EdgeStar AP10002BL - Draining the Unit

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7 Troubleshooting
7.1 Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Unit does not turn on.
Wall plug is disconnected.
Insert plug firmly into proper wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit
breaker.
Power cord is tripped.
Press the RESET button on the power cord. If
power cord is damaged replace power cord.
Unit is turned OFF.
Turn unit ON and set to desired setting.
Ribbon cable to control panel is
disconnected.
Remove outer shell and reconnect cable.
Loose or disconnected wiring on main
PCB.
Remove outer shell. Check all connections to the
PCB and reconnect any loose or disconnected
leads.
Condensate water tray is full and/or
display shows H8 error code.
Drain condensate water. Make sure water level
switch is operating correctly and not stuck in “full”
position or being interfered with.
Ambient temperature sensor has
malfunctioned and/or display shows
F1 error code.
Check sensor wiring connection on PCB. Replace
sensor if defective.
Poor cooling (or
heating)
performance.
Room temperature is below
61ºF(16ºC) or above 86ºF(30ºC).
Cooling will not occur until room temperature rises
above 61ºF(16ºC.) Heating will not occur until
room temperature falls below 86ºF(30ºC).
Fan speed is set too low.
Increase fan speed to improve air flow.
Set temperature is too high (or too
low.)
Set to a Lower (or higher) temperature.
Filter is dirty.
Clean filter.
Refrigerant leak. Display shows F0
error.
Find leak and repair. Recharge with refrigerant.
Evaporator is frosted.
The unit needs to defrost and will resume normal
operation after defrost mode is finished.
Unit continues to
operate after water
tray is full or water full
Water level switch is open or short
circuited.
Check water level switch connections or replace
water level switch if defective.
Water level switch is stuck in “empty”
position.
Make sure water level switch is operating correctly
and not stuck or being interfered with.