—-.youreceiveda damagedairconditioner,immediately contactthe dealer (or bui!der) that sold youthe air conditioner.It is intended to help you operate andmaintain your new air conditionerproperly.Savetime an’dmoney.Beforeyourequestservice,checkthe Problem Solveron page 6. It listsminor causesof operating problemsthat you can correct yourself.Keep it handy for answers to yourquestions.If you don’t understand somethingor need more help ...Call, toll-free:The GE Answer Center~800.626.2000consumer information service Important SafetyInstructionsor write (include your phonenumber)Consumer AffairsGeneral Electric CompanyAppliance ParkLouisville, KY40225..: :., .-..-Energy”saviti~tips Read ail instructionsbeforeusingthis appliance..-~ Keep the air filter clean. (Seeinstructions on page 5.)~ For most efficient cooling, keepvent in closed position except whenyou want to exhaust air, smoke orodors from the room.~~~~!~~–When using thisappliance, always exercise basicsafety precautions, including thefollowing:Write down the model andserial numbers.You’ll find them on a label behindthe room cabinet above the fanopening. ~ Use this app~ianceonly for itsintendedpurposeas described inthis Use and Care Book.~ Don’t let the room get too hot.Whenever possible, turn the uniton before the room heats up.Whenheat is “stored up” in walis, furniture,rugs and draperies, your air condi-tioner takes longer to produce thedesired comfort condition.These numbers are also on theConsumer Product OwnershipRegistration card that came withyour air conditioner. Before sendingin this card, please write thesenumbers here:o Thisair conditionermustbeproperlyinstalledin accordancewith the installationInstructionsbefore it is used.e NEVER USE AN EXTENSIONCORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.@Keep windows and doors c!osed.Cool, dry air escapes when they’reopen.——Model NumberSerial NumberUse these numbers in anycorrespondence or service callsconcerning your air conditioner.SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS* Keep furnace floor registers andcold air returns closed. Cold aircan easily escape through them.s Don’t al[ow curtains, drapes,blinds or otl~er items to block theair discharge grille and restrict airflow when the air conditioner isoperating.e /~’s ~~s~ ~Q operate your airconditioner at high speed duringextt emely hot w~ather.9