GE AHM18DP, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

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Troubleshooting Tips.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Air conditioner The air conditioner ‡0DNHVXUHWKHDLUFRQGLWLRQHUSOXJLVSXVKHG
does not start is unplugged. completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit ‡&KHFNWKHKRXVHIXVHFLUFXLWEUHDNHUER[DQGUHSODFH
breaker is tripped. the fuse or reset the breaker.
Power failure. ‡7KHXQLWZLOODXWRPDWLFDOO\UHVWDUWLQWKHVHWWLQJVODVW
used after the power is restored.
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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 ‡3UHVVWKH RESET button located on the power cord plug.
device is tripped.
‡,IWKH RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.
Air conditioner does Airflow is restricted. ‡0DNHVXUHWKHUHDUHQRFXUWDLQVEOLQGVRUIXUQLWXUH
not cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.
The temp control may ‡,QWKH Cool mode, press the Decrease d pad.
not be set correctly.
The air filter is dirty. ‡&OHDQWKHILOWHUDWOHDVWHYHU\GD\V
See the Care and Cleaning section.
The room may have been hot. ‡:KHQWKHDLUFRQGLWLRQHULVILUVWWXUQHGRQ\RXQHHG
to allow time for the room to cool down.
Cold air is escaping. ‡&KHFNIRURSHQIXUQDFHUHJLVWHUVDQGFROGDLUUHWXUQV
Cooling coils have iced up. ‡6HH´$LUFRQGLWLRQHUIUHH]LQJXSµEHORZ
Air conditioner Ice blocks the air flow ‡6HWWKHFRQWUROVDW High Fan or High Cool and set the
freezing up and stops the air conditioner thermostat to a higher temperature.
from cooling the room.
The remote control The battery is inserted ‡&KHFNWKHSRVLWLRQRIWKHEDWWHU\7KH\VKRXOGEH
is not working incorrectly. inserted in the opposite (+) and (–) direction.
The battery may be dead. ‡5HSODFHWKHEDWWHU\
Water drips outside Hot, humid weather. ‡7KLVLVQRUPDO
Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not ‡)RUSURSHUZDWHUGLVSRVDOPDNHVXUHWKHDLUFRQGLWLRQHU
tilted to the outside. slants slightly from the case front to the rear.
Water collects in Moisture removed from air ‡7KLVLVQRUPDOIRUDVKRUWSHULRGLQDUHDVZLWKOLWWOH
base pan and drains into base pan. humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.
Normal Operating Sounds
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water being picked up and thrown against the
condenser on rainy days or when the humidity
is high. This design feature helps remove
moisture and improve efficiency.
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compressor cycles on and off.
„ Water will collect in the base pan during
high humidity or on rainy days. The water
may overflow and drip from the outdoor side
of the unit.
„ The fan may run even when the compressor
does not.