Troubleshooting - Fedders 23-23-0355N-002 Installation & Operation Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING 23-23-0355N-002
Service
To save time and expense, check the following before calling an authorized service station.
Insufficient Cooling
Turn Master Control to OFF.
Shut all windows and doors in room.
Remove any obstructions from inside and outside louvers.
Close Vent Door (available on some models).
Inspect filter and clean if dirty.
Turn Thermostat and Master Controls to coolest settings.
Under certain conditions the cooling coils directly behind the
filter, may ice up and block the airflow. This is a common
occurrence in air conditioners caused when the outside
temperature drops below 70°F (21°C) while the humidity
remains high. If this happens, simply turn the unit off and allow
the ice to melt, then resume normal operation.
Insufficient Heating- Heating Models Only
Turn Master Control to OFF.
Shut all windows and doors in room.
Remove any obstructions from inside and outside louvers.
Close Vent.
Turn Thermostat to Warmer and Master Control to HI HEAT.
Unit Fails to Start
Turn Master Control to OFF.
Replug line cord plug into outlet to be sure electrical contact
is being made. (If firm contact is not being made, outlet may
have to be replaced).
Turn Master Control to HI FAN. If air circulating fan does not
operate, check house circuit breaker (or fuses).
For Models Installed in North America - If Service or Parts are Required First, make the recommended checks. If it appears that
service or parts are still required, see your room air conditioner warranty "How to Obtain Warranty Service or Parts".
For Models Installed Outside North America For room air conditioners purchased for use outside North America, the
manufacturer does not extend any warranty either expressed or implied. Consult your local dealer for any warranty terms
extended by the importer in your country.
Visit www.fedders.com for obtaining serviceable parts beyond your warranty period.
Troubleshooting Guide
Occurrence
Air conditioner will not operate
Air from unit does not
feel cold enough
Air conditioner cooling,
but room is too warm --
ice forming on cooling coil
behind decorative front
Air conditioner cooling,
but room too warm m
NO ice forming on cooling coil
behind decorative front
Noise when unit is cooling
Possible Cause
• Wall plug disconnected.
• House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Power switch in OFF position.
Unit accidentally turned off by moving the
thermostat to a higher temperature and then
immediately turned back to a colder position.
Unit turned off and then on too quickly.
• Thermostat set too low for cooling.
• Selector in FAN position.
• Thermostat set too warm.
• Room temperature below 70°F.
• Outdoor temperature below 70°F.
• Dirty air filter -- air restricted.
• Thermostat set too cold for nighttime cooling.
• Dirty air filter -- air restricted.
• Thermostat set too warm.
• Fan selector set on LOW.
• Air movement sound.
• Sound of fan hitting water-moisture
removal system.
• Window vibration -- poor installation.
Water dripping inside • Improper installation.
when unit is cooling
Water dripping outside • Unit removing large quantity of moisture _/
when unit is cooling from humid room.
Solutions
_/ Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
_/ Replace fuse with time delay type
or reset circuit breaker.
_/Turn power switch to ON position.
_/Wait approximately 3 minutes.
Listen for the compressor to start.
_/ If air conditioner is turned off,
wait 3 minutes before restarting.
_/" Adjust thermostat to higher setting for cooling.
_/Set selector to COOL position.
_/Set thermostat to colder temperature.
_/Cooling may not occur until room
temperature rises above 70°F.
_/To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN position.
Then, set thermostat to warmer position.
_/Clean filter. See "Cleaning the Air Filter" section.
To defrost, set selector to FAN.
_/To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN position.
Then, set thermostat to a normal position.
_/Clean air filter.
Refer to "Cleaning Air Filter" section.
_/Set thermostat to colder setting.
_/Set fan speed selector to HIGH
for maximum coolinq.
_/The sound of rushing air is normal. If too loud,
turn selector to lower fan setting.
_/This is normal when humidity is high.
Close doors, windows and registers.
_/ Refer to installation instructions-
check with installer.
_/Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to
allow water drainage. Refer to installation
instructions -- check with installer.
This is normal during excessively humid days.
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