7. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE
Fan motor and
1. Power failure
compressor do not
run
2. Power is supplied,
but the equipment
does not run
1. Not operating at all
Switch is in "cool"
position but the
compressor does not
run
2. Compressor
3. Frequent start and
stop
SITUATION
ANALYSIS
1) Power plug
2) Circuit breaker
1) receptacle
2) Operation switch
3) Cord or lead wire to
the switch
1) Compressor
2) Thermostat
3) Selector switch
4) O.L.P
5) Capacitor
1) Electricity
2) Room temperature
and outside
temperature
3) Compressor
4) O.L.P
5) Capacitor
1) Thermostat
2) Capacitor
3) O.L.P
CAUSE
1) Power failure
2) Circuit breaker is tripped
3) Power plug is not contacting
Disconnection
Mechanical failure of switch
1) Disconnection
2) Malfunction of contact
Disconnection or burned-out
1) Failure
2) Malfunction
3) Knob is not set to the proper
setting
Failure of malfunction of
proper setting
1) Disconnection
2) Malfunction of contact
Lack of capacity
Disconnection
1) The voltage exceeded allowed
range
2) Capacity of wire is not
sufficient
Extremely high
Burned-out
Malfunction
Lack of capacity
Malfunction
Lack of capacity
Malfunction
8
REMEDY
Consult your electric company
In case of a breaker, turn it on
and off a few times
Replace the power plug
Repair or replace the
receptacle
Replace the cord or lead wire
Replace the compressor or
connection wire
Replace
Repair or replace
Turn knob for cooler setting
Repair or replace the swtting
Repair
Repair or replace
Replace
Repair
Consult your electric company
Check the capacity of wire
Ventilate well and remove the
heat source
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
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