Troubleshooting Tips - GE APE08 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Problem Possible Causes
E4 appears in the display Water bucket is full or not
installed correctly.
Water bucket was removed while • Replace the water bucket. See the Using the Water Bucket section.
unit was operating .
"HEAT" mode is selected
If you have a Cool only model,
but unit does not heat
heat settings will not be active
on your model.
Air conditioner The air conditioner
does not start
is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Power failure.
The current interrupter
device is tripped.
The remote control is
not working.
Air conditioner has
Power interruption or
stopped running
power failure occurred.
Sleep mode or the Timer Off
pad has turned off the
air conditioner.
Air conditioner does not Airflow is restricted.
cool as it should
The temp control may not
be set correctly.
The air filter is dirty.
The room may have been hot.
Cooling coils have iced up.
Air conditioner
Ice blocks the airflow and
freezing up
stops the air conditioner
from cooling the room.
The remote control
The batteries are inserted
is not working
incorrectly.
The batteries may be dead.
The remote control is too far
from the air conditioner.
An object, such as furniture
or a towel, is blocking the signal.
Unit does not work after The water bucket is full or the
pressing the Power pad
water bucket is not properly
installed.
Noise or vibration
The floor is not level.
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What To Do
• Remove, empty and replace the water bucket. See the
Using the Water Bucket section and the Installation Instructions in
this manual.
NOTE: Replace the water bucket immediately after emptying it
to catch any condensation which may continue to accumulate.
• Set the unit to AUTO, COOL, DRY or FAN mode. HEAT mode is not
available and will not operate on cool only models.
• 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.
• If a power failure occurs, turn the air conditioner OFF. When
power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to
prevent tripping of the compressor overload.
• 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.
• Try operating the control on the unit. See The remote control is not
working below.
• When the power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the air
conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor overload.
Touch the Power pad and reset the controls to the desired
settings.
• Set the air conditioner to the desired setting.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking
the inlets located on the left and rear sides of the air conditioner.
Make sure there are at least 12" of space on all sides of the unit.
Make sure airflow through the vent exhaust is not blocked.
• In COOL mode, touch the Temp Decrease M pad.
• Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Care and cleaning
section.
• When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need to allow time
for the room to cool down.
• See "Air conditioner freezing up" below.
• The air conditioner will defrost and return to operation on its own.
• To defrost the air conditioner more quickly, select the COOL mode
and HIGH fan and set the thermostat to a higher temperature.
• Check the position of the batteries. They should be
inserted in the opposite (+) and (–) direction.
• Replace the batteries.
• Operate the remote control closer to the air conditioner.
• Remove the object.
• Remove water from the water bucket and push the water
bucket back in place.
• Place unit on a flat, level surface.