Use This
Solver
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
AIR CONDITIONER
Power
cord not plugged in, fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped.
DOES NOT OPERATE
●
Unit is waiting 3 minutes for pressure to equalize across the compressor.
AIR CONDITIONER
●
Curtains, blinds or furniture blocking front of air conditioner will restrict air flow.
“DOES NOT COOL
OR HEAT AS IT
●
Thermostat Control may not be set high enough. Turn control to a lower or higher
SHOULD”
number.
. Air filter dirty, should be cleaned at least every 30
See instructions on page 5.
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Room may have been very
hot or very cold when air conditioner was first turned on.
Allow time for it to cool down or warm up.
Conditioned air may be escaping through open furnace
registers and cold air
returns.
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Ventilation Control may be set at OPEN position, allowing outside air to enter
the room.
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Position of the louvers will affect temperature. See page 3.
“BURNING” ODOR
Dust accumulating on surface of heating element during transportation or storage
AT START OF
can cause “burning” odor at beginning of heating operation. This odor should
HEATING
dissipate.
OPERATION
OPERATING SOUNDS
●
Relay
may be heard when compressor or fan cycles on and off. This is normal.
. Fan runs continuously when air conditioner is operating except when Fan Cycle
Switch behind room cabinet is set at
Then the fan cycles on and off with the
compressor or resistance heater.
DISCHARGED AIR
●
Tilt louvers down slightly and keep them down until condensation disappears.
CONDENSES ON
WINDOWS OR
WALLS
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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