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Energy-Saving Tips .... .. . . . ...2
Important Safety Instructions. ..2
Electrical Safety... . . . . . . . . ...3
Operating’r’our
Air Conditioner Controls . .. . ..4.5
Air Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5
User Maintenance
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5.6
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6
ConsumerServices . . . . . . . . ...7
Warranty .. . . . . . .
Energy=Sa%#ingTips
@Keepthe airfilterclean. (See
instructions onpage 6.)
~ Formost efficient cooling, keep
vent in 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” inwalls, furniture,
rugs and draperies, your air conditioner takes longer to produce the
desired comfort condition.
. . ..BackCover
Read this Wok carefully.
It isintended to help you operate and
maintain your newair conditioner
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help ...
Call, toll-free:
The GE Answer Centerw
800.626.2000
consumer information service
or write (include your phone
number)
Consumer Affairs
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, K’{ 40225
Write down the m~del and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label behind
the inlet baffle of the front grille.
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
IIlstruetions
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Read all instructionsbefore
usingthisappliance.
When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
~ Usethisapplianceonly for its
intendedpurposeasdescribed in
this Useand Care Book.
. Thisairconditionermustbe
properlyinstalledinaccordance
withthe InstallationInstructions
before itis used.See grounding
instructions on page 3.
. Never unplugyourairconditioner
bypullingonthepowercord.Always
grip plug firmly and pull straight out
from the receptacle.
e Repairor replaceimmediately
all electricservicecordsthat
havetaecomefrayedorotherwise
damaged.Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
@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
top or front of unit and restrict air
flow when it isoperating.
@It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot weather.
~ Keep outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 5.)
~ Turn air conditioner off before
ilacation~ or extended absences
from home.
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or setvice calls
concerning your air conditioner.
If you received a damagedair
conditioner,immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the air conditioner.
Save time and money.
Beforeyou requestservice,check
the Problem Solver on page 6. It lists
minor causes of operating problems
that you can correct yourself.
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For personalsafety,
thisappliance must be
properlygrounded.
The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
astandard thre~prong (grounding)
wall receptacle (Fig. 1)to minimize
the possibility of electric shock
hazardfrom this appliance.
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Havethe wall receptacle and
circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong
wall receptacle is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three
prong wall receptacle.
DO NOT,-UNDER ANY ClkCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REM6VE :
THE THIRD {GROUND) PRONG
FROM THE PC)WEkCORD. ~~
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Becauseof potential safety hazards
undercertain conditions, westrongly
recommend againstuseof anadapter
plug. However, if youstill elect to use
anadapter,where localcodes permit,
aTEMPORARY Connection may
bemadeto aproperly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by useof
a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available
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at most local hardware stores,
TEMPORARYMETHOD
(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMiTTED IN CANADA)
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The Iargerslot inthe adapter must be
aligned with the Iargerslot in the wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION:Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
receptacle is grounded through
house wiring. Youshould have
the circuit checked by aqualified
electrician to make surethe receptacle is properly grounded.
Whendisconnectingthepower
cordfromtheadapter,always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
Shouldthe adapterground
terminalbreak, DO NOT USE the
applianceuntila properground
hasagainbeen established.
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useofextension cords
Because of potential safety hazards
undercertain conditions, westrongly
recommend against the use of an
extension cord, However, if you still
elect to use an extension cord, it is
absolutely necessarythat it be a UL
listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord and that the
current carrying rating of the cord in
amperes be equal to or greater than
the branch circuit sizeshown on the
rating nameplate of the appliance.
Such extension cords are obtain-
able through your local service
organization.
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Thermostatcontrol
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.
The Save Energy Range is a visual
reminder that you can conserve
energy by selecting a higher room
temperature but still keep the room
cool and less humid than outside.
Ventilate Control
When the VENTILATE control isset
at “Closed” the vent door isclosed
and only the air inside the room can
be circulated and conditioned.
When it’s in the “Open” position,
the vent door is open and indoor air
can be exhausted from the room.
Master Control
OFF turns air conditioner off.
*HI FAN permits high fan speed
operation without cooling.
*LO FANpermits medium fan “
speed operation without cooling.
*ULTRA LO FAN permits low fan
speed operation without cool ing.
*For fan only operation, ENERGY
SAVER Switch must be in “norm”
position.
HI COOL permits cooling with high
fan speed operation.
LO COOL permits cooling with
medium fan speed operation,
ULTRA LO COOL permits cooling
with low fan speed operation.
Energy saverswitch
The ENERGY 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.
For fan only operation, ENERGY SAVER switch must be in “norm” position.
--- For~Iormalcooling
Set MASTER CONTROL at
1.
HI COOL.
2. Set THERMOSTAT control at
desired number (usually the midpoint is a good starting position).
If room temperature is not satisfac-
tory after a reasonable time, set the
thermostat control at a higher
number for a cooler room or at a
lower number for awarmer room.
3. Slide ENERGY SAVER switch
to the desired position–’’save”
or “norm.”
4. Set VENTILATE control at
“Closed” position.
Formaximum COOling
1.
Set MASTER CONTROL at
HI COOL.
2. Set THERMOSTAT control at 8.
3. Slide ENERGY SAVER switch
to “norm” position.
4. Set VENTILATE control at
- “Closed” position.
For quieter OperatiOn
1.
Set MASTER CONTROL at
ULTRALO COOL.
2. Set THERMOSTAT control at
desired number.
3. Set VENTIL4TE control at
“Closed” position.
4. Slide ENERGY SAVER switch to
desired position.
Note: When ENERGY SAVER
switch is at “save;’ changes in
sound level may be more apparent
asthe fan cycles on and off with
the compressor.
For nighttimeoperation
During the cooler evening hours,
it is recommended that you set the
MASTER CONTROL at ULTRA LO
COOL for very quiet operation and
the THERMOSTAT control at
midrange (4).
FOr extreme temperatures
For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you
always set the MASTER CONTROL
at Hi COOL in extremely hot
weather.
For ventilation
Whether controls areset for cooling
or fan operation only, setting the
VENTILATE control at “Open” lets
room air be exhausted to the outside.This is helpful in removing stale
air,smoke or odors from the room.
However, cooling effectiveness is
reduced when this control is set at
“Open” so we suggest you don’t
keep it there long–especially in
hot, humid weather.
Toadjustair direction
Position the horizontal louvers
with your fingertips to direct air
discharge up or down. Usethe tabs
to position the hidden vertical
louvers to direct air discharge to
the left, right or any position in
between.
User Mai[]tenanceInstructions
cleaning your
air conditioner
Turnair conditioneroff and remove
plug from wail receptacle before
cleaning.
Front Grille & Cabinet
Wipe front grille with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Washcabinet with mild soap or detergent and
lukewarm water.
Condenser COi\s
These coils on the weather side of
the unit should be checked period-
ically 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 Hotpoint service
outlet.
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The foam air filter behind the
front grille should be washed at
least every 30 days or as often as
it needs cleaning.
Toremove the filter, graspthe upper
part of the inlet baffle and pull the
baffle out.
Then pull the filter off the four tabs
on the grille frame.
TheProblem Solver
If you have a problem, it maybe minor. You maybe able to correct
!t yourself. Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested recommendations.
Vacuum the filter on the dirty side
or wash it with running water. Run
water through from the cleaner sid
of the filter to drive out accumulated
dust and lint. Shake to dry.
Replacefilter ontabs ongrilieframe,
and replace inlet baffle.
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timeandmoney,..beforeyourequestservice,checkthefoilowing:
PROBLEM POSS!BLECAUSEANDREMEDY
CONDITIONER
AlR
DOES NOT OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
OPERATING
SOUNDS ~ This is normal.
WATER DRIPPING
OUTSIDE
WATER DRIPPING
iNSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE) period Invery humi~ areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rearof cabinet
@Not plugged in. Plug may have,bee,nbumped loose by vacuum cleaner or fu~niture.
@If plu’gged in, fuse could have blown’or circuit breaker may ‘tiave tripped. ‘
@Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking’the frotit ~f,the a~rcond~tionerwill restrict
air-flow.
~ Temperature control may not be set high efiough:~Turn~{n~bto’,a’’highernumbec”
Highest setting should provide maximum”cboling. ‘~heri-Energy -Savers-witchis set
at “save;’ temperature range in room willvti~ ‘mbre.. ~. ‘:’ -J,~~~: -,, _ ~Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every ’30 days. See instructions above.
@Room may have been vety hot when air conditioner”was firsttur~ed on. Allow ,
time foritto cool down. , -, “ J ~~ ~ ,.,-’:
@Cold air may be escaping through open,furnace floor registers. and cold air returns.
@Ventilate control may be set at ~’Open;’allowing hotoutside air to””e-riterroom.
~ Thermostat click, ametallic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off.
* Fanruns continuously when Master Control is in cool or fan position. This is normal,
When Energy Saver switch is set at “save:’“fancycles on and off with compressor.
~ Excess water may overflow in excessively hot and humid weather. This is normal.
@Air conditioner must be installed level or tilted slightly to the outside for proper
water disposal.
This is normal for ashort period in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer
where it is picked up by a fan and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
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ConsumerServices
At Hotpoint we’recommittedto providingyouwith the bestapplianceswe knowhow
to build andwe knowthat youwantyourappliancesto giveyoumanyyearsof dependable
service.
OurConsumerServicesaredesignedwith your needsand wants in mind.
WarrantyProtection
Yournewapplianceis a welldesignedandengineered
product.Beforeit left the factory, it went through
rigoroustests to detectmanufacturingdefects.And
youhavea written warrantyto protectyou.
Seethe warrantyon the backpageof this bookfor
details.
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PromptServiceatyourConvenience
Whetheryourapplianceis in or out of warranty,
you’rejust a phonecall awayfrom our nationwide
networkof FactoryTrainedServiceprofessionals.
Simplycall our Hotpointserviceorganization.
You’llfind them in theWhitePages under“Hotpoint
FactoryService;’andin the YellowPagesunder
“Hotpoint CustomerCare@Service.”
Serviceis scheduledat yourconvenienceandthe
techniciandrivesa fully-stockedpartsservicetruck
sothat, in most cases,the repaircanbecompleted
inonevisit.
We’reproudof our serviceandwantyou to be
pleased,but if for somereasonyouarenot happy
with the serviceyou receive,herearethreestepsto
follow for further help.
ServiceContracts
For trouble=freeservicebeyond
the written warranty period.
If you preferto budgetyourrepairexpenditure
insteadof beingsurprisedbythem,Hotpoint
offersservicecontracts for varyinglengthsof
time onall Hotpoint majorappliances.Witha GenuineHotpointparts.
FIRST,contactthe peoplewhoservicedyour
appliance.Exp~ainwhyyouarenot pleased.in most
cases,this will solvethe problem.
NEXT,if youarestill not pleasedwriteall the details
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includingyourphonenumberto:
Manager,ConsumerRelations
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225
FINALLY,if yourproblemis still not resolved,write:
MajorApplianceConsumerAction Panel
20NorthWackerDrive
Chicago,Illinois 60606
contractwe’ll keepyourappliancein good
cratingconditionduringthe contractperiod
at noadditional charge.Servicecontracts
let youpaytoday’spricesfor servicea
month,ayear,or severalyears from now.
And,you’ll receiveservicefrom Hotpoint
trainedservicetechniciansusingonly
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TheQuickFixTMSystem
Youcan save money and time
by doing it yourself.
Fordo-it-yolIrselferswhowouldprefer
to fix Hotpoint majorappliances
themselves...Hotpoint offersan
industryfirst, theQuick FixTMSystem.
H~!p forYouby Phone
Shouldyou needhelp in theselectionand
purchaseof newappliances,or have
questionsaboutthe operationof the Hotpoint .~=
appliancesyounow own—orhave
questionsaboutour consumerproductsor
servicesyouareonlya TOLL-FREEcall away.
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A programfor do-it-yourselfappliancerepair,
thesystemincludesstep-by-steprepair
manuals for refrigerators,most non-microwave
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electric ranges,dishwashers,andstandard
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and largecapacity washersanddryers,plus
specially packaged replacement parts, and
~ technicalhelpwith a
TheGEAnswerCenter’M800.626.2000
consumerinformationserviceis open24
hours a day,sevendaysa week.
Ourstaff of expertsstands readyto assist
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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 theroomair 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
because of a manufacturing
defect.
For Sach of the above warranties:
Transportation expense to and
from a service shop and shop
service labor if required will be free
of charge.
anycompressorthat faiIs
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
byourauthorizedCustomerCare”
servicersduring normalworking
hours.
Lookin theWhiteor YellowPages
of yourtelephonedirectory
HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICE,
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FACTORYSERVICE or HOTPOINT
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Read your Use and Care material.
Ifyouthen haveanyquestions
aboutoperatingthe product,
pleasecontactyour dealeror our
ConsumerAffairs office at the
addressbelow,or call, toll free:
TheGEAnswerCenterTM
800.626.2000
consumerinformationservice
~ Improper installation.
Ifyouhaveaninstallationproblem
or if theairconditioneris of impropercoolingor heatingcapacityfor
theintendedusecontact your
dealeror installer.Youaid-;
responsibleforprovidingadequate
electricalconnectingfacilities.
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
yourlegalrightsareinyourstate,consultyourlocalorstateconsumeraffairsoffice oryourstate’sAttorneyGeneral.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
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oReplacementof housefuses
or resettingof circuit breakers.
~Incommerciallocations labor
necessaryto movethe unit to a
locationwhereit is accessiblefor
serviceby an individualtechnician.
. Failureof the productresulting
from modificationsto the product
ordueto unreasonableuseincludingfailureto providereasonable
andnecessarymaintenance.
eDamageto the productcaused
by improperpowersupply voltage,
accident,fire,floodsor acts
of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Iffurther help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:,
Manager–Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
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