Troubleshooting Tips - GE AEC12 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Air conditioner does
not start
Air conditioner does
not cool as it should
Air conditioner
freezing up
The remote control is
not working
Water drips outside
Water drips indoors
Water collects in base
pan
Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being
picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy
days or when the humidity is high. This design feature
helps remove moisture and improve efficiency.
You may hear the thermostat click when the
compressor cycles on and off.
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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 temp control may not be
set correctly.
The air filter is dirty.
The room may have been hot.
Cold air is escaping.
Cooling coils have iced up.
Ice blocks the air flow and
stops the air conditioner from
cooling the room.
The batteries are inserted
incorrectly.
The batteries may be dead.
Hot, humid weather.
The air conditioner is not tilted
to the outside.
Moisture removed from air and
drains into base pan.
What To Do
•Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
or reset the breaker.
•The unit will automatically re-start in the settings last used after
the power is restored.
prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this reason, the
unit may not start normal cooling for 3 minutes after it is turned
back on.
•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.
•On models with touch pads: In the Cool mode, press the
Decrease
•On models with control knobs, turn the temperature knob to a
higher number.
•Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Care and
Cleaning section.
•When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need to allow
time for the room to cool down.
•Check for open furnace registers and cold air returns.
•See "Air conditioner freezing up" below.
•On models with control knobs, set the mode control at High
Fan or High Cool with the Temp at 1 or 2.
•On models with touch pads, set the controls at High Fan or
High Cool and set the thermostat to a higher temperature.
•Check the position of the batteries. They should be inserted in
the opposite (+) and (–) direction.
•Replace the batteries.
•This is normal.
•For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner slants
slightly from the case front to the rear.
normal for a longer period in very humid areas.
Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity
or on rainy days. The water may overflow and drip
from the outdoor side of the unit.
The fan may run even when the compressor does not.
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