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The unit turns on and off too much, or does not cool room
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’ Then . . .
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.
The filter is dirty or Clean the filter. See page
14.
obstructed by debris.
The inside evaporator and
Clean the inside evaporator and outside condenser coils. See page 18.
outside condenser coils are
dirty or obstructed by debris.
There is excessive heat or Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat-producing
moisture (open container
appliances during the hottest part of the day.
cooking, showers, etc.)
in the room.
The louvers are blocked. Install the air conditioner in a location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds,
furniture, etc.
The outside temperature is
Do not try to operate your air conditioner when the outside temperature is below
below 65°F (18”C),
65°F (18°C).
The temperature of the Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool off a very hot room.
room you are trying to cool
is extremely hot.
Windows or doors to the
Close all windows and doors.
outside are open.
The Exhaust Control is set
Set the Exhaust Control to CLOSED for maximum cooling.
to OPEN (on some models).
The Thermostat is not at
Adjust the Thermostat to a cooler setting by turning the knob clockwise. Turn Fan
a cool enough setting. Control to HIGH.
The air conditioner is
Install your air conditioner in a more shaded window.
installed on the sunny
side of your house.
Water drips from cabinet into your house
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The air conditioner is not
1 Level the air condrtroner to provide a ‘/a” downward slope toward the outside (% bubble
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) properly leveled. The air [
on a carpenter’s level [or 1.4 degrees]) to ensure proper drainage. See the Installation
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1 conditioner should slope
I Instructions for an illustration. Reposition or shim the cabinet as necessary.
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slightly downward toward
the outside.
NOTE: Do NOT drill a hole in the bottom of the metal base and condensate pan
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