Troubleshooting Tips; Normal Operating Sounds - GE Appliances AHM24DPH1 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips.
Possible Causes
Air conditioner The air conditioner
does not start is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Power failure.
What To Do
• Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
the fuse or reset the breaker.
•The unit will automatically restart 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 for 3 minutes after it is turned
back on.
The current interrupter • Pressthe RESET button located on the power cord plug.
device is tripped. .If the RESETbutton will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.
Air conditioner does Airflow is restricted. • Hake sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
not cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.
The temp control may • In the Cool mode, press the Decrease vpad.
not be set correctly.
The air filter is dirty. • Clean the filter at least every 30 days.
See the Core end Cleaning 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 registers and cold air returns.
Cooling coils have iced up. .See "Air conditioner freezing up" below.
Air conditioner Ice blocks the air flow • Set the controls at High Fan or High Cool and set the
freezing up and stops the air conditioner thermostat to a higher temperature.
from cooling the room.
The remote control The battery is inserted • Check the position of the battery. They should be
is not working incorrectly, inserted in the opposite (+)and (-)direction.
The battery may be dead. • Replace the battery.
Water drips outside Hot, humid weather. • This is normal.
The air conditioner is not • For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner
tilted to the outside, slants slightly from the case front to the rear.
Moisture removed from air • This is normal for a short period in areas with little
base pan and drains into base pan. humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.
Normal Operating Sounds
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.
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