Hotpoint KX918DS Use And Care Manual
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Readallinstructionsbefore
Read
thisbookcarefully.
Page
usingthisappliance.
When using this appliance, always
It isdesigned to helpyou operate and
maintain your new air conditioner
properly.
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . .. . . . ...2
Important Safety Instructions. ..2
exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
Eiectricai Satety . . . . . . . . . . . . ...~
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
Operating Your
Air Conditioner Controls. . ...4.5
0 Usethisapplianceonlyfor its
intendedpurposeas described in
this Useand Care Book.
Adjusting Air Direction. . . . . . ...5
[f you don’t understand something
or need more help ...
Call, toll-free:
The GE Answer Centerm
800.626.2000
consumer information service
User Maintenance
instructions . . . . ..- . . . . . . . ..5. ~
~Thisairconditionermustbe
properlyinstalledin accordance
withthe InstallationInstructions
beforeit isused.See grounding
instructions on page 3.
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6
Consumer Services. . . . . . . . ...7
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
or write (include your phone
number)
Consumer Affairs
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
~ Never unplugyourairconditioner
bypullingonthepowercord.Always
grip plug firmly and pull straight out
from the receptacle.
Energy=SavingTips
~ 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.
Write downthemodel and
serial numbers.
@Keep the air filter clean. (See
instructions on page 6.)
You’ll find them on a label at the
bottom of the air conditioner behind
the !cwer part of the front grille.
~ For most efficient cooling, keep
vent in closed position except when
you want to exhaust air,smoke or
odors from the room.
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:
* 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.
Model Number
~ Keep windows and doors closed.
Cool. dry air escapes when they’re
open.
Serial Number
Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.
3 Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Cold air
can easily escape through them.
If you receiveda damagedair
conditioner,immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the air conditioner.
@Don’t block front of unit when it is
operating. Curtains, drapes or blinds
b!ocking it will restrict airflow.
Save time and money.
Beforeyourequestservice,check
the Problem Solveron page 6. It lists
minor causesof operating problems
that you can correct yourself.
~ 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.
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[grounding) perpendicular type plug
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
PLIb.No. 39-7064-0
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