GE KVS12, KVS10, KVS08 Use and Care Manual

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&rConditioner

Con@n@

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

Instigation Instructions
Model and Serial Numbers 2, 5

Problem Solver
Repair Service

Safety Instructions
User Maintenance Instructions 5

Warranty

Back Cover

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5
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5
5

Use and Care

&Initiation of

models

KVS08

KVS1O

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KVS12

GE Answer

800.626.2000

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Help us

Mportant

Safety

help you...

Before using your air
conditioner, read this book
carefully.

It is

intended to help you operate

and maintain

conditioner properly.

Keep it handy

questions.
If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

your new air

for answers to your

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 damaged

air conditioner . . .

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the air

conditioner.

Instructions

Read dl instructions before
using this

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

● Use this

intended purpose

this Use and Care Guide.

. This air conditioner must be
properly
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. See

instructions on page

●

Never

by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip plug

straight out from the receptacle.

● Repair or replace immediately

all

el~tric

have become frayed or otherwise

damaged.

shows

along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.

apptiance.

appfiance

instiled

un~ugyour

service cords that

Do not use a cord that

cracb

or abrasion damage

only for its

as described in

in accordance

grounding

9.

air conditioner

fitiy

and pull

Save time and money.
Before you request
service . . .

Check the Problem Solver on
page 6. It lists causes of minor

operating problems that you can

correct yourself.

SAW

T-E

INSTRUCTIONS

2

Opemting

Your Air Conditioner

Controk

Master Control Switih

OFF turns air conditioner off.
“Fan hi”

operation without cooling.

“Fan 10”

operation without cooling.
“Cool

high fan speed operation.
“Cool lo” permits cooling with low

tan speed operation.

Note: If the air conditioner is
shut off, wait at least two minutes
before restarting it.

permits high fan speed

permits low fan speed

hi”

permits cooling with

Thermostat Control

When you turn the Thermostat
Control to the desired
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
cool and less humid than outside.

setting,

Wnge

is a visual

still

keep the room

the

Ventilation Control

When this control is set at

“closed”
inside
and conditioned. When it’s in the

“open” position, some indoor air
can be exhausted from the room.

Dosition. onlv

the’room

can be-circulated

the air

3

Opemting Your

Air Conditioner

Controb

(continued)

For normal cooling

1.

Set

the Master Control at

“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 Ventilation Control at
“closed” except for brief periods

when you want to exhaust room air
to the outside.

For maximum cooling

1.

Set

the Master Control at

“Cool

hi:’

2. Turn the Thermostat Control to 8.

3. Set the Ventilation Control at
“closed?’

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
Master Control at “Fan hi” and set
the Thermostat Control to a lower
number.

3. Set the Ventilation Control at

“closed:’

For

ni@ttime

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?’

operation

To adjust 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.

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For extreme temperatures

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

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.

4

Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

Turn air conditioner off and
remove plug from wall
before cleaning.

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 pull straight out
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

Air Elter

The air filter behind the front grille
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

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
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

first remove

from the frame.

filter

is very dirty,

5

Questiom?

Use This

PROBLEM

AIR CONDITIONER

DOES N~ OPERATE

AIR CONDITIONER
“DOES
AS IT SHOULD”

N~COOL

~oblem

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

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

. If plugged

c

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.

Solver

in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker

may have tripped.

Highest setting should provide maximum cooling.

●

Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions on page 5.

●

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 registers and cold air returns.

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

. Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice, set the Master Control to “Fan hi” and the
Thermostat Control to a lower number.

OPERATING
SOUNDS

WATER DNPPING

Thermostat click, a

This is normal.

●

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

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

metilic

sound, may be heard when compressor cycles on and off.

normal.

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OUTSIDE

WATER

DWPPING

INSIDE

WATER IN BASE PAN● This is normal for a short period in areas with little humidity; normal for a

(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)

●

Air conditioner must be

instiled

with the specified tilt to the outside for proper water

disposd.

longer

period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor airdrainsto rear of cabinet
where it is picked up by a fan ring and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.

If you need more help.. call, toll free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000
consumer information service

6’

Ene~y-saving tips

If You Need

Setice

c

Keep the air filter clean. (See

instructions on page 5.)

s

For most efficient cooling, keep

the vent control

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.

c

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.

in the “closed”

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
20 North
Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Panel

Drive

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Imtallation

Instructions

IMPORTANT:

have

these instruction with the appliance.

OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use.
Tools Needed

● Blade-type screwdriver

● Rule or tape measure

● Level

● Pencil

Screws

firnished

for

This Installation

Type A

You’ll find them in the hardware

packet packaged with the air

conditioner.

Type B

Window Requirement

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.

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16”

min.

1

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

H’

271A”

to 39”-

factory-

~fi”

24:’

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

8

Electrical

Safety—

IMPORTANT...

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.,

require a 115/120

60 hz grounded outlet

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 TEMPOWRY
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

(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT

PERMITTEDINCANADA,

plw

reeommend

CONNE~ION

against

-

Use of

e*nsion

cords

not recommended

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we

strongly

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.

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reeommend

(continued next page)

UL

against

listed

PREFERRED ,
METHOD

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INSURE PROPER

GRDUNO

EXISTS

BEFORE USE

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.

N

NOT,

~ER

ANY

C~CUMSTANCW, CUT

OR REMOVE T~

(GRO~)

T~

POWER

PRONG

~W

~OM

CO~.

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
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,

Attaching an adapter

will outle(cover

always

hold the adapter with one hand. If

the

this is not done,

adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use.

Should the adapter ground

tea

appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.

b-, ~

NOT USE the

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Imtillation

Imtructiom

(continued)

Imtillation
Openi~ 27%”

1.

Open window. Locate and mark

in Window

to 39” Wide

centerline of window. Mark two

lefi

lines 8“ to

and 8“ to right of

centerline.

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.

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

Secure the support

Type B

Windo

Window

Wood

Sc

Side Louvers

A

annel

Sash Tracks

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.

d

Repeat steps 3 through 6 for

second set of support channels.

7. Center the air conditioner in the
window opening with the bottom

bar sitting behind the window stool.

Do not cover side louvers.

OUTSIDE

114”

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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
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 filter and front grille

(see page 5).

~pe

A wood screws

final

Installation 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.

Openi~s

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
window stool. Mark window

through Locating Hole A of

support channel.

a~ainst

;ill

24” to

27X”

Wide

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.

&

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.

~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.

U.

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

~. Attach

knobs.

14.

(see

dial plate and control

Attach air filter and front grille

page 5).

YOUR

H~POINT

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 part of
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

mftigeaing

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

hr

each of the

Transportation expense to and

from a service shop and shop
service labor if required will be

free of charge.

any

the

room air

pati

of

system

above

the

sealed

(the

compresso~

warranties:

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.

Ail 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

● Service trips to teach you how to

use the product.

Read your

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 Center”

800.626.2000
consumer information service

may not apply to you. This warranty gives

Use

and Care material.

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.

If further hel~ is needed concerning this

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE

● 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.

you

specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

Appliafices, Louisvifie,

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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

warranty, write:

KY 40225

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No.

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