Troubleshooting; Before Calling For Service - Kenmore 580.75184 Owner's Manual

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference to this manual may
help you avoid an unneeded service call.
THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT OPERATE.
Check if...
Wall plug disconnected.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
MODE selector is OFF position.
Unit was turned off and then on too quickly.
TEMP Control set warmer than room temperature.
The current interrupter device is triped
Then...
Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker.
Turn MODE selector to the desired COOL setting.
Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting.
Turn TEMP Control clockwise to a cooler setting (higher number).
Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug
If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air
conditioner and contact a qualified service technician.
AIR FROM UNIT DOES NOT FEEL COLD ENOUGH.
Check if... Then...
MODE selector in LOW COOL position.
TEMP Control set too warm (lower number).
Room temperature below 70F (21°C).
Temperature sensing tube touching evaporator coil,
located behind front grille.
Turn selector to HIGH COOL position
Turn TEMP Control clockwise to a cooler setting.
Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 70°F (21°C).
Straighten tube away from evaporator coil.
THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM - ICE FORMING ON COOLING COIL BEHIND FRONT GRILLE.
Check if... Then...
Outdoor temperature below 70_'F(21_'C). To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN position. Then, turn TEMP control
counterclockwise to a warmer setting.
Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual. To defrost,
set selector to FAN position.
TEMP Control set too cold for night-time cooling. To defrostthe coil,setselectorto a FAN position.Then,set theMODE
controlat FANpositionor "HighCool" withthe TEMPcontrolto a warmerposition.
THE AIR CONDITIONERCOOLING, BUT ROOM ISTOO WARM.
Check if...
Dirty air filter- air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual.
TEMP Control set too warm. Turn TEMP control clockwise to a cooler setting (higher number).
Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, Clear blockage in front of unit.
etc. Air distribution is restricted.
Doors, windows, registers, etc. open. Cold air escapes. Close doors, windows, registers, etc.
Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allowadditional t imeto removestoredheatfromwalls,ceiling,floor,andfurniture.
THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS ON AND OFF RAPIDLY.
Check if... Then...
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Outside temperature is extremely hot. i Set MODE on HIGH speed to bring air past cooling coils faster, i
NOISE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
[ Soundof fan hittingwater- fromthe moistureremoval s ystem, t This is normal when humidity is high. Close doors, windows, and registers, t
Window vibration - poor installation. Refer to installation instructions or check with installer.
WATER DRIPPING INSIDE ROOM WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
The air conditioner is improperly installed. Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to
installation instructions or check with installer.
WATER DRIPPING OUTSIDE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
The unit is removing large quantities of moisture This is normal during excessively humid days.
from humid room.
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