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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this
appliance.
PROBLEM
Air conditioner does not start.
Air from unit does not feel cold enough.
Air conditioner cooling, but room is too
warm-ice forming on cooling coil behind
decorative front panel.
Air conditioner cooling, but room is too
warm- NO ice forming on cooling coil
behind decorative front panel.
Air conditioner turns on and off rapidly.
SOLUTION
1. Wall plug may be disconnected. Push plug firmly into outlet.
2. House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse
with time delay type of fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. Plug Current Device tripped. Press the RESET button.
4. Control is OFF. Turn Control ON and set to desired setting.
1. Room temperature below 17°C (62° F). Cooling may not
occur until room temperature rises above 17° C (62° F).
2. Temperature sensing element touching cold coil, located
behind air filter. Straighten tube away from coil.
3. Reset to a Lower temperature.
4. Compressor shut-off by changing modes. Wait
approximately 3 minutes and listen for compressor to
restart when in the COOL mode.
1. Outdoor temperature below 18°C (64°F). To defrost the coil,
set to FAN ONLY mode.
2. Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and
Cleaning section.
3. Thermostat set too cold for night-time cooling. To defrost
the coil set to Fan Only mode and then set temperature to a
higher setting.
1. Dirty air filter-air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care
and Cleaning section.
2. Temperature is set too high. Set temperature to a lower
setting.
3. Air directional louvers positioned improperly. Position
louvers for better air distribution.
4. Front of unit is bloked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. –
restricts air distribution. Clear blockage from the front of
the unit.
1. Dirty air filter-air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care
and Cleaning section.
2. Outside temperature extremely hot. Set FAN speed to a
higher setting to bring air past cooling coils more frequently.
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