Maintenance and Service
The air conditioner may be operating abnormiall_I/hen:
Air ¸
conditioner
does not
start
The air conditioner _s • Make sure the air conditioner plug is
unplugged, pushed completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit
breaker is tripped, breaker box and replace the fuse
or reset the breaker.
• If power failure occurs, turn the
Power failure, mode control to Off. Mechanical
to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload.
The current interrupter • Press the RESET button located
on the power cord plug.
If the RESET button will not
stay engaged,
discontinue use d the air
conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.
Airflow _s restrided. • Make sure there are no curtains,
blinds, or furniture blocking the
front of the air conditioner.
The thermostat may not • Turn the knob to a higher number
be set high enough. The highest setting provides.
Air maximum cooling.
does not The air filter is dir_. • Clean the filter at least eve_ 2
cool as it weeks_
should See the care and Maintenance
Air
conditioner
freezing up
The room may have been • When the air conditioner is first
hot. turned on, you need to allow time
for the room to cool down.
Cold air is escaping. • Check for open furnace floor
registers and cold air returns.
Cooling coils have iced up. • See Air Conditioner Freezing Up
below.
Ice blocks the a_r flow and • Set the mode control at High Fan
or High Cool with thermostat at 1
or 2,
24 Room Air Conditioner
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