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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 .. . . . . . .

. . ..BackCover

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.

@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.)

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

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.

IIlstruetions

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

~ Turn air conditioner off before ilacation~ or extended absences

from home.

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.

PREFERRED F METHOD

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INSUREPROPER

GROUNDEXISTS

Fig. 1

BEFOREUSE

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. ~~

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 at most local hardware stores,

TEMPORARYMETHOD

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT

PERMiTTED IN CANADA)

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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Set MASTER CONTROL at

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

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

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.

User Mai[]tenanceInstructions

cleaning your

Front Grille & Cabinet

air conditioner

Wipe front grille with a clean cloth

lightly dampened with mild liquid

Turnair conditioneroff and remove

dishwashing detergent. Washcab-

plug from wail receptacle before

inet with mild soap or detergent and

cleaning.

lukewarm water.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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timeandmoney,..beforeyourequestservice,checkthefoilowing:

PROBLEM POSS!BLECAUSEANDREMEDY

AlR

CONDITIONER

@Not plugged in. Plug may have,bee,nbumped loose by vacuum cleaner or fu~niture.

DOES NOT OPERATE

@If plu’gged in, fuse could have blown’or circuit breaker may ‘tiave tripped. ‘

AIR CONDITIONER

@Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking’the frotit ~f,the a~rcond~tionerwill restrict

“DOES NOT COOL

air-flow.

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.’,, . ~ 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,~~~: -,, _ -

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~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.

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@Ventilate control may be set at ~’Open;’allowing hotoutside air to””e-riterroom.

OPERATING

~ Thermostat click, ametallic sound, maybe heard when compressor cycles on and off.

SOUNDS ~ This is normal.

* 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.

WATER DRIPPING

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

OUTSIDE

WATER DRIPPING

@Air conditioner must be installed level or tilted slightly to the outside for proper

iNSIDE

water disposal.

WATER IN BASE PAN

This is normal for ashort period in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer

(ON OUTDOOR SIDE) period Invery humi~ areas. Moisture removed from indoor air drains to rear of cabinet

where it is picked up by a fan and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.

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ConsumerServices

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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

Seethe warrantyon the back pageof this bookfor

product.Beforeit left the factory, it went through

details. rigoroustests to detectmanufacturingdefects.And youhavea written warrantyto protectyou.

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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.

FIRST,contactthe peoplewhoservicedyour appliance.Exp~ainwhyyouarenot pleased.in most cases,this will solvethe problem.

NEXT,if youarestill not pleasedwriteall the details —

includingyourphonenumberto:

Manager,ConsumerRelations

Hotpoint

AppliancePark

Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if yourproblemis still not resolved,write:

MajorApplianceConsumerAction Panel 20NorthWackerDrive Chicago,Illinois 60606

ServiceContracts

For trouble=freeservicebeyond

contractwe’ll keepyourappliancein good

cratingconditionduringthe contractperiod

the written warranty period.

at noadditional charge.Servicecontracts

let youpaytoday’spricesfor servicea

If you preferto budgetyourrepairexpenditure

month,ayear,or severalyears from now.

insteadof beingsurprisedbythem,Hotpoint

And,you’ll receiveservicefrom Hotpoint

offersservicecontracts for varyinglengthsof

trainedservicetechniciansusingonly

time onall Hotpoint majorappliances.Witha GenuineHotpointparts.

TheQuickFixTMSystem

Youcan save money and time

A programfor do-it-yourselfappliancerepair,

by doing it yourself.

thesystemincludesstep-by-steprepair

manuals for refrigerators,most non-microwave

Fordo-it-yolIrselferswhowouldprefer to fix Hotpoint majorappliances themselves...Hotpoint offersan

industryfirst, theQuick FixTMSystem.

electric ranges,dishwashers,andstandard

and largecapacity washersanddryers,plus

specially packaged replacement parts, and

~ technicalhelpwith a

to//-free 800numbe~

H~!p forYouby Phone

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Shouldyou needhelp in theselectionand

TheGEAnswerCenter’M800.626.2000

purchaseof newappliances,or have

consumerinformationserviceis open24

questionsaboutthe operationof the Hotpoint .~=

hours a day,sevendaysa week.

appliancesyounow own—orhave

any other ‘~=

questionsaboutour consumerproductsor

Ourstaff of expertsstands readyto assist

servicesyouareonlya TOLL-FREEcall away.

TheGE AnswerCen;e~

800.626.2000‘ouanytime.

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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

anycompressorthat faiIs

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.

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

ServiceCentersor byourauthorizedCustomerCare” servicersduring normalworking hours.

Lookin theWhiteor YellowPages of yourtelephonedirectory

for

HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICE,

GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

FACTORYSERVICE or HOTPOINT

CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE. .

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hometo

teachyouhowto usethe product.

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.

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.

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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

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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.

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yourlegalrightsareinyourstate,consultyourlocalorstateconsumeraffairsoffice oryourstate’sAttorneyGeneral.

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