GE KED12 Use and Care Manual

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Adapter Plug Air Direction
Air Filter Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning Condenser Coils
Control Settings Electrical Requirements
Energy Saver Switch Energy-Saving Tips
Extension Cords Grille and Cabinet
Grounding Installation Instructions
Model and Serial Numbers 2, 5 Problem Solver
Repair Service Safety Instructions
Conditioner
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5 2
5 5
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Use and Care
&
InsMation
of
model
~D12
User Maintenance Instructions 5 Warranty
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
Back Cover
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Help us
Important Safety
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
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.
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It’s best to operate your air conditioner at high speed during extremely hot weather.
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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.
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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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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)
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Ll:l
Type D Bolt
Took
Needed
For window installation
Large blade-type screwdriver
. Adjustable wrench or pliers
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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)
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Locknut --
Sill Angle-Bracket
Hand saw . Hammer
Level
Caulking gun
Concrete saw (if installing
through a masonry wall)
Window
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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.
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Chisel
Requiremen~
Type A
1-
T
Qty-2 Qty-3
Seal-Bottom Rail to Unit
Type B Type 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-2 Qty-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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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
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stool
2. Instill Top Angle.
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1. Attach foam gasket , to top angle as shown.
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Plastic Frame
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Window Filler
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1’
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Panel
F
2.
Install top rail to cabinet as
shown, using 4 Type F screws.
1
Storm Window Frame or Other Obstruction
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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.
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3. Assemble Window
Hller Wneb.
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
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A
“l” Section
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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.
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4. Insert two Type A screws into holes in the top leg of the filler panel frame. Do not tighten—legs should slide easily.
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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
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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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(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.
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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.
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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.
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15-112”
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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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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.
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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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