Page 1
How
Air Conditioner
Adapter Plug
3
and Care of
Air Direction
5
models
Air Filter
6
Appliance Registration
2
Care and Cleaning
6
Condenser Coils
6
Control Settings
4,5
Electrical Requirements
3
Energy Saver Switch
4
Energy-Saving Tips
2
Extension Cords
3
Grille and Cabinet
6
Grounding
3
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Problem Solver
7
Service
7
Safety Instructions
2
User Maintenance Instructions 6
Warranty
Back Cover
Your Direct Line to
Electric
The GE Amwer
800.626.2000
GENERAL
ELECTRIC
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Help us
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
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.
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
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.
Read
before
-this appliance.
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
this
appliance
for
intended purpose
as described in
this Use and Care Book.
●
con~tioner
be
properly
in accordance
with the
Instructions
before it is used. See
grounding
instructions on page 3.
●
Never unplug your air
conditioner by
on the
power cord.
Always grip plug
and pull straight out from
the outlet.
●
or replace
all
service cords that
have become frayed or otherwise
damaged.
Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage
along
plug or connector end.
tips
Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 6.)
. For most efficient operation,
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 or
too cold. Whenever possible, turn
the unit on before the room heats
up or cools down.
. Keep windows and doors closed.
Conditioned air escapes when
they’re open.
. Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Conditioned
air can easily escape through them.
. Don’t block front of unit when it
is operating. Curtains or drapes
blocking it will restrict air flow.
. It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot or cold weather.
● Keep outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 6.)
. Turn air conditioner off before
vacations or extended absences
from home.
Save time and money. Before you
request service,
check the Problem
Solver on page 7. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
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Electrical
Read Carefully.
to connect
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
requiremen~
models require a
volt a.c., 60
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.
PREFERRED
METHOD
- .
.
Fig. 1 ‘
\\
INSURE PROPER
EXISTS
BEFORE USE
I
Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered. it is
personal
to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall outlet.
DO
NOT,
PRONG
cow.
230/208-volt models require their
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.
power cord on these models
has a 230/208-volt perpendicular,
tandem or large tandem type plug
that mates respectively with a
230/208-volt perpendicular,
tandem or large tandem type wall
outlet. These types of outlets are
available at most hardware stores.
230/208-VOLT
MATCHING
PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
MATCHING
TANDEM TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION
230/208-VOLT
MATCHING
LARGE TANDEM TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME
FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION
Whether your air conditioner is a
or a 230/208-volt unit, it
is important to have the wall
qualified electrician if there is
any doubt as to whether a proper
ground exists.
Use of adapter plug
only)
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug.
However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY
may be made to a properly
two-prong wall outlet by use of a
listed adapter (Fig. 2) available
at most local hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
Fig. 2
BEFORE USE
The larger slot in the adapter must be
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 appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and not
insulated,
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 disconnecting the power cord
from the adapter,
always hold the
adapter with one hand. If this is not
done, the adapter ground terminal is
very likely to break with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO
USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Use of
cords
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we
recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
However,
if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a
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.
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Your Air Conditioner
OPEN ~\\\\’’’’’’’’’’’/////
●
Ventilation
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.
FAN
HEAT COOL
OFF
turns air conditioner off.
FAN ONLY permits medium fan
speed operation without cooling.
For FAN ONLY operation, the
ENERGY SAVER switch must be
in the NORMAL position.
COOL
permits cooling with
low fan speed operation.
COOL
permits cooling with
medium fan speed operation.
HIGH COOL permits cooling
with high fan speed operation.
low fan speed operation.
HEAT permits heating with
medium fan speed operation.
HIGH HEAT permits heating with
high fan speed operation.
THERMOSTAT
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.
Saver
The ENERGY SAVER switch
For
ONLY operation, the
controls the fan operation. When
switch must be in
it’s in the NORMAL position,
the
the fan will circulate room air
continuously. When it’s in the
SAVE
ENERGY
automatically
on and off
with the compressor.
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Normal Cooling
1. Set
switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Set THERMOSTAT control at
number
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
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
switch at LOW
COOL.
2. Set THERMOSTAT control at
desired number.
3. Set VENTILATION control at
CLOSE position.
4. Shift ENERGY SAVER switch
to desired position—SAVE or
NORMAL.
For Nighttime Operation
During the cooler evening hours,
it is recommended that you set the
at LOW COOL for
very quiet operation and the
THERMOSTAT control at mid
range (5 or 6).
For Extreme Temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you
always set the
at
HIGH COOL in extremely hot
weather.
For air circulation and
filtering without cooling
Set
switch at FAN
ONLY.
For fan only operation,
SAVER switch must be in
position.
For Ventilation
Whether controls are set for
heating or
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
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
switch at HIGH
HEAT.
2. Set THERMOSTAT control at
desired number
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 1.
3. Set VENTILATION control at
CLOSE position.
4. Shift ENERGY SAVER switch
to NORMAL.
When the outdoor temperature is
lower than
heat is provided
by the
conditioner instead of by the heat
pump.
To
Air Direction
Up-and-down air direction:
Tabs
(A) let you direct discharged air up,
down or straight ahead.
Side-to-side air direction:
Tab (B)
lets you direct discharged air to the
left, to the right or straight ahead.
I
Tab B for
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Care and
USER
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
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.
Never use strong chemicals,
or bleaching agents.
Condenser Coils
These coils on the weather side
of the unit should be checked
periodically and cleaned if
with dirt or soot from the atmosphere.
If extremely soiled, they may
to be steam cleaned, a service
through your
Electric service
outlet.
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 the filter with a vacuum
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.
Front Grille Removal
If your air conditioner is mounted
flush inside the room or if the
window sill extends further 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 30
degrees.
2. Slide the grille upward to free
the three tabs at the top of the grille
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 top of grille
onto top of cabinet and pushing
bottom of grille in until it snaps
into place.
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Solver
PROBLEM
DOES
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES
ASIT SHOULD”
SOUNDS
WATER
OUTSIDE
WATER
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
in.
Plug may have been bumped
loose
vacuum cleaner or furniture.
●
If plugged
have blown or circuit breaker may have been
●
Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.
●
Temperature control may
be set high enough. Also, when ENERGY-SAVER
switch is at SAVE, the temperature in
room will vary more than when it’s at
NORMAL.
knob to a higher number. Highest setting should provide maximum
cooling.
●
Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on page 6.
●
Room may hwe been very
when
conditioner was
on. Allow time
for it to cool down.
Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
●
Ventilation control maybe set at OPEN,
hot outside air to enter room.
. Thermostat click, a metallic sound, maybe heard when compressor
on and
off. This is normal.
●
Fan cycles on and off with compressor when Selector is in cool or heat position and
runs continuously when air
conditioners on.
●
Excess wa~r
humid weather.
This is normal.
●
Air conditioner must be
level or tilted slightly to the outside for proper
water
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
If You Need Service
This is normal for a short pried in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer
period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor
drains to rear of
cabinet where it is picked up by a fan
against the outdoor condenser coil.
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.
FIRST, contact the people who
why you are not pleased. In most
FINALLY, if your problem is still
cases, this will solve the problem.
not resolved, write:
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
Major Appliance
write all the details (including your
Consumer Action Panel
phone number) to:
20 North
Drive
Manager, Consumer Relations
Chicago, Illinois 60606
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
WARRANTY
Save
proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
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
part of
room
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
replace
part of
sealed
(the compressor,
condenser, evaporator and all
connecting tubing) that fails
because of a manufacturing
defect.
each of the above warranties:
Transportation expense to and
from a service shop and shop
service labor if required will be
free of charge.
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
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
FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.
WHAT IS
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
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● 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.
. 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.
● Failure due to corrosion on models
not corrosion-protected.
● Damage to the product caused
by improper power supply voltage,
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS
RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
Pub.
49-7182
GENERAL
ELECTRIC
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