GE AEL12AP User Manual - Page 2

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