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@Keep the air filter clean. (See

instructions on page 6.)
* For most efficient operaton, 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 windowsand doors closed.
Conditioned air escapes when
they’re open,

It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new air condi-

tioner proper] y.
Keep it handy for answers to your

questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help,,,
Call, toll-free:

The GE Answer CenterTM

8(K).626.2~
consumer information service

or write (include your phone
number)

Consumer Affairs

General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville,KY W225

You’llfind them on alabel on the
frame of the air conditioner behind
the air discharge 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:

Safetyhstrt~ctions

exercise ba~icsafety precautions,
including the following:

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use!tMsappliance Odyforits

inten[led purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.

@TMSairConditioner must be

properlyinstalled inaccordance

Ath the-~nstdiation Instructions

before it is used. See grounding
instructions on page 3.

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Never mplug yom airCondf.

tionerby pdIingon the powercord.

Always grip plug firtiy and pull
straight out from the outlet.

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electtie Sertiee cordsthat

have

become frayedorothertise

damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage

along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.

= I<eepfurnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Conditioned
air can easily escape through them.

~ Don’t block front of unit when
it isoperating. Curtains or drapes
blocking it wili restrict air flow.

= It’s best to operate your air
co~~ditionerat high speed during

extreinely hot or cold weather.

Model Number

Serial Number

Usethese numbers in any correspon­dence or service calls concerning
your air conditioner.

[f you received a damagedaircon-

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he ProbJem Solver on page 6. It lists

ninor causes of operating problems

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p~oper~ygrounded.

The power cord of thisappliance
isequipped with a three-prong

(grounding)plug whichmates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
walloutlet (Fig.1)to minimizethe
possibilityof electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

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Have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly

grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall

outlet isencountered, it isyour per­sonal responsibility and obligation
to have i[ replaced with a properly

grounded three-prong wall outlet.

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Because of potential safety

hazards under certain conditions,
we stronglyrecommend againstuse
of an adapter plug.However, ifyou
stillelect to usean adapter, where

local codes permit, a TEMPORARY

CONNECTION may be made to a
proper]y grounded two-prong wall

outlet by use of a ULlisted adapter

(Fig. 2) available at most local

hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

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PERMITTED IN CANADA)

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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 adapter

ground terminal to wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
outlet is grounded through house
wiring. Youshould have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet isproperly

grounded.

use ofexteRRsion Cords

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,

westrongly recommend againstthe

use of an extension cord. However,
ifyou stillelect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a LTLlisted 3-wiregrounding
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 name plate of

the appliance. Suchextension cords
are obtainable through your local
service organization,

when disconnecting the power

cord fronRtl~eadapter, always hold

the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very like~yto break with
repeated use.

Shodd the adapter gromd tertimai
break, Do NOT USEtileappliance

established.

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OFF FAN HIGH LOVd

ONLY COOL COOL

Ar Exchanger

When this control isset at “VENT
CLOSEDJ’only the air inside the
room can be circulated and condi-

tioned. When it’sin the “VENT
OPEN” position, some indoor air
can be exhausted from the room.

selector

OFF turns air conditioner off.

FANONY permits fan operation

without cooling.

HIGH COOL permits cooling with
high fan speed operation.

LOW COOL permits cooling and
maximum dehumidification with

low fan speed operation.

Temperature control

When you turn TE~ERATURE
control, the thermostat willauto­matically control the temperature
of the indoor air.Turn the knob
clockwise for a cooler room. Turn

it counterclockwise for a higher
room temperature.

The Save Energy Range isa visual

reminder that you can conserve
energy by selecting a higher room
temperature but still keep the room

cool and lesshumid than outside.

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1. Push the HIGH COOL button.

2. Set TEMPERATURE control at
desired position (usuallythe mid­point isagood starting position). If

roomtemperature is not satisfactory
after a reasonable time, turn the
temperature control clockwise for

a cooler room or counterclockwise
fora warmer room.

Forextremetelmperfitures

For greatest economyand best
performance, wesuggestyoualways
select HIGH COOL operation in
extremely hot weather.

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For maximum cooling

1. Push the HIGH COOL button.

2. Turn TEMPERATURE control
all the way to the right.

3. Set AIR EXCHANGER control
at “VENT CLOSED’ position.

ForqaEieteroperation

1. Push the LOW COOL button.

2. Set TEMPERATURE control at
desired position.

3. Set AIR EXCHANGER control
at “VENT CLOSED” position.

Fornighttime operation

During the cooler evening hours, it
isrecommended that you push the

LOW COOL button for very quiet
operation and set the TEMPERA­TURE control at mid-range.

Forventilation

Whether controls are set for cool­ingor fan operation only,settingthe
Air Exchanger control at “VENT
OPEN” lets room air be exhausted
to the outside. This ishelpful in
removing stale air, smoke or odors
from the room, and permitsoutdoor
air to enter through normal open-

ingsin the house. However,cooling
effectiveness isreduced when this
control isset at “VENT OPEN;’ so
we suggest yoLidon’t keep it there
long–especially in hot, humid
weather.

side-to-side air&rection

The
louvers are controlled by a tab that
letsyou position the louvers to dis­charge air to the left, to the right,
or straight ahead.

UserMaintenanceInstructions

mild liquid dishwashing detergent,
or clean with a vacuum cleaner
brush. Be careful not to force the
nlovable louvers out of position.

Other are~]sbehind the grille may
be wiped or vacuumed, taking care

not to damage the coil fins.
VJashcabinet with mild soap or

detergent ancllukewarm water.

These coils on the weather side of
the unit should be checked period­ically arid cleaned if clogged with
dirt or soot from the atmosphere. If
extremely soiled, they may need to
be steam cleaned, a service avail­able through your Genera] Electric
service outlet.

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Foam air filter behind front panel

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should be washed at least every 30
daysor as often as itneedscleaning.

Remove front panel bypressing it

downwardand pullingittoward you.

If you have a problem, it maybe minor. You maybe able to correct
it yourself. Just use thisProblem Solver to locate your problem and

then followthe suggested recommendations.

Remove filterand vacuum it on
the dirty side or wash with running
water, Run water through from th;
cleaner side
out accumulated dust and lint.
Shake to dry.

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PROBLEM

AIR CO~lTIO~R ‘
DO~ NOT OPERATE

AIR CONDITIO~R

“DO~ NOT COOL
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* Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cieaner or
furniture.

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If plugged in, fusecodd haveblownor circuit breaker may have t~ipped.

* Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front ofair conditioner willrestrict airflow.

~Temperature control may not be set cold e~ough, Turn it -to

~Airfilterdirty,should be cleanedatleastevery30days.Seeinstructionsabove.
s Roommay havebeen veryhot when air conditionerwasfirstturned on.Nlow

timefor it to cooldown.

~Cold air maybe escapingthroughopen furnace floor registersand cold air

returns.
=Air Exchangermay be set at ‘~~~ OPEN’ position,allowinghotoutside air

to enter the room.

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click,a metallicsound,may be heardwhen compressorcycleson

SOUNDS and off. This isnormal.

~Panruns continuouslywhenair conditionerison.

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a colder setti~~g.

v/ATERDRIPPING

IrNsIDE water disposal.

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ConsumerServices

AtGeneralElectricwe’recommittedto providingyouwiththe bestappliancesweknowhow

tobuildandweknowthat

Our Consumer Servicesare designed with

you want your appliancesto giveyou many years of dependable service.

your needs and wants in mind.

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warranty Rotection

Yournewa~plianceisawelldesignedandengineered

product. B&~oreit left the factofi, it went tfiough
rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects. And
you have a written warranty to protect you.

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Rompt Serticeatyour Convetienee

Whether your appliance is in or out of warranty,
you’re just a phone call away from our nationwide
network of Factory Trained Service professionals.

Simplycall our GE service organization. You’llfind
them in the White Pages under “General Electric
Company”or “General Electric Factory Service;’
and in the YellowPages under “General Electric
Customer Care” Service:’

Service is scheduled at your convenience and the
technician drives a fully-stocked parts service truck
so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed
in one visit.

We’reproud of our service and want you to be
pleased, but if for some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive, here are three steps
to follow for further help.

Setice contracts

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FIRST,contactthepeoplewhoservicedyour
appliance.Explainwhyyouare notpleased,In most
cases,this willsolvetheproblem.

NEXT,ifyouare stillnotpleasedwriteallthe
details–includingyourphonenumberto:

Manager,ConsumerRelations
GeneralElectricCompany
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,ifyourproblemisstillnotresolved,write:

MajorApplianceConsumerActionPanel
20NorthWackerDrive

Chicago,Illinois60606

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aiz.~’other questions about our consumer products
or services, you are only a TOLL-FREE call away.

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the system includes step-by-step t-epairm~nuals

for refrigerators, most non-microwave electric

ranges, dishwashers, and standard and large

capacity washers and dryers, plus specialfy

packaged replacemetlt pat.ts, and technical help

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WARRANTY

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FULL ONE-YWR WARRANTY

For one yearfrom date of original
purchase, we will provide,free of
charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repairor replace any

part of the room air Cofldifionor

that fails because of a manufac-

turing defect.

For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide,free of
charge, a replacement compressor

and servicelaborto diagnoseand

replaceany compressorthatfaiis
becauseof a manufacturing
defect.

For each

Transportation expense to and

from a service shop and shop
service labor if required will be free
of charge.

ofthe above warranties:

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This warranty is extended to the
original purchaserand any succeed­ing 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 LIMITEDbecause
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 ServiceCenters 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 ELECTRIC­HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor
GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMER
CARE@SERVICE.

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teach you how to use the product. or 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:

The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000
consumer information service

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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.

Manager—COrlsumerAffairs, General

or if the air conditioner is of improp-

er cooling or heating capacity for
the intended use contact your
dealer or installer. Youare
responsible for providing adequate
electrical connecting facilities.

VVarrantor:Genera! Electric Company

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~ 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.

WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON­SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.

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