GE AGM18 Troubleshooting Tips, Air conditioner, does not start, cool as it should, DECREASE pad

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Air conditioner	The air conditioner	• Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely
does not start	is unplugged.	into the outlet.
	The fuse is blown/circuit	• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
	breaker is tripped.	the fuse or reset the breaker.
	Power failure.	• The unit will automatically re-start in the settings last
		used after the power is restored.
		• There is a protective time delay (approximately
		3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor
		overload. For this reason, the unit may not start
		normal cooling for 3 minutes after it is turned
		back on.
	The current interrupter	• Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug.
	device is tripped.	• If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue
		use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service
		technician.
Air conditioner does not	Airflow is restricted.	• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
cool as it should		blocking the front of the air conditioner.
	The temp control may	• On models with touch pads: In COOL mode, press the
	not be set correctly.	DECREASE ▼pad.
		• On models with control knobs, turn the temperature
		knob to a higher number.
	The air filter is dirty.	• Clean the filter at least every 30 days.
		See the Operating Instructions section.
	The room may have been hot.	• When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to
		allow time for the room to cool down.
	Cold air is escaping.	• Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air
		returns.
		• Set the air conditioner’s vent to the closed position.
	Cooling coils have iced up.	• See “Air conditioner freezing up” below.
Air conditioner	Ice blocks the air flow	• On models with control knobs, set the mode control at
freezing up	and stops the air conditioner	HIGH FAN or HIGH COOL with the temp at 1 or 2.
	from cooling the room.	• On models with touch pads, set the controls at
		HIGH (F3) FAN or HIGH (F3) COOL and set the thermostat
		to a higher temperature.
The remote control	The batteries are inserted	• Check the position of the batteries. They should be
is not working	incorrectly.	inserted in the opposite (+) and (–) direction.
	The batteries may be dead.	• Replace the batteries.
Water drips outside	Excessively hot and	• This is normal.
	humid weather.
Water drips indoors	The air conditioner is not	• For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner
	tilted to the outside.	slants slightly from the case front to the rear.
Water collects in	Moisture is removed from	• This is normal for a short period in areas with little
base pan	indoor air and drains into	humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid
	rear of a cabinet where a fan	areas.
	blows it against the outdoor
	condenser coil.
TIMER feature not	A power outage or interruption	• In the case of a power outage or interruption, the unit
working properly	occurred.	TIMER feature will reset to the original setting. You may
		need to set a new time if desired.	15

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