GE Carry Cool ATL04, Carry Cool ATL05 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Contents

Adapter Plug

3

Model and Serial Numbers

2

Air Direction

5

Moisture Removal

4

Air Filter

5

Problem Solver

6

Appliance Registration

2

Safety Instructions

2

Care and Cleaning

5

User Maintenance Instructions 5

Condenser Coils

5

Warranty

Back Cover

Consumer Services

11

Control Settings

4,5

Electrical Requirements

3

Energy-Saving Tips

6

Extension Cords

3

Grille and Cabinet

5

Grounding

3

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Installation Instructions

7

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Models

ATL04
ATL05

GEAppiances

Help us 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 on the
frame of the air conditioner behind

the air filter.
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

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.

2

Important Safety
Instructions

Read dl

itiructions

before

using this appliance.

When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:

●

Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose

as described in

this Use and Care Book.

●

This air conditioner must be
properly installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See

grounding

instructions on page 3.

●

Never unplug your air conditioner

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.

●

Unplug your air conditioner

before making any repairs.

Note: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.

●

For your safety. .

.do

not store or
use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

If You Need

Setice

To obtain service, see the Consumer
Services page in the back 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
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 phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
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

Electrical

Safety—IMPORTmT...pleaSe

Read Carefully.

For personal safety, this

Use of adapter plug

appliance must be properly

(W-volt

units)

grounded.

Because of potential safety

The power cord of this appliance

hazards under certain conditions,

is equipped with a

three~prong

we strongly recommend against use

(grounding) plug which mates with

of an adapter plug.

Howe~er,

if you

a standard three-prong (grounding)

still elect to use an adapter, where

wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the

ld

codes permit, a

TEMPOWY

possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

PREFERRED ,

METHOD

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INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS

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BEFORE USE

,

Fig.

1 /~

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.

DO NOT, UNDER

NY

C~CUMSTNC~,

CUT

OR

~MOm nE ~W

(GROUND) PRONG

~OM

T~

POWER CORD.

CONNE~ION

maybe made to a
properly grounded two-prong wall
outlet by use of a

UL listed adapter

(Fig. 2) available at most local

hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

PERM,,T,,INCANADA) -

(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT

The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in
the

wdl

outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.

~~ON:

Attaching an adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet cover
screw does not ground appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and
not insulated, and wall outlet is
grounded

tiugh

house wiring. You
should have circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure

the outlet is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power
cord from the 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

te*

b~k,

DO N~ USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.

Use of

e*nsion

cords

not recommended

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However,
if you

sti

elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a

UL

listed 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.

3

Operati~

Your&r Conditioner

Controk

SELECTOR

THERMOSTAT

COOLER b

4

5

,+—0,

‘H ● ’

18

Selector Switch

OFF

turns air conditioner off.

HI FAN

provides high fan speed

operation without cooling.

LO FAN

provides low fan speed

operation without cooling.

HI COOL

provides cooling with

high fan speed operation.

LO

COOL

provides cooling with

low fan speed operation.

Temperature Control

When you turn the Temperature
Control to the desired setting, the
thermostat will

automaticdl~ control

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

For normal

cooli~

1.

Set Selector Switch at HI COOL.

2. Set Temperature Control at
desired number

(usudy

the midpoint

is a good starting position). If room

temperature is not satisfactory

aftera

reasonable time, set the Temperature

Control at a higher number for a

cooler room or at a lower number
for a warmer room.

For mafimum

cooli~

1.

Set Selector Switch at HI COOL.

2. Set Temperature Control at 8.

For quieter operation

1.

Set Selector Switch at LO COOL.

2. Set Temperature Control at
desired number.

When the Temperature Control is

set on 7 or 8 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 set the Temperature

Control to a lower number.

For air circulation and

filteriW

without

cooliW

Set the Selector Switch at LO FAN

or HI FAN.

Moisture removal

Themoisturethatyour air conditioner

removes from

theairdrains

to the rear
of the cabinet where it is picked up
by a fan and dispersed against the
condenser. Occasiondy, more likely
during start-up, a “pinging” noise

may be heard. This is normal for a
short time in less humid areas and

longer in very humid areas. This

method

ofmoistureremovd improves

the operational efficiency of your

air conditioner.
Note: Before moving your air

conditioner to another location,
turn it off and wait 5 or 10 minutes.
This will allow the condensate to
drain from the coil into the base
pan. Then, keeping a firm grip on
the air conditioner, carefully raise the
window and tilt the air conditioner
to the outside to drain the water
from the base pan.

4

Air direction

Air direction on the indoor side is
through the front grille and out the
top. Air flow out the top should not
be obstructed by curtains or drapes.

I

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ROOMSIDE VIEW

Air direction on the outdoor side
is through the rear grille and out
through the top and side louvers.

Care and

Cleati~

USER

M~TENWCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Turn air conditioner off and
remove plug from wall receptacle
before cleaning.

Grilles & Cabinet

Wipe grilles with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid

dishwashing

detergent. Wash
cabinet with mild soap or detergent
and lukewarm water.

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
available through your Hotpoint
service outlet.

Air Filter

The foam air filter behind the
inlet grille should be washed at
least every 30 days or as often as
it needs cleaning.

Remove the inlet

grille by grasping

the tab at the top of the grille, pulling
out and lifting grille out.

P1ace

the grille on a flat surface
and remove the filter. Wash the
filter in hot, soapy water, just as
you would a sponge. Squeeze dry.

To reinstall the filter, place it on
pins located on the back side of
the grille.

To replace the grille, place the two
tabs at the bottom of the grille into
slots on the case and push the grille
forward.

5

Ene~y-savi~

tips

c

Keep the air filter clean. (See

instructions on page 5.)

●

Don’t let the room get too
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.

s

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

. Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Cold air
can easily escape through them.

s

Don’t let drapes or furniture block
the front of the unit and restrict air
flow when it is operating.

c

It’s best to operate your air
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.

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Questions?

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Use This Problem Solver

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PROBLEM

AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE

AIR CONDITIONER

“DOES

N~

COOL

AS IT SHOULD”

OPERATING SOUNDS

WATER

DMPPING

OUTSIDE
WATER

DMPPING

INSIDE

WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped

loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.

. If plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit

breaker may have tripped.

●

Curtain, blinds or furniture blocking 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.

. 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 may be escaping through open
furnace floor registers and cold air returns.

● 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 excessively hot
and humid weather. This is normal.

●

Air conditioner must be installed level or
tilted slightly to the outside for proper water

disposd.

●

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 more help.. call, toll free:

GE Answer Center”

800.6262000
consumer information service

Read these instructions completely and

arefully.

IMPORTANT—Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.

INSTALLER—Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.

CONSUMER—Keep these instructions for
future reference.

ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMEN~

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY:

. THIS

APPLWCEMUST

BE PROPERLY

GROUNDED. See page 3.

● DO

N~,

UNDER ANY

C~CUMSTANCES,

CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD

GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE
POWER CORD.

● WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO

NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG

WTH

THIS

APPLNCE.

. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG ON THE

POWER CORD OF THIS APPLIANCE.

● FOLLOW NATIONAL ELECTRICAL

CODES OR LOCAL CODES AND
ORDINANCES.

● This appliance must be supplied with

115V,

60 Hz, and connected to an individual, properly
grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20
amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.

● If the electric supply provided does not meet the

above

specifi~tions,

call a licensed electrician.

. Aluminum house wiring may pose special

problems—consult a qualified electrician.

WINDOW

REQUIREMEN~

. Standard double-hung window with actual

opening width of

221/2”

to

36!’

●

Clear

vertical opening of 141/z” minimum from

bottom of sash to stool.

. Install the air conditioner in a window where

there will be enough clearance around the cabinet

to allow ample circulation of air through the unit.

p’

I

t

221/2” to

361~ ~

4

141/z “

min.

1

1

I

For

wtndows

that do not meet the above requirements, see

SPECIAL INSTALLATION section of this instruction.

Note: All supporting parts should be
secured to firm wood, masonry or metal.

(continued

nextpage)

7

I

installation

INSTRUCTIONS(..ntin.ed)

INSTALLATION IN WINDOW

1. Raise lower sash and remove window handle, if

there is one. Select center of area where air
conditioner is to be

loated.

2. KEEPINGA FIRM GRIP ON THE AIR

CONDITIONER,

arefully

place unit into window

opening so bottom of air conditioner frame is
against stool of window. Carefully close window
behind handle on air conditioner.

3. If leveling bolt does not touch stool with unit in

verti~l

position, reach around side of air conditioner

and adjust bolt downward until it touches stool.

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N~E:

When air conditioner is removed from
window, leveling bolt should be adjusted above
bottom surface of air conditioner.

4. Cut a 5“ piece off the foam sash-gap gasket.
Tilt unit slightly to the inside and install gasket in
channel directly behind opening in handle.

5. Extend sliding panels out from sides of air

conditioner case against window frame. Keep
panels level, fasten each to sash with single screw
driven as high as possible to avoid any sag in
extended panel.

8

6. Insert clips into slots at bottom of channel on
both the left and right side. Secure clip to window
stool with screw provided.

Clamp

\

stool

7. Cut foam sash-gap gasket to window width

and stuff between top of lower sash and glass
pane of upper sash to provide seal.

8. Install the sash bracket to secure the air
conditioner and lock both sashes in place.

Screw

REMOVAL FROM WINDOW

1.

Turn

the

air conditioner off and disconnect

power cord.

2. Remove sash-gap gasket from between
windows and unscrew metal sash bracket from
window.

3. Remove screws installed through top of sliding
panels into lower sash and clips holding channels
to stool.

4. Close curtains. KEEPING A FIRM GRIP ON
AIR CONDITIONER, raise sash and carefully
rock air conditioner backward and drain major
portion of water in base of unit. Care should be
taken in lifting unit from window to avoid spilling
any remaining water.

5. Store parts for reuse along with air conditioner.

—

SPECIAL INSTALLATION

1. For windows from 36” to 49” in width, order

an extra wide kit,

RAK50A, from your dealer or

distributor.

2. For installation in a slider window application,
(16” to 48”), order kit RAK109A from your dealer
or distributor.

3. To overcome storm window interference,

attach a 2 inch wide wood strip to the stool, with
either nails or screws. Strip should be as wide as
window opening and flush with back side of stool.
Thickness of wood strip should be determined by
the amount of interference.

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be performed by

any user. Other servicing

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should be referred to

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exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.

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YOUR GE 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

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor to
repair or replace

any pati

of

the

room air conditioner that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED TENYEAR WARRANTY

For ten years from 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.

For each of the above warranties:

To avoid any charges you must take

the room air conditioner to a General
Electric Factory Service Center or a
General Electric Customer

Care”

servicer and pick it up following
service. In-home service is also
available, but you must pay for the
service technician’s travel costs to
your home.

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,

D.C.

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

Care@

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

ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.

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 CenteF

800.626.2000
consumer information service

. 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.

. 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 NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Pub.

No.

49-7248

Al

LU~

ATL05

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