Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting T/)ps:Save time and money./Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
The air conditioner • Hake sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely
does not start is unplugged, into the outlet,
The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped, the fuse or resetthe breaker,
Power failure. • tf power failure occurs,turn the air conditioner OFF,When
power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner
to prevent tripping of the compressor overload,
The current interrupter • Pressthe RESETbutton located on the power cord plug,
device is tripped. • tfthe RESETbutton will not stay engaged, discontinue use
of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service
technician,
Air conditioner does Airflow isrestricted. • Hake sure there are no curtains, blindsor furniture blocking
not cool or heat (some the front of the air conditioner,
models) as it should
The tamp control may • tn COOLmode or HEATmode (some models),press the
not be set correctly. DECREASE-pad,
The air filter is dirty. • Cleanthe filter at leastevery 50 days.
Seethe Operating instructions section,
The room may have been hot. • When the air conditioner is first turned on,you need
to allow time for the room to cool down,
Cold air is escaping. • Check for open furnace registers and cold air returns.
• Make sure the air conditioner's vent is in the closed position.
Cooling coils have iced up. • See "Airconditioner freezing up"below,
Air conditioner Ice blocks the airflow • Setthe controls at HIGHFANor HIGHCOOL and setthe
freezingup and stops the air conditioner thermostat to a higher temperature to allow the ice to melt,
from cooling the room. • Check filter for cleanliness.
Theremote contrails The batteries are inserted • Check the position of the batteries. Theyshould be
not working incorrectly, inserted correctly,
The batteries may be dead. • Replacethe batteries.
Water drips outside Hot, humid weather. • Thisis normal.
Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not • For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner
tilted to the outside, case is levelor slants slightly from the case front to the rear,
Water collects in Moisture removed from air • Thisis normal for a short period in areas with little
basepan and drains into base pan. humidity; normal for a longer period invery humid areas,
Normal Operating Sounds
I You may hear a pinging noise caused by l
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,
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You may hear the thermostat click when the
compressor cycles on and off,
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Water will collect in the base pan during high
humidity or on rainy days, The water may
overflow and drip from the outdoor side of
the unit,
The fan may run even when the compressor
does not,
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