Troubleshooting - DeLonghi Pinguino F14 Use And Maintenance Manual

5751008700 15-04-2004
PROBLEMS
The air conditioner
doesn't work
The air conditioner
works for a short
time only
The air conditioner
works but doesn't
cool the room
Strange odour in the
room
Leaking condensa-
tion from the
appliance
The air conditioner
doesn't work for
about 3 minutes from
turning on the
appliance
The warning light
14
is on
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Troubleshooting

CAUSES
• the power is off
• the plug is not inserted into the electrical outlet
• the fan is blocked
• the safety float was triggered
• the exhaust hose is twisted
• the exhaust tube is blocked
• the drain tube is bent
• a window is open
• in the room there is some source of heat
(lamp, burner, etc.) or there are many peo-
ple in the room
• the exhaust hose has come out of place
• the air filter is dirty
• the air conditioner has a capacity not ade-
quate for the conditions or the ldimensions of
the room
• air filters dirty
• condensation collection tank is full
• incorrect installation of the appliance
• the appliance's safety system has intervened •
• condensation collection tank is full
SOLUTIONS
• wait
• plug in the appliance
• call the Service Centre
• empty the tank
• position exhaust hose correctly
• check if there are obstacles
blocking the exhaust of air out
of the appliance
• unbend the hose
• close the open window
• remove the heat source
• reinsert the those into its place
• clean the filter or replace
• clean the filter or replace it
• empty the tank and drain the
water with the drainage tube
found on the back side of the
appliance
• see page 6 to properly install
the appliance
wait for 3 minutes
• Empty the tank.
If the light is still on, consult the
Service Centre