Troubleshooting Tips
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| Ɣ | The unit is turned to the off position, | Ɣ | Turn the unit to the on position and raise or lower |
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| temperature setting (as appropriate) to call for |
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| Ɣ | The LCDI power cord is unplugged. | Ɣ | Plug into a properly grounded 3 prong receptacle. |
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| See “Electrical Rating Tables” on pg. 6 for the |
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Unit does not operate. | Ɣ | The LCDI power cord has tripped | Ɣ | Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset |
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| (Reset button has popped out). |
| button latches and remains in) to resume operation. |
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| Ɣ | The circuit breaker has tripped or | Ɣ | Reset the circuit breaker, or replace the fuse as |
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| the supply circuit fuse has blown. |
| applicable. If the problem continues, contact a |
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| licensed electrician. |
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| Ɣ | There has been a local power | Ɣ | The unit will resume normal operation once power |
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| failure. |
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| Ɣ | Other appliances are being used on | Ɣ | The unit requires a dedicated outlet circuit, not | ||
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| the same circuit. |
| shared with other appliances. | ||
| Ɣ | An extension cord is being used. | Ɣ | Do NOT use an extension cord with this or any | ||
Unit Trips Circuit Breaker or Blows Fuses. |
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| other air conditioner. | ||
Ɣ | The circuit breaker or | Ɣ | Replace with a circuit breaker or | |||
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| fuse is not of the proper rating. |
| of the proper rating. See “Electrical Rating Tables” | ||
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| on pg. 6 for the proper circuit breaker/fuse rating | ||
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| for your unit. If the problem continues, contact a | ||
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| licensed electrician. | ||
| Ɣ | The LCDI power cord can trip (Reset | Ɣ | Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset | ||
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| button pops out) due to disturbances |
| button latches and remains in) to resume normal | ||
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| on your power supply line. |
| operation. | ||
| Ɣ | Electrical overload, overheating, or | Ɣ | Once the problem has been determined and | ||
LCDI Power Cord Trips (Reset Button Pops Out). |
| cord pinching can trip (Reset button |
| corrected, press and release RESET (listen for | ||
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| pops out) the LCDI power cord. |
| click; Reset button latches and remains in) to | ||
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| resume normal operation. | ||
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| NOTE: A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power supply cord obtained | ||||
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| from the product manufacturer and must not be repaired. | ||||
| Ɣ | The return/discharge air grille is | Ɣ | Ensure that the return and/or discharge air paths | ||
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| blocked. |
| are not blocked by curtains, blinds, furniture, etc. | ||
| Ɣ | Windows or doors to the outside are | Ɣ | Ensure that all windows and doors are closed. | ||
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| open. |
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| Ɣ | The temperature is not set at a cool | Ɣ | Adjust the Temperature control to a cooler or | ||
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| enough/warm enough setting. |
| warmer setting as necessary. | ||
| Ɣ | The filter is dirty or obstructed. | Ɣ | Clean the filter, (See Routine Maintenance), or | ||
Unit Does Not Cool/Heat Room Sufficiently, Or |
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| remove obstruction. | ||
Cycles On And Off Too Frequently. |
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Ɣ | The indoor coil or outdoor coil is | Ɣ | Clean the coils, (See Routine Maintenance), or | |||
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| dirty or obstructed. |
| remove obstruction. | ||
| Ɣ | There is excessive heat or moisture | Ɣ | Be sure to use exhaust vent fans while cooking | ||
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| (cooking, showers, etc.) in the room. |
| or bathing and, if possible, try not to use heat | ||
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| producing appliances during the hottest part of the | ||
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| day. | ||
| Ɣ | The temperature of the room you | Ɣ | Allow additional time for the air conditioner to cool | ||
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| are trying to cool is extremely hot. |
| off a very hot room. |
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