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Trouble Shooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.
Normal Operation
• 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.
• 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.
Abnormal Operation
Air condiUoner
does not start
Air conditioner
does not cool as
it should
Air conditioner
freezing up
• Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
• Checkthe housefuselcircuit breaker box and
replacethe fuse or reset the breaker.
• If powerfailureoccurs,turn the modecontrolto Off.
When power is restored,wait 3 minutes to restart
the air conditioner to preventtripping of the
compressor overload.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or
furniture blockingthe front of the air conditioner.
• Turn the knob to a higher number.
The highest setting provides maximum cooling.
• Cleanthe filter at least every 2 weeks.
See the care and maintenancesection.
• When the air conditioner is first turned on
you need to allow time for the room to cool
down.
• Checkfor open furnace floor registers
and cold air returns.
• Set the air conditioner'svent to the closed
position.
° See Air Conditioner Freezing Up below.
° Set the mode control at High Cool with the high
temperature mark 1 or 2.
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