Troubleshooting; Operation Ranges - Samsung AW08ECB User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally. This may save time and unnecessary
expense of a service call.
PROBLEM
The air conditioner
does not start operating
immediately after it has
been turned on.
The air conditioner does
not work at all.
The temperature does
not change.
The cool(warm) air does
not come out of the air
conditioner.
Odors permeate the
room during operation.
The air conditioner
makes a bubbling sound.
The air conditioner
vibrates excessively
or makes a lot of noise
during operation.
Water is dripping from
the air flow blades.
Remote control is not
working.

OPERATION RANGES

The table below indicates the temperature and humidity ranges the air conditioner can be operated within.
Refer to the table for efficient use.
MODE
COOLING
SOLUTION
• Because of the protective mechanism, the appliance does not start
operating immediately to keep the unit from overloading.
The air conditioner will start in 3 minutes.
• Check that the power plug is properly connected. Insert the power plug
into the wall socket correctly.
• Check if the circuit breaker is switched off.
• Check if there is a power failure.
• Check your fuse. Make sure it is not blown out.
• Check if your air conditioner to make sure it is not operating in Fan mode.
• Check if the set temperature is higher (lower) than the current
temperature. Press the Temp button on the remote control or Temp.
button on the control panel to change the set temperature.
Press  or  to increase or decrease the temperature.
• Check if the air filter is blocked by dirt. Clean the air filter every two weeks.
• Check if the air conditioner has just been turned on. If so wait 3 minutes.
• Check if the appliance is running in a smoky area or if there is a smell
entering from outside. Operate the air conditioner in Fan mode or open
the windows to air out the room.
• Check your ventilation lever and make sure it is in
odors might come in when your ventilation lever is in
• A bubbling sound may be heard when the refrigerant is circulating through
the compressor. This is normal operation.
• Check if there is a gap between the air conditioner and the wall. Insulate
the crack securely.
• Check if the air conditioner has been cooling for an extended period of
time with the air flow blades pointed downwards. Condensation may
generate due to the difference in temperature. Push the vertical air flow
blades upward and run the appliance.
• Check if your batteries are depleted.
• Make sure batteries are correctly installed.
• Make sure nothing is blocking the remote control sensor.
OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE
INDOOR
Approximately 70˚F~90˚F Approximately 70˚F~110˚F
INDOOR HUMIDITY
OUTDOOR
position. Outside
position.
80% or less
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