GE KCD08A Use And Care Manual

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Conditioner

Conknh

Adapter Plug

Air Direction

Air Filter

Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning

Condenser Coils

Control Settings

4,5

Electrical Requirements

Energy-Saving Tips

Extension Cords

Grille and Cabinet

Grounding

Model and Serial Numbers

Problem Solver

Repair Service

Safety Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions 6

Warranty

Back Cover

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000

Use

and Care of

models

KCS06L Kmo8A

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Help us help you...

Before

usi~

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

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label behind the air discharge louvers. You should be able to read them by shining a flashlight through the louvers.

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

damWed

air conditioner . . .

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

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

Important

Safety

Itiructions

Read dl

insttiions

before

mi~

this appliance.

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

●

this appliance

ordy

for

ita

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

~mticonditioner

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

rdong

its length or at either the

plug or connector end.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Ene~y-saving

tips

● Keep the air filter clean. (See

instructions on page 6.) . For most efficient cooling,

keep the ventilation control in the closed position except when you want to allow a small amount of outdoor air to enter the room or exhaust air, smoke or odors from the room.

●

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.

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 the outdoor condenser coil clean. (See page 6.)

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

Check the Problem Solver on page 7. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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Electrical

safetY—IMPORTANT...please

Read

Carefully.

How to connect

230/208-volt perpendicular,

electricity

tandem or large tandem type wall outlet. These types of outlets are

For personal safety,

available at most hardware stores.

this appliance must be properly grounded.

Electrical requirements

U5-volt

models require a

115/120-

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.

PREFERRED METHOD

>–-:

Fig. 1

,,.

‘~

% /

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

Where a standard two-prong wall

outlet

is encountered, it is

your

.@ @

●

230/208-VOLT

MATCHING

PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL OUTLET

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME

OELAY

FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

PROTE~lON

230/208-VOLT

MATCHING

TANDEM TYPE

WALL OUTLET

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME

OELAY

FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

PROTE~lON

-e

●

230/208-VOLT

MATCHING

LARGE

TANOEM

TYPE WALL OUTLET

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME

OELAY

FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

TEMPORARY METHOD

(AOAPTER

PLUGS NOT

PERMITTED IN

CANAOA)

‘“~

ALIGN LARGE

PRONGS/SLOTS -

‘\

‘~; ““-” “ .-

~.,,,

-- ~ z ~

(

“

INSURE PROPER

GROUNO

AND

FIRM CONNECTION

Fig. 2

BEFORE USE

The

larger

slot in the adapter must be

aligned-with the

larger sl~t

in the wall 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 appliance unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and wall outlet is grounded 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,

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 terminal break, DO

USE the

appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

personal responsibility and ;bligation to have it replaced with a properly

Whether your air conditioner is a

grounded three-prong wall outlet.

115-volt or a 230/208-volt unit, it

Use of etiension cords

is important to have the

wall

N~,

UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES,

CUT

OR REMOVE

THE

THIRD

(GROUND)

PRONG

~OM

THE POWER CORD.

230/208-volt models

require their own single branch circuit supplying 230/208-volt a.c., protected with a time delay fuse or circuit breaker. This is recommended for best 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 a

outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists.

Use of adapter plug

(U5-volt

models only)

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against use

of an adapter

plug.

However,

if you

still

elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CON

NE~ION

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

UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available

at most

local

hardware stores.

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

UL listed 3-wire grounding

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. Such extension cords

are

obtainable through your local

service organization.

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Opemting

Your Air Conditioner

Controk

air out

air in

MASTER CONTROL

Master Control Switih

OFF

turns air conditioner off.

*LO

FAN

permits low fan speed

operation without cooling.

*HI FAN

permits

high fan speed

operation without cooling.

*Forfan

only

OperatiOn,

Power

Saver Switch must be in the “norm”

position.

LOW COOL

permits cooling with

low fan speed operation.

THERMOSTAT

Thermostat Control

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

automaticdlj

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

The Save Energy

Mnge

a visual reminder that you can conserve energy by selecting a higher room temperature but still keep the room cool and less humid than outside.

VENT

Ventilation Control

When the Vent Control is at the

“closed” position, the vent door is closed and only the air inside the room can be circulated and conditioned.

Set the control at the “air in” position and the vent door opens to allow a small amount of outdoor air to enter the room.

Set the control at the

“airout”

position and the vent door opens to

HIGH COOL

permits cooling with

allow air, smoke or odors to-be

high fan speed operation.

exhausted from the room.

*~wer

Saver

Switih

(on models so equipped)

The Power Saver Switch controls the

fan operation.

When it’s in the

“norm” 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.

POWER

SAVER

For fan only operation, Power

Saver

Switch

must be in the “norm”

position.

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For normal cooling

Set the Master Control Switch at

HI COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat Control at the desired number (usually 4-5 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.

3. Set the Vent Control at “closed”.

4. Set the Power Saver Switch at “norm” position for continuous fan

operation or at “save” position to automatically cycle the fan on and off with the compressor.

For maximum cooling

1. Set the Master Control Switch at

HI COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat Control at 8.

3. Set the Vent Control at “closed”.

4. Set the Power Saver Switch at

the “norm” position.

For quieter operation

Set the Master Control Switch at

LO COOL.

2. Set the Thermostat Control at

desired number. When the Thermostat 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

highs~

and set the Thermostat

Control to a lower number.

3. Set the Vent Control at “closed”.

4. Set the Power Saver Switch at

the “norm” position. Note: When the Power Saver

Switch is at the “save” position, changes in the sound level may be more noticeable than when it’s at the “norm” position.

For ni@ttime operation

During the cooler evening hours, we recommend that you set the Master Control Switch at LO COOL for very quiet operation and the Thermostat Control at mid-range (4-5).

For extreme temperatures

For greatest economy and best performance, we suggest that you set the Master Control Switch at HI COOL in extremely hot weather.

For ventilation

Whether the controls are set for cooling or fan only operation, setting the Vent Control at “air in” allows a small amount of outside air to enter the room, and setting it to “air out” lets room air be exhausted to the outside. See page

4. However, cooling effectiveness is reduced whenever the vent door is open, so we suggest that you don’t keep it open for

long—

especially in hot, humid weather.

To adjust air direction

The up-and-down air direction louvers

are together and are controlled by fingertip pressure on the louvers. They regulate air discharge upward, downward or straight out.

Two separate

bank

of side-to-

side air direction louvers

have separate tabs to let you direct discharged air to the right, to the left, or straight ahead.

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Care and

Cleati~

USER

MNNTEN~CE

~STRUCTIONS

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

dishwashing

detergent,

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,

solvenk

or bleaching agents.

Condemer

Coih

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

bes- clmd,

serviee atiable

through your

Hotpoint

service outlet.

Air

Hlter

The air filter behind the front grille

should be checked and

cleane;

least every 30 days or as often as it

needs cleaning.

To remove the filter:

Grasp the tab at the bottom of the unit and pull downward.

Clean the filter

with a vacuum cleaner to remove light dust. Wash the filter in lukewarm, soapy water and rinse in clear water to remove

sticky dust.

The filter can be replaced with either side facing the front.

Air Inlet 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 air inlet grille before the filter can be

To remove the grille,

pull the air inlet grille out from top-center. The filter is positioned on the back side

of the grille—grasp the tab and pull down.

After cleaning, replace the air filter and air inlet grille, pushing the grille into place.

Page 7

Questiom?

Use This fioblem Solver

PROBLEM AIR CONDITIONER

DOES

N~OPERATl

AIR

COND~IONER

“DOESN~COOL

ASIT SHOULD”

OPEWTINGSOUND

WATER DWPPING OUTSIDE

WATER DRIPPING INSIDE

WATER IN

MSE PAN

(ON OUTDOOR SIDE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Notplu~~

in. Plug may

have

been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.

●

Ifplugg~

in,

fis~ ~o~ld have bl~n

or cimuit breaker may

have

tripped.

●

Curtain, blinds or furniture biockingthe

front

of the air

~onditioner wifl

restrict air

flow.

Tem~rature

control

may

not be set high enough.

~rn

knob to a higher number.

Highest setting

shotid provide

rnaxirnum

cooling. When Power Saver Switch is set

at “save”, temperature range in room will vary more.

●

Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days.

See

instructions,

page 6.

Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was

first turn~d on.

Allow time

for it to cool down.

●

Cold

air

maybe

escaping

through open

furnace floor

registem

and cold air returns.

vent control

maybe

set at ~R ~ psition,

allowing

hot

outside

air

to enter the room;

at AIR OUT position,

aIlowing

cool air to be exhausted from the room.

o The~os~t

click, a

me~llic

sound, may ~

he~d whencompressorcycles

and

off.

This is normal.

o F~ ~N

co~t~uo~sly whenM~~~ con~i Swikh

in COOL

or F~ position. ~~ is

nor~.

When

Power

Saver

Switch is set at “save”, b cycles on and off with compressor.

EXCeSS

water may ovefiow in excessively hot

andhutid

weather. This is normal.

Air conditioner

must~ ins~l~ levei ortiikd siightly to

the outside for proper

water

disposd.

This is

normal

for a

sho~ ~ri~ in a~as

with

littie

humidity; normal for a

longer

period in very humid areas, Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rearofcabinet 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

Cente@

8W.62&2W

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 why you are not pleased. Inmost 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, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North

Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Page 8

YOUR HOTPOINT 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

This warranty is extended to

For one year from date of original

the original purchaser and any

purchase, we will provide, free

succeeding owner for products

of charge, parts and service labor

purchased for use in the 48 mainland

in your home to repair or replace

states, Hawaii and Washington,

D,C.

any part

the

room air

In Alaska the warranty is the same

conditioner that fails because

except that it is LIMITED because you

of a manufacturing defect.

must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

technician’s travel costs to your home.

For five years from the date of

All warranty service will be provided

original purchase, we will provide,

by our Factory Service Centers or

free of charge, parts and service

by our authorized Customer

Care@

labor in your home to repair or

servicers during normal working

replace

any

part

the

sealed

hours.

mftigeming

system

(the

compresso~

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails

of your telephone directory for

because of a manufacturing

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,

defect.

GENERAL

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT

fir

each of the above warranties:

CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

Transportation expense to and from a service shop and shop service labor if required will be free of charge.

WHAT IS N~ COVERED

●

Service trips to teach you how to

. Improper installation. . Failure of the product resulting from

use the product.

If you have an installation

modifications to the product or due to

Read

your Use and Care material.

problem, or if the air conditioner

unreasonable use including failure to

If you then have any questions

is of improper cooling capacity

provide reasonable and necessary

about operating the product,

for the intended use, contact

maintenance.

please contact your dealer or our

Consumer Affairs office at the

your dealer or installer. You are

s Failure due to corrosion on models

responsible for providing adequate

address below, or call, toll free: electrical connecting facilities.

not corrosion-protected.

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

. Replacement of fuses or

● Damage to the product caused

consumer information service

resetting of circuit breakers.

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

. In commercial locations labor necessary to move the unit to a

WARRAN~R

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

location where it is accessible for

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

service by an individual technician.

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.

39-7101

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