Air conditioner on and off too much, or does not cool room
Check if . . . Then . . .
MODE Control is set to Use POWER SAVER only when you are away from home or asleep, since the fan
POWER SAVER. does not circulate the room air continuously. Use LOW COOL, MED COOL or HIGH
COOL for your best comfort.
The air conditioner is not Check the cooling capabilities of your room air conditioner. Room air conditioners are
properly sized for your room. not designed to cool multiple rooms.
The filter is dirty or Clean the filter. See page 14.
obstructed by debris.
The inside evaporator and Clean the inside evaporator and outside condenser coils. See page 17.
outside condenser coils are
dirty or obstructed by debris.
There is excessive heat or Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat-producing
moisture (open container appliances during the hottest part of the day.
cooking, showers, etc.)
in the room.
The louvers are blocked. Install the air conditioner in a location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds,
furniture, etc.
The outside temperature is Do not try to operate your air conditioner when the outside temperature is below
below 65°F (18°C). 65°F (18%).
The temperature of the room Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool off a very hot room.
you are trying to cool
is extremely hot.
Windows or doors to the Close all windows and doors.
outside are open.
The VENT Control is Set the VENT Control to CLOSED for maximum cooling.
set to OPEN.
The TEMP Control is not at a Adjust the TEMP Control to a cooler setting by turning the knob clockwise. Turn MODE
cool enough setting. Control to HIGH COOL.
The air conditioner is Install your air conditioner in a more shaded window.
installed on the sunny
side of your house.
Water drips from cabinet into your house
Check if . . . 1 Then . . .
The 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 (‘/2 bubble
on a carpenter’s level) to ensure proper drainage. See the Installation Instructions.
Reposition or shim the cabinet as necessary.
NOTE: Do NOT drill a hole in the bottom of the metal base and condensate pan.
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