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IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
Most malfunctions are caused by a very minor and easily solved problem. So carefully check this list before
contacting the Authorised Technical Service Centre in your area.
PROBLEMS
CAUSES
REMEDIES
The air-conditioning
is not working
•
Lack of electrical power
•
The plug has not been inserted
•
The timer has been set improperly
•
Wait
•
Insert the plug in the electrical outlet
•
Set the timer correctly
The cooling is insuf-
ficient
•
Dirty air filter
•
Room too warm
•
Temperature set incorrectly
•
The air in-take & out-take grilles are blocked
•
Clean the air filter
•
Wait for the cooling to begin
•
Set the temperature correctly
•
Clean the grilles
•
Clean the air filter
Strange odour in the
room
•
Dirty air filter
Build-up of conden-
sation from the air-
conditioner’s inter-
nal unit
•
Internal unit water tray full
•
Appliance not installed correctly
•
Drain the water through the con-
densation tube located on the
back of the unit
•
See p. 21 for information on prop-
er installing
Remote control sig-
nals are weak or
inexistent
•
Batteries run down
•
Batteries may be inserted incorrectly
•
Change the batteries
•
Check the batteries’ (+) and (-)
poles
The air-conditioner does
not start working until 3
min. after it has been
turned on
•
The safety device will click on
•
Wait for 3 minutes to pass
SERVICE
If the problem persists after these checks have been made, contact your nearest authorised Technical
Service Centre. Specify the model you own and the type of defect encountered.
The compressor
turns on and off
intermittently
•
The air-conditioner is operating as a dehumidifier
•
The anti-icing safety device switches on
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