Use This
Solver
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
AIR CONDITIONER
●
Not plugged
in.
may have
bumped
by
or
DOES NOT OPERATE
. If Plugged in,
have blown or circuit breaker
AIR CONDITIONER
.
or furniture blocking
of
conditioner
restrict air
“DOES NOT COOL
AS IT SHOULD”
.
Control may
be set high enough. Also, when Energy
Switch is
set
at SAVE, temperature range in room will vary more. Turn control a higher number.
Highest setting
provide maximum cooling.
●
Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at
every 30 days. See instructions
●
may
been very hot
air conditioner was first
on. Allow time
for it to cool down.
●
Cold air maybe escaping through open furnace floor registers
cold air returns.
Ventilation control maybe set at
allowing
outside air to enter
room.
Cooling coils have iced up. To melt ice,
the Fan high speed and the Thermostat
Control to a lower number.
OPERATING SOUNDS
●
Thermostat
a metallic sound, maybe heard
compressor
on and off,
This is normal.
. Fan cycles on and off with compressor when Selector Switch is in Cool or Fan
position and Energy Saver Switch is set SAVE. Otherwise, fan runs continuously
when air conditioner is on.
WATER DRIPPING
. Excess
may overflow
in excessively hot and humid weather. This is normal.
OUTSIDE
WATER DRIPPING
●
Air conditioner must
installed level or tilted slightly to
outside for proper
INSIDE
water disposal,
WATER IN BASE PAN
●
This is normal for a short period in
with little humidity; normal for a longer
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
period in very humid areas. Moisture removed from indoor
where it is picked up by a fan and thrown against the outdoor condenser coil.
If you need more help.. call,
free:
The GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
FINALLY, if your problem is still
cases, this will solve the problem.
not resolved, write:
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
Major Appliance
write all the details-including your
Consumer Action Panel
phone number—to:
20 North
Drive
Manager, Consumer Relations
Chicago, Illinois 60606
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
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