GE KX918DS Use and Care Manual
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Energy-Saving Tips . . . . .. . . . ...2
Important Safety Instructions. ..2
Eiectricai Satety . . . . . . . . . . . . ...~
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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[grounding) perpendicular type plug
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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,
LfseC)f‘a>fteilsic~ilGofds
il:~t reeQ}”fiw?@nded
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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