Becauseof potentialsafety
h~ards under certain conditions,
we stronglyrecommendagainstuse
ofan adapter plug.However,ifyou
stillelect to usean adapter,where
local codespermit,aTEMPORARY
CONNECTIONmaybemade to a
properlygrounded two-prongwall
Becauseof potentialsafety
hazardsundercertain conditions,
westronglyrecowendagainst the
useof an extensioncord. However,
ifyoustillelect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutelynecessarythat
it be a U listed3-wiregrounding
typeappliance&xtensioncord and
that the current carryingrating of
the cord inamperesbe equal to or
greater thafi.the branch circuit size
shownon theratingname plate of
the appliance.Suchextensioncords
are obtainablethroughyour local
serviceorganization.
Havethe walloutlet andcircuit
checked by a qualifiedelectrician
to make sure the outletisproperly
grounded.
Wherea standard two-prongwall
outletis encountered, it isyourpersonalresponsibilityand obligation
to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prongwalloutlet.
.,
The larger slot in the adapter
mustbealignedwiththelargerslot
in the walloutletto provide proper
polarityintheconnectionofthe
powercord.
CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to walloutlet‘
cover screwdoes not groundthe
applianceunlesscoverscrew is
metal,andnot insulated,and wall
outlet isgroundedthroughhouse
wiring.Youshouldhavethe circuit
checkedbya qualifiedelectrician
to makesure the outletisproperly
grounded.
When disconnectingthe power
cordfromthe adapter,
the adapter with one hand.If this
isnot done, the adapter ground
terminalisverylikelyto break with
repeated use.
Shodd the adaptergroundterminal
break,DO NOT USE the appliance
untilapropergroundhasagain been
established.
alwayshold
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OperathgYourAirConditionerControls
Temperaturecontrol
Whenyouturn TEMPERATU~
control to desired setting,thermostat willautomaticallycontrol the
temperature of the indoorair.The
higherthe number selected, the
cooler the indoorair willbe.
Save Energy Range isa visual
The
reminder that youcan conserve
energyby selectinga higherroom
temperature but stillkeep the room
cool and less humid than outside.
Ar Exchanger
Whenthiscontrolissetat “closed;’
onlythe air insidethe room can be
circulated and conditioned.When
it’sin the “open”position,some
indoor air can be exhaustedfrom
the room.
The ENERGY SAVERswitchcontrols the fan operation. When it’s
inthe“normal”position,thefan will
circulate room air continuously.
When it’sin the “save”position,the
fan willautomaticallycycle on and
offwith the compressor.
Forjan onlyoperation,ENERGY
SAVERswitchmustbe in ‘tiormal”
position.
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1.SetSELECTORswitchat HIGH
C60L:
2. Set TEMPERATUREcontrol at
desirednumber(usuallythe midpoint isa goodstartingposition).If
roomtemperatureisnotsatisfactory
aftera reasonabletime,setthetem~
peraturecontrolat a highernumber
fora cooler roomor atalowernumberfor awarmerroom.
3. Set AIR EXCHANGERcontrol
at “closed”position.
Fornighttimeoperation
Duringthecoolereveninghours,
it is recommendedthat youset
the SELECTORat LOWCOOL
for veryquiet operation and the
TEMPERATUREcontrol at midrange (5or 6).
For tir Circdationand
Hlteting
Set SELECTORswitchat LOW
F~,MEDFANor HIGH FM.
tithout cooling
Up-and-down airdirectioniscontrolledby an air deflector
located
behindthe front grille.
To reverseair direction:
1.Removefront grille.
4. FlipENERGYSAVERswitch
to desir~dposition—“save”or
“normal.”
Formaximumcooling
1. SetSELECTORswitchat HIGH
COOL.
2. Set TEMPERATUREcontrol
_at10.
3. Set AIR EXCHANGERcontrol
— at “closed” position.
_~.FlipENERGY SAVERswitch
_to “normal.”
Forquieteroperation
1. Set SELECTORswitchat LOW
FANspeed position.
2. Set TEMPERATUREcontrol at
desirednumber.
3. Set AIR EXCHANGERcontrol
at “closed” position.
4. FlipENERGYSAVERswitch
to desired position—“save”or
“normal.”
Forventilation
Whethercontrolsare set for coolingor fanoperation only,setting
theAirExchangercontrolat “open”
letsroom air be exhaustedto the
outside.Thisishelpfulin removing
stale air,smoke or odorsfrom the
room,andpermitsoutdoorairto enter throughnormalopeningsinthe
house.However,coolingeffectivenessisreduced when thiscontrol
isset at “open:’so we suggest you
don’tkeep it there long–especially
inhot, humidweather.
Toadjustairdirection
SIDE-TO-SIDE AIR DIRECTION
Pressgrilledownwardand pull top
toward you to release grillefrom
catches-attop. Liftgrilleoff.
2. Push down on the air deflector
tab and pull
deflectorout.
3. Turn deflector
around and reinsert
itwithtab at top.
4. Replacethe
frontgrille.
Forextreme temperatures
For greatest economy and bestperformance, wesuggestyou always
settheSELECTORatHIGH COOL
inextremelyhot weather.
The side-to-side airtirection
!ouversare controlled by tabs
that
let youpositionthe louversto dis-’
chargeair to the left, to the right,
or straight ahead.
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For straightout air discharge,
removeair deflector from grille.
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cleaning‘your
airconditioner
Tm
air conditioneroff md remove
the plug fromthe wal!outlet before
cleaning.
Gri#le & cabinet
Nr Filter
Foam air filter behindfront grille
shouldbe washedat least every 30
days or m often asitneedscleaning.
Wmhthefilterinhot,soapy water
just as youwouldwasha sponge.
Squeezedry.
Toreinstallfilter,layit in placeon
grille,slideendsofwireretainer as
farasthey’llgointoslotsat bottom
ofgrille,depresswireretainer behindlockingclips near top ofgrille.
@
Wipeboth sidesof grillewith a
cleanclothlightlydampenedwith
mildliquid dishwashingdetergent,
or clean witha vacuumcleaner
brush.Becarefulnot to forcethe
movable louversout of position.
Other areas behind the grillemay
be wipedor vacuumed,takingcare
not to damagethe coilfins.
Washcabinet with mildsoap or
detergent and lukewarmwater.
A wire retainer holdsthe filterin
place. DO NOT BENDOR PULL
ONTHE WIRERETAINER.To
removeit, pushendsofretainer out
ofclipsneartop ofgrille. The filter
can then be removed.
~Curtains,blindsor furnitureblockingfrontof air conditionerwillrestrict airflow.
~Temperature control may not be set highenough.Nso, whenEnergySaverswitch
is at “save:’temperature range in room willvarymore than when it’sat “normal:’
* &r fiherdirty,shouldbe cleanedat least every30days.Seeinstructionsabove.
~A11owtime for veryhot room to cooldownwhen air conditionerisfirst turned on.
~Coldairmaybeescapingthroughopen furnace floorregistersand cold airreturns.
~AirExchangermay be set at “open:’allowingoutsideair to enterthe room.
~Thermostat click,ametallicsound,maybe heard whencompressorcycleson and off
~Fan cYcIeson and offwithcompressor when SelectorisincoolpositionandEnerm
~Excesswatermayoverflowinexcessiveyhot and humidwesther,Thisisnormal.
Toreplace grtile, insertmetalprongs
at bottomofgrilleintoS1OKat bottomofair conditioner,then release
downwardpressureto let grillelock
into catches at the top.
CondenserCoils
These coilson theweathersideof
the unit shouldbe checked periodicallyand cleaned if clogged with
dirtor sootfromthe atmosphere.If
extremelysoiled,they may need to
be steam cleaned,a serviceavailablethroughyourHotpointservice
outlet.
~Airconditionermustbelevel or tiltedslightlytothe outsideforproperwaterdisposal.
Thisisn~r~nalfor a shortperiodinareaswithlittlehu~~idity;normalfor alonger—
i~t~riodin veryhumidareas. Moisture removedfrom indoorairdrainsto rear ofcabi;-]titwhere it is picltedup by a fan and thrown againstthe outdoor co~]denst+rcoil.
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ConsumerServices
AtHotpointwe’recommittedto providingyouwiththebestappliancesweknowhow to buildand
weknowthatyouwantyourappliancestogiveyoumanyyearsofdependableservice.
Our ConsumerServicesare designedwithyourneeds and wantsin mind.
Whetheryour appliance is in or out of warranty,
you’rejusta phonecallawayfromournationwide
networkofFactoryTrainedSerticeprofessionals.
Simply call our Hotpoint service organization.
You’llfind them inthe White Pages under “Hotpoint
Factory Service” and in the Yellow Pages under
“Hotpoint Customer Care@Service.”
Service is scheduled at your convenience and the
technician drives a fully-stocked parts service truck
so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed
in one visit.
We’reproud of our service and want you to be
pleased, but 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, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY,if your problem isstill not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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ServiceContracts
Fortrouble-freeservice beyond
titten warrantyperiod.
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Ifyou prefer tobudget your repair expenditure
instead ofbeing surprised bythem, Hotpoint
offers service contracts for varying lengths of
time on all Hotpoint major appliances. With
TheQtick Fix@System
Youcan savkmoney and time
bydoingityourself.
For do-it-yourselfers who wouldprefer
to fix Hotpoint major appliances
themselves ...
industry first, the Quick-FIx@System.
Hotpoint offers an
Help forYouby Phone
Should you need help in the selection and
purchase of new appliances, or have questions
about the operation of the Hotpoint appliances
your now own–or have a~?yother
our consumer products or services, you are only
a TOLL-FREE call away.
questionsabout~
contract,we’llkeepyourapplianceingood
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operating condition during the contract period
no additional charge. Service contracts
t you pay today’s prices for service
month, a year, or several years from
now. And, you’ll receive service from
Hotpoint trained service technicians
using only Genuine Hotpoint parts.
A program for do-it-yourself appliance repair,
the system includes
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for refrigerators, most non-microwave electric
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ranges, dishwashers, and standard and large
capacity washers
packaged )-eplace?ne~~tparts, and technical help
~with a toil:fiee 800)lumbe]:
step-by-steprepairn~a~zuals
anddryers,PIUSspecially
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The GE Answer Centerm 800.626.2000
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800.626.2000 assistYOUanytime,
consumer information service isopen
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our staff of experts stands ready to
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Saveproofof originalpurchasedatesuchas yoursalesslip or cancelledcheck to establishwarrantyperiod.
WHATisCOVERED
FULL ONE=YEARWARRANTY
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 date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, a replacement compressor
and service labor to diagnose and
replace any compressor thatfails
because of a manufacturing
defect.
For each of the abovewarranties:
Transportation expense to and
from a service shop and shop
service labor if required will be free
of charge.
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This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any succeed”
ing owner for products purchased
for use in the 48 mainland states,
Hawaii and Washington, D.C, 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 technicians 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
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORYSERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.
e Replacement of house fuses
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
p!ease contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below,or call, toil free:
The GE Answer CenterTM
800.626.2000
consumer information service
SIImproper installation.
If you havean installation problem
or if the air conditioner is of improper cooling or heating capacity for
the intended use contact your
dealer or installer. Youare
responsible for providing adequate
electrical connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion‘i> -
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
or resetting of circuit breakers.
o In commercial locations labor
necessary to move the unit to a
location where it is accessible for
service by an individual technician.
● Failure of the product resulting
from modifications to the product
or due to unreasonable use including failure to provide reasonable
and necessary maintenance.
. Damage to the product caused
by improper power supply voltage,
accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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If further help is needed concerning this warranty,contact:
Manager–Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company,Appliance Park, Louisville, KY40225
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