 230/208-volt unit, it
is
impofint
to have the
wall
outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician if there is
any doubt as to whether a proper
ground
exis~.
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.
only)
However,
CONNE~ION
TEMPORARY METHOD
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
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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.
CAUTION:
Attaching the adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet cover
screw does not ground the
unless
cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and wall outlet is
appfiance
groundd
through house wiring. You should
have the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
When
disconntiingthe
from the adapter,
power cord
always hold the
adapter with one hand. If this is not
done, the adapter ground terminal is
very likely to break with
repted
use.
Should the adapter ground
terminal
brak,
DO
N~
USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Use of
etinsion
cords
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we
stron@y
use of an extension cord.
recommend against the
However,
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. Such extension cords
are obtainable through your local
service organization.
3
Opemting
Your Air Conditioner Controls
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.
SELECTOR
OFF
L
HIGH HIGH
FAN COOL
Selector Switch
OFF
turns air conditioner off.
HIGH FAN
operation without cooling.
LOW FAN
speed operation without cooling
or heating.
For FAN ONLY operation, the
Energ>l
NORMAL position (see below).
permits high fan speed
permits low fan
Saver Switch must be in the
VENTILATION
OPEN ~\\\\’’’’’’’’’’’///// CLOSE
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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, some
indoor air can 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
automatically cycle on and off
with the compressor.
Saver Switch
posit;on,
the fan will
LOW COOL
low fan speed operation.
HIGH COOL permits cooling
with high fan speed operation.
For FAN ONLY operation, the
ENERWSAVER
the NORMAL position.
permits cooling with
switch must be in
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ENERGY SAVER
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For Normal Cooling
For Nighttime Operation
For Ventilation
1. Set Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
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.
2. Set Thermostat Control at
desired number.
3.
Set Ventilation Control at
CLOSE position.
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
Set Selector Switch at FAN ONLY.
For fan only operatjon, the
Saver Switch must be in the
NORMAL position.
Energy
Whether controls are set for cooling
or fm
ody
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.
To Adjust Air Direction
Up-and-down air direction:
Tabs (A) let you direct discharged
air
up,
down or straight ahead.
Side-to-side air direction:
lets you direct discharged air to the
left, to the right or straight ahead.
Tabs A for
up-and-down
adjustment
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Tab (B)
4. Shift Energy Saver Switch to
desired position—SAVE or
NORMAL.
5
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning your
air conditioner
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.
Never use strong chemicals,
solvents or bleaching agents.
dishwashing
detergent,
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
through your General Electric service
outlet.
cleand,
a service
avdable
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
Grasp the tab at the bottom
of the unit and pull downward.
Clean the filter
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
left
side
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.
1.
Grasp the bottom of the grille
and swing it toward you about
degrees.
2. Slide the grille upward to
disengage it from catches on the
upper part of the chassis.
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.
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m
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PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING SOUNDS
Questiom?
Use This
fioblem
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
●
Not plugged
. If Plugged in,
.
Cumin,
.
The~os@t
set
at SAVE, temperature range in room will vary more. Turn control
Highest setting
●
Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at
●
Room
may
for it to cool down.
●
Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers
Q
Ventilation control maybe set at
c
Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice,
Control to a lower number.
●
Thermostat
This is normal.
Solver
in.
PIug
may have
fuse could
blinds
or furniture blocking
Control may
should
have
been very hot
click,
have blown or circuit breaker
not
provide maximum cooling.
a metallic sound, maybe heard
been
bumped
front
be set high enough. Also, when Energy
least
when
air conditioner was first
OPEN,
loose
by
vacuum cleaner
may have triPP~.
of
air
conditioner
every 30 days. See instructions
allowing
set
the Fan at high speed and the Thermostat
hot
outside air to enter
when
will
restrict air
turned
on. Allow time
and
cold air returns.
compressor
to
cycles
or
firniture.
flOW.
Saver
Switch is
a higher number.
on~ago 6+
the
room.
on and off,
. Fan cycles on and off with compressor when Selector Switch is in Cool or Fan
position and Energy Saver Switch is set
when air conditioner is on.
WATER DRIPPING
OUTSIDE
WATER DRIPPING
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
If you need more help.. call,
The GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
. Excess
●
Air conditioner must
water disposal,
●
This is normal for a short period in
period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor
where it is picked up by a fan and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
toll
free:
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.
RST,
contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
Wter
may overflow
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
phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
in excessively hot and humid weather. This is normal.
be
installed level or tilted slightly to
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at
SAVE. Otherwise, fan runs continuously
the
outside for proper
with little humidity; normal for a longer
airdrainsto rearofcabinet
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Wacker
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 the room air
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
any
replace
mfrigemting
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.
part of the sealed
system
(the
compresso~
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
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 Care”
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 FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.
ELECTRIC-
D.C.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
. 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:
The GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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.
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
● 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.
. Replacement of fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
●
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n commercial locations labor
necessary to move the unit to a
location where it is accessible for
service by an individual technician.
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.
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Damage to the product caused
by improper power supply voltage,
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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