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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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Sertice
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.
2
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
u
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
120
—
Should the adapter ground
terminal break,
DO
NOT
USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again
been established.
3
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.
4
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
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