Troubleshooting - Kelvinator KSV26CRC User Manual

Troubleshooting

The air conditioner is not user serviceable. Incorrect repair
may cause electric shock or fire, so please contact an
authorised service center for professional repair.
The following checks prior to contact may save you time
and money.
Problem
The unit does not The unit does not operate if it is
turned on immediately after it is
operate
turned off. This is to protect the unit.
You should wait about 3 minutes.
• S ome odours may be emitted
Odours are emitted
• C onsult authorised service centre for
"Water flowing" noise The swishing noise like water flowing is
the refrigerant flowing inside the unit.
During cooling operation, a thin mist
may be seen emitted from the indoor
unit due to high room temperature
Mist is emitted in
and humidity.
COOL mode
After a period of time, the mist will
disappear as the decrease of room
temperature and humidity decreases.
This is the sound of friction caused
by expansion and/or contraction of
Cracking noise
panel or other parts due to the change
of temperature.
• Is the power cut off?
• I s the power plug loose?
• I s the circuit protection device
The unit can not be
started up
• I s voltage higher or lower?
• Is the TIMER correctly used?
• Is temperature setting appropriate?
• Is the inlet or outlet blocked?
Cooling/Heating • Is the filter dirty?
effect is poor • Is the window or the door open?
• Is low fan speed set?
• Are there heat sources in the room?
• C heck if there is magnetic or
Remote control does
• I s the remote control within its
not transmit signals
• C heck if the remote control
• The humidity is high.
Water leakage of
• Condensing water overflows.
indoor unit
• Drain hose is loose or obstructed.
Cause
from the indoor unit. This is the
result of room smells (such as
furniture,tobacco,etc.) which have
been taken into the air conditioner.
cleaning if the odours persist.
(if applicable )
tripped off?
(Tested by professionals)
electrical interference near the unit
that may affecting operation of the
remote control. In this case, pull the
plug out and reinsert it.
operating range or obstructed?
Check the condition of the batteries
and replace them if necessary.
is damaged.
Problem
Water leakage of • D uring cooling operation, water
outdoor unit condensates around the pipes and
connection joints.
• D uring defrosting operation, thawed
water flows out.
• D uring heating operation, water on the
heat exchanger drips out.
• T he noise emitted when the fan or
compressor relay is switched on or off.
Noise from indoor • W hen the defrosting operation
unit. is started or stopped, there is a
sound of refrigerant flowing in the
reverse direction.
• I n HEAT mode, when the temperature
of indoor heat exchanger is very low,
air flow is stopped in order to prevent
cold air. (within 2 minutes)
• I n HEAT mode, when the outdoor
temperature is low or humidity is high,
frost will be formed on the outdoor
Indoor unit can not heat exchanger. The unit will defrost
blow air automatically and indoor unit will stop
blowing air for 3-12 minutes.
• D uring defrosting operation, water or
vapour may be emitted.
• I n DRY mode, the indoor fan will stop
blowing air for 3-12 minutes in order
to avoid condensing water being
vaporised again.
• I f the unit operates at high humidity for a
Moisture on air
long time, moisture will be generated on
outlet
the air outlet grill and then drip off.
It is normal. The unit is in defrosting mode
H1: Defrosting
and heating will recommence soon.
Your air conditioner has lost refrigerant.
E3: Low pressure
Contact your installer to check for
warning
potential leaks.
The pressure in the refrigeration system is low and could result
in the unit breaking down. Ask a certified installer to control it.
If any one of the following situations occurs, immediately stop
all operations, disconnect the power supply, and contact the
authorised personnel.
• There is a harsh sound during operation.
• Strong odours are emitted during operation.
• Water is leaking from the unit.
• The circuit breaker often trips.
• Water or other liquid is splashed into the unit.
• Power cord and power plug is overheating.
Kelvinator Air Conditioning Troubleshooting 9
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