Emerson Quiet Kool EARC5MD1, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 11 / 13

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The air
conditioner will
not start
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 re-start when power is restored.
• There is a protective time delay (approx.3minutes) to
prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this reason.
the unit may not start normal cooling for 3minutes after it is
turned back no.
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.
The air
conditioner does
not cool as it
should
Airflow 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.
•
Turn the TEMP dial to a higher number
The air filter is dirty
•
Clean the filter, See the Cleaning and Care Section of
the manual
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
•
See
“Air Conditioner Freezing UP " below.
The air
conditioner is
freezing up
ice blocks the air flow and stops
the air conditioner from cooling
the room
•
Set the MODE dial to HIGH FAN or HIGH COOL and set
the TEMP dial to 1 or 2
The remote
control is not
working (if
included with
your air
conditioner)
The batteries are inserted
incorrectly
The batteries may be dead
•
Check the position of the batteries.
•
Replace the batteries