TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.
Electrical overloading, overheating, cord pinching or
Air conditioner will not operateaging 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 remain in)
to resume operation.
WARNING
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
The current air conditioner replaced an older model. The
Electrical Shock Hazarduse of more efficient components may cause the air
conditioner to run longer than an older model, but the total
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do
Do not remove ground prong.not emit the ?blast? of cold air you may be accustomed to
from older units, but this is not an indication of lesser cooling
Do not use an adapter.
capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and
capacity rating (in Btu/h) marked on the air conditioner.Do not use an extension cord.
The air conditioner is in a heavily occupied room, or heat-
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
producing appliances are in use in the room. Use exhaust
fire, or electrical shock.
vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day. A
The power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded higher capacity air conditioner may be required, depending
3 prong outlet. See ?Electrical Requirements.?on the size of the room being cooled.
The power supply cord has tripped (Reset button has
popped out). Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset Air conditioner cycles on and off too much, or does not
button will latch and remain in) to resume operation.cool/heat room in cooling/heating mode
A household fuse has blown, or a circuit breaker has
The Fan Speed control is set to Power Saver (on some
tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the
models). Use Power Saver only when you are asleep or away
problem continues, call an electrician. See ?Electrical
from home, since the fan does not circulate the room air
Requirements.?
continuously. Use Low Cool, High Cool, Turbo Cool, Turbo
The Fan Speed control is turned to the off position. Turn Heat or Low Heat for your best comfort.
the Fan Speed control to an active setting.
The air conditioner is not properly sized for your room.
The local power has failed. Wait for power to be restored.Check the cooling capabilities of your room air conditioner.
Room air conditioners are not designed to cool multiple
rooms.
Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breakers
The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris. Clean the filter.
Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit.
The inside evaporator and outside condenser coils are
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
dirty or obstructed by debris. See ?Annual Maintenance.?
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity
There is excessive heat or moisture (open container
is being used. Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit
cooking, showers, etc.) in the room. Use a fan to exhaust
breaker of the correct capacity. See ?Electrical
heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat-
Requirements.?
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day.
An extension cord is being used. Do not use an extension
The louvers are blocked. Install the air conditioner in a
cord with this or any other appliance.
location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds,
You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after furniture, etc.
turning the Fan control off. Wait at least 3 minutes after
The outside temperature is below 65°F (18°C). Do not try to
turning the Fan control off before trying to restart the air
operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when the
conditioner.
outside temperature is below 65°F (18°C).
The temperature of the room you are trying to cool is
Air conditioner power supply cord trips (Reset button
extremely hot. Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool
pops out)
off a very hot room.
Disturbances in your electrical current can trip (Reset Windows or doors to the outside are open. Close all
button will pop out) the power supply cord. Press and windows and doors.
release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and
remain in) to resume operation.
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