5. Troubleshooting

Check the basic checkpoints first to determine whether it is machine trouble or a problem in the operation method. When it is not related to the basic checkpoints, perform checking in accordance with the procedures of troubleshooting by symptom.

5-1 Basic Checkpoints for Troubleshooting

1)Is the voltage of the power source appropriate ?

(1)It should be within the rating voltage ±10% range.

(2)The air conditioner may not operate properly when the voltage is out of this range.

2)Is the connection with the fan motor, compressor wire, and starting condenser appropriately made ?

3)The symptoms listed in the table below are not indicative of machine trouble.

Symptom

Cause and check

 

 

No operation

• Check whether there is power failure or the power plug is pulled out.

 

• Check whether the unit is stopped as a result of completion

 

of the sleep time.

 

• Pull out the power plug for ten seconds, and then insert it again.

 

 

Air flows, but

• Check whether the Air filter is clogged with dust or is dirty.

no cooling

• Check whether the desired temperature is too high. Set the desired

 

temperature to a lower level than the current temperature.

 

• Check whether it is in "FAN" mode.

 

 

The remocon does

• Check whether battery is completely depleted.

not operate

• Check whether the battery is properly inserted.

 

• Check whether the receiving window of the remocon for the assembly

 

main PCB is blinded.

 

• Check whether the remocon is affected by jamming due to a neon sign.

 

 

No temperature

• Check whether the unit is in "FAN" mode.

setting

(In "FAN" mode, only the current temperature is displayed, and the

 

desired temperature is not set.)

 

 

Checking and Display of Fault Area

ERROR OPERATION

ERROR OPERATION

ROOM THERMISTOR (OPEN OR SHORT)

E1 displayed

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