Room Air Conditioner
Troubleshooting
Guide
Then ...
Firmly push the cord into a live wall outlet having proper voltage.
(Page 4)
Replace the fuse wTth a time delay type or reset the cTrcuTtbreaker. (Page 4)
Push ON/OFF
Button to turn ON. (Page 6)
Set temperature
to a lower setting. (Page 6)
BuTIt-Tndelay wTtl prevent compressor from turnTng on for 3 minutes.
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THE AIR CONDITIONER
WILL NOT OPERATE
Check if ...
Power supply cord is disconnected
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped
Power is OFF.
Temperature setting is warmer than room temperature.
Unit was turned OFF and ON too quickly.
Timer shut unit OFF.
Push ON/OFF
Button to turn unit ON. (Page 6)
Touch Pad and Remote not responding.
Unit is in a locked mode. Unplug unit for 10 seconds, and then plug in again and
the controls wTtl reset. (Page 4)
Power Cord has tripped
Press the RESETbutton on the plug head. (Page 4)
THE AIR CONDITIONER
BLOWS FUSES OR TRIPS CIRCUIT BREAKER
Check if ...
Then ...
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Replace the fuse with a time delay type or reset the circuit breaker. (Page 4)
Too many electrical
devices are being used on the same circuit.
Unplug or relocate electrical devices being shared on same circuit.
Unit is rated over 7.5 amps.
Unit should be plugged
into a single circuit outlet.
Unit is plugged into an extension cord.
Do not use an extension cord to run the unit. (Page 4)
Unit was turned OFF and ON too quickly.
Turn unit OFF and watt 3 minutes before restarting.
(Page 6)
THE AIR CONDITIONER
TURNS ON AND OFF BY ITSELF
Check if ...
Then ...
Outside temperature
is extremely
hot.
Set fan speed at the fastest setting for maximum cooling. (Page 6)
ENERGY SAVER feature is on.
ENERGY SAVER feature does not circulate air continually. Set mode to COOL for
constant aTr circulation. (Page 5)
Timer turned unit ON or shut unit OFF.
Push ON/OFF
Button to turn unit ON or OFF. (Page 6)
THE AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT COOL THE ROOM - ICE BEHIND FRONT PANEL
Check if ...
Then ...
Outside temperature
is below 60°F.
Set mode to FAN ONLY and fan speed to fastest setting to defrost coil. (Page 6)
Filter is dirty.
Open front panel. Remove filter. Rinse or vacuum filter. Replace filter. Close Panel
(Page 9)
BTU size is too large.
A lower capacity unit may be required depending
on the size of the room being
cooled. (Page 9)
THE AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT COOL THE ROOM - NO ICE BEHIND FRONT PANEL
Check if ...
Then ...
Filter is dirty.
Open front panel. Remove filter. Rinse or vacuum filter. Replace filter. Close
Panel (Page 9)
Temperature setting is warmer than room temperature.
Set temperature
to a lower setting. (Page 6)
Room temperature
is below 60°F.
Unit is not designed to cool below 60°F. (Page 8)
Front of unit is blocked by furniture, drapes,
blinds, etc.
Clear away area in front of unit.
Back of unit is blocked by leaves, dirt, branches, etc.
Clear away
back of unit.
Doors, wTndows, registers, etc. are open.
Close doors, wTndows, registers, etc.
Unit recently turned on.
Allow time to cool a larger room.
Temperature sensor is touching the coil.
Open front panel. Remove filter. Turn end of temperature
sensor away from coil.
Replace filter. Close panel.
Excessive heat in the room being cooled.
Use exhaust vents while cooking or bathing. Limit use of heat producing appliances
during the hottest part of the day. (Page 9)
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