TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.
Air conditioner will not operateAir conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breakers
Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit.
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
WARNING
An extension cord is being used. Do not use an extension
cord with this or any other appliance.
You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after
turning the unit off. Wait at least 3 minutes after turning the
unit off before trying to restart the air conditioner.
Electrical Shock HazardAir conditioner power supply cord trips (Reset button
pops out)
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Disturbances in your electrical current can trip (Reset Do not remove ground prong.
button will pop out) the power supply cord. Press and
Do not use an adapter.release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and
remain in) to resume operation.
Do not use an extension cord.
Electrical overloading, overheating, cord pinching or
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
aging can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power
fire, or electrical shock.
supply cord. After correcting the problem, press and release
RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and remain in)
to resume operation.
The power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet. See ?Electrical Requirements.?NOTE: A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a
new power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity
and must not be repaired.
is being used. Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker of the correct capacity. See ?Electrical
Requirements.?Air conditioner seems to run too much
The power supply cord has tripped (Reset button has
The current air conditioner replaced an older model. The
popped out). Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset
use of more efficient components may cause the air
button will latch and remain in) to resume operation.
conditioner to run longer than an older model, but the total
A household fuse has blown, or a circuit breaker has energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do
tripped. Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit breaker. If the not emit the ?blast? of cold air you may be accustomed to
problem continues, call an electrician. See ?Electrical from older units, but this is not an indication of lesser cooling
Requirements.?capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and
capacity rating (in BTU/hr.) marked on the air conditioner.
Depending on model, the Power button has not been
pressed or the Fan Speed control is turned to Off. Press The air conditioner is in a heavily occupied room, or heat-
POWER button or turn the Fan Speed control to an active producing appliances are in use in the room. Use exhaust
setting.vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day. A
The local power has failed. Wait for power to be restored.
higher capacity air conditioner may be required, depending
on the size of the room being cooled.
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