TroubleshootingTips.
PossibleCauses What To Do
Theair conditioner • Hake surethe air conditioner plug is pushed
doesnotstart _sunplugged, completely into the outlet.
Thefuse is blown/circuit .Check the housefuse/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker istripped, the fuse or resetthe breaker.
Power failure. .The unitwill automatically restart in the settings last
usedafter the power is restored.
• There is a protective time delay (approximately
:3minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload. For this reason, the unit may not start
normal cooling for :3minutes after it is turned
back on.
The current interrupter • Pressthe RESETbutton located on the power cord plug.
device istripped. • If the RESETbutton will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.
Airconditionerdoes Airflow is restricted. • Hake surethere are no curtains, blindsor furniture
notcoolas it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.
Thetemp control may • In the Coolmode, pressthe Decrease• pad.
not be set correctly.
Theair filter is dirty. .Clean the filter at least every :30days.
Seethe CareandCleaningsection.
Theroom may have been hot. .When the air conditioner isfirst turned on,you need
to allow time for the room to cool down.
Coldair isescaping. .Check for open furnace registers and cold air returns.
Cooling coils have iced up. .See "Air conditionerfreezingup" below.
Aircondtioner Ice blocks the air flow • Set the controls at HighFanor HighCooland set the
freezingup and stops the air conditioner thermostat to a higher temperature.
from cooling the room.
Theremotecontrol Thebatteries are inserted .Check the position of the batteries.They should be
isnotworking incorrectly, inserted in the opposite (+)and (-) direction.
Thebatteries may be dead. • Replacethe batteries.
Water dripsoutside Hot,humid weather. .This is normal.
Water dripsindoors The air conditioner is not • Forproper water disposal,make surethe air conditioner
tilted to the outside, slants slightlyfrom the case front to the rear.
Moisture removed from air
and drains into base pan.
WaterCollectsin
basepan
• This is normal for a short period in areas with little
humidity; normal for a longer period invery humid areas.
Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear a pinging noisecaused by
water being picked up and thrown against the
condenser on rainy days or when the humidity
is high.Thisdesign feature helps remove
moisture and improve efficiency.
You may hear the thermostat click when the
compressor cycles on and off.
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Water will collect inthe base pan during
high humidity or on rainy days.Thewater
may overflow and drip from the outdoor side
of the unit.
Thefan may run even when the compressor
does not.
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