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TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause
Solution
The air conditioner
is unplugged
Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
The fuse is
blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace the fuse or reset the breaker.
Power failure
- The unit will automatically restart when power
is restored.
- There is a protective time delay (approx.
3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the
compressor overload. For this reason, the unit
may not start normal cooling for 3 minutes
after it is turned back on.
The current
interrupter device
is tripped
- Press the RESET button located on the power
cord plug.
- If the RESET button will not stay engaged,
discontinue use of the air conditioner and
contact a qualified service technician.
Air flow is restricted
Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or
furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner.
The temperature
control may not be
set correctly.
Lower the set thermostat temperature.
The air filter is dirty
Clean the filter. Refer to
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE.
The room may be too
warm
Please allow time for the room to cool down
after turning on the air conditioner.
Cold air is escaping
Check for open furnace registers and cold air
returns.
The cooling coils are
frozen
Switch to high fan speed and set the thermostat
to a higher temperature.
Temperature sensor
is not well situated.
Temperature sensor behind the air filter is
touching the coil.
Try to move it so it does not contact the cold coil.
Problem
The air conditioner
will not start
The air conditioner
does not cool as
it should
The air conditioner
is freezing up
Ice blocks the air
flow and stops the
air conditioner from
cooling the room
Switch to high fan speed and set the thermostat
to a higher temperature.