Koldfront WAC8002WCO User Manual

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7 Troubleshooting
Generally, problems are classified in three ways. The first is Starting Failure which is caused by an
electrical defect. The second is an Air Conditioning failure caused by a defect in the refrigeration system
or improper air circulation. The last is Structural Damage.
7.1 Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Air conditioner does
not function at all.
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.
Unit is turned OFF.
Turn unit ON and set to desired setting.
Ribbon cable to control panel is
disconnected.
Remove front grill and reconnect cable.
Loose or disconnected wiring
on main PCB.
Remove front grill and outer shell. Check all
connections to the PCB and reconnect any
loose or disconnected leads.
Air from unit does
not feel cold
enough.
Room temperature is below
62℉ (17℃).
Cooling will not occur until room temperature
rises above 62℉ (17℃).
Temperature sensor behind the
front grill and air filter is
touching the cold evaporator.
Realign sensor so it does not touch the
evaporator coil. It should only be sensing the
air temperature leaving the evaporator.
Set temperature is too high.
Set to a Lower temperature.
Compressor is shut-off by
changing modes.
Wait approximately 3 minutes and listen for
compressor to restart when set in COOL
mode.
Air conditioner
cooling, but room is
too warm - ice
forming on cooling
coil behind front grill.
Outdoor temperature below
62℉ (17℃).
To defrost the coil, set to FAN ONLY mode.
Air filter may be dirty.
Clean filter. Refer to Installation and Cleaning
section. To defrost, set to FAN ONLY mode.
Thermostat set too cold for
night-time cooling.
To defrost the coil, set to FAN ONLY mode.
Then set temperature to a Higher setting.
Air conditioner
cooling, but room is
too warm - NO ice
Dirty air filter- air restricted.
Clean air filter. Refer to Installation and
Cleaning section.
Temperature is set too High.
Set to a Lower temperature.

Koldfront WAC8002WCO Specifications

General

Brand	Koldfront
Model	WAC8002WCO
Category	Air Conditioner
Language	English