Troubleshooting - Kenmore 35132 Use & Care Manual

If your air conditioner fails to operate, please follow these procedures prior to contacting customer
service.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR REPAIR THE AIR CONDITIONER YOURSELF. DOING SO
COULD VOID THE WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
PROBLEM
Can I turn the unit on immediately
after unpacking it?
Unit does not start when pressing
power button
The air conditioner does not come
on
The air conditioner works for a short
time only
Room is not cool enough
The air conditioner does not operate
for about three minutes after
restarting it
Noise or vibrations
Gurgling sound
When turning the unit on I sense a
smell. What should I do?

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE COUSE
 Room temperature is higher
than the set temperature
(heating mode).
 Room temperature is lower
than the set temperature
(cooling mode)
 No electricity
 It is not plugged into the socket
 The internal safety device has
tripped
 The safety device of the plug
has tripped
 There are bends or kinks in the
air exhaust hose
 Something is preventing the air
from being discharged
 Windows/doors in room are
open.
 There are heat sources nearby.
 Exhaust air duct is not
connected or is blocked
 Temperature setting is too
high.
 Air filter blocked by dust.
 The internal compressor safety
device prevents the appliance
from being restarted until
three minutes have elapsed
since it was last turned off
 The floor level is not in level or
the unit is on an incline.
 The sound come from the
flowing of refrigerant inside
the air conditioner
 First use or incorrect storage of
unit at e.g. dusty areas.
SOLUTION
 No. The unit must be placed upright for at
least 12 hours after every transport.
Otherwise the compressor may be
damaged and there is no capacity.
 Reset the temperature
 Restore electricity
 Plug into socket
 Wait 30 minutes, if the problem persists,
contact your service center
 Reset the safety plug
 Position the air hose correctly, keeping it as
short and free of curves as possible to
avoid bottlenecks
 Check and remove any obstacles
obstructing air discharge
 Close all windows/doors
 Remove heat source if possible
 Connect the air duct and make sure it can
function properly
 Decrease the set temperature
 Clean the air filter
 Wait. This delay is part of normal
operation
 Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
 This is normal
 Odor development can arise on first use
and after a longer period of non-use by
storing in unsuitable areas (e.g. dusty
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