Testing The Thermostat - GE RAK148D2 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Testing the thermostat.

Once the thermostat is installed, it should be thoroughly tested.
CAUTION!
beyond the simple test when the outdoor temperature is below
50 degrees. This can damage the air conditioning system.
Note: Before testing the thermostat, move the Fan Auto/On
switch to the Auto position.
Fan Test
1. With Function switch set to Off, slide Fan
Auto/On switch to On position.
2. Indoor fan turns on.
3. Slide Fan Auto/On switch to Auto position.
4. Indoor fan turns off.
Cool Test
1. Slide Function switch to Cool
position. Cool mode screen is
displayed.
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees below room
temperature.
3. Air conditioning should come on within a few seconds.
4. Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees above the room
temperature and the A/C should turn off. Note: There is a 3
minute time delay and a 3 minute minimum run time for the
compressor when it turns on/off. (On some models, the fan
may also have a minimum run time/off time delay).
Do not use air conditioning
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