Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breakers
ʄToo many appliances are being used on the same circuit. Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
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ʄAn extension cord is being used. Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.
ʄYou are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after turning off the air conditioner. Wait at least 3 minutes after turning off the air conditioner before trying to restart the air conditioner.
Air conditioner power supply cord trips (Reset button pops out)
ʄDisturbances in your electrical current can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power supply cord. Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and on some devices, a green light will turn on) to resume operation.
ʄElectrical overloading, overheating, cord pinching or aging can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power supply cord. After correcting the problem, press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and on some devices, a green light will turn on) to resume operation.
NOTE: A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer and must not be repaired.
Air conditioner seems to run too much
ʄThe current air conditioner replaced an older model. The
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air conditioners, but this is not an indication of lesser cooling
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ʄThe air conditioner is in a heavily occupied room, or
heat producing appliances are in use in the room. Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heatproducing appliances during the hottest part of the day. A higher capacity air conditioner may be required, depending on the size of the room being cooled.
Air conditioner cycles on and off too much or does not cool room in cooling mode
ʄThe air conditioner is not properly sized for your room. Check the cooling capabilities of your room air conditioner. Room air conditioners are not designed to cool multiple rooms.
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ʄThere is excessive heat or moisture (open container cooking, showers, etc.) in the room. Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heatproducing appliances during the hottest part of the day.
ʄThe louvers are blocked. Install the air conditioner in a location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds, furniture, etc.
ʄThe outside temperature is below 65°F (18°C). Do not try to operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when the outside temperature is below 65°F (18°C).
ʄThe temperature of the room you are trying to cool is extremely hot. Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool off a very hot room.
ʄWindows or doors to the outside are open. Close all windows and doors.
ʄThe Temperature control is not at a cool enough setting. Adjust the control to a cooler setting to reduce the temperature. Set the Fan Speed control to the highest setting.
Water drips from cabinet into your house
ʄThe air conditioner is not properly leveled. The air conditioner should slope slightly downward toward the outside. Level the air conditioner to provide a downward slope toward the outside to ensure proper drainage. See the Installation Instructions.
NOTE: Do not drill a hole into the bottom of the metal base and condensate pan.
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