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 Read Carefully.

 to connect

For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.

 

 models require a 

volt a.c., 60   grounded outlet
protected with a 15 amp time delay
fuse or circuit breaker.

The power cord on these models has
a three-prong (grounding) plug that
mates with a standard three-prong
(grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1) to
minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from these appliances.

PREFERRED
METHOD

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Fig. 1 ‘

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INSURE PROPER

 EXISTS

BEFORE USE

I

Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet is encountered. it is 
personal 

 and 

to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall outlet.

DO 

NOT, 

 

 

 

 

 

 PRONG 

 

 

230/208-volt models require their
own single branch circuit supplying
230/208-volt a.c., protected with a
time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent
overloading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire
hazard from overheating wires.

 power cord on these models

has a 230/208-volt perpendicular,
tandem or large tandem type plug
that mates respectively with a

230/208-volt perpendicular,
tandem or large tandem type wall
outlet. These types of outlets are
available at most hardware stores.

230/208-VOLT

MATCHING

PERPENDICULAR TYPE WALL OUTLET

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 20 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER 

MATCHING

TANDEM TYPE

WALL OUTLET

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 15 AMP TIME DELAY FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

230/208-VOLT

MATCHING

LARGE TANDEM TYPE WALL OUTLET

LINE CORD PLUG

REQUIRES 30 AMP TIME 

 FUSE

OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PROTECTION

Whether your air conditioner is a

 or a 230/208-volt unit, it

is important to have the wall

 and circuit checked by a

qualified electrician if there is
any doubt as to whether a proper
ground exists.

Use of adapter plug

 

 only)

Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug. 
However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY 
may be made to a properly 
two-prong wall outlet by use of a

 listed adapter (Fig. 2) available

at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

Fig. 2 

BEFORE USE

The larger slot in the adapter must be

 the larger slot in the wall

outlet to provide proper polarity in
the connection of the power cord.

CAUTION: Attaching the adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet cover
screw does not ground the appliance
unless cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, 

 wall outlet is grounded

through house wiring. You should
have the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord
from the adapter, 
always hold the
adapter with one hand. If this is not
done, the adapter ground terminal is
very likely to break with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO 

 USE the

appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.

Use of 

 cords

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we 

 recommend against the

use of an extension cord. However,
if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a 

 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 size

shown on the rating nameplate of
the appliance. Such extension cords
are obtainable through your local
service organization.

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Summary of Contents for APS12

Page 1: ...RS18 Control Settings 4 5 Electrical Requirements 3 Energy Saver Switch 4 Energy Saving Tips 2 Extension Cords 3 Grille and Cabinet 6 Grounding 3 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Problem Solver 7 Repair Service 7 Safety Instructions 2 User Maintenance Instructions 6 Warranty Back Cover Your Direct Line to Geneml Electric The GE Amwer Centef 800 626 2000 GENERAL ELECTRIC ...

Page 2: ...ructions before it is used See grounding instructions on page 3 Never unplug your air conditioner by pdiing on the power cord Always grip plug firndy and pull straight out from the outlet Repair or replace hnmediately all elwtric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along ih length or at either the plug or connector end S...

Page 3: ...CTION Whether your air conditioner is a f15 volt or a 230 208 volt unit it is important to have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician if there is any doubt as to whether a proper ground exists Use of adapter plug volt modek only Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug However if you still elect to us...

Page 4: ... HIGH COOL permits cooling with high fan speed operation LOW HEAT permits heating with low fan speed operation D HEAT permits heating with medium fan speed operation HIGH HEAT permits heating with high fan speed operation THERMOSTAT Thermo t When you turn this control to the desired setting the thermostat will automatically control the temperature of the indoor air The higher the number selected t...

Page 5: ...st be in NOMAL position For Ventilation Whether controls are set for cookg heating or fa ody operation setting VENTILATION control at OPEN lets room air be exhausted to the outside This is helpful in removing stale air smoke or odors from the room and permits outdoor air to enter through norrnd openings in the house However cooling effectiveness is reduced when this control is set at OPEN so we su...

Page 6: ...nd cleaned at least every 30 days or as often as it needs cleaning To remove the filter Grasp the tab at the bottom left side of the unit and pull downward Clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner to remove light dust Wash the filter in lukewarm soapy water and rinse in clear water to remove sticky dust When replacing the filter be sure the word FRONT is facing you as you slide the filter back into ...

Page 7: ...ff with compressor when Selector is in cool or heat position and ENER SAVER switch is at SAVE Otherwise f runs continuously when air conditioners on Excess wa r may overflow in ext me y hot and humid weather This is normal Air conditioner must be instiled level or tilted slightly to the outside for proper water disposaI If you need more help call toll free The GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consume...

Page 8: ...ERVICE WHAT IS N COVERED Service trips to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material 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 free The GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem or if the air con...

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