GE Americana ACSK15AK01 Owner’s Manual
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Safetg Instructions .......... 2
Operating Instructions
Controls ...................... 3-4
Inlet and Outlet Vents ............ 4
Location ........................ 4
Tip-Over Switch ................. 4
Care and Cleaning
Case ........................... 5
Rear Vent Filter .................. 5
Remote Control .................. 5
Storage ......................... 5
Troubleshooting Tips ........ 6
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ............... 8
Warranty ....................... 7
ACSK15
ACTK15
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on
the backof the heaten
49-7576 06-07 JR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A WARNING!
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
:::::Read all instructions before using this heater.
:_i:,:This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns,
do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use
handle when moving this heateE Keep
combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains
at least 3 feet (0,9 m) from the front of the
heater and keep them away from the sides
and reaE
_):,_Extremecautionisnecessarywhen any heater
isusedby or nearchildrenorinvalidsand
whenever theheaterisleftoperatingand
unattended.
_;:Always unplugheaterwhen notinuse.
_?_::Do notoperateany heaterwitha damaged
cordorplugor aftertheheatermalfunctions,
has been droppedordamaged inany manneE
Returnheatertoauthorizedservicefacilityfor
examination,electricalormechanical
adjustmentorrepaiE
:i!_ii,Power cordincludesa currentinterrupter
device.A testand resetbuttonisprovided
on theplugcase.The deviceshouldbe tested
on a periodic basis, while plugged in, by first
pressing the TESTbutton and then the RESET
button. If the TESTbutton does not trip or if
the RESETbutton will not stay engaged,
discontinue use of the heater and contact
a qualified service technician.
:::::Do not use outdoors.
:_i:,:This heater is intended for indoor residential
applications onlg, This heater should not be
used for commercial or industrial applications.
:_i:,:This heater is not intended for use in
bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor
high humidity locations, Never locate heater
where it may fall into bathtub or other water
container.
;;i:,:Always place the heater on a flat, level
surface. Do not place on top of furniture
or other places where the heater may fall,
dislodging or breaking parts inside the heaten
This could result in a fire or shock hazard.
_)_,:Do not run cord under carpeting, Do not
cover cord with throw rugs, runners or similar
coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic
area and where it will not be tripped oveE
_:::To disconnect heater, first turn controls to off,
then remove plug from outlet.
;_):,:Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter
any ventilation or exhaust opening as this
may cause an electric shock or fire, or
damage the heater,
;_i:,:To prevent a possible fire, do not block air
intakes or exhaust in any manner, Do not use
on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings
may become blocked.
_1_::A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline,
paint, flammable liquids or gases are used or
stored.
_: Keep flammable materials away from heater.
_:::Use this heater onlg as described in this
manual, Any other use not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
_:::Avoid the use of an extension cord because
the extension cord may overheat and cause
a risk of fire. However, if you must use an
extension cord, the cord shall be No, 14 AWG
minimum size and rated not less than 1875
watts.
_i:,:This heater draws 12,5 amps during operation.
To prevent overloading a circuit, do not plug
the heater into a circuit that already has other
appliances working.
_i:,:It is normal for the plug to feel warm to
the touch; however, a loose fit between
the AC outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause
overheating and distortion of the plug. Contact
a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn
outlets or ifthe plug becomes very hot.
;_i:,:The output of this heater may vary and its
temperature may become intense enough
to burn exposed skin. Use of this heater is
not recommended for persons with reduced
sensitivity to heat or an inability to react to
avoid burns.
;_i:,:Never unplug your portable room heater by
pulling on the power cord. Always grip the
plug firmlg and pull straight out from the
receptacle.
_::,:Turn the portable heater off, allow it to cool
completelg and then unplug it before cleaning.
_:_GEdoes not support any servicing of
the portable room heaten We stronglg
recommend that you do not attempt
to service the heater yourself.
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About the controls on the portable room heater, ge.com
Featuresand
appearance
may vary.
HI LO Fan Tirner
heat on heat on only on on
Portable Heater Control
Controls
Timer Pad (onsome models)
When the heater is on, it can be set to
automaticallg turn off in 1/2 (0.5) to 9 1/2 (9,5)
hours.
1. Press the Timerpad. The displag will blink.
2. Press the + or - pad to set the desired time
for the unit to stop. (Each time gou touch
the + or- pad, the set time will advance
bg 1/2 hour between 0 and 9_2 hours.)
After settings have been made, the displag
will change back to show the room
temperature.
To cancel the timer, press the Timer pad
and press the Decrease pad until 0.0
appears in the displag.
NOTE: Ifthe Timer was set before a power
outage, it will need to be reset after power
is restored.
O Displag
Shows the room temperature. Shows the set
temperature while setting the temperature in
LOor HI heat modes. Shows whether set in
LOheat, HI heat or fan mode. Shows time
remaining on timer`
NOTE:The display will change to show the
room temperature after settings hove been
+C_7
-0
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is displaged
in degrees
Fahrenheit.
Remote Control
[onsomemodels)
made.Torecoilthe settemperature, pressthe
Increaseor Decreasepads.
O Increase (+) Pad
Useto increasethe set temperature (when
in the heat mode)orto increasethe timer
shut off time.
O Decrease (-) Pad
Useto decreasethe set temperature (when
in the heat mode),to decreasethe timer
shut off time or to cancel(0.0)the timer.
O Power Pad
Pressto turn the heater on.It will turn on in the
standbg mode. Thedisplag will show the room
temperature.
Pressagain to tum the heater off.
O Oscillate Pad (onsomemodels)
Turn on to providecontinuous side-to-side
air circulation.
Forfixed side-to-side air direction, turn on until
the desiredair direction is obtained, then turn
it off.
O Mode Pad
Pressto set to LOheat, HIheat, fan mode or
to return to the standbg mode.
Heat Mode
When in the HI or LO heat mode, use the
Increase/Decrease pads to set the desired
temperature between 40°F and 90°F in I°F
increments.
Fan Mode
Usethe fan mode to provide air circulation
without heating.
A thermostat isused to maintain the room
temperature. Theheater will cgcle on and off to
keepthe room at the set levelof comfort. Setthe
thermostat at a higher temperature and the indoor
air will becomewarmer` Setthe thermostat at a
lower temperature and the indoorair will become
lesswarm.
Sincethe fan setting does not provide heating,
a temperature setting will not be displaged.
About the controls on the portable room heater. (cont.)
Remote Control (onsomemodels)
;;J_::Toensure proper operation, aim the remote control
at the front of the heater.
;;J_::The remote control signal hasa rangeof
up to approximatelu 10 feet.
About the portable room heater.
Choosing a Location
• Do not use outdoors.
• Thisheater isintended for indoor residential
applicationsonl_LThisheater shouldnot be used
forcommercial or industrial applications.
• Toprevent o possble fire, do not block air intakes
or exhaustin on_lmanner Donot useon soft
surfaces,like a bed,where openingsmag become
blocked.
• Alwo_lsplace the heater on o flat, levelsurface.
Donot placeon top of furniture or otherplaces
wherethe heater mag fall, dislodgingor breaking
ports insidethe heater.Thiscouldresult in o fire or
shockhazard.
• Keepcombustiblematerials, such asfurniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothesand curtains at
least3 feet (0.9m) from the front ofthe heater and
keepthem owo_lfrom the sidesand rear.
• Do not use it inareas wheregasoline,paint,
flammable liquids or gases ore usedor stored.
• Keepflammable materials away from heater.
• Thisheater draws 12.5omps during operation.
Toprevent overloading a circuit, do not plug the
heaterinto o circuitthat already has other
appliancesworking.
• Closeall doors, windows and other outside
openingsto the room.
;;J_::Make sure nothing isbetween the heater and
the remote control that could block the signal.
;;Ji::Make sure batteries orefresh and installed
correctlu-see the Coreand Cleaningsection.
Appearance mag vary.
Always maintain 3 feet (0,9 m} minimum
clearance on all sides of the heater.
NOTE:Always usethe handle when moving this
heater.
• Thisheater isnot intended for use in bathrooms,
loundr_lareasand similar indoor high humidit_l
locations.Neverlocateheater where it mo_lfall
into bathtub orother water container.
• Theheater must be operated in on enclosedarea
to be most effective.
Inlet and Outlet Vents
Takecare neverto place the heater where the inlet or
outlet isblocked or to placeany object near the inlet
or outlet.
Alwa_jsmaintain 3 feet(0.9m) minimum clearanceon
all sidesof the heaten
If the inletor outlet become blocked,the heater may
automatically shut off. Relocatethe heater or remove
the object causingthe blockage, wait approximately
15 minutes and restart the heater.
Tip-Over Switch (onsomemodels)
Takecare neverto knock or tip overthe heater.
However,ifthe heater is ever accidentally knocked
or tipped over,it hasatip-over switch that will
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automatically shut off the heater.
CAUTION: _fthe heater is knocked
or tipped over,usethe handle to sit it upright, wait
approximately 5 minutes and it will automatically
restart inthe last setting used.
Care and cleaning of the portable room heater, gecom
Turn the portable heater off, allow it to cool completely and then unplug it before cleaning.
Case
To clean the case:
Wipe the outer surface of the heater with a clean,
soft, drUcloth. Do not use a wet cloth for cleaning.
Do not use bleach, chemicals or abrasives since they
might damage the paint.
Rear Vent Filter Ion somemodels
Cleanthe rear vent filter when visiblg dirtg or dustg.
Usea vacuum to remove dustand dirt bg passing it
overthe grille surface.
NOTE:The rear vent filter is not removable and should
onlg be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
Remote Control (onsomemodds)
WARNING:Neverimmersetheheater
in wateE
To replace the batterg:
1. Slidethe battery cover open on the back
of the remote control.
Z Remove the old batteries.
3. Insert new batteries, placing them so their
polarities (+and -) match the markings in the
battery compartment.
4. Slidethe cover back into position.
Extended Storage
Saveand usethe original box and packaging when
storing the heater for extended periods of time. Store
the heater in a cool, drg place.
NOTE:Replacewith the some sizebatteries as
removed. Removethe batteries from the remote
control if the system isnot going to be used for
o long time.
-&CAUTION:DOnot mix old and new
batteries; replace batteries in sets.Discardold
batteries safelg. Keep batteries out of reach of
children.
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