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abnormal operation
Problem
Air conditioner
does not start.
The air conditioner is
unplugged.
Make sure the air condi-
tioner plug is pushed com-
pletely into the outlet and
switched on.
The fuse is blown/cir-
cuit breaker is
tripped.
Check the house fuse/circuit
breaker box and replace the
fuse or reset the breaker.
Power failure
If power failure occurs,
switch off and disconnect/
unplug the power cord.
When power is restored, re-
connect (plug in) the power
cord, switch on the power
and wait 3 minutes to re-
start the air conditioner to
prevent tripping of the com-
pressor overload.
Possible causes
What to do
Air conditioner
does not cool
as it should
do.
Airflow is restricted.
Make sure there are no cur-
tains, blinds, or furniture
blocking the front of the air
conditioner.
Air filter is dirty.
Clean the filter at least ev-
ery 2 weeks. See the care
and cleaning section.
The room may have
been hot.
When the air conditioner is
first turned on you need to
allow time for the room to
cool down.
Cold air is escaping.
Check for open furnace
floor registers and cold air
returns.
Cooling coils have
iced up.
See Air Conditioner Freez-
ing Up below.
Air conditioner
freezing up
Ice blocks the air flow
and stops the air con-
ditioner from cooling
the room.
Set the fan at MED or HIGH
until the ice melts.