GE AEQ05 Serie Manual Del Propietario Y Instrucciones De Instalación página 12

Troubleshooting Tips. GEAppliances.c
Possible Causes What To Do
The air conditioner • Hake sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
does not start is unplugged, completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped, the fuse or reset the breaker.
Power failure. • The unit will automatically restart in the settings lost
used after the power is restored.
• There is a protective time delay (approximately
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
buck on.
The current interrupter • Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug.
device is tripped. • If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact u qualified
service technician.
Air conditioner does Airflow is restricted. • Hake sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
not cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.
The tamp control may • On models with touch pods: In the Cool mode, press the
not be set correctly. Decrease • pad.
• On models with control knobs, turn the temperature
knob to u higher number.
The air filter is dirty. • Clean the filter at least every 30 days.
See the Care and Cleaning section.
The room may have been hot. • When the air conditioner isfirst turned on, you need
to allow time for the room to cool down.
Cold air is escaping. • Check for open furnace registers and cold air returns.
Cooling coils have iced up. • See "Air conditioner freezing up" below.
Air conditioner
freezing up
Ice blocks the air flow
ond stops the oir conditioner
from cooling the room.
• On models with control knobs, set the mode control at
High Fan or High Cool with the Temp at 1 or 2.
• On models with touch pads, set the controls at High Fan
or High Cool and set the thermostat to a higher
temperature.
The remote control The batteries are inserted • Check the position of the batteries. They should be
is not working incorrectly, inserted in the opposite (+)and (-) direction.
The batteries may be dead. • Replace the batteries.
Water drips outside Hot, humid weather. • This is normal.
The air conditioner is not • For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner
tilted to the outside, slants slightly from the case front to the rear.
Moisture removed from air • This is normal for a short period in areas with little
base pan and drains into base pan. humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.
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Normal Operating Sounds
iiiiiiiiii[_iii You may hear a pinging noise caused by
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.
You may hear the thermostat click when the
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.