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Heat Controller Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner’s Manual
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Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner’s Manual
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Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common
occurrences that are not the result of defective workman-ship or materials in this appliance.
Solution
Air conditioner
does not start
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.
Plug Current Device Tripped. Press the RESET button.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem
Air from unit does
not feel cold
enough
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
mode. Then, set temperature to a Higher setting.
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.
Dirty air filter- air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
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
is too warm- ice
forming on cooling
coil behind
decorative front.
Outdoor temperature below 18 C(64 F). To defrost the coil, set FAN ONLY mode.
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Air conditioner
cooling, but room
is too warm- NO
ice forming on
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.
Front of units is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. - restricts air distribution.
Clear blockage in front of unit.
Doors, windows, registers, etc. Open- cold air escapes. Close doors, windows, registers.
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
and off rapidly
Noise when unit is
cooling
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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64°F (18°C).
64°F (18°C).
64°F (18°C).
the rear/outside to allow water drainage.