Operating Instructions
Owner’s Manual &
Auto Changeover . . . . . . . . . .10
Day/Time Setting Mode . . . . .6
Default Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Fan Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hold and Temporary
Installation Instructions
RAK147P1
RAK163P1
Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Initial Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
LCD Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Programming Mode . . . . . . .7–9
Reviewing and Changing
Setpoint Temperature . . . . . . .5
Selecting Temperature Scale . .4
Thermostat Overview . . . . . .2–3
Time Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installation Instructions
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mounting and Wiring . . . 11–13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . 15
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
#
#
You can find them on a label on
the thermostat.
49-7406 11-00 JR
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Keyboard Functions
KEY
FUNCTION
▲
• Increases data (time, temperature, etc.).
• Press with ▼ to enter span setting mode.
▼
• Decreases data (time, temperature, etc.).
• Press with ▲ to enter span setting mode.
HOLD/RETURN
• Enters hold.
• Terminates hold or temporary override.
• Returns from Day/Time or Program setting modes to
Normal mode.
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DAY/TIME
PROGRAM
• Enters day and time setting mode.
• Advances through setting of day of week, hour and
minutes.
• Enters program setting mode.
• Advances through setting of program day, time and
temperature.
Figure 2: Display and Keyboard
• Changes time display format when in day and time
setting mode.
SYSTEM MODE
FAN MODE
RESET
Selects the system mode of the thermostat from AUTO,
HEAT, OFF and COOL.
Selects the operation mode of the FAN between
AUTO & ON.
Hardware resets signal to reset the thermostat.
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Initial Power Up
■ The thermostat will reset after power up or if the
reset button is pressed.
ports of the MCU will be set to their default
values.
■ During reset, all LCD segments and the LCD
backlight will be turned on. After one second
and when all keys are released, the thermostat
will start. At the same time, the memory and I/O
■ After initial power up or reset, both the weekday
and weekend programs are initialized as shown
in the following table.
Default Program
Program
MORN
DAY
EVE
NITE
Program
Setpoint
HEAT
68°F
COOL
78°F
HEAT
65°F
COOL
80°F
HEAT
68°F
COOL
78°F
HEAT
66°F
COOL
78°F
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(TIME)
(TIME)
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
(TIME)
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
(TIME)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
11 p.m.
11 p.m.
11 p.m.
11 p.m.
11 p.m.
11 p.m.
11 p.m.
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Sunday
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Temperature Scale Selection
■ The temperature scale can be selected by the C/F dip switch
inside the unit. Please refer to Figure 3 in the Installation
Instructions for identification of the correct switch.
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■ If C/F switch is set at “F,” the temperature scale after reset is
Fahrenheit. If C/F switch is set at “C,” the temperature scale
after reset is Celsius.
■ Figure 3 shows the LCD right after reset. Fahrenheit scale is the
default.
Figure 3: Default Display after Reset and Initial Power-Up
Default Mode
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■ The LCD shows the time, day of week, room temperature,
operating program number or hold status, and the system and
fan status.
For the example at left:
■ The time is 2:05 PM Wednesday.
■ The room temperature is 73°F. If the Celsius scale is selected,
the C indicator will be displayed.
■ The current operating program is DAY. If the indicator is
flashing, temporary hold is active.
Figure 4: Example Display
■ Icon explanation:
■ If heating is selected: FLAME icon will be displayed.
■ If a call for heating is made: FLAME icon will be flashing.
■ If cooling is selected: SNOWFLAKE icon will be displayed.
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■ If a call for cooling is made: SNOWFLAKE icon will be
flashing.
■ If Auto-changeover is selected and system is in heating
mode:
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■ AUTO and FLAME icons will be displayed.
■ If heating is called while in AUTO mode: FLAME icon will
flash.
Figure 5: Example of Celsius Mode and Cooling System
■ If Auto-changeover is selected and system is in cooling
mode:
■ AUTO and SNOWFLAKE icons will be displayed.
■ If cooling is called while in AUTO mode: SNOWFLAKE icon
will flash.
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■ Fan is in ON mode.
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Time Format
■ Time is displayed in AM/PM format.
■ AM/PM format is <AM|PM>hh:mm where the leading zero
of the hour will be suppressed. Time displayed will be in the
range of 12:00 AM to 11:59 AM and 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM.
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Figure 6: Time Display Format
Review and Change the Setpoint Temperature
■ In NORMAL mode, press ▲ or ▼. The clock and the day of the
week indicator will be cleared. The setpoint temperature and
SET TEMP indicator will be displayed. The HEAT, COOL or AUTO
indicator will turn on indicating the current operating system.
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Figure 7: Temperature Setpoint Example
■ To change the setpoint temperature, press and hold either ▲
or ▼ for more than 1 second. The entire display will flash once
and the setpoint temperature can be changed. Continue to
hold the key or release and press again to adjust the setpoint
temperature.
■ Press and hold the key for 2 seconds for fast advance.
■ Press the HOLD/RETURN button to return to NORMAL mode
immediately or wait 5 seconds to return to NORMAL mode
automatically.
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Hold and Temporary Override
■ Hold is the permanent bypass of program temperature
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setpoints. Manual release is required to return to active
program mode.
■ Press HOLD/RETURN in NORMAL mode for hold. The current
setpoint temperature will be used. The HOLD icon will be
displayed and the program numbers will be cleared.
■ The HOLD temperature setpoint can be changed by following
the directions for changing the normal temperature in the
previous section.
■ To release the hold, press HOLD/RETURN again in NORMAL
mode to return to programmed operation. The HOLD icon
will disappear.
■ Temporary override is the temporary change of the setpoint
temperature until the next program time. Refer to the previous
section on changing temperature setpoints for information on
adjusting the temperature.
■ To release temporary override before the next setpoint comes,
press HOLD/RETURN twice in NORMAL mode (the first press will
change to hold and the second press will release the hold and
temporary override).
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Figure 10: ‘HOLD’ Display
Day/Time Setting Mode
■ In NORMAL mode, press DAY/TIME to enter the DAY/TIME
SETTING mode. The LCD will be cleared except for the time and
day of week indicator.
■ When the hour is flashing, press ▲ (increase setting) or ▼
(decrease setting) to adjust hour.
■ Press DAY/TIME again. Minutes will be flashing. Press ▲ or ▼ to
adjust minutes.
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■ Press DAY/TIME again. The day will be flashing. Press ▲ or ▼ to
adjust day.
■ Press DAY/TIME again. The thermostat will return to NORMAL
mode.
Figure 11: Changing Time and Date Display
■ When adjusting the day or time, press and hold ▲ or ▼ for
2 seconds for fast advance. During fast advance, the data will
stop flashing.
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■ At any time you may press the HOLD/RETURN button or wait 5
seconds to return to NORMAL mode.
■ The clock seconds will be reset to zero whenever time is
changed. The clock seconds will not be affected if only the
day is changed.
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However, the internal clock is still running. If nothing is
changed, then the frozen time will be replaced by the internal
clock when you return back to the NORMAL mode.
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Programming Mode
The RAK163P1 and RAK147P1 are capable of
programming in either 5+2 or 7 day formats. The
table below is the default program for both the
heating and cooling programs. If nothing is
changed, these will be the times and temperatures
that are active.
Default Program
Program
MORN
DAY
EVE
NITE
Program
Setpoint
HEAT
68°F
COOL
78°F
HEAT
65°F
COOL
80°F
HEAT
68°F
COOL
78°F
HEAT
66°F
COOL
78°F
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(TIME)
(TIME)
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
(TIME)
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
(TIME)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
6 a.m.
11 p.m.
11 p.m.
11 p.m.
11 p.m.
11 p.m.
11 p.m.
11 p.m.
Saturday
Sunday
To review or change the program, press PROGRAM in NORMAL
mode. The time period MORNING of the Weekday Program will be
displayed first. The system icon in Figure 12 indicates it is in the
heating program. If the cooling program is needed, press the
MODE button as shown in Figure 10 to change to the SNOWFLAKE
icon and the cooling program. All other segments are cleared.
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Programming Steps
Press PROGRAM from the NORMAL mode. The program time-
hour will be flashing and the MORNING time period will be
active. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust time. To change programming
days press DAY/TIME button. The order of the day
programming is:
■ Weekday Program (i.e. Monday through Friday)
■ Weekend Program (i.e. Saturday and Sunday)
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■ 7 Day Program (i.e. Monday through Sunday on individual
days)
Figure 13: Program Time-Hour Flashing
Figure 14: Program Time-Minute Flashing
Figure 15: Program Temperature Flashing
Press PROGRAM again. The program time-minute will be
flashing. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust. Program time-minute
advances 10 minutes per step.
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Press PROGRAM again. The program temperature will be
flashing. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust.
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Press PROGRAM again. The next program time period will be
displayed. The order of the time periods within one day are:
1. Morning
2. Day
3. Evening
4. Night (Nite)
Figure 16: Next Program Time Period Displayed
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Additional Instructions
■ After programming all four time periods for the weekday
program, the weekend program will be displayed. Repeat
steps 1–5 for the weekend program.
■ After programming all four time periods for the weekend
program, the individual day program will be displayed. If
the programming is complete, press the HOLD/RETURN
button to return to the NORMAL display and to activate the
program. If any changes or additional programming
are required, follow steps 1–5 for the individual 7-day
programming.
■ When adjusting the program time or temperature, press
and hold ▲ or ▼ for 2 seconds for fast advance. During fast
advance, the data will stop flashing.
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■ To return to NORMAL mode at any time, press the
HOLD/RETURN button or wait 5 seconds with no action and
the display will return to NORMAL mode.
■ The setpoint temperature cannot be set beyond the
thermostat’s control range of 60°F to 90°F (15°C to 32°C).
■ Switching between the heating and cooling programs is
done by pressing the MODE button. The FLAME icon will
be displayed when heating is selected, and the SNOWFLAKE
icon will be displayed when cooling is selected. When AUTO
is selected and the AUTO icon is displayed, the unit will
use both of the heating and cooling programs in the
auto-changeover mode of operation.
■ There is no ‘OFF Program’ that can be selected. The
program will always be active unless the thermostat is
turned off.
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Fan Control
■ If FAN AUTO is selected, the fan will cycle On/Off with the system. If FAN ON is selected, the Fan will be
on all the time.
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Auto Changeover
The auto changeover feature is a special operation of the thermostat that does not require the user to
change the system mode from heating to cooling. Once the programs are set and the thermostat is put in
the AUTO mode, the switching from heating to cooling is accomplished completely by the thermostat.
LCD Backlight
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■ LCD backlight is activated when any key is pressed. Any
subsequent key press or switch change will extend the period.
When there is no key pressed for five seconds, the backlight
will automatically turn off.
■ The LCD backlight will not operate when there is no external
24 VAC or 24 VDC power supplied.
Figure 18: Blank Display
Verification
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To verify that the thermostat is operating correctly:
Press the MODE button to select the heat or cool system.
Press the ▲ or ▼ to adjust the setpoint temperature above
or below the current ambient temperature. The thermostat
should call for either heating or cooling and the fan should
turn on.
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Press the FAN button to change from FAN AUTO to FAN ON.
The fan should come on automatically.
If the thermostat does not operate correctly, proceed to the
Troubleshooting section.
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Instructions
Thermostats
RAK147P1
RAK163P1
TOOLS REQUIRED
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•
IMPORTANT
Save these
–
Pencil
Drill
Screwdriver
instructions for local inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT
Observe all
–
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer Be sure to leave these
–
instructions with the Consumer.
Hammer
• Note to Consumer Keep these instructions
–
for future reference.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time – 1 hour
Caulking material
or putty
Anchors and screws
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
MOUNTING AND WIRING
THERMOSTAT LOCATION
• On an interior wall, since the temperature of an
exterior wall varies with outdoor conditions,
approximately 5 ft (1.5 m) above the floor.
CAUTION:
Disconnect the electrical power
supply before wiring connections are made to prevent
damage to the thermostat.
1
REMOVE BASE FROM
THERMOSTAT
5 ft (1.5 m)
Open the cover on the thermostat and insert a small
coin or flat-bladed screwdriver in the slot on the top of
the thermostat and twist 1/4 turn. Grasp the base from
the side and remove from the thermostat.
• No less than 18 inches from the junction of an outside
wall and away from direct sunlight, radiant heat, air
discharge grilles, stairwells, outside doors or behind
doors.
18 in.
• Away from steam pipes, water pipes or warm-air stacks
in adjacent rooms.
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MOUNTING AND WIRING (CONT.)
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2
CONNECT WIRES
FEED THROUGH WIRES
Connect the wires from the existing system to the
thermostat terminals according to the wiring diagrams in
Table 1 and Table 2. Push any excess wire back into the
wall and seal the hole with putty or a caulking material to
prevent drafts from affecting the ambient temperature of
the sensor. All wiring must comply with local electrical
codes and such National codes as they apply.
Feed the thermostat control wires through the
rectangular opening in the base and, using the base as a
template, mark the location of the two vertical mounting
holes.
3
MOUNT BASE TO WALL
Use the supplied anchors and screws to mount the base
to the wall by drilling two 3/16″ (4.7 mm) holes at the
marked locations, and tap the nylon anchors flush to the
wall surface.
5
RE-INSTALL THERMOSTAT TO
BASE
To re-install the thermostat to the base, attach the tabs on
the bottom of the thermostat front to the small slots on
the base bottom and push up until they snap in place.
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TABLE 1: TERMINALS FOR FIVE WIRES HEAT/COOL SYSTEM (RAK163P1 ONLY)
TERMINAL NO.
TERMINAL NAME
FUNCTION
Heating
1
2
3
4
5
W
C
Common
24 VAC or VDC
Cooling
R
Y
G
Fan
Figure 1: RAK163P1 5-Wire Connection
TABLE 2: TERMINALS FOR SIX WIRES 2 HEAT/1 COOL SYSTEM (RAK147P1 ONLY)
TERMINAL NO.
TERMINAL NAME
FUNCTION
Auxiliary Heating
Common
1
2
3
4
5
6
W
C
R
24 VAC or VDC
Cooling
Y
G
B
Fan
Heat Pump
Reversing Valve
Figure 2: RAK147P1 6-Wire Connection
TABLE 3: DIP SWITCH FUNCTION
DIP SWITCH
SWITCH SELECTION FUNCTION
1
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
DC Voltage: 24 VDC
AC Voltage: 24 VAC
2
3
4
°C
°F
Keypad locked
Keypad unlocked
Backlight Override. Backlight
does not operate if this
switch is on.
Figure 3: RAK163P1 and RAK147P1 Factory Default DIP Switch Settings
OFF
Backlight is operating.
Anytime a button is pressed,
the backlight display will
turn on.
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SPECIFICATIONS
THERMOSTAT COVERED
RAK163P1, RAK147P1
Power Requirements
18–30 VAC or VDC electronic thermostat for 5-wire
1H/1C systems (RAK163P1) and 6-wire 2H/1C systems (RAK147P1)
Temperature Measurement Range 50 to 99°F with 1°F display resolution
(10 to 37°C with 1°C display resolution)
Temperature Control Range
60 to 90°F with 1°F display resolution
(15 to 32°C with 1°C display resolution)
Storage Temperature Range
Time Display Format
Program
-4 to 131°F (-20 to 50°C)
12 hour with AM/PM
• 5+2 and 7-day program with 4 time periods per day
• 10 Minute resolution for both heating and cooling programs
• Independent heating and cooling programs
• Auto Changeover Feature
Temperature Override
• Temporary program temperature override
• Permanent program temperature override with HOLD feature
Recommended Wire Size
Safety Circuit
24–18 Gauge
1) Auto cut-off in heat mode if room temperature > 90°F
2) Auto cut-off in cool mode if room temperature < 60°F
Memory Backup
Lithium Battery CR2032
Battery life > 10 years
Others
EL type LCD backlight
Dimensions
Shipping Weight
4″ x 4-5/8″ x 1-5/16″ (101.6 x 117.5 x 33.3 mm)
Approximately 0.5 lb. (0.231 kg)
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Troubleshooting tips…
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Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first
and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
No display/faint display
Supply voltage not correct.
•Using a voltmeter, check the supply voltage to the
thermostat. Voltage operating range for the thermostat
is 18-30 VAC/VDC. If measured voltage is out of this
range, troubleshoot the supply voltage to the unit.
Thermostat is damaged.
•Replace with a new thermostat. Check the supply voltage
to the unit before connecting second thermostat (see
above).
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Power wiring to unit is incorrect. •Refer to Figures 1 & 2 in the Installation Instructions for
correct wiring.
Keypad buttons do
not work.
No power to the unit.
•Make sure the display is working correctly. If not,
follow step one above.
Thermostat is damaged.
•Replace with a new thermostat. Check the supply
voltage to the unit before connecting second
thermostat (see above).
Thermostat will not
call for heat.
Thermostat setpoint is satisfied. •Raise the temperature setpoint more than 2° above
current temperature.
Unit wiring is incorrect.
Unit is ‘OFF.’
•Refer to Figures 1 & 2 in the Installation Instructions for
correct wiring.
•Make sure the FLAME icon is displayed and blinking.
If not, push the MODE button until it is displayed.
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Thermostat will not
call for cooling.
Thermostat setpoint is satisfied. •Lower the temperature setpoint more than 2°
below current temperature.
Unit wiring is incorrect.
Unit is ‘OFF.’
•Refer to Figures 1 & 2 in the Installation Instructions for
correct wiring.
•Make sure the SNOWFLAKE icon is displayed and
blinking. If not, push the MODE button until it
is displayed.
Short cycle delay still active.
Fan failure.
•Wait 4 minutes. The unit’s short cycle timer is in
operation.
Fan does not turn on
with the system.
•Place a jumper between the R and G terminals.
The fan should come on. If it does, replace the
thermostat.
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Please place in envelope and mail to:
General Electric Company
Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150
Louisville, KY 40232-2150
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Thermostat Warranty.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to validate the
warranty.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
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One Year
Full Replacement of the thermostat which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the date of the
original purchase
What GE Will Not Cover:
■Service trips to your location.
■Replacement of location fuses or the resetting of circuit
breakers.
■Improper installation. If you have an installation problem,
contact your installer. You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical connections to the product.
■Damage to the product caused by improper power supply
voltage, accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
■Failure of the product resulting from modifications to the ■Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
product or due to unreasonable use, including failure to
provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.
defects with this thermostat.
■In commercial locations, labor necessary to move the unit,
after it has been initially installed, to a location where it is
accessible for service by an individual technician or if the
instructions included in this manual have been
disregarded.
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your
legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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