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Using your thermostat.

Hold and Temporary Override

■ 

Hold

is the permanent bypass of program temperature

setpoints. Manual release is required to return to active

program mode.

■ 

Press 

HOLD/RETURN

in 

NORMAL

mode for hold. The current

setpoint temperature will be used. The 

HOLD

icon will be

displayed and the program numbers will be cleared.

■ 

The 

HOLD

temperature setpoint can be changed by following

the directions for changing the normal temperature in the

previous section. 

■ 

To release the hold, press 

HOLD/RETURN

again in 

NORMAL

mode to return to programmed operation. The 

HOLD

icon 

will disappear.

■ 

Temporary override

is the temporary change of the setpoint

temperature until the next program time. Refer to the previous

section on changing temperature setpoints for information on

adjusting the temperature.

■ 

To release temporary override before the next setpoint comes,

press 

HOLD/RETURN

twice in 

NORMAL

mode (the first press will

change to hold and the second press will release the hold and

temporary override).

Figure 10: ‘HOLD’ Display

Day/Time Setting Mode 

■ 

In 

NORMAL

mode, press 

DAY/TIME

to enter the 

DAY/TIME

SETTING

mode. The LCD will be cleared except for the time and

day of week indicator.

■ 

When the hour is flashing, press 

(increase setting) or 

(decrease setting) to adjust hour.

■ 

Press 

DAY/TIME

again. Minutes will be flashing. Press 

or 

to

adjust minutes.

■ 

Press 

DAY/TIME

again. The day will be flashing.  Press 

or 

to

adjust day.

■ 

Press 

DAY/TIME

again. The thermostat will return to 

NORMAL

mode.

■ 

When adjusting the day or time, press and hold 

or 

for 

2 seconds for fast advance. During fast advance, the data will

stop flashing.

■ 

At any time you may press the 

HOLD/RETURN

button or wait 5

seconds to return to 

NORMAL

mode.

■ 

The clock seconds will be reset to zero whenever time is

changed. The clock seconds will not be affected if only the 

day is changed.

■ 

The time display will be frozen in 

DAY/TIME

setting mode.

However, the internal clock is still running. If nothing is

changed, then the frozen time will be replaced by the internal

clock when you return back to the 

NORMAL

mode.

Figure 11: Changing Time and Date Display

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Summary of Contents for RAL163P1

Page 1: ...re 5 Selecting Temperature Scale 4 Thermostat Overview 2 3 Time Format 5 Verification 10 Installation Instructions Location 11 Mounting and Wiring 11 13 Specifications 14 Tools Required 11 Troubleshoo...

Page 2: ...s from heating to cooling Thermostat Overview Figure 1 RAK163P1 and RAK147P1 Display LCD SEGMENT DESCRIPTION Day indicator Indicates the day of week AM PM indicator Indicates AM or PM Time display Dis...

Page 3: ...een AUTO ON RESET Hardware resets signal to reset the thermostat Keyboard Functions Initial Power Up The thermostat will reset after power up or if the reset button is pressed During reset all LCD seg...

Page 4: ...dicator will be displayed The current operating program is DAY If the indicator is flashing temporary hold is active Icon explanation If heating is selected FLAME icon will be displayed If a call for...

Page 5: ...d SET TEMP indicator will be displayed The HEAT COOL or AUTO indicator will turn on indicating the current operating system Figure 7 Temperature Setpoint Example To change the setpoint temperature pre...

Page 6: ...0 HOLD Display Day Time Setting Mode In NORMAL mode press DAY TIME to enter the DAY TIME SETTING mode The LCD will be cleared except for the time and day of week indicator When the hour is flashing pr...

Page 7: ...6 a m 8 a m 5 p m 11 p m Thursday 6 a m 8 a m 5 p m 11 p m Friday 6 a m 8 a m 5 p m 11 p m Saturday 6 a m 8 a m 5 p m 11 p m Sunday 6 a m 8 a m 5 p m 11 p m Default Program To review or change the pro...

Page 8: ...7 Day Program i e Monday through Sunday on individual days Programming Steps Figure 13 Program Time Hour Flashing Press PROGRAM again The program time minute will be flashing Press or to adjust Progra...

Page 9: ...llow steps 1 5 for the individual 7 day programming When adjusting the program time or temperature press and hold or for 2 seconds for fast advance During fast advance the data will stop flashing To r...

Page 10: ...stem Press the or to adjust the setpoint temperature above or below the current ambient temperature The thermostat should call for either heating or cooling and the fan should turn on Press the FAN bu...

Page 11: ...allation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills Completion time 1 hour Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covere...

Page 12: ...ECT WIRES 4 To re install the thermostat to the base attach the tabs on the bottom of the thermostat front to the small slots on the base bottom and push up until they snap in place RE INSTALL THERMOS...

Page 13: ...ME FUNCTION 1 W Heating 2 C Common 3 R 24 VAC or VDC 4 Y Cooling 5 G Fan TABLE 1 TERMINALS FOR FIVE WIRES HEAT COOL SYSTEM RAK163P1 ONLY Figure 1 RAK163P1 5 Wire Connection TABLE 2 TERMINALS FOR SIX W...

Page 14: ...h 4 time periods per day 10 Minute resolution for both heating and cooling programs Independent heating and cooling programs Auto Changeover Feature Temperature Override Temporary program temperature...

Page 15: ...second thermostat see above Thermostat will not Thermostat setpoint is satisfied Raise the temperature setpoint more than 2 above call for heat current temperature Unit wiring is incorrect Refer to F...

Page 16: ...16 Notes Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Get other manuals https www bkmanuals com...

Page 17: ...i l T o d a y General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky www GEAppliances com First Name Mr Ms Mrs Miss Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt Last Name Phone Numb...

Page 18: ...18 Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Notes Get other manuals https www bkmanuals com...

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Page 20: ...breakers Damage to the product caused by improper power supply voltage accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this thermostat What GE Wi...

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