GE KJ710AS, KJ508AS Use and Care Manual

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SELECTOR

OFF – Turnsair conditioneroff.

FAN HI – Permitshighfan speedoper-

FAN LO – Permitslowfanspeedoper-

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COOL HI – Permits coolingwith high

COOL LO – Permits coolingwith low

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fan speedoperation.

fan speedoperation.

AIR EXCHANGER

The rotary control markedAir Ex­changercontrolsthe air exchangeto
the outdoors.
changer is in the Closed position
onlythe air
circulated and conditioned. When
the air exchangeris in the Open
positiona portionof the indoorair
is exhaustedfrom the room.

When the air ex-

inside the roomcan be

The rotarycontrolmarkedTempera­ture is the thermostat. It will auto­maticallycontrolthe temperatureof
the indoorair. The temperatureis
selectedby positioningthe control
knob to the
higher the number selected, the
coolerthe indoorair will be.

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FOR NORMAL COOLING

1, Positionthe SELECTOR switchto Cool High,

2. Set the TEMPERATURE control to the desired Number
(usuallythe mid-point is a goodstarting position). If the
room temperature is not satisfactoryafter a reasonable
period of time, adjustthe temperaturecontrol to a higher
number (for a cooler indoor air temperature) or a lower
number (for a warmer indoor air temperature).

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MAXIMUM COOLING

1.Positionthe SELECTOR switchto Cool High.

2. Set TEMPERATURE Control on 10.

3. Position the Al R EXCHANGER control to CLOSED
position.

FOR QUIETER OPERATION

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SetSELECTOR on Low fan speed.

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SetTEMPERATURE.

-a. Set EXCHANGER on CLOSED AIR.

VENTILATION

During any of the describedoperatingconditions,air canbe
exhaustedfrom the indoorsto the outsideby positioningthe
Al R EXCHANGER control in the open position.Thisfeature
ishelpful in removingsmoke or odorsfrom indoorair.

Normally, when the air is exhausted through the air ex­changer,outdoor air is pulled into the housethrough normal
air passagessuchasarounddoorsandwindows.

NOTE: Keep the Air Exchangerclosedon exceptionally hot
or humid days.

NIGHT TIME OPERATION

During evening hours having reduced heat loads - set the
Selector on Low for very quiet operation, and the Temp­erature setting at mid-range (5 or 6).

AIR CIRCULATION

For air circulationandfiltering without cooling,selectFan Hi,
or Lo onthe SELECTOR switch.

RIGHT AND LEFT AIR

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To adjust air direction move slider tabs Ioca!ed at the bottom

of horizontal louvers. (SEE ILLUSTRATION).

Care and Maintenance

TURN AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE PLUG FROM RECEPTACLE

TO CLEAN FiLTER

The filter should be washed at least every
as required.

30 days or as often

UP AND DOWN AIR

To adjust air direction, first remove front ~!illa {see instructions ­for grille removal in CARE and MAINTENANCE below), then
remove and reverse air deflector
straight-out air, remove deflector from grille.

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FIRST REMOVE FRONT GRILLE

To remove, press grille downward and pull

yoti to release grille from catches at top. Then lift grille off.

NOT BEND OR PULL ON WIRE FILTER RETAINER. TO

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REMOVE

pushing ends of retainer out of clips at bottom of grille. Filter

can then be removed for washing. Wash filter in hot, soapy water
just as you would ~ sponge. Squeeze dry. To reinstall, lay filter
in place on grille, then slide ends of wire retainer as far as
they’ll go into the upper retainer holes in grille. Depress wire
retainer behind locking clips at bottom of grille. Reinstall grille.

To replace, insert metal prongs at bottom of grille in the springs
at bottom of air conditioner, then release downward pressure.

This allows grille to lock into catches.

wire retainer, simply disengage retainer from grille by

top of grille toward

CLEANING THE AIR CONDITIONER

REMOVE PLUG FROM WALL RECEPTACLE.
Both the front and the rear of the roomside grille may be wiped

with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent . . . or a vacuum
cleaning brush may be used. Use care so as not to force the
movable louvers out of position. O’her areas behind the grille may be wiped or vacuumed taking care not to damage the coil fins. Cabinet
may be washed with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water.

To assure continued peak efficiency, condenser coils (weather side of unit) should be checked periodically and cleaned if clogged with
soot or dirt from the atmosphere. Consult your service outlet for its recommendation of the method and frequency with which this service
should be performed in your ‘locality.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

1.

Keepinlet filter clean.(Seecareand maintenancesectionfor frequencyof filter cleaning.)

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Air exchanger should be in the closed position for most efficient cooling,

3.

During vacations or extended periods away from home turn the air conditioner off.

4.

Floor registers and cold air returns shouId be

5.

Keep condenser coil clean. (See care and maintenance section.)

kept closed when air conditioner is used.

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PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE

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power cord of this appliance isequipped with

,l;, ==-prcng (grounding) plug which mates witha

~.’ three-prong (grouriding) wall receptacle

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a qua!ified electrician to make w re the recep-

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c= NOT, UNDER ANY Cl RCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE

--‘“ (GROUPID) pRONG FROM THE pOWER CORD.
USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE APPLIANCE’S POWER CORD WILL BE

DISCONNECTED INFREQUENTLY.

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the customer to have it replaced with a

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. However, if you stiII elect

TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a
properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by
the use of a UL listed adapter which is available

at most local hardware stores (Fig. 2). The larger

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slot in the adap:?r ?Jti be aligned with the larger slot in the receptacle
to provide proper

CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover
screw doas not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not

insuIated, ~nd the wal I receptacle is grounded through the house wiring, The

customer should have the circuit checked by a qualif iad electrician to make

sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter

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with one hand. 1f this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely

to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance

aproper ground has again been established.

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B. USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE APPLIANCE’S POWER CORD WILL BE

DISCONNECTED FREQUENTLY.

Do not use an adapter plug in these situations becausefrequent disconnecting
of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual
failure of the adapter ground terminal. The customer shouId have the two­prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by
a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly rec-

ommend 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 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 this appliance. Such extension cords are obtainable
through your local service organization.

polarity in the connection of the power cord.

If yourair conditionerwon’t run or doesn’tappearto becoolingasit should-- follow the checklist below.

FOR “NOT COOLING ASIT SHOULD”

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MAKE YOUR OWNSELF-SERVICE CHECK

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Was the room very hot when

the air conditioner was first
turnedon, and hasithad time
tocool theroom down?

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When heat is allowed to

“store up” in walls, furniture,
rugs and draperies, it will take
the air conditioner longer to

cool the room down.

Whenaver possible, give the air
conditioner a head start be­fore the room heats up.

‘WON’TRUN”

Is the air conditionerplugged

The plug was accidentally
buroped by the vacuum sweep­er, sofa or chair, etc.

If it’s pluggedin, couldthere

be a blown or loosefuse or
trippedcircuitbreaker?

if when you replace the fuse
or reset the circuit breaker it
immediately blows again, call
your authorized sewicer or our
factory serviceorganization.

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When the compressor cycles on
and off a metallic sound may
be heard. This sho,uldbe con- run continuously.
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WATER DRIPPING OUTSIDE moves from the indoor air

Air conditioner must be install- drainsto the rear of the cabinet

ed level or tilted slightly to where it is picked up by a fan

the outside for proper water
disposal. door cof?densar coil. This is
On exceptionally hot and hum- normal for a short period in
id days the air conditioner
may permit excess water to very humid areas. This method
pass thru the rear drain tube of moisture removal improves
or overflow. This should be
considered normal. your air conditioner.

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FAN RUNS CONTINUOUSLY
When the selector isin the cool
or fan position, the fan will

WATER IN BASE PAN

The moisture that this unit ra-

and dispersed against the out-

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you are not satisfiedwith the assistancereceivedthroughthe Chicago, Illinois 60606, so that
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under “HOW To Obtain Service”.

telephone numbersis provided with the product. We also Offices.

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COMPLAINT HANDLING

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‘FLILLONE-YEAR WARRANTY

HOTPOINT AIR CONDITIONER

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productspurchasedin the United States, retained within the 48 contiguous states, the state of Hawaii, or in the District of Columbia T:

and employed in ordinary home use.

What we will do — If your Hotpoint air conditioner fails because of a manufacturing defect within one

purchase,we will repair the product without charge to you. Parts and service labor are included. Service will be provided in the !--:--~-

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~ to establish the warranty period. This may be a bill of sale, a cancelled check or other payment record which verifies the

purchase.
> How to obtain service
> chised Customer Care servicers during normal business hours after you notify us of, the need for service. Service can be arranged by ~

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Look up “service” under Hotpoint Company or “tiotpoint Factory Service

point Customer Care Service” in the yellow pages or write to the addressgiven

What is not covered —

if the failure is caused by unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable and necessarymaintenance.

point be liable for consequential damages. This warranty does not apply to the state of Alaska, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico :Z

nor to the V Irgln Islands, G

dental or consequential damages, so tt-iat 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.

Commercial Applications — All provisions of this warranty apply to commercial usage as well as to household usageexcept that it is ~
the commercial ow~er’s responsibility to make the air conditioner accessible for service by an individual technician. This means that !Z
the owner may be required to remove the unit from or re-install units in overhead installations or any other inconvenient location or >
to pay the chargesfor this work.

– This warranty is ex~ended by Hotpoint to the original purchaser and to any succeeding owner and applies to

year from the date of original_ ~

inthe Districtof Columbia.You arerequiredto furnishproof of purchase ‘+~

– Setvice will be provided by our local Customer Care

This warranty does not cover the failure of your

uam, A merlcan Samoa or the Canal Zone. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of

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Air Conditioner if it is damaged while in your possession,or !:

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ADDITIONAL FULL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE COMPRESSOR

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The compressor is covered in the above full one-year warranty. In addition to

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that warranty we will replace the compressor if it fails because of a manufactur­ing defect within the second through fifth year after original purchase. We will
bear the cost of both parts and labor. All other provisions are the same as stated

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SEALED REFRIGERATING SYSTEM

LiMITED WARRAtiTY

Applicable TO THE STATE OF ALASKA

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In the state of Alaska free service including parts will be provided to correct manufacturing defects at our nearest service shop lnP-+:—

or in your home, but we do not cover the cost of transportation of the product to the shop or for travel cost of a technician to your home.–::

You are responsible for those costs. All other provisions of this limited warranty are the same as those stated in the

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General Electric Company
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Louisville, Kentucky 40225

Customer Relations

WARRANTOR:
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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FOR SERViCE AFTER THE WARRANTY PERiOD

Even the finest precision-built appliances may require service from time to time. In some areas, authorized Hotpoint major appliance service
organizations offer service contracts, beyond the original warranty period, which enable you to budget
local authorized Hotpoint major appliance service organization to ascertain whether service contracts are available in your area, and to learn

the details of their plan and its terms and conditions.

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY. 40225

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for such occurrences. Contact your