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Avoid Service ChecMBt BeforecaU ngforservice,reviewth sl st. may aveyoutu .eandexpense.This
list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workman-
ship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
Air conditioner will not operate. 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
breakec
Selector Control in OFFposition Turn selector to ON (some models) or the desired FAN or COOL
setting_
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 compressor to start
Unit turned off and then on too quickly Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting_
Thermostat set too low Adjust thermostat to higher number for cooling
Air from unit does not feel cold
enough.
Turn selector to a higher FAN or COOL position
Thermostat set too warm_ Set thermostat to colder temperature
Room temperature below 70°F (21°C) Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above
70°F (21°C)_
Temperature sensing tube touching cold coil, located behind air filter Straighten tube away from coil,
Air conditioner cooling, but room is
too warm -- ice forming on cooling
coil behind decorative front,
Outdoor temperature below 70°F (21°C)_ To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN position Then,
set therrnostat to warmer position_
Air filter rnay be dirty Clean filter, Refer to Care and Cleaning section_ To defrost, set selector to
FAN
Thermostat set too cold for night-time cooJing_ To defrost the coil, set selector to a FAN position,
Then, set thermostat to a warmer position
Air conditioner cooling, but room is Dirty air filter -- air restricted Clean air fiJtec Refer to Care and Cleaning section
too warm -- NO ice forming on
cooling coil behind decorative front. Thermostat set too warm. Turn thermostat clockwise to a colder setting.
Thermostat set on low numbec Turn thermostat to higher number
'Centset at OPEN position Set vent at CLOSEDposition for maximum cooling
Air directional Iouvres positioned improperly Position Iouvres for better air distribution_
Front of unit isblocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc -- restricts air distribution. Clear blockage
in front of unit,
Doors, windows, registers, etc_open -- cold air escapes Close doors, windows, registers, etc
Unit recently turned on in hot roorn Allow additional time to rernove "stored heat" from walls,
ceiling, floor and furniture
Air conditioner turns on and off
rapidly.
Dirty air filter -- air restricted Clean air filter,
Outside temperature extremely hot. Set FAN on high speed to bring air past cooling coils more
frequently,
Noise when unit is cooling, Air movement sound_ This is normal If too loud, turn selector to lower FAN setting
Sound of fan hitting water-moisture removal system_This is normal when humidity is high_ Close
doors, windows and registers
Window vibration -- poor insta%tion_ Refer to installation instructions or check with installer
Water dripping INSIDE when unit is Improper installation, Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage Refer to
cooling, installation instructions -- check with installer
Water dripping OUTSIDE when unit is Unit removing large quantity of rnoisture from humid room_ This is normal during excessively
cooling, hurnid days