
23
troubleshooting tips
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and
expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the re-
sult of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Problem
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.
• Selector control in OFF position. Turn se-
lector to the desired FAN or COOL set-
ting.
• Unit turned off by moving thermostat to
a higher number and then immediately
turning back to a colder number. Wait
approximately 3 minutes. Listen for com-
pressor to start.
• Unit turned off and then on too quickly.
Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before
restarting.
• Thermostat set too low. Adjust thermo-
stat to higher number for cooling.
• Turn selector to a higher COOL position.
• Thermostat set too warm. Set thermostat
to colder temperature.
• Room temperature below 18 °C (64 °F).
Cooling may not occur until room tem-
perature rises above 18 °C (64 °F).
• Temperature sensing tube touching cold
coil, located behind air filter. Straighten
tube away from coil.
Air from unit does not
feel cold enough.
Air conditioner cool-
ing, 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 selector to
FAN position. Then, set thermostat to
warmer position.
• Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer
to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost,
set selector to FAN.
• Thermostat set too cold for nighttime
cooling. To defrost the coil, set selector
to a FAN position. Then, set thermostat
to a warmer position.