GE AKH18 Manual Del Propietario Y Instrucciones De Instalación página 14

Troubleshooting Tips.
Possible Causes What To Do
Air conditioner The air conditioner = Mal<e sure tile ah conditioner plug is pushed
does not start
is unplugged, completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/drcuit =Check the house fl_se/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped, die fl_se or reset the breaker;
Power failure. * The unit will automatically restart in die settings last
used after file 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
back on.
The current interrupter
* Press the RESETbutton k)cated
on the power cord plug.
device is tripped.
* if the RESErbumm
will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.
Air conditioner does
Airflow is restricted. * Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or fl_rnimre
not cool as it should bk)cking the flont of the air conditkmec
The temp control may * in the Cool mode, press the Decrease W pad.
not be set correctly.
The air Fdter is dirty. * Clean the filter at least eveQ' 30 days.
See the Care and CleaRing section.
The room may have been hot. _ _qlen the air conditioner is first 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 Ice blocks the air flow * Set the controls at High Fan or High COOl and set the
freezing Up
and stops the air conditioner thermostat to a higher temperature.
from cooling the room.
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 dripsoutside
Hot, humid weather. * Tiffs is normal
Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not * For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner
tilted to the outside, slants slightly flom the c_se flont to the rear
_in Moisture removed from air * Tiffs is normal ff)r a short period in areas with little
basepan
and drains into base pan. lmmidity; nomm/ff)r a kruger period in veQ' lmmid areas.
Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear a pinging noise caused by water
being picked up and finown against tlle
condenser on rai W days or when the humidit?.
is high. This design feature helps remcwe
moisture and imprcwe efficiency.
}_ You may' hear the themlosmt click when the
conlpressor cycles on and off.
Wamr will collect in file base pan during
high lmmidity or on rainy days. The water
may overflow and drip flom the outdoor side
of the unit.
}_ The tim may run even when the compressor
does not.
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