Testing Thermostat - GE RAK148H2 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

TESTING THE THERMOSTAT
Once the thermostat is installed, it should be thoroughly
tested.
NOTICE
Do not use air conditioning 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 Speed switch to High, and slide
Fan Auto/On switch to On position.
2. Indoor fan turns on in high
speed.
3. Slide Fan Speed switch to Low.
4. Indoor fan slows to low speed.
5. Slide Fan Auto/On switch to Auto position.
6. 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).
Low High
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