GE AEE08AP User Manual - Page 2

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS n Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. n Turn the unit OFF and unplug your air conditioner before making any repairs or cleaning. n This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. n Never unplug your air conditioner by pulling n For your safety...do not store or use on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly combustible materials, gasoline or other and pull straight out from the receptacle. flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity n Replace immediately all electric service of this or any other appliance. cords that have become frayed or otherwise n All air conditioners contain refrigerants, damaged. A damaged power supply cord which under federal law must be removed must be replaced with a new power supply prior to product disposal. If you are getting cord obtained from the manufacturer and rid of an old product with refrigerants, check not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows with the company handling disposal about cracks or abrasion damage along its length what to do. or at either the plug or connector end. n These R410A air conditioning systems n If the receptacle does not match the plug, require contractors and technicians to use the receptacle must be changed out by a tools, equipment and safety standards qualified electrician. approved for use with this refrigerant. DO NOT use equipment certified for R22 refrigerant only. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The air conditioner should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. Power cord includes a current interrupter device. This provides the best performance and also A test and reset button is provided on the plug prevents overloading house wiring circuits which case. The device should be tested on a periodic could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. basis by first pressing the TEST button and then the RESET button. If the TEST button does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and See the Installation Instructions, Electrical Requirements section for specific electrical connection requirements. 2 contact a qualified service technician.