Troubleshooting Tips
TroubleshootingTipssavetimeandmoney!Reviewthe chartbelowfirstandyoumaynot needto callfor service.
Normal Operation
_ , You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser
on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve
efficiency.
• You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off.
• Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days. The water may overflow and
drip from the outdoor sideof the unit.
• Thefan may run even when the compressor does not.
• Your air conditioner is designed to cool in warm weather when the outside temperature is above
60°F(16°C) and below 115°F(46°C).
Abnormal Operation
Air conditioner
does not start
Air conditioner
does not cool as it
should
Air conditioner
freezing up
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• Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
completely intothe outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker boxand
replace the fuse or reset the breaker.
• If power failure occurs, turn the mode control to Off.
When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the
air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload.
• Press the RESET button located on the power
cord plug. If the RESET button will not stay eng
aged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and
contact a qualified service technician.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture
blocking the front of the air conditioner.
• Push temperature setting button to coolest
temperature setting of 60°F.
• Clean the filter at least every 2 weeks.
See the operating instructionssection.
• When the air conditioner is first turned on you need
to allow time for the roomto cool down.
• Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air
returns.
• Set the air conditioner's vent to the closed position.
• See Air Conditioner Freezing Up below.
• Set the mode control on high fan until the icethaws
out.
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