Room Air Conditioner
Troubleshooting
Guide
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 OFR
Touch Pad and Remote not responding.
Power Cord has tripped
Then...
Firmly push the cord intoa live wall outlet having proper voltage. (Page 4)
Replace the fuse with a time delay type or reset the circuit breaker. (Page 4)
Push ON/OFF Button to turn ON. (Page 6)
Set temperature to a lower setting. (Page 6)
Built-in delay will prevent compressor from turning on for 3 minutes.
Push ON/OFF Button to turn unit ON. (Page 6)
Unit is in a locked mode. Unplug unit for 10 seconds, and then plug in again and
the controls will reset. (Page 4)
Press the RESET button 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 wait 3 minutes before restarting. (Page 6)
THE AIR CONDITIONER
TURNS ON AND OFF BY ITSELF
Check
if...
lThen'.
Outside temperature
is extremely hot.
I Set fan speed at the fastest setting for maximum cooling. (Page 6)
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ENERGY SAVER feature is
I ENERGY SAVER feature does not circulate air continually. Set mode to COOL for
on.
I constant air circulation. (Page 5)
I
Timer turned unit ON or shut unit OFF.
I Push ON/OFF Button to turn unit ON or OFF. (Page 6)
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THE AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT COOL
Check
if...
Outside temperature
is below 60°R
Filter is dirty.
BTU size is too large.
THE AIR CONDITIONER
DOES NOT COOL
Check
if...
Filter is dirty.
Temperature setting is warmer than room temperature.
Room temperature
is below 60°R
Front of unit is blocked by furniture, drapes, blinds, etc.
Back of unit is blocked by leaves, dirt, branches, etc.
Doors, windows, registers, etc. are open.
Unit recently turned on.
Temperature sensor is touching the coil.
Excessive heat in the room being cooled.
Exhaust control is in the OPEN position.
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THE ROOM - ICE BEHIND
FRONT PANEL
Then...
Set mode to FAN ONLY and fan speed to fastest setting to defrost coil. (Page 6)
Grasp the filter by the center and pull up and out. Rinse or vacuum filter. Replace
filter. (Page 9)
A lower capacity unit may be required depending on the size of the room being
cooled. (Page 9)
THE ROOM - NO ICE BEHIND FRONT PANEL
Then...
Grasp the filter by the center and pull up and out. Rinse or vacuum filter. Replace
filter. (Page 9)
Set temperature to a lower setting. (Page 6)
Unit is not designed to cool below 60°F. (Page 8)
Clear away area in front of unit.
Clear away back of unit.
Close doors, windows, registers, etc.
Allow time to cool a larger room.
Remove filter then remove front. Turn end of temperature
sensor away from coil.
Replace front and filter.
Use exhaust vents while cooking or bathing. Limit use of heat producing appliances
during the hottest part of the day.
Switch exhaust control to the CLOSED position. (Page 8)