Garrison 043-5488-8, User Manual

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Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common
Air conditioner
Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or
reset circuit breaker.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem
Air from unit does
not feel cold
Reset to a Lower temperature.
Room temperature below 17 C (62 F). Cooling may not occur until room temperature
rises above 17 C (62 F).
Thermostat set too cold for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set to FAN ONLY
Temperature sensing element touching cold coil, located behind air filter. Straighten
tube away from coil.
Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost,
set to FAN ONLY mode.
Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allow additional time to remove Stored heat from
walls, ceiling, floor and furniture.
Control is OFF. Turn Control ON and set to desired setting.
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Air conditioner
cooling, but room
forming on cooling
coil behind
decorative front.
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Air conditioner
cooling, but room
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.
Clear blockage in front of unit.
Compressor shut-off by changing modes. Wait approximately 3 minutes and listen for
compressor to restart when set in the COOL mode.
Air conditioner turns on
Noise when unit is
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.
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occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Possible cause and Solution
Outdoor temperature below 18 C (64 F). To defrost the coil, set to FAN ONLY mode.
is too warm and ice is
mode. Then, set temperature to a higher setting.
is too warm and NO
ice is forming on
Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc., restricting air distribution.
Doors, windows, registers, etc. o Close doors, windows, registers.
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does not start.
Plug Current Device tripped. Press the RESET button.
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Dirty air filter - air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
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