Troubleshooting - Emerson QUIET KOOL EARC6RE1 Operating Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
The Air Conditioner
will not start
The Air Conditioner
does not cool as it
should
The Air Conditioner is
freezing up
The Remote Control is
not working (if
included with your air
conditioner)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The air conditioner is
unplugged
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Power failure
The current interrupter device
is tripped.
Airflow is restricted
The temperature control may
not be set correctly.
The air filter is dirty
The room may be too warm
Cold air is escaping
The cooling coils are frozen
ice blocks the air flow and
stops the air conditioner from
cooling the room
The batteries are inserted
incorrectly
The batteries may be dead
SOLUTIONS
• Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
completely into the outlet
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
the fuse or reset the breaker.
• The unit will automatically re-start when power is
restored.
• There is a protective time delay (approx.3 minutes) to
prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this
reason. the unit may not start normal cooling for
3minutes after it is turned back no.
• Press the RESET button located on the power cord
plug.
• If the RESET button will not stay engaged,
discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a
qualified service technician.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture
blocking the front of the air conditioner
•
Set the temperature control to a higher value
•
Clean the filter, See the Cleaning and Care Section
of the manual
•
Please allow time for the room to cool down after
turning on the air conditioner.
•
Check for open furnace registers and cold air returns
• See "Air Conditioner Freezing UP " below.
•
Set the MODE to HIGH FAN or HIGH COOL and set
TEMP to 1 or 2
•
Check the position of the batteries.
•
Replace the batteries