Before you call for service… | GEAppliances.com |
Troubleshooting Tips: Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.
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The system |
| The fuse is blown/circuit | •Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and |
does not start |
| breaker is tripped. | replace the fuse or reset the breaker. |
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| The Timer operation is not set | •Check the Timer functions and make sure they are |
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| The unit does not operate when •This is normal. Wait about 3 minutes and the unit | |
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| restarted. | will restart . |
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The system does not |
| Airflow is restricted. | •Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture |
cool as it should |
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| The temperature control may | •Turn to a lower or higher setting. The lowest setting |
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| not be set high or low enough. | provides maximum cooling. |
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| The air filter is dirty. | •Clean the filter at least every 30 days. |
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| The room may have been hot. | •When the system is first turned on, you need |
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| to allow time for the room to cool down. |
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| Cold air is escaping. | •Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air |
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| returns. |
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The remote control |
| The batteries are inserted | •Check the position of the batteries. They should be |
display is faint or |
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shows no display |
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| The batteries may be dead. | •Replace the batteries. | |
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Safety Instructions
Instructions | Operating |
Normal Operating Sounds
■These sounds are common during the antifreeze cooling or heating modes.
■You may hear a sound like water flowing. This is the sound of refrigerant flowing inside the system.
■A noise that sounds like air being released is a design feature of dehumidifying water being processed inside the system.
■You may hear a clicking noise when you start or stop the unit . This sound is the expansion or contraction of the unit due to changes in the temperature.
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