GE Appliances AEE08 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 13

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Troubleshooting Tips
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Possible Causes What To Do
The air conditioner • Hoke sure the oir conditioner plug is pushed completely
does not stort is unplugged into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
breoker is tripped the fuse or reset the breaker.
Power foilure •The unit will automaticc]lly re-start in the settings last
used after the power is restored.
• There is a protective time delay (approximately
3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload. For this reason, the unit may not start
normal cooling or heating for 3 minutes after it
is turned back on.
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The current interrupter
• Pressthe RESET button located on the power cord plug.
device is tripped
• If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service
technician.
Air conditioner Ice blocks the air flow • Set the mode control at Fan Only or Hi Cool with the
freezing up and stops the air conditioner temp control GtGwGrmer setting.
from coolingthe room
Air conditionerdoes not Airflow is restricted • HGke sure there Gre no curtGins, blinds or furniture
coolas itshould blocking the front of the air conditioner.
The temp control may • Turn the temperature knob clockwise as far as possible.
not be set correctly
The air filter is dirty • Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Operating
Instructions section.
The room may have been hot • When the air conditioner isfirst turned on you need
to allow time for the room to cool down.
Cold air is escaping • Check for open furnace floor registers and
cold air returns.
• Set the air conditioner's vent to the closed position.
Cooling coils have iced up • See "Air conditioner freezing up" above.
Air conditionerdoes not Airflow is restricted • Make sure there (]re no curtains, blinds or furniture
warm as it should blocking the front of the oir conditioner.
The tamp control may • Turn the knob counterclockwise us for us possible.
not be set low enough The lowest setting provides maximum warming.
The air filter is dirty • Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Operating
Instructions section.
The room may have been cold • When the air conditioner isfirst turned on, you need to
allow time for the room to warm up.
Warm air is escaping • Check for open furnace floor registers and
cold air returns.
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