GE RAK148H2, Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions

CONFIGURATION MODE

The configuration mode is used to set the RAK148H2 to 

match the heating/cooling system. This thermostat function 

with up to 2-stage heat pump systems.
To configure the RAK148H2, perform the following steps:

Note: 

Operation being set will blink in the display.

1.

 Slide the 

Function

 switch to the 

OFF

 position.

2.

   Remove the thermostat’s front cover.

3.

   To enter the configuration mode, simultaneously hold 

the 

LEFT

 and 

RIGHT 

buttons in for 3 seconds while the 

thermostat is in 

OFF

 mode. (See diagram on page 3.)

4.

    Once in the configuration mode, press the 

<

 or 

>

button to change settings within each screen.

-

 Press the 

RIGHT 

button to advance to the next screen. 

  - Press the 

LEFT 

button to return to the previous screen.

NOTE: 

To exit configuration mode at any time, slide the 

Function

 switch to 

Heat

 or 

Cool

.

Configuration Mode Settings

The setup screens for Configuration Mode are as follows:

1.

Temperature Scale (°F or °C)—

Choose 

Fahrenheit or Celsius.

   Press the 

<

 or 

>

 button to select.

   Press the 

RIGHT

 button to advance to the next screen.  

NOTE: 

Default factory setting is Fahrenheit

.

2.

Heat System—

Check model number on the Hotpoint 

chassis to determine the primary heating method.

AZ11H*****

 is a heat pump and is the thermostat factory setting.

AZ11E*****

 is a straight electric heat model and requires a mode 

setting change.

   To change the heating mode configuration, press the 

RIGHT

 button to advance to the 

HSH

 screen. Press the 

<

or 

>

 button to select 

HSE

.

   Press the 

RIGHT

 button to advance to the next screen.

3.

Temperature Differential—Stage 1—

(1–9°F) (1–5°C) 

Set the number of degrees between the 

“setpoint” temperature and the  

“turn on” temperature for first stage.

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