Service/Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Guide - Fedders A6V05S2B Manual

Service
To save time and expense, check the following before calling an authorized service station.
Insufficient Cooling
• Shut all windows and doors in room.
• Remove any obstructions from inside and outside louvers.
• Close Air Exchanger.
• Inspect filter and clean if dirty.
For Models Installed in North America - If Service or Parts are Required
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
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.
Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life of the unit. It is recommended to annually inspect
and clean the coils and condensate water passages. Expense of annual inspection is the consumer's responsibility.

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 —
NO ice forming on cooling coil
behind decorative front
Noise when unit is cooling
Water dripping inside
when unit is cooling
Water dripping outside
when unit is cooling
• Under certain conditions the cooling coils directly behind
For room air conditioners purchased for use outside North America, the
Possible Cause
• Wall plug disconnected.
• House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
• Unit turned off and then on too quickly.
• Thermostat set too low for cooling.
• Unit in Fan mode.
• Temperature set too high.
• Room temperature below 70°F.
• Outdoor temperature below 70°F.
• Dirty air filter — air restricted.
• Dirty air filter — air restricted.
• Thermostat set too warm.
• Air movement sound.
• Sound of fan hitting water-
moisture removal system.
• Window vibration — poor installation.
• Improper installation.
• Unit removing large quantity of moisture
from humid room.
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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.
First, make the recommended checks. If it appears that
Solutions
Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
Replace fuse with time delay type
or reset circuit breaker.
Wait 3 minutes before restarting.
Adjust thermostat to lower temperature.
Set Mode to Cool.
Set thermostat to lower temperature.
Cooling may not occur until room
temperature rises above 70°F.
To defrost the coil, set mode to Fan.
Then, set thermostat to warmer temperature.
Clean filter. See "Cleaning the Air Filter" section.
To defrost, set mode to Fan.
Clean air filter.
Refer to "Cleaning Air Filter" section.
Set thermostat to colder temperature.
The sound of rushing air is normal. If too loud,
Fan Speed to Low 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.
SERVICE
TROUBLESHOOTING