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Room Air ConditionerTroubleshooting Guide
THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT OPERATE
Cheek If ..,
The power supply cord isunplugged.
Ahousehold fusehasblown or circuitbreaker
tripped.
The FanControl issetto OFF
Firmlyplugthe cord into a liveoutletwith propervoltage.
Replacethe fuseor resetthe circuit.Make surethe unit isplugged into a
propedy groundedreceptacleasdescribedin the OwnersManual
_rovidedwith the unit.
SetFanControl tothe desiredsetting.
THE UNIT BLOWS FUSES OR TRIPS CIRCUIT BREAKER
Check If ...
Too manyappliancesare beingused onthe
samecircuit.
An extensioncord isbeing usedwith the unit_
The unit isbeing restartedimmediatelyafter
turningoff coolingcircuit.
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Unplugore relocate appliancesthat sharethe samecircuit.
IDo notusean extensioncordto run the air conditioner.
Waitthreeminutes after turningoff cooling unitbefore tryingto restart
unit
THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS ON AND OFF, OR DOES NOT COOL ROOM
Ch_k If .,4
Thefilter is dirtyor obstructedby debds.
The cotisaredirty or obstructeclby debris. Check
both insideevaporatorand outsidecondenser
coils
There k excessivemoisture or heat inthe room
being cooled(cooking,hot showers,etc.)
The FanControl ison a PowerSaver/Energy
Saversetting.
TheVent Control issetto OPENor EXHAUST.
TheTemperatureControl isnot at a coolenough
setting.
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Cleanfilter usingavacuumcleaneror washfilter in warm water and a
mild detergent.Drythoroughlybefore reuse.
Callthe local Searsstore to inspectand dean the coils and condensate
water passages. OR Iffamiliar with electrical appliances
_erformthe mcluireddeaning by carefullyfollowing the maintenance
instructionsprovidedwith the unit.
Iseexhaustventfanswhile cooking orbathing and try not to use
heet-preducing appliancesduringthe hottest part ofthe day.
UseNORMALsettings for best comfort. When the Power Saversettings
are in use, the fan doesnot circulate the room air continuously.
Setthe Vent Control to CLOSEDfor maximum cooling.
SettheTemperature Controlto acooler setting.
WATER DRIPS FROM THE CABINET INTO THE HOUSE
If ... Then ...
The unitisnot leveled properly.Theunitshould Levelthe air conditionerto providea 1/4" downward slopeto the outside
sope sight ydownwardto the outside. (Yzbubbleoncarpenter3level)to provideproperdrainage.Repositionor
shimthe cabnetasnecessary.DO NOTdri a holein the drain pan.
THE AIR CONDITIONER SEEMSTO RUN TOO MUCH
If .,. Then ..
The currentunit replaced an oldermodel. Theuse of moreefficient components maycausethe unitto run longer
than an oldermodel, but thetotal energyconsumption will be less.Newer
unitsdo notemit the "blast"of cold airyou may be accustomedto from
older units,but this IS NOTan indicationof lessercooling capadty or
efficiency.Referto the effidencyrating(EER)and capacityrating (in
BTUs)marked onthe unit.
The unit isin a heavilyoccupiedroomor heat- Useexhaustventfanswhile cooking or bathing.Trynot to useheat-
)roducingappliancesare in useinthe room. producingappliancesduringthe hottestpart of the day.A higher capacity
unit ma)'be requireddepending]onthe sizeof the room being cooled.
TYPICAL AIR CONDITIONER SOUNDSYOU MAY HEAR:
Condenser -You may heardropletsof water hitting Compressor -Themodern highefficiencycompressormay have
the condenser,causinga"pinging"or "clicking"sound, ahighpitched humor puLsaUngnoisethat cycleson and off.
Unit Vibra_qn -The unitmay vibrateand make noise Thermostat -Asthe coolingsystemcycles,the thermostat
becauseof poorwallor window construction, mayclick.
Fen -Youmay hearair movementfrom the fan.
D/817 TPS-S4 -- Room/_r conditioner T_Jbieshooting Guide -- aev_o_ "A" -- March 18, 1996 -- Page1 of 1 O Sears,Roebuck _Co.
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