Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips: Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem

 

PossibleCausesWhatToDo

 

 

 

 

Airconditioner

 

The air conditioner

• Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely

doesnotstart

 

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.

• If power failure occurs, turn the air conditioner OFF. When

 

 

 

power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner

 

 

 

to prevent tripping of the compressor overload.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The current interrupter

• Press the RESETbutton located on the power cord plug.

 

 

device is tripped.

• If the RESETbutton will not stay engaged, discontinue use

 

 

 

of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service

 

 

 

technician.

and Cleaning

Airconditionerdoes notcoolorheat(some models)asitshould

Airflow is restricted.

• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking

 

the front of the air conditioner.

 

 

The temp control may

• In COOLmode or HEATmode (some models), press the

not be set correctly.

DECREASE– pad.

 

 

The air filter is dirty.

• Clean the filter at least every 30 days.

 

See the Operating Instructions section.

Troubleshooting Tips InstallationInstructions Care

 

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 registers and cold air returns.

 

 

• Make sure the air conditioner’s vent is in the closed position.

 

 

 

 

Cooling coils have iced up.

• See “Airconditionerfreezingup” below.

 

 

 

Airconditioner

Ice blocks the airflow

• Set the controls at HIGHFANor HIGHCOOLand set the

freezingup

and stops the air conditioner

thermostat to a higher temperature to allow the ice to melt.

 

from cooling the room.

 

 

 

 

Theremotecontrolis

The batteries are inserted

• Check the position of the batteries. They should be

notworking

incorrectly.

inserted correctly.

 

 

 

 

The batteries may be dead.

• Replace the batteries.

 

 

 

Waterdripsoutside

Hot, humid weather.

• This is normal.

 

 

 

Waterdripsindoors

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.

 

 

 

Watercollectsin

Moisture removed from air

• This is normal for a short period in areas with little

basepan

and drains into base pan.

humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.

Normal Operating Sounds

Consumer Support

■You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency.

■You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off.

■Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit.

■The fan may run even when the compressor does not.

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