GE AJCS12DCB Owners Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING'! For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury. SAFETYPRECAUTIONS Use this appliance only %r its intended puq)ose as described in this Owner's Manua]. This air conditioner must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Ne_er unplug your air conditioner 1)y pulling on tim power cord. Always g_iI) plug firefly and pull straight Otlt from the receptacle. 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 flom 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. _{:T_urn the mode control OR= and unplug your air conditioner before making any repairs or cleaning. NOTE: We strongly recommendthat anyservicing be performed bya qualified individual. _{:F; or your safety...do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or oflmr flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. ;_?A:,:ll air conditioners contain refi-igerants, which under federal law must be remoxed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old product with refcigerants, check with the company handling disposal about what to do. HOWTOCONNECETLECTRICITY 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. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mares with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet m minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard flom this appliance. Power cord may include a ctliTent inte[wupter device. A test and reset button is provided on the plug case. The device should be tesmd on a periodic basis by first pressing the TESTbutton and then the RESETbutton. If file TESTbutton does not trip or if die RESETbutmn will not stay engaged, discontinue use of rite air conditioner Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal req)onsibilitv and obligation to have it replaced with a i)roperly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The air conditioner should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a x_ltag> rating that matches the rating plate. This provides the best perfommnce and also prexents oxerloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard flom oxerheated wires. See the Installation Instructions, Electrical Requirements section for specific electrical connection requirements. and contact a qualified se_Mce technician. Haxe the wall outlet and circuit checked 1)y a qualified electrician to make sure the 2 outlet is properly grounded.