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

Testing the Thermostat

Once the thermostat is installed, it should be tested for
functionality.
NOTE: Before testing the thermostat, press the Fan Auto/On
button until the display shows the Auto position.
Fan Test
1. Toggle Mode button to Fan ON position.
2. Fan turns on.
3. Toggle between low and high fan speeds with the FAN
button.
4. Speed should adjust accordingly
Cool Test
1. Toggle Mode button until Cool mode is on. 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.
Heat Pump Test (ARH models only)
1. Toggle Mode button until Heat Pump mode is on. Heat
Pump screen is displayed.
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees above room
temperature.
3. Heating should come on within a few seconds.
4. Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees below the
room temperature and the Heat Pump 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.
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