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Energy-Saving Tips . . . . .. . . . ...2

Important Safety Instructions. ..2

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Operating Your

Air Conditioner Controls. . ...4.5

Adjusting Air Direction. . . . . . ...5

User Maintenance

instructions . . . . ..- . . . . . . . ..5. ~

Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6

Consumer Services. . . . . . . . ...7

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Energy=SavingTips

@Keep the air filter clean. (See

instructions on page 6.)

~ For most 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 heatsup.When
heat is“stored up” inwalls,furniture,
rugs and draperies, your air condi­tioner takes longer to produce the
desired comfort condition.

Read

thisbookcarefully.

It isdesigned to helpyou operate and
maintain your new air conditioner
properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your

questions.
[f you don’t understand something

or need more help ...
Call, toll-free:

The GE Answer Centerm

800.626.2000
consumer information service

or write (include your phone
number)

Consumer Affairs
Hotpoint
Appliance Park

Louisville, KY40225

Write downthemodel and
serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label at the
bottom of the air conditioner behind
the !cwer part 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

Readallinstructionsbefore

usingthisappliance.

When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions,

including the following:

0 Usethisapplianceonlyfor its
intendedpurposeas described in

this Useand Care Book.

~Thisairconditionermustbe
properlyinstalledin accordance

withthe InstallationInstructions

beforeit isused.See grounding

instructions on page 3.

~ Never unplugyourairconditioner
bypullingonthepowercord.Always

grip plug firmly and pull straight out
from the receptacle.

~ Repairor replaceimmediately
all electric servicecordsthat
havebecomefrayedorotherwise
damaged.Do not use a cord that

shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the

plug or connector end.

~ Keep windows and doors closed.
Cool. dry air escapes when they’re
open.

3 Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Cold air
can easily escape through them.

@Don’t block front of unit when it is

operating. Curtains, drapes or blinds
b!ocking it will restrict airflow.

~ It’s best to operate your air
conditioner at high $peed during
extremely hot weather.

@Keep outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 5.) s

~~‘~urriair conditioner off before

vacations or extended absences

from borne.

Serial Number

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

If you receiveda damagedair
conditioner,immediately contact

the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the air conditioner.

Save time and money.
Beforeyourequestservice,check

the Problem Solveron page 6. It lists

minor causesof operating problems

that you can correct yourself.

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i’~hichmates with a three-prong
(grounding) perpendicular type
wail receptacle to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance. This type of
receptacle isavailable at most
hardware stores.

230/208 volt

perpendicular type line cord plug

All wiring including installation of
walI receptacle must be made in ac­cordance with local electrical codes
and regulations. It is the personal

responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have the wall recepta­cle and circuit checked by a quali­fied electrician to make sure the

receptacle is properly grounded.

Electrical requirements

Yourair conditionerrequiresits
ownsinglebranchcircuitsupplying

230/208 volta.c., protectedwith
a20 amptime delayfuseorcircuit

breaker.

This is recommended for best per-

formance and to prevent overload-

ing house wiring circuits, which

could cause a possible fire hazard

from overheating wires,

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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 necessarythat it be a UL
listed 3-wire grounding type appii­ance 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 obtain­able through your local service
organization.

230/208 volt

~erpendicular type wall receptacle

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THERMOSTAT

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

The Save EnergyRange isavisual
reminder that you can conseive
energy by selecting a higher room
temperature but still keep the room
cool and less humid than outside.

vENTiLATE

When the VENTIMTE control isset
at “Closed;’ the vent door is closed
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.

MASTERCONTROL :

OFF turns air conditioner off.

HI FAN permits continuous high
fanspeed operation without cooling.

LO FAN permits continuous low fan
speed operation without cooling.

ULT.-LOFAN permits continuous
ultra low fan speed operation with­out cooling.

HI COOL permits cooling with con-

tinuous high fan speed operation.

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LO COOL permits coo!ing with
continuous low fanspeed operation.

‘ULT.-LO COOL permits cooling
with continuous ultra low fan speed
operation. .

ENERGY SAVERCOOL SEn!NGS

hi, 10,anduit.-lo permit high, low
or ultra lowfan speed operation only

when the compressor is operating. ”

When the compressor automatically

cycles off and on, so does the fan.

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at HI COOL.

2. Set THERMOSTAT control at
desired number (usually the mid­point is a good starting position). if
room temperature isnot satisfactory
after a reasonable time,
thermostat control ata higher num­ber for acooler room or at a lower
number for a warmer room.

3. Set VENTIMTE control at
“Closed” position.

set the

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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 mid-

range (5 or 6).

For extreme te%nperatures

For greatest economy and best per­formance, we suggest you always
set the MASTER CONTROL at HI

COOL in extremely hot weather.

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Set MASTER CONTROL switch

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at HI COOL.

2. Set THERMOSTAT control at 10.

3. Set VENTILATE control at
“Closed” position.

Far qu~EteF operation

1. Set MASTER CONTROL switch
at ULT.-LOCOOL.

2. Set THERMOSTAT control at
desired number.

3. Set VENTILATE control at
“Closed” position.

For ventilation
Whether controls are set for cool-

ing or fan operation only,setting the

VENTIL4TE 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, cool ing effective-

ness is reduced when this control is
set at “Open;’ so we suggest you
don’t keep it there long–especially

in hot, humid weather.

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The up-and-downair direction

louvers are controlled by tabs that
let you position the
charge all air upward, all air down-

ward, all air straight out or any

combination you desire.

The side-to-sideair direction

louvers are controlled by a tab that

lets you position the louvers to dis­charge air to the left, to the right,
straight ahead or anywhere in

between.

louvers to dis-

airconditioner off and remove

Turn

fromwall receptacle before

plug

c!eaning.

Wipe front grille with a clean cloth

lightly dampened with mild liquid

dishwashing detergent. Washcab-

inet with mild soap or detergent and
lukewarm water.

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condensercoils

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
grilie should be washed at least
every 30 daysor asoften as it needs
cleaning.

Then pull the filter off the four tabs
on the grille frame.

Remove the front grille by grasping
it at the top and pulling out.

If you have a problem, it maybe minor. You maybe able to correct
it yourself. Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and

then follow the suggested recommendations.

Rinse filter with clean running
water. Do not use detergents. Run
water through from the cleaner side
ofthe filter to drive out accumulated
dust and lint. Shake to dry. Replace
filter on tabs on grille frame, and

pushfront grille back into place.

PROBLEM

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AIR CONDITIONER

DOES NOT OPERATE

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

plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit breaker may have triPPed.

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@Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict airflow.
@Temperature control may not beset high enough. Turn knob to a higher number.

Highest setting should provide maximum cooli~g. When a.“Save Energy Cool” rather
than a “Cool” setting has been selected, temperature range in room will vary more.
* Air filter

@Room may have been very hot when air conditioner was first turned on. Allow
time for it to COOIdown.

@Cold air may be escaping through open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.

~ Ventilation control may be set at “open;’ allowing hot outside air to enter the room.

@Thermostat click, a metallic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off.
This is normal.

* Fan runs continuously when selector is in cool or fan position. ‘Thisis normal. When a
“Save Energy Cool” setting hasbeen selected, fan cycles on and off with compressor.

~ Excess water may overflow in excessive y 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 a short period in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer
~eriod in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of cabinet
~~hereit is pi~ked up by a fan and ‘thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.

diny, should be cleaned at least every 30 days. See instructions above.

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ConsumerServices

At Hotpoint we’re committed to’ providing you with the best appliances we know how
to build and we know that you want your appliances to give you many years of dependable
service.

Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind.

WarrantyProtection

Yournewapplianceis a well designedandengineered Seethewarrantyonthe backpageof this bookfor

product.Beforeit left the factory,it wentthrough
rigoroustests to detectmanufacturingdefects.And

you have a written warranty to protect you.

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You’llfind them inthe White Pagesunder“Hotpoint
FactoryService;’andin the YellowPagesunder
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Serviceis scheduledat yourconvenienceandthe
techniciandrivesa fully-stockedpartsservicetruck
sothat, in most cases,the repaircanbecompleted
in onevisit.

We’reproudof ourserviceandwantyouto be
pleased,but if for somereasonyouarenot happy

with the service you receive, herearethreestepsto

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~ServiceContracts

For trouble-freeservice beyond
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Manager,ConsumerRelations
Hotpoint .
AppliancePark
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Saveproofof original purchasedatesuchasyoursalesslip orcancelledcheckto establishwarrantyperiod.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date 0[ 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=YEARWARRANTY

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 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.

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:

The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000
consumer information service

. Improper installation.
If you have an 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 adeqlJate
electrical connecting facilities.

Some statesdo notallow the exclusionor limitation of incidentalor consequentialdamages,sothe abovelimitation or exclusion

maynot applyto you.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalsohaveotherrights

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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 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

HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICE,

GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

FACTORYSERVICE or HOTPOINT

CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

. Replacement of house 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.

. Failure of the product resulting

from modifications to the product
or due to unreasonable use includ-

ing failure to provide reasonable

and necessary maintenance.
. Damage to the product caused

by improper power supply voltage,
accident, fir~, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON­SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.

which vary from state to state.

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If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:

lVlanager-Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company,Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

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