Before using your
air conditioner, read
this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your
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
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. See how to remove
the front grille on page 6.
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:
new
40225
air
Instructions
Read W instrudiom before
using this
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
●
Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose
this Use and Care Guide.
● This air conditioner must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See
instructions on page 3.
●
Never unplug
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.
SAW
appliace.
as described in
yow
air conditioner
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grounding
INSTRUCTIONS
● Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 6.)
●
For most efficient cooling, 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.)
c
Turn air conditioner off before
vacations or extended absences
from home.
Model
~rnber
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
If you received a damaged air
conditioner,
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the air conditioner.
Save time and money.
Before you request service,
the Problem Solver on page 7. It
lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct
yourself.
immediately contact
check
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Page 3
Electrical
SafetY—IMPORTANT... pleaSe
Read
Carefully.
How to connect
electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
Electrical
115-volt models
volt a.c., 60 hz 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.
Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
230/208-volt models
own single branch circuit supplying
230/208-volt a.c., protected with a
time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
This is recommended
performance and to prevent
overloading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire
hazard from overheating wires.
The power cord on these models
has a 230/208-volt perpendicular,
tandem or large tandem type plug
that mates respectively with
requiremen~
require a
115/120-
~bligation
require their
for
best
a
230/208-volt perpendicular,
tandem or large tandem type wall
outlet. These types of outlets are
available at most hardware stores.
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230/208-VOLT
PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
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230/208-VOLT
TANDEM TYPEWALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
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230/208-VOLT
LARGE TANDEM TYPE WALL OUTLET
LINE CORD PLUG
REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION
Whether your air conditioner is a
115-volt or a 230/208-volt unit, it
is
imDortant
outle~
qualified electrician if there is
any doubt as to whether a proper
ground exists.
to have the wall
and circuit checked by a
Use of adapter plug
(U5-volt
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug.
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where
TEMPORARY CON
may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall outlet by use of a
UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available
at most local hardware stores.
models only)
local
codes permit, a
MATCHING
However,
NE~ION
TEMPORARY METHOD
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)
ALIGN LARGE
PRONGS/SLOTS
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Fig. 2
The larger slot in the adapter must be
aligned-with the larger
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
unless
cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and
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,
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
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we
strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a
ULI
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.
wall
outlet is grounded
always hold the
etiension
isted
3-wire grounding
cords
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GROUNO
AND
FIRM CONNECTION
BEFORE USE
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Page 4
Opemting
Your Air Conditioner
Controk
VENTIWTION
OPEN
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●
CLOSE
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Ventilation Control
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.
SELECTOR
FAN
-
HIGH
HEAT
‘HIGH
COOL
Selector Switih
OFF
turns air conditioner off.
FAN ONLY
speed operation without
heating.
For F~ ONLYo~eration, the
Energy Saver
NORMAL position.
LOW COOL
low fan speed operation.
permits medium fan
cookg
S;itch
must be in the
permits cooling with
or
THERMOSTAT
Thermostat Control
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.
Enemy
Saver Switih
The Energy Saver Switch controls
the fan operation. When it’s in the
NORMAL 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.
MED COOL permits cooling with
medium fan speed operation.
HIGH COOL permits cooling
with high fan speed operation.
LOW HEAT permits heating with
low fan speed operation.
MED HEAT permits heating with
medium fan speed operation.
HIGH HEAT permits heating with
high fan speed operation.
For FAN ONLY operation, the
Energy Saver Switch must be in the
NOR-MAL
position.
ENERGY SAVER
~
~
NORMAL
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Page 5
For Normal Cooling
1. Set Selector Switch at HIGH
COOL.
,.
Set Thermostat Control at
desired number (usually 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 Selector 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 Selector Switch at LOW
COOL.
2. Set Thermostat Control at
;sired number.
3. Set Ventilation Control at
CLOSE position.
4. Shift Energy Saver Switch to
desired position–NORMAL or
SAVE.
For Nighttime Operation
During the cooler evening hours,
it is recommended that you set the
Selector Switch at LOW COOL
for very quiet operation and the
Thermostat Control at mid-range
(5 or 6).
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
Control to a lower number.
speed
and set the Thermostat
For Extreme Temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you
always set the Selector Switch at
HIGH COOL in extremely hot
weather.
For air circulation and
filtering without cooling
or heating
Set Selector Switch at FAN ONLY.
For fan only operation, the Energy
Saver Switch must be in the
NORMAL position.
For Ventilation
Whether controls are set for cooling,
heating or fan only 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 normal openings in the
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 Selector Switch at HIGH
HEAT.
2. Set Thermostat Control at
desired number (usually 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.
To Adjust Air Direction
Up-and-down air direction:
(A) let you direct discharged air up,
down or straight ahead.
Side-to-side air direction:
lets you direct discharged air to the
left, to the right or straight ahead.
Tabs
Tab (B)
5
Page 6
Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
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
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,
solvents or bleaching agents.
dishwashing
detergent,
Condenser Coils
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
through your GE service outlet.
atiable
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
of the unit and pull downward.
Clean the filter
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.
tab
at the bottom left side
with a vacuum
Front Grille Removal
If your air conditioner is mounted
flush inside the room or if the
window sill extends farther 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 4
inches.
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 filter and pull.
After cleaning, replace the air filter
and grille, hooking the top of the
grille onto the top of the cabinet
and pushing the bottom of the grille
in until it snaps into place.
the
tab on
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Page 7
~
Questio~?
‘~-
UseThisfioblem
-
PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES
AIR CONDITIONER
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING
SOUNDS
N~
OPERATE
“DOES NOT COOL
Solver
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
●
Not plugged in. Plug
●
If plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have been tripped.
●
Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.
. Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Also, when Energy Saver Switch
is at SAVE, the temperature in the room will vary more than when it’s at NORMAL.
Turn 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.
s
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, allowing hot outside air to enter 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.
may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.
c
Fan cycles on and off with compressor when Energy Saver Switch is at SAVE and
Selector Switch is in cool or heat position. Otherwise, fan runs continuously when
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WATER
OUTSIDE
WATER
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information service
DWPPING
DWPPING
Center@
air conditioner is on.
●
Excess water may overflow in extremely hot and humid weather. This is normal.
●
Air conditioner must be
water
. This is normal for a short period in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer
period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of
cabinet where it is picked up by a fan and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
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
se~vice
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
you receive, here are three
s
to follow for further help.
instiled
level or tilted slightly to the outside for proper
disuosal.
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details (including your
uhone number) to:
.
Manager,
GE
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
Consumer Relations
A~pliances
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Wacker
Drive
7
Page 8
YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date 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, free of
charge, parts and on-site service
labor to repair or replace
the
room air conditioner that
of
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 on-site
service labor to repair or replace
any
pad
of the sealed refrigerating
system
evaporator and all connecting
tubing) that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
breach of the above warranties:
Transportation expense to and
from a service shop and shop
service labor if required will be
free of charge.
(the compressor, condenser,
anyparf
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@
WHAT IS NOT 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 your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer
● Improper installation,
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.
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.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
Affaim, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
. 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
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
NOT
RESPONSIBLE
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