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If You Need Service Or Assistance
Before you call for service...
If you are having an operating problem, check
the chart to see what the cause might be before
you call for assistance.
PROBLEM
Unit won't run.
CHECK IF
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Power cord is plugged into a live
circuit with proper voltage.
WHAT TO DO
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Firmly plug power cord into
electrical outlet. Check circuit
voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.
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Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has
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Replace fuse with a time-delay
tripped. Also, check if a time-delay
fuse of the correct capacity. Reset
fuse has been used.
circuit breaker.
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System Control is set to OFF.
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Set System Control to another
setting.
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Local power has failed
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Wait for power to be restored.
Unit blows fuses or
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Time-delay
fuse being used is of
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Replace fuse with a time-delay
trips circuit
breaker.
correct capacity.
fuse of the correct capacity.
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An extension cord is being used.
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Do not use an extension cord with
this or any other appliance.
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Cooling circuit was turned off and on
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Wait at least 3 minutes after
again quickly.
turning cooling circuit off before
trying to restart unit.
Unit turns on and
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Filter is dirty.
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Clean filter. (See page 22.)
off, or does not cool
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Evaporator coils (inside) and
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Clean coils. (See page 24.)
room.
condenser coils (outside) are dirty.
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There is excessive
heat or moisture
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Use exhaust fans to reduce room
in room.
heat, or set Exhaust Control (on
some models) to CLOSED to
reduce moisture.
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Fan speed is too low.
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Set System Control to a higher
setting.
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Thermostat
setting is too low.
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Set Thermostat
Control to a higher
number.
Normal operating
sounds...
When your room air conditioner is operating
normally,
you will hear sounds such as:
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Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing
a "pinging" or "clicking" sound. Water droplets
help to cool the condenser.
If you need service...
Call your dealer or the service company recom-
mended by your dealer.
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Air movement from the fan, especially
on high
fan speed settings.
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Clicks from the cooling cycle.
Sounds also may be caused by house construc-
tion - such as vibration of the unit due to wall
construction
or unsteady window mounting area.
Part No. 1160398
Printed in U.S.A.
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