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
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. They’ll
be easier to read if you shine a
flashlight on them or remove the
front grille. (See page 5.)
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
Instructions
Read dl
using this appliance.
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
● Use this appliance
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 7.
.
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.
SAVE
i~ructions
oniy
as described in
grounding
T=E
before
for its
INSTRUCTIONS
Energy-saving tips
● Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 5.)
. For most efficient cooling, keep
the vent control in the CLOSED
position except when you want to
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.
c
It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot weather.
c
Keep the outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 5.)
. Turn the air conditioner off
before vacations or extended
absences from home.
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.
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Page 3
Opemting
Your Air Conditioner
Controk
open
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VENTILATION
MASTER CONTROL
Master Control
“OfP’
turns air conditioner off.
*,CFan 1~>>
operation without cooling.
*~tFan hi~~ permits
operation without cooling.
*For fan operation, power saver
switch must be in “norm” position.
“Cool 10” permits cooling with low
fan speed operation.
“Cool hi” permits cooling with
high fan speed operation.
permits
low
fan ‘peed
high fan speed
THERMOSTAT
Thermos@t
When you turn the Thermostat
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.
*power
Control
Saver
Switih
POWER SAVER
Ventilation Control
The vent door in your air
conditioner is closed when the
slide switch is to the right. When
the vent is closed, only the air
inside the room can be circulated
and conditioned.
Sliding
the knob to the left
the”ve;t
amount of indoor air
from the room. 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
suggest you don’t keep it there
especially in hot, humid weather.
door.
allowing
“open:’
ouens
a sm;ll
t;be efiausted
so we
long—
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.
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Page 4
Opemting Your
Air Conditioner
Controls
(continued)
For normal cooling
1. Set the Master Control at “Cool
hi:’
2. Set the Thermostat Control at
the desired number (usually 5-7 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 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.
4. Set the Ventilation Control at
“closed” except for brief periods
when you want to exhaust room air
to the outside.
For maximum cooling
For quieter operation
1. Set the Master Control at “Cool
lo” position.
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to
the 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 high
Control to a lower number.
3. Set the Ventilation 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.
sped
and set the Thermostat
To adjust air direction
Up and down
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UP-AND-DOWN
AIR DIRECTION
Two separate banks of up-and-
down air direction louvers are
controlled by fingertip pressure on
the louvers. They regulate air
discharge upward, downward or
straight out.
Side to side
~~
——
——
——
—
ill
\\
‘.
1.
Set the Master Control at “COOI
hi?’
2. Turn
3. Set the Ventilation Control at
“closed:’
4. Set the Power Saver Switch at the
“norm” position.
the
Thermostat Control to 8.
For nighttime operation
During the cooler evening hours,
we recommend that you set the
Master Control at “Cool lo”
for very quiet operation and the
Thermostat Control at mid-range
(4 or 5). Set the Ventilation Control
at “closed” and the Power Saver
Switch at “norm” or “save”
position.
For extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you set
the Master Control at “Cool hi”
in extremely hot weather.
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AIR DIRECTION
Two separate banks 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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Page 5
Care and Cleaning
USER
INSTRUCTIONS
Turn air conditioner off and
remove plug from wall outlet
before cleaning.
MMNTEN~CE
Grille & Cabinet
Wipe front grille with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid
dishwashing
with mild soap or detergent and
lukewarm water.
Condemer
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
service outlet.
detergent. Wash cabinet
Coik
Hotpoint
Ar
Elter
The air filter behind the inlet grille
should be washed at least every 30
ays
or as often as it needs cleaning.
Inlet
Baffle
To remove the filter,
the inlet baffle. Grasp the upper
Dart
of the baffle and
;rom the
part of the baffle toward you to free
the tabs at the bottom of
from the slots at the bottom of the
frame.
Vacuum the
to remove light dust. Wash the filter,
clmer
water to wash out accumulated dust
and lint. If the filter is very dirty,
use a mild household detergent in
the wash water. Let the filter dry
thoroughly before replacing it.
After cleaning the filter, put it back
into place and put the inlet baffle
back on. Insert the tabs on the
baffle into the slots on the frame
and push the upper part of the
baffle toward the frame until the
baffle snaps into place.
frame. Then-pull the
~
filter
side up, under
first remove
Pull
it
awav
l;wer
tie
baffle
on the dusty side
gendy
flowing
Rent Grille Removal
The front grille can be removed for
more thorough cleaning or to make
the model and serial numbers
easier to read.
To remove the grille:
1.
Remove the inlet baffle and air
filter.
2. Remove and save the two slotted
hex
washerhead screws that hold
the grille to the frame.
After cleaning:
1. Replace the grille. Use a
magnetic-tipped screwdriver to
attach the grille with the two screws
removed in step 2.
2. Replace the air filter and inlet
baffle.
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Questiom?
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Use This
Roblem
Solver
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PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING
SOUNDS
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.
. Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.
●
Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Turn control to a higher number.
Highest setting should provide maximum 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 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 maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
●
Ventilation control maybe set at open position, allowing hot outside air to enter
the room.
●
Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice, set the Master Control to “Fan hi” and the
Thermostat Control to a lower number.
. Thermostat click, a metallic
This is normal.
●
Fan runs continuously when Master Control is in Cool or Fan position. This is normal.
When Power Saver Switch is set at
sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off.
“save;’
fan cycles on and off with compressor.
●
WATER
OUTSIDE
WATER DRIPPING
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
If
you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center
DWPPING
o-
Excess water may overflow in extremely hot and humid weather. This is normal.
●
Air conditioner must be
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 ring and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
800.626.2000
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
instiled
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, Kentucky 40225
with the specified tilt to the outside for proper water
FINALLY, if your problem is
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Wacker
Drive
still
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Page 7
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT:
have
these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use.
Electrical
IMPORTANT...
Please Read Carefully.
How to connect electricity
For personal safety, this
appliance must be properly
grounded.
Electrical requirements
115-volt models
volt a.c., 60
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
minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from these appliances.
hz
Safety—
require a 115/120-
grounded outlet
outlet
(Fig. 1) to
Use of adapter plug
(U5-volt
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against use
of an
if you
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY
may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall
UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available
at most local hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
models only)
adapter
stilielec; to;se
plug.
CONNE~ION
outlet
However,
an adapter,
by
‘u;e
of a
Use of efiension cords
not recommended
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we
strongly
use of an extension cord.
if you
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a
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.
r~ommend
still elect
UL listed 3-wire grounding
to use an extension
against the
However,
PREFERRED
METHOD
Fig. 1
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.
If there is any doubt as to
whether a proper ground exists,
it is important to have the wall
outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician.
,
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R
INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
Fig. 2
The larger slot in the adapter must be
aligned-with the larger slot in the wall
outlet to provide proper polarity in
the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION:
ground terminal to
screw does not ground the appliance
unless cover screw is
insulated, and wall outlet is grounded
through house wiring. You should
have
tie
electrician to make sure~he~utlet
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.
Attaching the adapter
circuit
BEFORE USE
wall
outlet cover
me~l,
check~ by
a qualified
always hold the
N~
and not
USE the
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Imtillation
Imtructiom
Window Sash Seal
Side Retainer
(continued)
Y
Ll:l
Type D Bolt
Took
Needed
For window installation
● Large blade-type screwdriver
. Adjustable wrench or pliers
c
Rule or tape measure
● Pencil
. Sharp knife or razor blade
For thru-the-wall installation
●
All the tools above (except knife
or razor blade) plus
● Magnetic stud finder (optional)
. Tin snips (optional)
-b
Locknut --
Sill Angle-Bracket
● Hand saw . Hammer
● Level
● Caulking gun
●
Concrete saw (if installing
through a masonry wall)
Window
c
Standard double-hung window
with actual opening width of
30” to 38”.
●
Clear, vertical opening of 171/2”
minimum from bottom of sash to
stool.
-
● Chisel
Requiremen~
Type A
1-
T
Qty-2Qty-3
Seal-Bottom Rail to Unit
Type BType C
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v
T
,
m
Qty-4
Note: All supporting park should
be secured to firm wood,
masonry or
Type D
T
w
Qty-2Qty-2
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171/2rr
min.
1
metil.
~’
30’
to
Type E
T
38”
Type F
T
“
Qty-4
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Page 9
Window Mounting
Window Requirement
(continued)
A
1/2”
clearance below the window
stool is required.
If the storm window frame does not
allow this clearance, attach a 1
or
2~wide
strip of wood along the
entire length of
flush with the back side of the stool,
or remove the storm window for
the air conditioning season.
1 /2”
min.
~
T
the
window opening,
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17i/211
\
stool
2. Instill Top Angle.
-
1. Attach foam gasket ,
to top angle as shown.
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Plastic
Frame
)
Window Filler
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1’
*’
Panel
F
2.
Install top rail to cabinet as
shown, using 4 Type F screws.
1
Storm Window Frame
or Other Obstruction
T
1. Remove the Chassis.
Slide chassis from cabinet by
holding with left hand while pulling
on handle at bottom front of unit.
Be careful of sharp edges on the coil
fins.
If your unit has corrugated packing
material inside the cabinet, it must
be removed. Do not remove the
foam pads inside the cabinet.
A
r
3. Assemble Window
HllerWneb.
1. Place cabinet on floor. bench or
table.
2. Slide the “I” section of the
window filler panel into the panel
retainer on the side of the cabinet
as shown above. Do both sides.
Top View
.ir:;;~;;:n<[<”””~~~~~~
A
“l” Section
II
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1’
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‘1
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t
1
<1
y.~)
Screw
Window
Filler
Panel
Locking
Hole
Note: Handle is
for lifting the unit.
sliding the chassis out of the
cabinet for cleaning or maintenance.
N~
intended
It is only for
3.
Insert top and bottom legs of the
window filler panel frame into the
channel in the top support angle
and bottom rail. Do both sides.
9
4. Insert two Type A screws into
holes in the top leg of the filler
panel frame. Do not tighten—legs
should slide easily.
(continued next page)
Page 10
Window Mounting
4.
bcate
in Window.
1. Open window and mark center
of window stool.
2. Place cabinet in window with
bottom stool angle firmly seated
over window stool as shown. Bring
window down temporarily behind
top rail to hold cabinet in place.
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stool
*
3.
Shift cabinet left or right as
needed to line up center of cabinet
on center line marked on stool.
Cabinet
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Stool Angle
(continued)
2
—.
Assemble sill angle brackets
to support brackets at positions
previously marked, as shown. Hand
tighten only—some adjustment may
be required later.
7. Instill
Windowbck
and Sash Seal.
1.
Trim sash seal to
width and insert into space between
upper and lower sashes.
2. Attach right angle safety lock
with
~pe
B-screw-as shown.
3. Position bottom rail seal on
bottom rail flush with front edge of
rail and in contact with side seals.
fit
window
Type B
4.
Fasten cabinet to window stool
with 2
~pe
want to drill pilot holes. )
S;rews
B screws. (You may
5. Instill Support Brackeh.
T pe C Screws and Locknuts
(]required
●
(1 requiredfor each support bracket)
1. Hold each support bracket flush
against outside of sill and tight to
bottom of cabinet as shown. Mark
brackets at top level of sill and
remove them.
for each support bracket)
3.
Install support brackets, with sill
angle brackets attached, to cabinet
as shown.
4. Tighten all 6 bolts securely.
6. Etiend Window
Piller
Panek.
1.
Carefully raise window to
expose filler panel locking screws.
bosen
screws so panels slide easily.
2. Extend panels to fill window
opening completely and tighten
locking screws on top.
3. Close window behind top rail.
& Stide
Be sure handle at bottom of unit is
up. Then
slide it into cabinet. Do not push on
controls or finned coils. Make sure
chassis is firmly seated toward rear
of cabinet.
Chassis into Cabinet.
Iifi
chassis and carefilly
9. Instill Dial Plate,
Buttom and Knobs.
If dial plate has a protective film,
peel the film off carefully. Do not
scratch the surface of the plate.
10.
At~chfiont
(a) Remove inlet baffle (see page 5). -
(b)
Attach front grille to unit (see
page 11, step
(c)
Reinstil irdet
6b).
Grille.
baffle (see page 5).
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Through-the-Wall Instillation
●
The cabinet may be installed
through the wall in both existing
buildings and new construction.
Q
The side louvers must project
on the outdoor side of the wall.
●
The room side of the cabinet must
project into the room at least 1“
from the finished wall.
● The cabinet must be installed
level from side to side and with a
3/8” tilt from front to rear.
Tools Required
See page
8.
2. Prepare the Cabinet.
1.
Remove chassis from cabinet.
2. Remove the side retainers.
3. With caulking compound or
electrical tape, seal 10 holes
provided in cabinet for top rail
and side retainers not
installation.
3. Instill Cabinet in Wall.
1.
Place cabinet in wall opening.
used
in this
ster
Line
Trim
Molding
(If
desired)
INSIDE
Additional
Materiak
(obtain locally)
.2 wood screws, 1“ long
. 10 # wood screws, 1“ long
●
1 tube high grade caulking
compound
● Lintel, if required, to support
bricks or blocks above opening.
1. Prepare Wall Opening.
1. Determine size of opening.
Measure height and width of
cabinet (excluding side retainers)
and add 1/8” to each dimension.
T
15-112”
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1
2. Choose the
location.
is (or will be) installed nearby.
3. Make the opening. Frame it
to support the weight of the air
conditioner. Add metal flashing
over bottom of frame opening and
1“
up
on sides to reduce the
possibility of condensate entering
the area between the inner and
outer wall.
wall
opening
Be sure wall receptacle
2. Secure bottom rail to wood
frame with two 1“ long wood
screws obtained locally.
3. Secure cabinet to wooden frame
with ten #10 1“ long screws or nails
obtained locally. If frame is oversize,
use shims to eliminate distortion.
4. Caulk all four sides on the
outdoor side of cabinet to prevent
moisture from getting through to
the interior wall. Use of flashing (a
piece of aluminum or galvanized
steel available at most hardware
stores) will further prevent moisture
from getting into interior walls.
5. Install wood trim molding
(obtained locally) around
roomside
projection of cabinet, if desired.
4. Slide Chassis into
Cabinet.
Be sure handle at bottom of unit is
up. Then lift chassis and carefully
slide it into cabinet. Do not push on
controls or finned coils. Make sure
chassis is firmly seated toward rear
of cabinet.
5. Instill Dial Plate,
Buttons and Knobs.
See page 10, step 9.
6. Athch front Grille.
(a)
Remove inlet baffle from front
grille (see page 5).
If the unit
a screw in this
location,
before installing front grille.
(b)
two Type E hex
as shown above.
(c)
Reinstil itiet
has~ ‘-a-Type E Screw
remove and discard screw
Attach front grille to unit with
washerhead screws
baffle (see page 5).
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Page 12
YOUR HOTPOINT ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period
II
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free
of charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any part of
the room
air
conditioner that 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 service
labor in your home to repair or
replace
refrigemting
condenser, evaporator and all
connecting tubing) that fails
because of a manufacturing
defect.
any part of
system
the sealed
(the
compresso~
For each of the above warranties:
Transportation expense to and
from a service shop and shop
service labor if required will be
free of charge.
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 Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.
ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
D.C.
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.
Center@
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 Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
● 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.
c
Replacement of fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
. I n 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
. 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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