GE KVD08 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-Saving Tips
Extension Cords

Grille and Cabinet

Grounding

Instillation Instructions
Model and Serial Numbers 2,5

Power Saver Switch
Problem Solver

Repair Service

Safety

Instructions

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Safety

help you...

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

usi~

your air

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

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.

Instruction

Read W

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

● Use this appliance

intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Guide.

● This air conditioner must be

properly
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See

instructions on page 9.

●

Never unplug your air conditioner

by pulling on the power cord.

Always gfip plug

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.

instmctions

this appliance.

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instiled

in accordance

grounding

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and pull

before

for its

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period.

Save time and money.
Before you request

SAW

~STRUCTIONS

THESE

service . . .

Check the Problem Solver on

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the area
outer wall.

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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 warr:

nded

to

?r

and any

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original

This warranty is
the original
succeeding owner

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purchas

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Opemting

Your Air Conditioner

Controk

Master Control Switih

“0~’

turns air conditioner off.

“Fan”

without cooling.

*For fan

saver switch must be in “norm”

position.

“Cool

high fan speed operation.
“Cool reed” permits cooling with

medium fan speed operation.

“Cool 10”

fan speed operation.

permits fan speed operation

only

operation,

hi”

permits cooling with

permits cooling with low

power

Thermostat Control

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

reminder that you can conserve
energy by selecting a higher room
temperature but still keep the room
cool and less humid than outside.

Mnge

is a visual

Ventilation Control

When this control is set at
“closed” position, only the air
inside the room can be circulated
and conditioned. When it’s in the
“open” position, some indoor air
can be exhausted from the room.

*power

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Saver

Swikh

norm

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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.

For fan only operation, power saver
switch must be in “norm’ ’position.

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Your

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Conditioner

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For normal

1. Set

tie

“Cool

hi:’

2. Set the Thermostat Control at
the desired number (usually the
midpoint 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.

cooliW

Master Control at

For maximum cooliW

1. Set the Master Control at

“Cool

hi:’

2. Turn the Thermostat Control to 8.

3. Set the Ventilation Control at

“closed:’

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

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 speed and the Thermostat
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 sound level maybe
more noticeable than when it’s at

the “norm” position.

For ni@ttime 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:’

For extreme temperatures

To

adj~t

air direction

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Two banks of side-to-side air
direction louvers are controlled by
tabs that let you position each bank
separately to discharge air to the
right, to the left, or straight ahead.

Two banks of up-and-down air
direction louvers are controlled by
tabs that let you position each bank
separately to discharge air up,
down or straight out.

For greatest economy and best
performance, we suggest you set
the Master Control at “Cool hi” in
extremely hot weather.

4

Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

Turn air conditioner off and
remove plug from
before cleaning.

wall

outlet

Grille & Cabinet

Wipe front grille with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid

dishwashing

with mild soap or detergent and
lukewarm water.

detergent. Wash cabinet

Condenser Coils

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.

Hotpoint

front Grille Removal

The front grille can be removed to
make the air filter accessible, allow
more thorough cleaning or make the
model and serial numbers easier to
read.

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To

remove the grille,

sides as shown and
to free the tabs on the grille from
the clamps on the frame.

To replace the grille, lineup the
tabs on each side of the grille with
the clamps on each side of the
frame and push straight in.

grasp both

pufi

straight out

&r filter

The air
should be washed at least every 30

days or as often as it needs cleaning.

To remove the filter,

the front grille, then carefully
unhook the filter from the frame.

Vacuum the filter on the dusty side
to remove light dust. Wash the filter,
cleaner side up, under gently flowing
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 replace the
front grille.

filter

behind the front

grille

first remove

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---- UseThis Problem Solver

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PROBLEM

AIR CONDITIONER
DOES

AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES
AS IT SHOULD”

OPERATING
SOUNDS

N~OPERATE

N~

COOL

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

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

.

If plugged

●

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

●

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

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Ventilation control maybe set at open position, allowing hot outside air to enter

the room.

●

Cooling coils have iced

Control to a lower number.

●

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

This is normal,
.

Fan ~ns

When Power Saver Switch is set at

in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have tripped.

temperature range in room will vary more.

5.

registem

up.

To melt ice, set the fan at high speed and the Thermostat

continuously when Master Control is in Cool or Fan position. This is normal.

“save:’

fan cycles on and off with compressor.

and cold air returns.

WATER
OUTSIDE

WATER DRIPPING
INSIDE

WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)

If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000
consumer information service

DWPPING

●

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

●

Air conditioner must&

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.

ins~lled

with

tie

specifi~ tilt to the

outside for proper water

6

Ene~y-saving tips

If You Need

Sefice

● Keep the air filter clean. (See

instructions on page 5.)

Q

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.

c

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 5.)

● Turn the air conditioner off

before vacations or extended
absences from home.

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
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 is still
not resolved, write:

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

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Instillation Instructions

IMPORTANT:

have

these instructions with the appliance.

OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use.
Tools Needed

● Blade-type screwdriver

● Rule or tape measure

. Level

● Pencil

Screws

~rnished

for

This Installation

Type A

You’ll find them in the hardware
packet packaged with the air
conditioner.

Type B

Window Requirements

This air conditioner is
prepared for installation in standard
double-hung windows with

●

actual opening width of ~

to

39!’

●

clear, vertical opening of 16”
minimum from bottom of sash
to stool.

+

Removal of both left-hand and
right-hand filler panels permits
installation in windows with a
minimum opening width of

factory-

~“

24!’

Note: All supporting parts should
be secured to firm wood, masonry
or metal.

8

Electrical

Safety—

MPORT~T...

Please Read Carefully.
How to connect electricity

For personal safety, this
appliance must be properly

grounded.

Electrical requirement

~-volt

volt
protected with a 15 amp time delay

fuse or circuit breaker.

The power cord of this appliance

is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with

a standard three-prong (grounding)

wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the

possibility of electric shock hazard

from this appliance.

models

a.c.,

60 hz grounded outlet

require a 115/120

Use of adapter

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we

strongly

the use of an adapter plug.

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

UL

listed adapter (Fig. 2) available

at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

Fig. 2

plw

reeommend

CONNE~ION

BEFORE

against

USE

Use of

e*nsion

cords

not recommended

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we

strongly recommend 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
3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet and that the
electrical rating of the cord be 15
amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

UL

listed

(continued

nextpage)

PREFERRED ,
METHOD

on

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Have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.

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, CUT

OR

REMO~ T~ T~RD
(GROW)
~

POWER

PRONG FROM

~

Y,

INSURE PROPER

GROUNO

EXISTS

BEFORE USE

~

COW.

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 wall outlet cover

screw does not ground appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and
not insulated, and wall outlet is

grounded through house wiring. You

should have circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power

cord from the adapter,

hold the 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

appliance until a proper ground

has again been established.

Attaching an adapter

always

bra,

DO

N~

USE the

9

Imtillation

Imtructiom

Instillation in Window

OpeniW 27%”

1. Open window. Locate and mark

centerline of window. Mark two
lines 8“ to left and 8“ to right of
centerline.

to 39” Wide

(continued)

2. Screw leveling bolt in correct
3/8” threaded hold of support

channel. Depth of window sill will
determine which 3/8” threaded
hole to use.

3. Place support channel over 8“

line of window sill with end against
window stool. Mark window sill
through Locating Hole A in
support channel.

4. Move support channel away
from window stool until Mounting
Hole B is over the mark on the

window sill. Secure the support
channel by driving a Type B wood
screw into the window sill through
Mounting Hole B.

5. Adjust leveling bolt so curved

top of support channel is 1/4”
below the top of the window stool.
This downward tilt toward the
outside prevents water from
entering the room.

Caution: Do not drill a hole in
the base pan. Unit is designed to
operate with approximately 1/2”
of water in the base pan.

6

Repeat steps 3 through 6 for

second set of support channels.

Type B

Lowe

Filler

Botto

Type

Side Lo:vers

Sash Tracks

\

A

annel

7. Center the air conditioner in the
window opening with the bottom
bar sitting behind the window stool.

Do not cover

si,de

louvers.

Mountina-

Hole B

{~y

318”
Threaded

‘ol~)elin~/Q

Bolt

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Locatina

, Hole A

S.pport

Channel

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1/4”

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8. Close window until it touches
behind air conditioner top bar.

Slide filler panels outward until
they touch window sash tracks. (Do
not release grip on air conditioner
until lower window sash is in final
position.)

9. Secure filler panels by driving

~pe

A wood screws into lower
window sash through mounting
holes in top slides.

10.

Secure bottom of filler panels
by driving
into window stool through filler
panel tabs.

U. Cut plastic foam seal to width

of window and install it between
upper and lower window sash.

U.

Attach dial plate and control

knobs.

~.

Attach air

(see page 5).

~pe

A wood screws

filter

and front grille

Foam

‘lastic

seal

,

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Upper Window Sash

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Instillation in Window

1.

Remove both filler panels from

air conditioner cabinet.

2. Open window. Locate and mark
two lines 8“ to left and 8“ to right of
centerline.

3. Screw leveling bolt in appropriate
3/8” threaded hole of support
channel. Depth of window sill will
determine which 3/8” threaded
hole to use.

4. Place support channel over 8“
line of window sill with end against
window stool. Mark window
through Locating Hole A of
support channel.

O~nings

sill

24” to

5. Move support channel away from
window stool until Mounting Hole
B is over mark on window sill.

Secure the support channel by
driving a
the window sill through Mounting
Hole B.

6. Adjust leveling bolt so curved
top of support channel is 1/4”

below top of window stool.

7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for
second support channel.

8. Center air conditioner in
window opening with bottom bar
sitting behind window stool.

27X”

Wide

~pe

B wood screw into

11

9. Close window until it touches
behind air conditioner top bar.

10.

Fasten lower window sash to
window frame (use finishing nails,
wood screws or “L” brackets).

U. If filler is required on sides of

air conditioner, cut plastic foam
seal to size and fill both sides.

D.

Cut plastic foam seal to width
of window and install it between
upper and lower window sash.

~.

Attach dial plate and control

knobs.

14.

Attach air filter and front grille

(see page 5).

YOUR HOTPOINT ROOM AIR CONDITIONER

WARRANTY

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 parf 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

mfrigemting

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

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.

any part of the sealed

sys~m

(the compressor,

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
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.

Care@

WHAT IS N~ COVERED

s

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.

.

CenteF

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.

● 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.

. 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

service by an individual technician.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

● 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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