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Before 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 front grille on the left-hand side of the air discharge duct. (See page 6.)

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

usi~

your air

Instructions

Read W

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

●

Use this appliance

intended purpose

this Use and Care

●

properly installed in accordance

%th

the bstallation Instructions

before it

instructions on page 3.

●

N~er

by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip plug straight out from the receptacle.

●

Repair or

elmtric

all have

dam~ed.

shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

SAW

Mrudiom

this

apptiance.

only

describd

Book,

air conditioner

used. See

u@ugyow

repkce

grounding

h~nditiOnW

fidy

immediately

service cords that

bwome

frayed or otherwise

Do not use a cord that

THESE

before

for its

mwt

and pull

~STRUCTIONS

Ene~y-savi~

s Keep the air filter clean. (See

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

the vent control in the CLOSE 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.

●

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.

tips

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your air conditioner.

If you received a

dam~ed

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 7. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Electrical

safetY—IMPO~NT...please

Read

Carefully.

How to connect electricity

For

pemonal

this appliance properly grounded.

Eledrical requirement@

W-volt models require a

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

>--7

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

C~CUMSTANCES,

REMO~

OR (GROUND) PRONG THE POWER CORD.

230/208-volt models

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

safety,

‘

THE

mmt be

115/120-

-Y]

INSURE PROPER

GROUNO

BEFORE USE

CUT

TH~

~OM

require their

EXISTS

230/208-volt perpendicular, tandem or large tandem type wall outlet. These available at most hardware stores.

tvues

of outlets are

230/208-VOLT

PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL OUTLET

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

230/208-VOLT

TANOEM

TYPE

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

-0

(.’

(

230/208-VOLT

LARGE

TANOEM

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

Whether

U5-volt or a 230/208-volt unit, it

imDortint to have the wall

outle~

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

TYPE WALL OUTLET

your air conditioner is a

Use of adapter plug

(~-volt modek

Because of potential safety hazards

under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug.

if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY may be made to a properly grounded two-prong

listed adapter (Fig. 2) available

at most local hardware stores.

wall outlet

MATCHING

WALL OUTLET

●

MATCHING

only)

However,

CONNE~ION

by use of a

TEMPORARY METHOD

(AOAPTER

PLUGS NOT

PERMITTEO

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned-with the larger outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

CAUTION:

ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not ground the unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and wall outlet is through house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

When 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 es~blished.

CANAOA)

Attaching the adapter

disconn~ting

sl;t

in the wall

appliace

groundd

qudifid

the power cord

always hold the

USE

the

Use of etiension cords

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

stron~y recommend against the

use of an extension cord.

if you

stfll elect

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.

to use an extension

listed 3-wire grounding

However,

Opemting

THERMOSTAT

Your

Conditioner

Controk

MASTER

CONTROL

OPEN VENT CLOSE

Master Control Switih

OFF

turns air conditioner off.

*Fan

permits low fan speed

operation without cooling.

*Fan hi

operation without cooling.

Saver Switch must be in

position.

Cool 10

fan speed operation.

Cool hi

fan speed operation.

fan

permits

high fan speed

only

operation, power

permits cooling with low

permits cooling with high

“Noml”

Thermosbt Control

When you turn the Thermostat Control to the desired setting, the thermostat will the temperature of the The higher the number selected, the cooler the indoor air will be.

*~wer

automaticdlv control

Saver

Switih

POWER

SAVER

Normal

indo~r air.

(ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE

DISCHARGE

GRILLE)

Ventilation Control

The vent door in your air conditioner is closed when the slide switch is to the the vent is closed, onl~the air inside the room can be circulated and conditioned. Sliding the switch to the left opens the allowing a small amount of indoor air to be exhausted from the room.

Setting the Ventilation Control at OPEN 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 OPEN, so we

you don’t keep it there

especially in hot, humid weather.

right. When

ven~

door,

long—

su~est

-—— —

The Power Saver Switch controls the fan operation. When it’s in the

“No%al”

circulate room air continuously. When it’s in the “Save” position, the fan will automatically cycle on and off with the compressor.

Room air temperature may fluctuate more widely when the Power Saver Switch is in the “Save” position.

position, the fan will

For normal

Set the Master Control Switch at

“Cooi

hi:’

cooli~

For quieter operation

Set the Master Control Switch at

“Cool lo” position.

To adjust air

Up and

down

di-ion

2. Set the Thermostat Control at the desired number (usually 4-6 is a good starting position). If room temperature is not satisfactory after a

~sonable

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

“Normal” 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 CLOSE except for brief periods when you want to exhaust room air to the outside.

For

1. Set the Master Control Switch at

“Cool

2. ~m

3. Set the Ventilation Control at

CLOSE.

4. Set the Power Saver Switch at the “Normal” position.

time, set the Thermostat

mtimum cooli~

hi:’

tie

Thermostat Control to 8.

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 speed and set the Thermostat

Control to a lower number.

3. Set the Ventilation Control at CLOSE.

4. Set the Power Saver Switch at the “Normal” position.

Note: When the Power Saver Switch is at the “Save” position, changes in the sound level maybe more noticeable than when it’s at the “Normal” position.

For ni@ttime operation

During we recommend that you set the Master Control Switch at “Cool 10’ for very quiet operation and the Thermostat Control at mid-range

(4 or 5). Set the Ventilation Control

at CLOSE and the Power Saver

Switch at “Normal” or “Save”

position.

the

cooler evening hours,

UP-AND-DOWN

DIRE~lON

The

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

Side to side Two

air direction louvers have separate tabs to let you direct discharged air to the right, to the ahead.

AIR

upaddown

separate

air

~tion

bank

of side-to-side

lefi, or straight

louvers

For etireme temperatures

For greatest economy and best performance, we suggest you set the Master Control Switch at

“Cool hi” in extremely hot weather.

Care and Cleaning

USER INSTRUCTIONS

~rn

remove plug from wall outlet before cleaning.

MMNTEN~CE

air conditioner off and

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 ‘with dirt If extremely soiled, they may need to be steam cleaned, a service available through your service outlet.

detergent. Wash cabinet

Coik

clo~ed

orkoot

from the

atmosp-here.

Hotpoint

front Grille Removal

The model and serial numbers are on a label behind the air discharge grille.

The grille is attached on front of the cabinet by four tabs and a screw.

Step 1:

upward.

Step

right and left corner and carefully insert the VENT knob between the lower air direction louver and the grille frame, and engage two tabs on the two slots in the cabinet front edge.

Air Direction

‘ou~-~rt

Set the air direction louvers

Grasp the grille’s upper

prille’s to~

inside

edge

with

To remove the grille: Step 1:

that holds the grille to the chassis.

Step 2:

right side of the cabinet until the

tab

grille to come toward you slightly.

Step

lower left side.

Do not pull the bottom edge toward you more than 3 inches as to the top 2 tabs of the grille

OCCUK

Step

right and left corner and carefully lift straight upward to disengage the 2 top tabs from their slots in the cabinet front edge.

Remove and save the screw

Press inward on the lower

is clear of the slot and allow the

Repeat this process for the

damge

4: Grasp the grille’s lower

~ter

The air filter behind the inlet grille should be washed at least every 30 days or as often as it needs cleaning.

To remove the filter,

on the filter and pull downward.

Vacuum the to remove light dust. Wash the filter, cleaner side up, under

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.

filter

grasp the tab

on the dusty side

gentiy

flowing

Grille Fram

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

Step

Press inward on the lower right side of the metal cabinet at the location of the slot and then carefully push the grille in until the tab engages with the slot.

Do not strike or forceable hit the plastic grille otherwise damage to the tabs will

Step

lower

Step

the cabinet with the screw attached to grille during shipping, and slide the filter back into place.

OCCUK

Repeat this process for the

lefi

side.

Mount the grille on front of

Q*’

When replacing the filter,

the word FRONT is facing you as

you slide the filter back into place.

be sure

SCREW

-~.=

Questiom?

UseThisfioblem Solver

PROBLEM

AIR CONDITIONER

DOES

AIR

“DOES

ASIT SHOULD”

OPERATING SOUNDS

N~OPERATE

COND~IONER

COOL

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

. Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped loose by vacuum cleaner or

●

Ifplu~ed

●

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~’

●

Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on page 6.

●

Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was

for it to cool down.

●

Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.

●

Vent control maybe set at open position, allowing hot outside air to enter the room.

●

Cmling coils

and the Thermostat Control to a lower number.

●

Thermostat click, a metallic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and

off. This is normal.

●

F~ ~ns

is normal. When Power Saver Switch is set at compressor.

in, tise

temperature range in room will vary more.

continuously when

could have blown or circuit breaker may have

have iced

up. TO melt ice, set he Master

Mas~r

Control Switch is in

“SaveJ’

fan cycles on and off with

trippd.

first

turned on. Allow time

Control Switch to

COOI

or FM position. This

furniture.

“F~

hi”

WATER OUTSIDE

WATER INSIDE

WATER IN BASE PAN (ON OUTDOOR SIDE)

you

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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

●

Excess water may overflow in extremely hot and humid weather. This is normal.

●

Air conditioner must be instilled

water disposal.

●

This is normal for a shofi

period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of cabinet where it is picked up by a fan and thrown against the

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

~ri~

level

in areas

tilti

slightly to the

witi littie

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

ouwide

humidity;

norrnd

for proper

for a longer

outdoor condenser coil.

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

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

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

mfrigetiing

any part of the sea/ed

system

(the

compresso~

condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

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,

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 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

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

WHAT IS N~ 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

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800.626.2000 consumer information service

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,

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

● Improper installation. . Failure of the product resulting from

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.

● Replacement of fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers. . In commercial locations labor

necessary to move the unit to a location where it is accessible for

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.

WARRAN~R

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

service by an individual technician.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

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