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ʄ Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit.
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
ʄ Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity
is being used. Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker of the correct capacity. See “Electrical
Requirements.”
ʄ An extension cord is being used. Do not use an extension
cord with this or any other appliance.
ʄ You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after
turning off the air conditioner. Wait at least 3 minutes after
turning off the air conditioner before trying to restart the air
conditioner.
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.
Air Conditioner Will Not Operate
Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breakers
ʄ The power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet. See “Electrical Requirements.”
ʄ The power supply cord has tripped (Reset button has
popped out). Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset
button will latch and on some devices, a green light will turn on)
to resume operation.
ʄ A household fuse has blown, or circuit breaker has
tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the
problem continues, call an electrician. See “Electrical
Requirements.”
ʄ The Power button has not been pressed or the Mode
control knob is turned to Off. Press POWER or turn the
Mode control knob to an active setting.
ʄ The local power has failed. Wait for power to be restored.
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ʄ Disturbances in your electrical current can trip (Reset
button will pop out) the power supply cord. Press and
release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and on
some devices, a green light will turn on) to resume operation.
ʄ Electrical overloading, overheating, cord pinching or
aging can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power
supply cord. After correcting the problem, press and release
RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and on some
devices, a green light will turn on) to resume operation.
NOTE: A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a
new power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer
and must not be repaired.
ʄ The current air conditioner replaced an older model.
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conditioner to run longer than an older model, but the total
energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do
not emit the “blast” of cold air you may be accustomed to
from older air conditioners, but this is not an indication of
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rating (EER) and capacity rating (in Btu/h) marked on the air
conditioner.
ʄ The air conditioner is in a heavily occupied room, or
heatproducing appliances are in use in the room. Use
exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use
heatproducing appliances during the hottest part of the day. A
higher capacity air conditioner may be required, depending on
the size of the room being cooled.
Air conditioner power supply cord trips (Reset button
pops out)
Air conditioner seems to run too much
ʄ The air conditioner is not properly sized for your room. Check
the cooling capabilities of your room air conditioner. Room air
conditioners are not designed to cool multiple rooms.
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ʄ There is excessive heat or moisture (open container cooking,
showers, etc.) in the room. Use a fan to exhaust heat or
moisture from the room. Try not to use heatproducing
appliances during the hottest part of the day.
ʄ The louvers are blocked. Install the air conditioner in a
location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds,
furniture, etc.
ʄ The outside temperature is below 61°F (16°C). Do not try to
operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when the
outside temperature is below 61°F (16°C).
ʄ The temperature of the room you are trying to cool is
extremely hot. Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool
off a very hot room.
ʄ Windows or doors to the outside are open. Close all windows
and doors.
ʄ The Temperature control is not at a cool enough setting.
Adjust the TEMP/TIME control to a cooler setting by
pressing the minus button to reduce the temperature. Set the
Fan Speed control to the highest setting.
The air conditioner is not properly leveled. The air conditioner
should slope slightly downward toward the outside. Level the
air conditioner to provide a downward slope toward the
outside to ensure proper drainage. See the Installation
Instructions.
NOTE: Do not drill a hole into the bottom of the metal base
and condensate pan.
Air conditioner cycles on and off too much or does not
cool room in cooling mode
Water drips from cabinet into your house
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