Before Calling For Service; Maintenance Work - Amana AAC051FRB Service Manual

WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, personal injury, or death, turn the fan control to the off
position and remove the unit plug from the wall outlet before doing any inspection or

maintenance work.

The following is a list of problems that are sometimes encountered when using a room air conditioner. Possible cause and
suggested remedies are given for each problem.
If the problem cannot be fixed using the suggested remedies, see WHEN SERVICE IS REQUIRED section.
PROBLEM
UNIT WILL NOT RUN
LITTLE OR NO COOLING
NOISY UNIT
MOUNTING SUPPORT
NOT INSTALLED
FROST ON INDOOR COIL
ODORS IN COOLING

Before Calling For Service

POSSIBLE CAUSE
No power to the unit.
Obstructed indoor or outdoor air flow.
Dirty air filters.
Unit undersized for application.
Temperature Control not properly set.
Loose front of mounting assembly.
Weak building construction.
Water hitting the fan blade.
Unit oversized for application.
(Compressor cycles on and off frequently.)
Storm window frame has been installed into window.
Dirty air filter.
Normal for low outdoor temperatures.
Oversized unit.
Mold, mildew, or algae formation on wet surfaces.
Set Fan Control to position other than OFF.
Make sure plug is firmly held in outlet.
Check for blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers.
Call for service.
Remove obstruction from indoor grille or outdoor louvers.
Clean the air filter. See Section V for details.
Check with dealer to determine proper capacity unit for your
application.
For cooling turn Temperature Control to higher number.
Call for service.
Tighten any loose parts.
Provide additional support for the unit.
Normal in high humidity. Stop noise by removing drain plug or
adding a condensate drain.
Check with dealer to determine proper capacity unit for
application.
Some models require the storm window frame to be removed
before installation.
Clean the air filter. See Section V for details.
Turning the Temperature Control to a lower number will reduce
occurrence and duration of frosting condition.
Check with dealer to determine proper capacity unit for
application.
To reduce growth use algacide tablet in the unit base pan or
remove drain plug or add a condensate drain. Have your unit
thoroughly cleaned. See Section V.
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SUGGESTED REMEDY