Trouble Shooting - Sharp GX-X18JR Installation And Operation Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Warning
• If anything is abnormal with the air conditioner (ex. a burning smell), stop the operation
immediately and turn the circuit breaker OFF.
• Do not repair the air conditioner by yourself. Wrong repair may cause fire. please contact service
center.
If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, check the following points before calling for service.
Symptom
The unit does not
operate at all
Operation stops
suddenly
The unit fails to
cool (or heat) the
room effectively
The following conditions do not denote equipment malfunctions
Symptom
The unit does not
operate
Mists come out
Outdoor unit is hot
Noise
Dust from the unit
Odors
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Cause
Phase reverse or fuse broken
Power off
Loose plug
Batteries of remote controller fall
Out of the remote controlling range
There is obstacle at the air intake or outlet.
There is obstacle at the air intake or outlet.
Wrong temperature setting
Low fan speed
Air direction is not correct
The door or window is open.
Direct sunshine
There is heat source or too many people in the
room.
The air filter is dirty or blocked.
Trouble
when you restart the unit
when power is switched on
when cooling
after the unit is stopped
Buzz is heard at starting
Sound of running water can be heard during
operation
A "shuh" sound is heard when unit starts/stops
operation or defrost.
A continuous low "shah" sound is heard during
cooling operation or at a stop.
Cracking noise can be heard during or after
operation
Starting operation after not using for a long time. Dust absorbed by the unit blows out
During operation
Change phase or replace fuse
It will restart when power is on
Put the plug into place
Replace batteries
Keep distance in 0 m or less
Remove it
Remove it
Refer to p.5
Refer to p.5
Refer to p.6
Close them
Close the curtain or blinder
Clean it
This is to protect the internal
mechanisms. Wait 3 minutes before
operating the unit.
Wait for  minute
Room air is chilled rapidly and
becomes foggy
Compressor is emitting heat to get
ready for restarting
It's the starting sound of thermostat
and will turn low after  minute
This is caused by the refrigerant
flowing inside the unit
This is the noise of refrigerant caused
by flow stop and flow change
The noise is heard when the drainage
pump is in operation
This sound is generated by the
friction of the front panel and other
components expanding or connecting
due to a temperature change
Carpet and furniture odors that
entered into the unit may be sent out
from the unit
E-6
Corrective measures
Cause
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