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Contents

Adapter Plug
Air Direction

Air Filter
Appliance Registration

Care

and Cleaning

condenser

Consumer Services
Control Settings

Electrical Requirements

Ener~-Saving

Extension Cords
Grille and Cabinet

Coils

Conditioner

Tips

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Grounding
Installation Instructions

Model and Serial Numbers 2
Moisture Removal

Problem Solver

Safe~ Instructions

User Maintenmce Instructions 5

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Before using your
air conditioner, read
this book carefully.

It

is

intended to help you operate

and maintain

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

Hotpoint

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

your new air

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll

find them on a label on the
front right-hand side
conditioner.

These numbers
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.

of the air

are

also on the

If you received a damaged
air conditioner...

Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the air
conditioner.

Read

all instructions 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

a}ong

damage
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.

its length or at

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

Hotpoint

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20

North

Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

Save time and money.
Before you request
service...

Check the Problem Solver. It

lists

causes of the minor
operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

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SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical

Safety—IMPORTANT... pleaSe

Read

Carefuily.

For personal safety, this
appliance must be
properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is
equipped with
(grounding) plug which mates with

a

standard three-prong (grounding)
wall outlet (Fig. I ) to minimize the
possibility

from this-appliance.

Have the wall outlet
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 ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.

a

three-prong

of electric shock hazard

and

circuit

Use of adapter

(l IS-volt units)

Because of potential
hazards under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against use

an

adapter plug. However,
elect to use an adapter, where- local
codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be
properly grounded two-prong wall
outlet by use
(Fig. 2) available at most
hardware stores.

PR

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Fig. 2

The larger slot in the adapter must

be

aligned with the

the wall
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.

CAUTION:

ground terminal to wall outlet
cover screw does not ground
appliance
metal,

outlet

wiring. You should have circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.

outlet

unless

and

not insulated, and wall

is grounded through house

plug

safety

of

ifyou still

made

to a

of a

lJL listed

to provide proper

Attaching an adapter

cover screw is

adapter

local

ER

FIRM CONNECTION

BEFORE USE

larger

slot in

When disconnecting the power

cord from the adapter, always

hold the adapter with one hand.
this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.

If

Use of extension 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
cord, it is absolutely
be a
appliance extension cord having a
grounding type plug and outlet and
that the electrical rating of the cord
be 15 amperes (minimum) and
volts.

elect

UL listed

to use an extension

necess~

3-wire grounding type

that it

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—

Should the adapter ground
terminal break,

DO

NOT

USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again

been established.

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Operating Your Air Conditioner Controls

thermostat

Thermostat Control

When you turn the Thermostat
Control to the desired setting, the
thermostat
control the temperature of the
indoor air. The higher the number
selected, the cooler the room air
will become.

will

automatically

Selector Switch

LO COOL provides cooling with
low fan speed operation.

HI COOL

high fan speed operation.

OFF

Caution: Zf air conditioner is shut

of~

wait at least two minutes

before restarting it.

provides cooling with

turns air conditioner off.

For normal cooling For matimum cooling

1.

Set the Selector at HI COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat at desired 2. Set the Thermostat at 8.
number (usually the midpoint is
a good starting 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.

1. Set the Selector at HI COOL.

HI FAN

operation without cooling.
LO FAN provides low fan speed

operation without cooling.

provides high fan speed

For air circulation and
filtering without cooling

Set the Selector at LO FAN or
HI FAN.

For quieter operation

1.

Set the Selector at LO COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat at desired
number.

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Freezing up

Inside

air

hot

and

humid

Outside air
temperature
dropping

If

you notice that your air
conditioner is not cooling as it
should, it

may

be that ice has formed

on the cooling coils. The ice blocks
air

flow and

cooling the room. This “freezing up”

is a temporary condition that most
often occurs at night when the
Thermostat is set on 7 or 8

Selector is set on LO COOL.
To correct the condition, set the

Selector at HI FAN or

with the Thermostat at 1 or 2.

stops the unit from

and

HI

COOL

the

Care and Cleating

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.

Upward
h;lp

is directed straight up.

tilted air discharge vanes

cool the room

evenl~.

Cool air

Moisture removal

The moisture that your air
conditioner removes from the air
drains to the rear of the cabinet
where it is picked up by a fan and
dispersed against the condenser.

Occasionally, more
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
of moisture removal 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.

likely

during

USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

~rn

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

Air Filter

The air filter behind the inlet grille

should be washed at least every
two weeks or as often as it needs

cleaning.

On some models the air filter fits
into a slot at the front of the air
discharge louvers. Remove the
filter by grasping its top corners
and pulling up and out.

On some models the air filter
fits in a slot behind an access door
located on the front top of the air
conditioner. Remove the filter by
opening the access door, grasping
the filter and pulling up and out.

ir

Filter

reusing. It may be dried by gently
shaking or pressing between
towels. Replace the filter, with
the filter’s front facing you.

Note: Failure to keep the air
filter clean will result in poor
air circulation. DO NOT operate
the air conditioner without a
filter. Dirt and lint will clog the
evaporator surface, reduce

air

flow, possibly cause ice to form
and reduce cooling

ability.

Grilles & Cabinet

Wipe grilles with a
lightly dampened with mild liquid

dishwashing detergent. Wash

cabinet with mild soap or detergent
and lukewarm water.

clean

cloth

Condenser Coils

The

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 General Electric

service outlet.

Use a vacuum cleaner to
the filter on its dusty side or wash
gently with running water. Apply
the water from the cleaner side of
the filter to wash out the dust and

lint. Mild detergent may be used to
clean the filter if it is very dirty.
When the air filter is washed in
water, it must be dried before

clean

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Keep the air

● Don’ t let the room get too hot.

filter

clean,

tips

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.

● 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.

●

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

●

It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot weather.

●

Keep outdoor condenser coil
clean.

●

Turn air conditioner off before
vacations or extended absences
from home.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

lMPORTANT–Observe all governing codes and

ordinances.

lNSTALLER—Be

with the Consumer.

CONSUMER—Keep these instructions

reference.

sure to leave these instructions

for future

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY:

appliance must be properly grounded.

. This

See page

● DO

remove the third grounding prong from the
power cord.

We recommend that you do not use an

.

extension cord or an adapter plug with this
appliance.

DO not change the

.

this appliance:

●

FOIIOW

codes and ordinances.

●

This appliance must be supplied with 115V,

60Hz

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 specifications, call a licensed electrician.

●

Aluminum house wiring may pose special

problems—consult a qualified electrician.

3.

not,

under any circumstances, cut or

plug

on the power cord of

national electrical codes or local

and connected to a properly grounded

WINDOWREOUIREMENTS

● Standard double-hung window with actual

opening width of

●

Clear vertical

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.

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

22 %“ to 36!

opening of 14

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to 36”

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Sash

stool

1’

INSMLLATION OF LOCATOR

Raise the window sash and remove the handle.
Measure the window sill, side-to-side, and mark
a center line. Secure the locator on the center of
the window sill with the edge against the stool,
using two 1” long screws.

Center Line

SAVE THE CARTON

For convenient storage of air conditioner during
winter months or when not in use.

TOOLS NEEDED

Phillips screwdriver
Flat Blade screwdriver

Knife or Scissors
Ruler

Exterior

Wall

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(cont,n.e~)

S~RM

To overcome storm window interference, securely
attach 2“ wide wood strips to the window stool
and sill (both places), with either nails or screws.
Strips should be as long as window opening width
and flush with back side of the window stool.
Thickness of strips should be determined by
amount of interference.

WINDOWINTERFERENCE

Air

Wood

Filler

Strips

L

Aluminum

Storm

Window

2. Lower the window sash tight against the

sliding panels and the rear of the grille.

Grille

[

Im

3. Extend sliding panels out from sides of air
conditioner against window frame. Fasten each
to sash and window stool with screws.

Window

Frame,

lNS~LLATIONIN

1.

Center the unit in the window opening.
Keeping a firm grip on the air conditioner,
carefully put the bottom rail between the window
stool and the locator. If the locator is too short to
hold the unit in position, insert a filler strip to raise it.

Bottom

Rail

WINDOW

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Strip

ed)

H“

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INSMLLATION OF GASKET

Cut the foam sash-gap gasket to the window

width and “stuff” between the top of the lower

sash and glass panes of the upper sash for a seal.

REMOVAL FROM WINDOW

1.

Turn the air conditioner off and

disconnect power cord.

2. Remove foam sash-gap gasket from
between windows.

3. Remove screws securing the sliding
panels to the lower sash and window stool.
Close sliding panels.

4. Keeping a firm grip on the air conditioner,
raise sash and carefully “rock” air conditioner
backward to drain the major portion of any

condensate water in the base of the unit. Carefully

lift the unit from the window to avoid spilling

re-use

any remaining water. Store parts for

the air conditioner.

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Problem Solver

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

AIR CONDITIONER ● Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner

DOES NOT OPERATE

or furniture.

● If plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped.

AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”

OPERATING SOUNDS

WATER DRIPPING
OUTSIDE

WATER DRIPPING
INSIDE

WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)

●

Curtain, blinds or furniture blocking, the front of the air conditioner will restrict air flow.

●

Thermostat 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 2 weeks.

●

Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was

Allow time for it to cool down.

●

Cold air may be escaping

floor registers

●

Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice, set the Selector Switch

or HI COOL with the Thermostat Control to 1 or 2.

●

Thermostat

on and off. This is normal.

●

Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch is in COOL or FAN position.

This is normal.

●

Excess water may

This is normal.

●

Air conditioner must be installed level for proper water disposal.

● 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.

md cold air returns.

click,

a metallic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles

ovefflow

tiough

open furnace

in excessively hot and humid weather.

fwst

turned on.

to HI FAN

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WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date

such as your sales

slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● Service trips to your home to

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Read your Use and Care material.

If you
about operating the product please
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor to

repair or replace

room air conditioner that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

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
if it fails because of a manufacturing
defect.

any part of the

the compressor

For each of the above warranties:

To avoid any charges you must
take the room air conditioner to a
Hotpoint Factory Service Center or
a Hotpoint Customer
servicer and pick it up following

sewice. In-home service is also

available, but you must pay for the
service technician’s travel costs to
your home.

● 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 house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

Care(O

This warranty is extended to

the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for use in the 48

mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii

and Washington,
All warranty service will be

provided by

Centers or by our authorized
Customer
normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORY SERVICE or
HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE”
SERVICE.

●

Failure of the product resulting
from modifications to the product or
due to unreasonable use including
failure to provide reasonable and
necessary maintenance.

● Damage to product caused

by improper power supply voltage,
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Care@

D.C.

our Factory Service

servicers during

Some states do not allow the

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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

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