GE Carry Cool ATL04 Use And Care & Installation Manual page 6

instructions on page 5.)
Don't let the room get too
hot. Whenever possible, turn the
unit on before the room heats up.
When heat is "stored up" in walls,
furniture, rugs and draperies, your
air conditioner takes longer to
produce the desired comfort
condition.
closed. Cool, dry air escapes
when they're open.
. Keep furnace floor registers and
cold air returns closed. Cold air
can easily escape through them.
the front of the unit and restrict air
flow when it is operating.
conditioner at high speed during
extremely hot weather.
Keep the outdoor condenser coil
clean. (See page 5.)
Turn the air conditioner off
before vacations or extended
absences from home.
6
Questions?
PROBLEM
AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT OPERATE
AIR CONDITIONER
"DOES N~ COOL
AS IT SHOULD"
OPERATING SOUNDS
WATER DMPPING
OUTSIDE
WATER DMPPING
INSIDE
WATER IN BASE PAN
(ON OUTDOOR SIDE)
need more help.. call, toll free:
If you
GE Answer Center"
800.6262000
consumer information service
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Not plugged in. Plug may have been bumped
loose by vacuum cleaner or furniture.
. If plugged in, fuse could have blown or circuit
breaker may have tripped.
Curtain, blinds or furniture blocking the front
of the air conditioner will restrict air flow.
Temperature Control may not be set high
enough. Turn knob to a higher number. Highest
setting should provide maximum cooling.
. Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least
every 30 days. See instructions on page 5.
Room may have been very hot when air
conditioner was first turned on. Allow time
for it to cool down.
Cold air may be escaping through open
furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
Thermostat click, a metallic sound, maybe
heard when compressor cycles on and off. This
is normal.
. Fan runs continuously when Selector Switch
is in COOL or FAN position. This is normal.
Excess water may overflow in excessively hot
and humid weather. This is normal.
Air conditioner must be installed level or
tilted slightly to the outside for proper water
This is normal for a short period in areas with
little humidity; normal for a longer period in
very humid areas. Moisture removed from
indoor air drains to rear of cabinet, where it is
picked up by a fan and thrown against the
outdoor condenser coil.