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Care and Cleaning
Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep
it looking new. Be sure to unplug the unit before
cleaning to prevent shock or re hazards.
•
the right-hand side.
•
is thoroughly dry before replacing. Or, instead of
• Be sure to unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock
an oil-free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened in
a solution of warm water and mild liquid dish-washing
detergent. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
• Never use harsh cleaners, wax or polish on the cabinet
front.
• Be sure to wring excess water from the cloth before
wiping around the controls. Excess water in or
around the controls may cause damage to the air
conditioner.
• Plug in air conditioner.
month to see if cleaning is necessary. Trapped
accumulation of frost on the cooling coils.
CAUTION
AIR FILTER CLEANING
AIR FILTER CLEANING
CABINET CLEANING
Note: Never use hot water over 104°F to clean
If you plan to store the air conditioner during the winter,
remove it carefully from the window according to the
installation instructions. Cover it with plastic or return it to
the original carton.
WINTER STORAGE
Air conditioner does
not start.
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- House fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type
or reset circuit breaker.
- Plug Current Device is tripped. Press the RESET button.
- Power is OFF. Turn the power ON.
Air from unit does
not feel cold enough.
- Room temperature is below 62°F (17°C ). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises
above 62°F (17°C).
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- Set to a lower temperature.
- Compressor stops when changing modes. Wait for 3 minutes after setting to the COOL mode.
Air conditioner
is cooling, but
room is too warm
- ice forming on
cooling coil behind
decorative front.
- Outdoor temperature below 64°F (18°C). To defrost the coil, set to FAN ONLY mode.
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ONLY mode.
- Thermostat set to too cold for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set to FAN ONLY mode.
Then, set temperature to a Higher setting.
Air conditioner is
cooling, but room
is too warm - NO
ice forming on
cooling coil behind
decorative front.
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- Outside temperature is extremely hot. Set FAN speed to a Higher setting to bring air past
cooling coils more frequently.
- Air directional louvers is positioned improperly. Position louvers for better air distribution.
- Window vibrates because of poor installation. Refer to installation instructions or check with
installer.
Water dripping
INSIDE when unit is
cooling.
- Improper installation. Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. Refer
to installation instructions or check with installer.
Water dripping
OUTSIDE when unit
is cooling.
- The air conditioner is removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal
during excessively humid days.
Remote Sensing
Deactivating
Prematurely (some
models).
- Remote control is not located within range. Place remote control within 20 feet and 180
radius of the front of the unit.
- Remote control signal is obstructed. Remove obstruction.
Room is too cold. - Set temperature to too low. Increase set temperature.
The air conditioner
switches between
OFF and ON every
2-3 minutes.
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from the air conditioner. Check and make sure the thermostat sensor does not touch the
Please contact hOme
Customer Service at 1-800-898-3002 if your air conditioner operates abnormally or does not operate, and
the solutions above are not useful.
Before calling for hOme
customer service, review this list. It may save your time and expense. This list includes common
occurrences that are not the result of defective workman-ship or materials in this appliance.
Troubleshooting
CAUSE
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