GE AVD14 Use and Care Manual

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Contents
Ak
Condlioner
Air Direction Air Filter
Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning
Condenser Coils Control Settings
Electrical Requirements Energy-Saving Tips
Extension Cords Grille and Cabinet
Grounding
Installation Instructions
Model AVD14
3,4
7-11
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5
2 5
5
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7 5
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Model and Serial Numbers 2,5 Problem Solver
Repair Service Safety Instructions
User Maintenance Instructions 5 Warranty
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Help us
Important Safety
help you...
Before using your 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 behind the air discharge louvers. They’ll be easier to read if you shine a flashlight on them or remove the front grille. (See page 5.)
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
Instructions
Read using this appliance.
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 instilled in accordance with the Instillation Instructions before it is used. See
instructions on page 7.
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.
all
instructions before
its
as described in
grounding
Never unplug your air conditioner
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Energy-saving tips
Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 5.)
For most efficient cooling, keep the vent control in the CLOSED position except when you want to exhaust air, smoke or odors from the room.
. Don’t 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.
closed. Cool, when they’re open.
c
cold air returns closed. Cold air can easily escape through them.
the front of the unit and restrict air flow when it is operating.
conditioner at high speed during extremely hot weather.
. Keep the outdoor condenser coil clean. (See page 5.)
Turn the air conditioner off
before vacations or extended absences from home.
let
the room get too
Keep windows and doors
dry
air escapes
Keep furnace floor registers and
Don’t let drapes or furniture block
It’s best to operate your air
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.
Save time and money. Before you request
service . . .
Check the Problem Solver on
page 6. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can correct yourself.
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Operating Your Air Conditioner
Controk
FAN
ONLY
LOW
COOL
. . . . . . .
HIGH
COOL
COOL
Selector Switch
OFF
turns air conditioner off.
FAN ONLY
without cooling.
HIGH COOL
with high fan speed operation.
MED COOL
medium fan speed operation.
LOW COOL
low fan speed operation.
permits fan operation
permits cooling
permits cooling with
permits cooling with
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Thermostat Control
When you turn the Thermostat Control to the desired thermostat will automatically” control the temperature of the indoor air. The higher the number selected, the cooler the indoor air will be.
setting.
the
Ventilation Control
When this control is turned to the CLOSED position, 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.
Note: If the air conditioner is shut off, wait at least two minutes before restarting it.
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opemti~ Your
Air Conditioner
Controb(continued)
For normal cooling
1. Set the Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Set the Thermostat Control at the desired number (usually 5-7 is a good sbrting position). If room temperature is not satisfactory after a reasonable time, set the Thermostat Control at a higher number for a cooler room or at a lower number for a warmer room.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED except for brief periods when you want to exhaust room air to the outside.
For maximum cooling
1. Set the Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to 10.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED.
For quieter operation
1.
Set the Selector Switch at LOW
COOL position.
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to the desired number.
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 the Thermostat Control to a lower number.
3. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED.
For
ni@ttime
During the cooler evening hours,
we recommend that you set the
Selector Switch at LOW COOL for very quiet operation and the Thermostat Control at mid-range
(5 or 6). Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSED.
operation
To adjust air direction
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Two banks of side-to-side air direction louvers are controlled by
tibs
that let you position each bank separately to discharge air to the right, to the left, or straight ahead.
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For extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best performance, we suggest you set the Selector Switch at HIGH COOL in extremely hot weather.
Two banks of up-and-down air direction louvers are controlled by tabs that let you position each bank separately to discharge air up, down or straight out.
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Care and
Cleani~
USER
MMNTEN~CE
INSTRUCTIONS
Turn air conditioner off and remove plug from wall outlet before cleaning.
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe front grille with a clean cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid
dishwashing
with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water.
Condemer
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 available through your GE service outlet.
detergent. Wash cabinet
Coih
Mnt
Grille
The front grille can be removed to make the air filter accessible, allow
more thorough cleaning or make the model and serial numbers easier to read.
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To remove the grille,
the
the grille. Then grasp both sides of the grille and pull it forward and off.
To replace the grille, lineup the tabs on the grille with the holes in the cabinet, insert the attachment knobs and screw them finger tight.
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attachment
Remowl
unscrew
Gobs
on each side of
Air
Hlter
The air filter behind the front grille should be washed at least days or as often as it needs cleaning.
To remove the filter,
the front grille, then carefully unhook the filter from the frame.
Vacuum the filter on the dusty side to remove light dust. Wash the filter,
claer
side up, under water to wash out accumulated dust and lint. If the filter is very dirty, use a mild household detergent in the wash water. Let the filter dry thoroughly before replacing it.
After cleaning the filter, put it back into place and replace the front grille.
evefi
30
first remove
gentiy
flowing
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Questiom?
UseThis Problem Solver
PROBLEM
AIR
CONDI~ONER
DOES
AIR CONDITIONER AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING SOUNDS
WATER OUTSIDE
“DOES
N~OPERATE
N~
COOL
DWPPING
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.
.
Ifplugged in,
cumins, blinds or
Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Turn control 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 5. . 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 furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
Ventilation control maybe set at open position, allowing hot outside air to enter
the room.
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 runs continuously when Selector Switch is in Cool or Fan position. This is normal.
Excess water may overflow in extremely hot and humid weather, This is normal.
fuse could
have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped.
firniture blocking front of air
conditioner
will
restrict airflow.
WATER INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN (ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer
D~PING
Centero-
Air conditioner must be installed with the specified tilt to the outside for proper 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 ring and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
normal
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consumer information service
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.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain
for a
short
period in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer
why you are not pleased. In most FINALLY, if your problem is still 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 GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606
Wacker
Drive
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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT:
have
these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use. Tools Needed
For window installation
Blade-type screwdriver
Rule or tape measure
3/8” pipe tap
Hex driver Knife
Level Drill
Hammer
Electrical Safety—
For through-the-wall installation
All the tools at left (except knife)
plus
Magnetic stud finder (optional)
. Tin snips (optional)
Caulking gun
Hand saw Chisel
Concrete saw (if installing
through a masonry
wall)
IMPORTANT...
How to connect electricity
For personal safety,
thk
appliance must be properly grounded.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG THE POWER CORD.
Electrical requirement
U5-volt
volt protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
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 is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.
models
a.c.,
60 hz grounded outlet
PREFERRED METHOD
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Fig. 1
v
require a 115/120
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Q
INSURE PROPER GROUNO
EXl~
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BEFORE USE
Use of adapter plug
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you still elect to use an
adaDter.
a T; MPORARY may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall outlet by use of a
UL
at most local hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
(ADAHER PLUGS
PERMl~EO IN MNADA)
&
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.
where local codes
listed adapter (Fig. 2) available
N~
ALIGN LARGE
PRONGSBL~ ~
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7
please
Read
~OM
Dermit.
CONNE&ION
f,
‘-
Screws
firnished
Type A
Type B
f
Carefully.
CAUTION:
ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not ground appliance unless cover screw is metal, and
not insulated, and wall outlet is
groundd ;hould have
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,
hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.
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Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
Use of
Attaching adapter
through house wiring. You
cir;uit
checked by a
always
N~
USE the
etiension
cords
not recommended
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we
strongly 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
3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
UL
listed
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Window Mounting
Window Requirements
This air conditioner is factory­prepared for installation in standard double-hung windows with
actual opening width of
to
39!’
clear, vertical opening of 16”
minimum from bottom of sash to stool.
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4“
27~~’
to
~~”
39”-
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min.
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For instillation in windows with a minimum opening width of
see page 10.
Note: All supporting parts should
26!
be secured to firm wood, masonry
or metil.
1. Remove the Chassis.
Slide the chassis out of the cabinet
by ~ullin~
.
while the screen, if necessary, and replace it after installation.
Cabinet
the chassis forward
.
bra-cing
the cabinet. Remove
Screen
2. -Cabinet in Window.
1.
Open the window and mark the center of the window stool. Carefully place the cabinet in the window and align the center mark on the bottom tie bar with the center mark on the window stool.
TOD
Retainer Bar
Bottom Tie Bar
2.
Close the window until it touches behind the top retainer bar. Do not close it so cannot move. (Do not release your grip on the cabinet until the lower window sash is in its
3.
Attich
stool by driving
through the window stool.
Type A Screw
I
ti~htlv
that the sliders
“.
final
position.)
the cabinet to the window
~pe
A screws
ca~ine~
track into the
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4. Loosely attach the sill bracket to the support bracket, using the carriage bolt and flange nut.
;ill
Bracket
~~Bracket
1-
5. Using the
and flange nut, bracket to the cabinet track. Use
the track hole that aligns with the bracket on the outer edge of the window sill.
Attach the sill bracket to the window sill using
Tighten the carriage bolt and flange nut.
Be sure the cabinet maintains its outward pitch. This allows the air conditioner to slant
on the outside and prevents water from entering the room.
Cabin Track
Flanae$ut
~pe
1
‘Upportel
attich
.
~
B machine screw
the support
~pe
A screws.
shghdy
downward
ge
of
ndow
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Support Br{cket
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Carriage Bolt and Flange Nut
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3. Install Window Hller
~neb.
1. Measure distance “X” between
the face of the window stop molding and the side of the cabinet.
‘ace
of
Vindow
Stop Molding
\
Side of Cabinet
2.
Subtract one groove (3/16”) from the “X” measurement to obtain the required width. Using a sharp knife, mark the groove until the filler panel becomes weak enough to break apart.
‘X” Minus One Groove (3/16”)
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Rotate the filler panel backward toward the window frame until the filler panel clears the window stool. Push the filler panel down against the window sill.
Position 3 Position 2
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Slide the filler panel out from the
air conditioner cabinet until the
filler panel flange contacts the
window stop molding (position 3).
4. Attach the filler face of the window
driving upholsterers’ tacks through the holes in the filler panel flange.
Upholsterers’ , Tack
=
*
+
II
1!
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panel
~top
.
‘i “
1.1,’;’
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to the
molding by
Holes in
h
“ange
6.
Pull the bottom window sash down tightly and lock it in place by installing a the hole in the slider into the window sash.
4.
Sfide-sis
1.
Slide the chassis into the cabinet and insert the line cord into the notch in the cabinet. Make sure the front of the chassis is flush with the front of the cabinet.
~pe
A screw through
into Cabinet.
Filler
~anel
3. Insert the cut edge of the filler panel into the cabinet side seal groove (position 1). Leave a small space at the bottom of the cabinet side seal groove.
Cabinet
Cabinet Side Seal
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1
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1
‘3
—P 4 +
,.,,
~A
““1 +Position
c
Wind;w Stop Molding
Fa;e
of
Filler
Pan%’
5. Pull the sliders out until the sliders contact the face of the window stop molding.
Hole in Slider
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I II
1~
7-
Window
‘n
Molding
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)’ider
IIIIE
Stol
Not:h
2. Cut the plastic foam seal to the proper length and insert it between the upper and lower window sash.
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5. Attach Dial Plate and Control
6.
At@ch Air~lter
mobs.
front Grille.
See page 5.
(continued next page)
Cord
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and
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Window
I~tillation(CO,ti.Ued)
Instillation in Window
Opnings
Follow all instructions on pages
7-9 except steps 1 through 6 on
page 9.
Use foam between the sides of the cabinet and the window stop molding.
26” Wide
seal
to fill any openings
Installation Other Than
Flmh
In order to install the appliance
with more of it projecting into the room, it will be necessary to relocate the top retaining bar and the bottom tie bar.
1.
side louvers will not be blocked when the unit is moved farther into
the room.
2. Remove the top retainer bar
cabinet side seals, and bottom tie bar from the cabinet. Relocate them for the desired projection into the room.
Mounting
Check to make sure the cabinet’s
Condemate
A condensate drain is provided to
divert excess water when the air conditioner is installed over a doorway or sidewalk.
Caution: Do not drill a hole in
the base pan.
1.
Pry the cap plug from the
condensate drain (located on the underside of the base pan). Use a 3/8” pipe tap and fully thread the condensate drain.
Cap
Plug
Drain
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k
Condensate
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2.
Screw a 3/8” pipe fitting into the condensate drain. The fitting should protrude approximately 1/27
the base pan when fully threaded into the condensate drain.
Drain
above
3.
If an open drain source is used to dispose of condensate, plastic or rubber tubing may be run directly from the pipe fitting to the open
drain source. If a closed drain source (internal
is used, a “P” trap must be the 3/8” pipe fitting and the closed drain source.
318”
Pipe
Fitting
v
P
/
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“P”
Traps
J
structud ~lumbin~)
To Closed Drain Source
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.
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betwee~’
3. Using the top retaining bar and
cabinet side seals as templates, locate and drill five 7/32” mounting holes in the top of the cabinet and three on each cabinet side.
Top Retainer Bar
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, Cab[net
1
4. Use sealing material (furnished) to fill the cabinet sides that became exposed when the top retaining bar and
cabinet side seals were relocated.
5. Follow all instructions on pages
7 through 9.
hole~
in the cabinet top and
7/32” Holes
Bot;om
Mountin~
Tie Bar
Condensate Drain
Base Pan
+
Condensate Drain
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Through-the-Wall Instillation
. The cabinet may be installed through the
wall
in both existing
buildings and new construction.
The side louvers must project
on the outdoor side of the wall.
The room side of the cabinet must
project into the room at least 1“ from the finished wall.
. The cabinet must be installed
level
from side to side and with a
3/8” tilt from front to rear.
Took
Required
See page 7.
Additional Materials
(obtain locally) . 13 wood screws, 1“ long
1 tube high grade caulking
compound
Lintel, if required, to support
bricks or blocks above opening.
1. Prepare Wall Opening.
1. Determine size of opening.
Measure width and height of cabinet and add 1/8” to each dimension.
t
18-1/2”
,;8,,
+
2. Choose the wall opening location.
is (or will be) installed
3. Make the opening. Frame it
to support the weight of the air conditioner. Add metal flashing over bottom of frame opening and
1“
possibility of condensate entering the area between the inner and outer wall.
Be sure wall receptacle
Up
on sides to reduce the
nea~by.
2. Remove Chassis from Cabinet.
Slide chassis out of cabinet by
bracing cabinet with one hand
while pulling chassis out with other
hand.
3. Instill Cabinet in Wall.
1.
Remove and discard top retainer
bar and cabinet side seals.
2. Put cabinet in wall opening.
3. Attach cabinet to wood frame.
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1“ Long
Wood Screws
~
(a)
Drive 2 locally-obtained 1“ long wood screws through cabinet track into wood frame bottom.
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(b)
Drive 11 locally-obtained 1“ long wood screws cabinet top and sides into wood frame. top retainer bar and seals are removed. ) If frame is oversize, use shims to eliminate distortion.
(Holes
are
II II
,
~hrough
exposed
~abinet
. .
. .
. .
.d
—.-
holes in when
side
ster
Line
Trim
Molding
(if desired)
t,,
~
‘(
Lo”g
Wood Screws
o
INSIDE
4. Caulk all four sides on the outdoor side of cabinet to prevent moisture from getting through to the interior wall. Use of flashing (a piece of aluminum or galvanized steel available at most hardware stores) will further prevent moisture from getting into interior walls.
5.
Install wood trim molding
(obtained locally) around
roomside
projection of cabinet, if desired.
4. Slide Chassis into Cabinet.
Lift chassis and carefully slide it into cabinet. Do not push on controls or finned coils. Make sure chassis is firmly seated toward rear of cabinet.
5. Attach Dial Plate and Control Knobs.
Hlter
6. Attach Air
and
front Grille.
See
page
5.
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
Save
proof of original purchase date
WARRANTY
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,
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
pan
replace
mftigetiing
condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
~r
each of the above warranties:
Transportation expense to and from a service shop and shop service labor if required will be free of charge.
of the sealed
system
free
(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 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.
FACTORY SERVICE or
ELECTRIC-
D.C.
Care@
I
WHAT IS N~ 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:
GE Answer
800.626,2000 consumer information service
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.
Cente@
Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, 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. . In commercial locations labor
necessary to move the unit to a location where it is accessible for service by an individual technician.
your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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.
Damage to the product caused
by improper power supply voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
NOT
WARRANTOR IS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
RESPONSIBLE
Pub.
12-89
No.
49-7228
AVD14
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