Room temperature is below 70°F.
Unit is not designed to cool below 70°F.
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THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS FUSES OR TRIPS CIRCUIT BREAKER
Check if …
Then …
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Replace the fuse with a time delay type or reset the circuit breaker. (Page 4)
Too many electrical devices are being used on the same circuit.
Unplug or relocate electrical devices being shared on same circuit.
Unit is plugged into an extension cord.
Do not use an extension cord to run the unit. (Page 4)
Unit was turned OFF and ON too quickly.
Turn unit OFF and wait 3 minutes before restarting. (Page 5)
Room Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Guide
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Filter is dirty.
Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. (Page 6)
Front of unit is blocked by furniture, drapes, blinds, etc.
Clear away area in front of unit.
Back of unit is blocked by leaves, dirt, branches, etc.
Clear away back of unit.
Doors, windows, registers, etc. are open.
Close doors, windows, registers, etc.
Unit recently turned on.
Allow time to cool a larger room.
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THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT OPERATE
Power supply cord is disconnected
Firmly push the cord into a live wall outlet having proper voltage. (Page 4)
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped
Replace the fuse with a time delay type or reset the circuit breaker. (Page 4)
Selector Control in OFF position.
Turn selector to the desired FAN or COOL setting.
(Page 5)
Temperature setting is warmer than room temperature.
Set temperature to a lower setting. (Page 5)
Unit was turned OFF and ON too quickly.
Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting.
Power Cord has tripped
Press the RESET button on the plug head. (Page 4)
Temperature setting is warmer than room temperature.
Set temperature to a lower setting. (Page 5)
THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT COOL THE ROOM - NO ICE BEHIND FRONT PANEL
THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNS TOO MUCH
Newer, higher efficiency Air Conditioner may run longer to cool the room. Total
energy consumption is less due to higher efficiency.
Current Unit replaced an older unit.
Check if …
Then …
BTU size is too small.
A higher capacity unit may be required depending on the size of the room being
cooled. (Page 6)
THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT COOL THE ROOM - ICE BEHIND FRONT PANEL
Outside temperature is below 70°F.
Check if …
Then …
To defrost the coil, set selector to High Fan position. (Page 5)
Filter is dirty.
BTU size is too large.
A lower capacity unit may be required depending on the size of the room being
cooled. (Page 6)
Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. (Page 6)
Excessive heat in the room being cooled.
Use exhaust vents while cooking or bathing. Limit use of heat producing appliances
during the hottest part of the day. (Page 6)
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