TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Before requesting service, please refer to the chart below for possible solutions:

SYSPTOMS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

 

 

 

No power.

Power failure.

Restore the power

 

 

 

 

Line voltage too low.

Contact electrician to install new outlet.

 

 

 

 

Unit is unplugged or not completely

Insert plug all the way.

 

plugged in.

 

 

 

 

 

Unit is off.

Turn unit on.

 

 

 

 

Batteries in remote are weak or dead.

Replace remote’s batteries.

 

 

 

 

EMERGENCY/REMOTE

Slide EMERGENCY/REMOTE

 

switch is not set to REMOTE.

to REMOTE.

 

 

 

The compressor does

When the unit is first plugged in

Wait 3 minutes for the unit to operate.

not turn on.

and turned on, the compressor

 

(no cool air at cooling)

will delay turn on for 3 minutes.

 

(no heat air at heating)

 

 

If the unit is turned off and then

Wait 3 minutes for the unit to operate.

 

 

immediately back on, the compressor

 

 

will delay for 3 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

The air filter(s) is dirty or clogged.

Clean or replace filter(s).

 

 

 

 

A door or window is open.

Shut door or window.

 

 

 

 

There is an obstacle in front of

Remove obstacle.

 

intake or indoor unit.

 

 

 

 

 

The temperature has been set

Check and reset if necessary.

 

improperly.

 

 

 

 

Strange sounds occur.

During operation, especially after

This is normal.

 

turning it on or off, refrigerant flows

 

 

inside the unit.

 

 

 

 

Strange smells occur.

The fan is bringing out the

The smell should go away shortly.

 

smells of the carpet, walls, etc.

 

 

 

 

No remote operation.

Batteries are weak, dead or

Replace batteries.

 

inserted improperly.

 

 

 

 

 

Remote is out of range.

Move closer to unit.

 

 

 

 

Remote not aimed at sensor.

Aim remote at sensor.

 

 

 

 

There is an obstruction between

Remove obstruction.

 

unit and remote.

 

 

 

 

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Daewoo DSB-F154LH owner manual Troubleshooting Guide, Sysptoms Possible Cause Possible Solutions