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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Page 3
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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Page 4
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
I
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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Page 5
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.
I
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.
/-
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
5
Page 6
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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 mostFINALLY, 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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Page 7
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
‘il—
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Fig. 1
v
require a 115/120
@q
.
A\
Q
INSURE PROPER GROUNO
EXl~
,,
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.
-
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
(continued next page)
Page 8
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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1
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
8
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Carriage Bolt
and Flange Nut
Page 9
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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54
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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
-——
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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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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1
,
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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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Page 10
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
!
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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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
\
, 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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Page 11
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.
11
Page 12
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@
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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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