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Ownerk Manual
lmpoflant Safety Information
Operating Instructions
TheConfrois OR Ylwr Air conditioner
Care of Product
Helpful Information
Things That Are Normal
GEAnswer Center*
800.626.2000
GE Appliances
49-7349
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Welcome to the GE family. We’re
Best of al r; you’ll experience
proud of our quality products and
we believe in dependable service.
You’ll see it in this easy-teuse
manual and you’ll hear it in the
these valu& each time you enjoy
That’s important, because your
new air conditioner will be part of
friendly voices of our customer
your family for along time.
the comfort of your air conditioner.
service department.
Start Hme/...Before usingyour air conditioner
Write down the model and serial
numbem here. They are on a label
on the left side of the air condi-
Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual. Youwill need it
to obtain service under warranty
tioner below the air discharge area.
Model number
Serial number
Date ofpurchase
Read tiis manual. It contains
If you do need setice, you can
relax knowing help is only a
Help us
instructions to help you use and
maintain your air conditioner
properly.
help you
Save time and money Check the
Or call the GE Answer Center@
section titled “If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling. This sec-
at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
800.626.2000
Before you call for service,
there are a fm things you
can do to help us serve you
better.
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tion helps you to solve common
problems that might occur.
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back of this book.
7 days a week.
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properly installed in accordance
and unplug your air conditioner
before making any repairs.
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
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UL-listed adapters are available at most hardware stores.
we strongly advise
permit and if the 2-prong
wall out-
in,
make sure the larger prong goes
into the larger slot to provide
1 Screw the adapter to the outlet,
2 Groundthe outlet throughthe house
wiring.
When disconnecting
grounded.
When you plug the adapter
FOR PROPERGROUNDING:
using the outlet cover screw.
connection
may be made where local codes
proper
any of the 20&Z30-volt models.
do not
outlets are
a temporary
let is properly
A CAUTION:
ratings
against using an adapter plug.
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Because most 2-prong
not grounded,
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cord. For
greater than 12 amperes,
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3-wire,
models with nameplate
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polarity for the power cord.
the power
cord from the adapter,
hold the
adapter close to the outlet while
pulling the plug out. If this is not
done,
the grounding
connector
likely to break with repeated
If the grounding
connector
is
use.
breaks,
DO NOT USE the air conditioner
until a proper
ground
has again
been made.
SAVE T~SE
INSTR UCTIONS
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TEMP CONTROLS
MODE CONTROLS
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Temp Control
HIGH COOL MED COOLand LOW COOLprovide
The temp control
is used to maintain
cooling
room temperature.
The compressor
with different fan speeds.
FAN ONLYprovides air circulation
and filtering
without cooling.
on and off to keep the room
of comfort.
the cooler
will cycle
at the same level
The higher the number
the indoor
the
selected,
air will become.
NOTE:
The blower runs as long as the Mode Control
lf you move the switch from a cool setting to
OFFor to a fan setting, wait at least 3 minutes
before switching back to a cool setting.
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Cooling Descriptions
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‘ FOR NORMAL COOLING
FOR MAXIMUM COOLING
FOR QUl~
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temp at 4 or 5.
Select HIGHCOOL
with
temp at 8 or 10.
temp at 3 or 4.
ON
the
Select LOWCOOLwith the
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Vent Control
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Air Direction
The vent control is a lever
Tabs inside the horizontal
controls
the fan. On some
located
louvers let you control
models,
this feature is on the
When the vent control
control
models
knob. Other
normal,
use a separate selector
switch.
ON or ENERGY SAV/N&the
together.
on the control
panel.
is set at
only the air inside the
room is circulated,
direction
the air
left, right or straight
ahead.
cooled
and filtered.
and compressor
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The energy saving switch
mode
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fan
cycle on and off
This results in wider
variations of room temperature
and humidity. Normally
When set at exhaust, some
indoor
air will be exhausted
from the room. This will reduce
the cooling
effect.
used
when the room is unoccupied.
NORMAL–the fan runs all the
time, while the compressor
cycles on and off. This switch
must be set at NORMAL in order
to use the fan setting (on the
.
mode control).
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Care & Cleaning
Turn the air conditioner
off and
To clean, use water and a mild
remove the plug from the wall out-
detergent.
let before
abrasives.
cleaning.
The coils on the outdoor
side of
the air conditioner
should be
checked
If they are
clogged
regularly.
Do not use bleach or
.
with dirt or soot they may
be professionally
steam cleaned,
service available through
a
your GE
service outlet.
The air filter is behind
the front
Toreplace the grille insert:
grille insert and should be checked
Hook
and cleaned
right side. Gently press until it
at least every 30 days
or more often if necessary.
snaps into place.
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Toremove the frontgrille insert:
Place your hand on the bottom
the front grille.Pull
of
it out and
down to release the tabs.
Remove
the air filter. The filter
can be washed in warm soapy
water. Rinse and let the filter dry
before replacing it.
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the tabs on the left and
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the air conditioner
without a filter because diti and
lint will clog the unit and reduce
pedormance.
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Owner: Keep these
instructions for ftiure
use.
safetv. this air
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con~itioner must be properly
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grounded.
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It is important
to have the wall
outlet and circuit checked
qualified
electrician
by a
if there is any
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exists.
Follow National
Code
Do not, under any circumstances,
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Do not change the plug on the
power cord of this air conditione~
doubt as to whether a proper
ground
CAUT/ON:
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Aluminum house wiring may
present special problems—
Electrical
(NEC) or local codes
consult a qualified electrician.
and ordinances.
The 230/208-volt models
their own single branch
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Parallel
115V., 15 Amp.
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Perpendicular
230/208V.,
20 Amp.
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Large Tandem
230/208V.,
30 Amp.
15 Amp.
circuit sup-
a.c., protected
The 115-volt models
115/120-volt
require
a
a.c., 60 Hz grounded
outlet protected
with a 15-amp
with a time delay fuse or circuit
time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
breaker.
The 3-prong grounding
This is recommended
performance
Tandem
230/208V.,
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plying 230/208-volt
require
loading
for best
and to prevent over-
hazard from overheating
minimizes the possibility of electric
shock hazard. If the wall outlet you
plan to use is only a 2-prong
house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible
plug
fire
wires.
it is your responsibility
replaced
3-prong
with a properly
outlet,
to have it
grounded
wall outlet.
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Before you bep”n
ow gasket
Support bra
Window
locking
bracket
2 Leveling
bolts&
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nuts
1“ screws
3/4” screws
(3)
(5)
1/2” screws
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1/4” hex-head
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Level
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Pencil
open<nd
nut driver
or
adjustable wrench
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1/4” screws
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can be
30!4” to 40!4”
(With filler panels)
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installed without the filler panels
to fit in a narrow win-
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dew. See the window opening
dimensions
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Window
parts should be
secured to firm wood,
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26%” min.
(Without filler panels)
to the right.
All supporting
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if needed
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other types of windows.
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opening
dimensions
are for a standard double-hung
window.
masonxy
or metal.
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The electrical
outlet must be
within reach of the power cord.
Do not use an extension
cord.
A storm window frame will not
allow the air conditioner
1/2” hiqher
than fr;me
Wood
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to tilt
WOODPIECES:
WIDTH:2“
towards the outside and will keep it
LENGTH:Long enough
from draining
the window frame.
properly.
To adjust
to fit inside
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stool
for this, attach a piece of wood to
THICKNESS:To determine
the stool.
thickness,
the
place a piece of wood on
the stool to make it 1/2” higher
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Storm
than the top of the storm window
window
frame
frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws
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provided
by the installer.
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Read completelythenfollow ste~-by-ste~
1 Remove
the front grille insert
and the air filter.
5 Remove
the piece of cardboard
that protects the coils on the side
2 Remove the control knobs by
of the unit.
pulling straight off.
3 Remove the 4 screws behind
—
the
air filter area that hold the front
grille to the case. Remove
the
lower front screw at the bottom
of the control
panel. Save these
screws. You will need them at the
end of the installation.
4 Remove the 2 screws on the outside of the case that hold the case
to the unit. Remove the air conditioner by grasping inside of the
unit and pulling forward.
1 Turn the case so that it’s open
Sill pads
3 Peel the backing off the bottom
end is up. Apply one sill pad to
window gasket and place onto
each side of the bottom
the backside
comer
front
of the window stool.
of the case.
2 Insert the right and left hand
filler panels into the top and
bottom
rails. Secure them
with six 1/4” screws, three on
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4 Attach the support brackets to
Center the case in the window.
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Lower the window until it touches
the bottom
behind
1/2” screws, 2 on each side.
the air conditioner
of the case with
top rail. Make sure the bottom
rail is behind
the window stool.
2 Locate the 3 holes that are on
the plate at the front of the case.
Drill 1/8” pilot holes. Using 3
1“ screws attach the case to the
window stool.
5 On the outside, turn the
leveling bolts until each one
makes contact with the wall.
Make sure the back of the case
tilts 1/4” to 3/8”
front. Tighten
3 Assemble
lower than the
the nuts.
the 2 leveling bolts
and nuts to the support
brackets.
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CAUTION:
Use a wood block between the
leve/ing bolts and the wall if the
outside wall is weak or if the
weight of the air conditioner falls
between the studs in the wall.
11
1 Extend the filler panels on both
INSTALLATIONWITHOUT THE
sides until they touch the window
FILLERPANELS
tracks.
If filler is required
Z Secure the top and the bottom
with four 3/4”
sheet (not supplied)
long screws on
1 Cut the foam
top window gasket
to size and
3 Attach the window locking
to the window width.
bracket with a 3/4”
2 Stuff the foam between the
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cut filler
fill both sides.
each side.
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on the sides
of the air conditioner,
glass and the window
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to prevent
screw.
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air and insects from getting into
the room.
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Carefully slide the air condi-
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tioner back into the case and
replace
the 2 screws which
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2 Reinstall the front grille and 5
earlier. Attach
the air filter, front grille insert
and control
knobs.
Toavoid injury use additional help
to lift and move the air conditioner
back into the case.
secure the unit to the case.
screws removed
CAUTION:
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DO NOT Iill the window sash
while the air conditioner is
installed in the case. Always
remove the unit before raising the
window to avoid injury and damage
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Through-the-Wall Installation
1Remove
3 Slide the air conditioner
the front grille insert,
the case by pulling on the bottom
air filter and the front grille.
2 Remove
lip of the air conditioner
the two grounding/
holding
anti-theft screws from either
side of the case.
For specilic instructions,
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refer to
Instructions.
NOTE:
Drill holes in the case sides and top,
1 Place the case in the wall
opening
while
the case.
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with a 1/4” minimum
tilt to the outside.
2 Secure the bottom rail, case sides
and top to the wooden frame
if necessary for proper installation.
If the frame is oversized, use shims
to prevent cabinet distotiion.
using 1” long ##1O screws.
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2 Install wood trim molding,
Caulk the sides and the top on
the outdoor
the roomside,
bottom
side of the case. On
caulk around
the
if
desired, on the inside wall
around
the case.
rail to prevent moisture
from getting through
to the
interior wall.
Plaster
line
Brick veneer
Lintel angle
(if required)
Trim
molding
(if desired)
Caulking
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Holes for #10
1“ long
Roomside
Grounding/
anti-theft
screw
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wood screws
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Caulking
(between
bottom rail
and flashing)
Flashing
Caulking
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min.
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Support brackets are recommended
for walls under 5“ thick. Refer to
the assembly of the support brackets in the Window Installation.
A wooden strip secured to the outside wall should be used with the
sill support brackets.
Slide the air conditioner into the
case and replace the front grille.
2 Install the two ground/anti-theft
screws removed at the beginning
of the installation.
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3 Make sure the unit is (l-
before
plugging into the outlet.
4 Use the putty to fill in holes or air
leaks.
You may hear a pinging
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and thrown against the condenser
humidity
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on rainy days or when the
is high. This design feature helps remove
and improve
“CLICK’
.
noise caused by water being picked up
moisture
efficiency.
You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor
cycles
on and off.
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Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity
days. The water may overflow
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side
of the unit.
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and drip from the outdoor
or on rainy
The fan may run even when the compressor
is not.
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Problem
Possible Causes
What to Do
The air conditioner
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Make sure the air conditioner plug is
pushed completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
. Check tie house fuse/circuit
breaker
Power failure
s If power failure occurs, turn the mode
box and replace fuse or reset the breaker.
control to OFF.When power is restored,
wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner
to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload.
Airflow
isrestricted
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Make
sure
mere
are
no
cur~ins,
blinds
or furniture
blocking the fi-ont of the
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air conditioner.
The temp control may
not be set high enough
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Turn the knob to a higher number.
The highest setting provides maximum
cooling.
Theairfilteris
dirty
s Clean the filter at least every 30 days.
See the Care and Cleaning section.
The room may have been hot
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Cold air is escaping
s
Cooling coils have iced up
Ice blocks the air flow
and stops the air conditioner
fkom cooling the room
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When the air conditioner is fwst turned on
you need to allow time for the room to
cool down.
Check for open furnace floor registers and
cold air returns.
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Set the vent in the closed position.
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See freezing up below.
. Set tie mode con~ol at ~AM O~LYor HIGH
COOLwith the temp at 1 or 2.
Notes
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Notes
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We provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s
convenient for you.
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(800-432-2737)
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With a sefice
Consumer Semite will still be there
after your warranty expires.
800-626-2224
800-626-2002
Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and out–
so most repairs can be handled in
just one visit.
With a multiple-year contract,
you’re assured of future service at
today’s prices.
Individuals qualifled to service
Care and cleaning instructions con-
their own appliances can have
tained in this manual cover proce-
parts or accessories sent directly
dures to be performed
to their home.
Other servicing generally should be
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by any user.
referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised,
cards are acce~ted.
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since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.
Eh@. contact
tie people
who ser-
not resolved,
viced your appliance.
are not happy with the
you are not pleased.
Major Appliance
service you receive, here
/Ue~ if you are still not pleased,
Consumer
are three steps to follow
write all the details-including
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write:
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Louisville, KY 40225
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FULL ONEZEAR WARRANTY
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 Pati of the room air
conditioner that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
For five yearsfrom the date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of charge,
parts and service labor in your home to
repair or replace any part of the sealed re&gerating~stem (the compressor, condenser,
evaporator and all connecting tubing)
that fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
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Service trips to your home to teach
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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 semice shop or for the service
technician’s 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.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond,
call 800-GE-CARES (800432-2737).
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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.
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Failure of the product resulting from
modifications
to the product or due
to unreasonable
use including failure
to provide reasonable
and necessary
maintenance.
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Failure due to corrosion
corrosion-protected.
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Damage to product caused by improper power supply voltage, accident, fire,
floods or acts of God.
you how to use the product.
Read your Owner’s Manual. 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 fi-ee:
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
.
● Improper
installation.
If you have an installation problem, or
if the air conditioner
is of improper
cooling capacity for the intended use,
contact your dealer or installer. You are
responsible for providing adequate electrical connecting
facilities.
WARWWTOR
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IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
on models
not
DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
darnages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal righw, ad you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your sate, consult your local or state consumer
affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warmntor: General Electric Gompany
Pub.No.49-7349
BT14933-167
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Manager-GonsumerAff*,
GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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