Troubleshooting - Carrier 38XPS Manual De Instrucciones

Troubleshooting

After inserting the batteries in the remote control,
the display does not illuminate:
• The batteries are exhausted or the polarity is incorrect;
replace the batteries or check polarity.
When pressing the recessed clock adjustment
button, the hour figures on the display do not flash:
• The recessed button has not been pressed correctly;
keep it pressed for at least 5 seconds.
When pressing any button all symbols appear on
the display:
• The remote control has been irreversibly damaged;
replace with a new one.
When pressing the start button, the unit does not
acknowledge the signal with a "beep":
• The main switch is switched OFF, place the switch in
the ON position.
• The remote control batteries are exhausted; replace
the batteries.
• The remote control has not been pointed correctly
at the unit receiver; turn the remote control OFF and
repeat the operation, pointing the remote control in the
correct direction.
• There are obstacles (curtains, partitions, etc.) between
the remote control and the unit; repeat the operation
after having removed the obstacles.
• The receiver on the unit or the remote control is
exposed to intense sun radiation; avoid direct sunlight
on the unit, draw curtains or shut shades, or move the
remote control.
• Signal transmission is obstructed by severe electroma-
gnetic field interference; avoid sending signals when
computers or household appliances (food processors,
coffee makers, etc.) are operating close by. Cellular
or cordless telephones may also interfere with the
control.
When pressing the stop button the unit does not
turn OFF and does not acknowledge the signal with
a "beep":
• The remote control batteries are exhausted; replace
the batteries.
• The remote control has not been pointed correctly
to the unit receiver; turn the remote control OFF and
repeat the operation, pointing the remote control in the
correct direction.
• There are obstacles (curtains, partitions, etc.) between
the remote control and the unit; repeat the operation
after having removed the obstacles.
• The receiver on unit or the remote control is exposed
to intense sun radiation; avoid direct sunlight on the
unit, draw curtains or shut shades, or move the remote
control.
• Signal transmission is obstructed by severe electroma-
gnetic field interference; avoid sending signals when
computers or household appliances (food processors,
coffee makers, etc.) are operating close by. Cellular
or cordless telephones may also interfere with the
control.
When pressing any function button, the remote
control shows the function requested on the
display, but the unit does not acknowledge the
signal with a "beep" and does not carry out the
function:
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• The remote control batteries are exhausted; replace
the batteries.
• The remote control has not been pointed correctly
to the unit receiver; turn the remote control OFF and
repeat the operation, pointing the remote control in the
correct direction.
• There are obstacles (curtains, partitions, etc.) between
the remote control and the unit; repeat the operation
after having removed the obstacles.
• The receiver on unit or the remote control is exposed
to intense sun radiation; avoid direct sunlight on the
unit, draw curtains or shut shades, or move the remote
control.
• Signal transmission is obstructed by severe electroma-
gnetic field interference; avoid sending signals when
computers or household appliances (food processors,
coffee makers, etc.) are operating close by. Cellular
or cordless telephones may also interfere with the
control.
The remote control display does not change when
any button is pressed:
• The triangle symbol 2
is being transmitted; wait for signal 2
and then repeat the operation.
Air conditioner will not start:
• The main switch is switched OFF, place the switch in
the ON position.
• The fuses on the main switch are burnt out; replace
the fuses.
• Wait for 3 minutes: protection against frequent com-
pressor cycling is ON.
• Selected temperature is higher than the room tempe-
rature (or lower in the heating mode).
Air conditioner is not supplying enough cooling (or
heating):
• Air cannot circulate freely.
• Dirty filter reduces air quantity circulating.
Filter must be cleaned by skilled personnel only.
• Doors and/or windows are open.
• Fan speed has been set to 'low'.
• Air flow direction is not correct for optimum ventilation.
• Selected temperature is not correct.
A slight mist is emitted from the unit:
• A slight mist, coming out of the unit air outlet, is some-
times noticed during cooling operation. This is due to
the cool air coming into contact with the room air.
A slight whistling noise is heard when the air
conditioner starts or stops:
• This is due to the refrigerant beginning to circulate or
an adjustment of the refrigerant pressures. This is a
normal operating condition.
is ON, whilst another signal
to disappear