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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSES
REMEDY
The air-conditioner
does not work
•
the power is off
•
the appliance is not plugged in
•
Plug it in
(Mod. FX160ECO).
The air-conditioner
works only for a
short time
•
The exhaust hose is twisted
•
The exhaust hose is blocked
•
The exhaust hose is bent
•
Position exhaust hose correctly
•
Check for obstacles blocking
the exhaust system
•
Straighten the hose
The air-conditioner
works but does not
cool the room.
•
a window is open
•
there is a source of heat in the room (lamp,
burner etc.) or there are many people in the
room.
•
the thermostat is set too high
•
air filters are dirty
•
the capacity of the air-conditioner is not
adequate for the conditions or the dimen-
sions of the room.
•
close the window
•
eliminate source of heat
•
set the thermostat to a lower
temperature
•
clean/replace filters
•
clean/replace filters
Strange odour in the
room
•
air filters are dirty
Leaking condensa-
te from the unit
•
appliance incorrectly installed
•
condensate collection tank is full
•
see instructions for correct
installation of appliance
•
Mod. FX160ECO: empty the
tank
Mod. FX400ECO: drain the
water through the drain tube
found at the rear of the
appliance.
The unit does not work
for about 3 minutes
after turning on the
appliance.
•
wait for 3 minutes
•
The safety mechanism has been activated
See paragraph “Self diagnosis” if the following messages appear on the display: FF, HP, LT, FT, PF.
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