GE AT706, AT705, AT905 Use and Care Manual

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e ~Q~ m~~~eff~~~~~t~oofi~g, keep ‘

vent in ciused 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 tHeunit
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.

It isintendedto helpyouoperateand
maintain your newairconditioner

properly.
Keep it handyfor answersto your

questions.

or need more help...
Call, toll-free:

The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000

consumer information service
or write (include your phone

number)

ConsumerAffairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park

Louisville, KY40225

You’ll find them on a label on the
frame of the air conditioner behind
the air filter.

These numbers are also on the
Cons~mer Product Ownership
Registration card that came with
your air conditioner. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

ImportantSafety

Instructions

When usingthis appliance, always
exercise basicsafety precautions,
including the following:

* Usethisapplianceon!y
intended purpose asdescribed in
this Useand Care Book.If you don’t understandsomething

@Thisairconditionermustbe
properlyinstalledinaccordance

withtheinstallationInstructions
beforeitisused.See grounding

instructions on page3.

~ Neverunplugyourairconditioner
bypullingonthepowercord.Always

grip plug firmly andpull straight out
from the receptacle.

@Repairor replaceimmediately

all electricservicecordsthat

havebwome frayedorotherwise

damaged.Donot use a cord that

showscracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the

plug or connector end.

SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS

forits

= Keep windows and doors closed.
Cool, dry air escapes when they’re
open.

a Keep furnacef~oorregisters and

cold air returns closed. Cold air
can easiiy escape through them.

Serial Number

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

!f you received a damagedair
conditioner,immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the air conditioner.

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3efore you request service, check
he Problem Solveron page6. It lists
ninor causesof operating problems
hat you can correct yourself.

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properly

The power cord of this appliance
isequipped with a thre+prong
(grounding) plug which mateswith

astandard thre&prong (grounding)
wall receptacle (Fig. 1)to minimize
the possibility of electric shock
hazardfrom this appliance.

PREFERRED
METI-IOD

Fig.1

Havethe wall receptacle and
circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to makesure the
receptacle is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong
wall receptacle is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility

and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three­prong wall receptacle.

grounded.

INSUREPROPER
GROUNDEXISTS
BEFOREUSE

useofadapter plug–

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Becauseof potential safetyhazards
undercertain conditions,westrongly
recommendagainstuseofanadapter

plug. However,if youstill elect to use
anada~ter,where localcodes permit,
iTEMPORARYCONNEcTION may

bemadeto aproperly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by useof
a ULlisted adapter(Fig. 2)available
at most local hardwarestores.

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TEMPORARYMETHOD

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMITTEDINCANADA)

The Iargerslot in theadapter must be
aligned with the Iargerslot inthe wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord.

CAUTiON: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
receptacle is grounded through
house wiring. Youshould have
the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to makesure the recep­tacle is properly grounded.

When disconnectingthe power
cordfromthe 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 NOT USE the
appliance until a pruper ground
hasagain been established.

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Becauseof potential safety hazards
ur]dercertain conditions,we strongly
recommend againstthe useof an
extension cord. However, if you still
elect to usean extension cord, it is
absolutely necessarythat it be a UL
listed 3-wire grounding type appli­ance extension cord and that the
current carrying rating of the cord in
amperesbe equalto or greater than
the branch circuit sizeshown on the
rating nameplate of the appliance.
Suchextension cords are obtain­able through your local service
organization.

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TEMPERATURE

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Se!wtor switch

OF~ turns air conditioner off.

*HI FAN permits high fan speed

operation without cooling.

*LO FAN permits low fan speed

operation without cooling.

*For fan only operation, Energy

Saver Switch must be in “norm”

position.

H1COOL permits cooling with high

fan speed operation.

LO COOL permits cooling with low
fan speed operation.

Temperature control

Whenyou turn the TEMPEf?ATURE
control to the desired setting, the
thermostat will automatically controi

the temperature of the indoor air.
The higher the number selected,
the cooler the indoor air will be.

TheSave EnergyRangeisavisual
reminder that you can conserve

energy by selecting a higher room
temperature but still keep the room
cool and less humid than outside.

ventilation control

The ventdoor inyour airconditioner

isclosed whent~eVENTpushbutton
isout and to the left and only the air

inside the room can be circulated
and conditioned. Pushingthe VENT
button in and sliding it to the right
opens the vent door, allowing a

small amount of indoor air to be
exhausted from the room.

‘Energy saverswitch

ENERGYSAVER

The ENERGY SAVER switch con­trols the fan operation. When it’s

in the NORM 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.

For fan only operation, ENERGY
SAVER switch must be in NORM

position.

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For ilorma! cooling

1. Set SELECTOF?switchat
HI COOL.

SetTEMPERATUREcontrol at

~sired number (usually the mid-

point isa good starting position). If
roomtemperature isnot satisfactory
after a reasonabletime, setthe
thermostat control at ahigher num­berfor acooler room orat alower
number for awarmer room.

3. Besure VENT door isclosed.
VENT button should be out and to
the ieft.

For maximum cooling

1. Set SELECTORswitch at
HI COOL.

2. Set TEMPERATUREcontrol at10.

3. Be sure VENT door isclosed.
VENT bution should be out and to

the left.

For qt!ieter operation

1. Set SELECTOR switch at

LO COOL.

2. Set TEMPERATURE control at
desired number.

Moisture removat

The moisture that your air condi­tioner removes from the air drains
to the rearof the cabinet where it
is picked up by afan and dispersed
againstthe condenser.Occasion­ally, more likely during start up, a
“pinging” noisemaybe heard.Tfiis is
normalfor ashort time inlesshumid
areasand longer in very humid
areas.This method of moisture
removal improves the operational

efficiency of your air conditioner.
Note: Before moving your aircondi.~

tioner to another location, turn it
off and”wait5 or 10minutes. This

will allow the condensateto drain
from thecoil intothe basepan.Then,
keeping a firm grip on the air condi­tioner, carefully raisethe window
andtilt the air conditioner to the
outside to drain the water from the
basepan.

Air divectioo

Air direction on the indoor side is
through the front grille and out the
top, Air flow out the top should not

beobstructed bycurtainsor drapes.

ROOMSIDEVIEW

Air direction on the outdoor side

isthrough the rear grille and out
through the top and side louvers.

AIR

OUT

Grilles&cabinet

Wipe grilles with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Washcab­inet with mild soap or detergent and

Iukewarm water.

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OUTDOORVIEW

cQnd@nsercoils

These coils on the weather side of
the unit should be cl~eckedperiod-

ically and 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 General Electric
service outiet.

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The foam air filter behind the inlet

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grille should be washedat least
eveW30 daysor

cleaning.

Removethe inlet grille bygrasping
the tab atthe top of the grille, pulling
out and lifting grille out.

as often as itneeds

TheProblemSolver

Placegrille onflat surfaceand

remove filter. Washfilter in hot,
soapywater,just asyou would a
sponge. Squeeze dry.

Toreinstall filter, place it on pins
located on backside of grille.

Toreplace grille, placethe two tabs
at bottom of grille into slots on case
and push grille forward.

If you have a problem, it maybe minor,

it yourself. Just usethis Problem Solver to locate your problem and

then follow the suggested recommendations.

Youmay be ab!e to correct

Savetimeand moneys..before yourequestservice,cheekthe fol!owing:

I PROBLEM

AIR CONDITfONER

DOES NOT OPERATE

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AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL

AS IT SHOULD”

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POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

@Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.

@If pluggl d in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have tri~~ed.

~ Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the top or the front of the air conditioner will
restrict air flow.

~Temperature control may not be set high enough. Turn knob to a higher number.
Highest setting should provide maximum cooling. When Energy Saver switch is set

at SAVE, temperature range in room wiII vary more,
@Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions above.
@Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on. Allow

time for it to cooi down.
@Cold air may be escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
~ Vent control may be set at open position, allowing hot outside air to enter the room.

@Thermostat click, a metaiiic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off.

This is normal.
~ Fan runs continuously when Selector is in cool or fan position. This is normal. When

Energy Saver switch is set at SAVE, tan cycles on and off with com~ressor,
QExcess water may overflo~uin excessively hot and humid weather. This is normal.

QAir conditioner rnLIstbe installed level or tilted slightly to the outside for proper

h:~::”~s,.s.i.

q-his is normal for a shoi-t period in areas with little humidity; i~ormal fur a 10Rger

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period in vef-3/I?ucmidareas. ~tjloistureremoved from indoor -airdrains to rear of cabi!~et

wiqei-eit is picked UII by a fai~and thro~wriagainst the outdoor condenser coi!.

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Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind.

warrantyProtection

Your new appliance is a well designed and engineered
product. Before it left the factory, it went through
rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects. And

you havea written warranty to protect you.

Prompt Service at your Convenience

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

Simply call our GE service organization. You’ll find
them in the White Pages under “General Electric
Company” or “General Electric Factory Service;’
and in the Yellow Pages under “Generai Electric
Customer Care” Service.”

Serviceis scheduledat 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’re proud 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.

Seethe warranty on the back pageof this book for
details.

FIRST’,contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT,if you are.still not p!easedwrite all the details
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including your phone number to:

Manager,Consumer Relations
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY,if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

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A program for do-it-yourself appliance repair,

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electric ranges, dishwashers, and standard
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technical help with a to//-free 800 numhe~

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LIMITED FivE”YmR WARRANTY
For five years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor to
repair or replace any part of the
room air condit~onefthat fails be­cause of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED TEN=YEARWARRANTY

For ten years from the date of
original purchase, we will provide,
free of charge, parts and service

labor to repair or replace the
molded outdoor case if it fails
because of a manufacturing

defect.

each ofthe above warranties:

For
Toavoid any charges you must take
the mom air conditioner to a
General Electric Factory Service
Center or a General Electric Cus-

tomer Care@Servicer and pick it up
following service. In-homeservice
is also available, but you must pay
for the service technician’s travel
cost to your home.

This warranty is extended to the
original purchaserandany succeed­ing owner for products purchased
for use in the 48 mainland states,
Alaska, Hawaii and Washington,
D.c.

All warrantyservice will & 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,
GENERALELECTRICFACTORY
SERVICE,GENERAL ELECTRIC­HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor
GENERALELECTRICCUSTOMER
CARE@SERVICE.

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.
Youare responsible for providing
adequate electrical connecting
facilities.

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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 stale to state. @$$

including failure to provide
reasonable and necessary
maintenance.

~ Damage to the product caused
by improper power supply volfage,
accident, fire, floods or acts
of God,

WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON-

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