Crosley CAMHE18B2 Use & Care Manual Download Page 18

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Solution

Problem

Dirty air filter- air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.

Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allow additional time to remove  Stored heat  from 
walls, ceiling, floor and furniture.

Air conditioner 
cooling, but room
is too warm- NO 
ice forming on 
cooling coil behind 
decorative front.

Temperature is set too High, set temperature to a Lower setting.

Air directional louvers positioned improperly. Position louvers for better air distribution.

Front of units is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. - restricts air distribution. 
Clear blockage in front of unit.

Doors, windows, registers, etc. Open- cold air escapes. Close doors, windows, registers.

Air conditioner turns on
and off rapidly

Noise when unit is 
cooling

Water dripping
INSIDE when
 unit is cooling.

Improper installation. Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. 
Refer to installation instructions - check with installer.

Dirty air filter- air restricted. Clean air filter.

Air movement sound. This is normal . If too loud, set to a slower  FAN setting.

Outside temperature extremely hot. Set FAN speed to a Higher setting to bring air past 
cooling coils more frequently.

Window vibration - poor installation. Refer to installation instructions or check with installer.

Water dripping
OUTSIDE when
 unit is cooling.

Remote Sensing 
Deactivating 
Prematurely
(some models)

Remote control not located within range. Place remote control  within 20 feet & 180 , 
radius of the front of the unit.

Remote control signal obstructed. Remove obstruction.

Room too cold

Set temperature too low. Increase set temperature.

Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during 
excessively humid days.

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Summary of Contents for CAMHE18B2

Page 1: ...USE CARE GUIDE 618 500 25 000 BTU Window Heat Cooling Unit www crosley com TM Customer Focused Quality Driven CAMHE18 CAMHE25B2 B2...

Page 2: ...e read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation Instructions 12 4 11 Normal Sounds Important Safety Instructions 1 3 Troubleshooting 15 16 Air Conditioner...

Page 3: ...xcess heat generation It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation Incorrect grounding may cause electric shock It may cause fire and electric shock It may cause fire It may cause explos...

Page 4: ...ters maycause failure It contains contaminants and could make you sick Stop operation and close the window in storm or hurricane Do not use strong detergent such as wax or thinner but use a soft cloth...

Page 5: ...the windowis a triple track type with a screen panel included remove the screen completely before installation Be sure the air conditionerhas been securely and correctly installed according to the ins...

Page 6: ...ton and these Installation Instructions for future reference The carton is the best way to store unit during winter or when not in use NOTE Preliminary Instructions Do the following before starting to...

Page 7: ...g 2 7 Remove shipping screws from top of unit and also on the side by the base if installed see Fig 5 8 Hold the cabinet while pulling on the base pan handle and carefully remove the unit 9 Add two fo...

Page 8: ...dow filler panel frame into channel in the top angle and bottom rail Do both sides 4 Insert washer head locking 7 16 screws 2 into holes in top leg of filler panel frame see step 6 Do not totally tigh...

Page 9: ...1 Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking screws Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily 2 Extend panels to fill window opening completely Tighten locking screws on top Fig 17 3 Ins...

Page 10: ...1 Lift air conditioner and carefully slide into cabinet leaving 6 inches protruding 2 DO NOT push on controls or finned coils 3 Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of cabinet 4 Installation...

Page 11: ...lide the R1 insulation panel into the side curtain the side with pattern should facing the indoor side Fig 22 INSTALL WEATHER STRIPPING only be applicable to Energy star models 11 11 In order to minim...

Page 12: ...e provided except a wood frame shims and 10 wood screws 10 1 long minimum Select a wall surface that 1 does not support major structural loads such as the frame construction at ends of windows and und...

Page 13: ...binet wooden frame using shims if frame is oversized to eliminate distortion See Fig 8 Remember to maintain proper slop as described in Step 3 Fig 8 OPTIONAL Caulking and installation of trim on inter...

Page 14: ...make noise because of poor wall or window construction or incorrect installation UNIT CONTROL TO TURN UNIT ON OR OFF Press ON OFFbutton toturn unito n or off NOTE The uni t wi ll ini tia te automatic...

Page 15: ...elected temperature This ends the Sleep modeand the unit will continue to operate as originally programmed The Sleep mode program can be cancelled at any time during operation by pressing the Sleep bu...

Page 16: ...r and possible circuit breaker tripping The fan will continue to run during this time The control is capable of displaying temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius To convert from one to t...

Page 17: ...ed Push plug firmly into wall outlet House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker Plug Current Device Tripped Press the RESET button Problem A...

Page 18: ...ing Water dripping INSIDE when unit is cooling Improper installation Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage Refer to installation instructions check with installer Dirty...

Page 19: ...alls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Crosley parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies...

Page 20: ...The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for details...

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