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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Air conditioner The air conditioner 0DNHVXUHWKHDLUFRQGLWLRQHUSOXJLVSXVKHG
does not start is unplugged. completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit &KHFNWKHKRXVHIXVHFLUFXLWEUHDNHUER[DQGUHSODFH
breaker is tripped. the fuse or reset the breaker.
Power failure. 7KHXQLWZLOODXWRPDWLFDOO\UHVWDUWLQWKHVHWWLQJVODVW
used after the power is restored.
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3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload. For this reason, the unit may not start
normal cooling for 3 minutes after it is turned
back on.
The current interrupter 3UHVVWKHRESET button located on the power cord plug.
device is tripped.
,IWKHRESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.
Air conditioner does Airflow is restricted. 0DNHVXUHWKHUHDUHQRFXUWDLQVEOLQGVRUIXUQLWXUH
not cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.
The temp control may ,QWKHCool mode, press the Decrease dpad.
not be set correctly.
The air filter is dirty. &OHDQWKHILOWHUDWOHDVWHYHU\GD\V
See the Care and Cleaning section.
The room may have been hot. :KHQWKHDLUFRQGLWLRQHULVILUVWWXUQHGRQ\RXQHHG
to allow time for the room to cool down.
Cold air is escaping. &KHFNIRURSHQIXUQDFHUHJLVWHUVDQGFROGDLUUHWXUQV
Cooling coils have iced up. 6HH´$LUFRQGLWLRQHUIUHH]LQJXSµEHORZ
Air conditioner Ice blocks the air flow 6HWWKHFRQWUROVDWHigh Fan or High Cool and set the
freezing up and stops the air conditioner thermostat to a higher temperature.
from cooling the room.
The remote control The battery is inserted &KHFNWKHSRVLWLRQRIWKHEDWWHU\7KH\VKRXOGEH
is not working incorrectly. inserted in the opposite (+) and (–) direction.
The battery may be dead. 5HSODFHWKHEDWWHU\
Water drips outside Hot, humid weather. 7KLVLVQRUPDO
Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not )RUSURSHUZDWHUGLVSRVDOPDNHVXUHWKHDLUFRQGLWLRQHU
tilted to the outside. slants slightly from the case front to the rear.
Water collects in Moisture removed from air 7KLVLVQRUPDOIRUDVKRUWSHULRGLQDUHDVZLWKOLWWOH
base pan and drains into base pan. humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.
Normal Operating Sounds
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water being picked up and thrown against the
condenser on rainy days or when the humidity
is high. This design feature helps remove
moisture and improve efficiency.
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compressor cycles on and off.
Water will collect in the base pan during
high humidity or on rainy days. The water
may overflow and drip from the outdoor side
of the unit.
The fan may run even when the compressor
does not.