Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this
appliance.
OCCURRENCE
Air conditioner will
not operate.
Air from unit does not
feel cold enough.
Air conditioner
cooling, but room is
too warm - ice
forming on cooling
coil behind
decorative front
Air conditioner
cooling, but room is
too warm - NO ice
forming on cooling
coil behind
decorative front.
Air conditioner turns
on and o rapidly.
SOLUTION
• Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
• Plug Current Device Tripped. Press the RESET button.
• House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay
type or reset circuit breaker.
• Control is OFF. Turn Control ON and set to desired setting.
• Room temperature below 60°F (16°C). Cooling may not occur until room
temperature rises above 60°F (16°C).
• Temperature sensing element touching cold coil, located behind air filter.
Straighten away from coil.
• Reset to a lower temperature.
• Compressor shut-off by changing modes. Wait approximately 3 minutes
and listen for compressor to restart when set in the COOL mode.
• Outdoor temperature below 60 F° (16°C). To defrost the coil, set FAN ONLY
mode.
• Dust filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. To
defrost, set to FAN ONLY mode.
• PureAir
filter(sold separately) may be dirty. Replace with new filter. Refer
TM
to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost, set to FAN ONLY mode.
• Temperature is set too low for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set to
FAN ONLY mode. Then, set temperature to a higher setting.
• Dirty Dust filter - air restricted. Clean filters. Refer to Care and Cleaning
section.
• PureAir
filter(sold separately) may be dirty. Replace with new filter. Refer
TM
to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost, set to FAN ONLY mode.
• Temperature is set too high. Set temperature to a lower setting.
• Air directional louvers positioned improperly. Position louvers for better air
distribution.
• Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. - restricts air
distribution. Clear blockage in front of unit.
• Doors, windows, registers, etc. open - cool air escapes. Close doors,
windows, registers, etc.
• Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allow additional time to remove "stored
heat" from walls, ceiling, floor and furniture.
• Dirty Dust filter - air restricted. Clean filters. Refer to Care and Cleaning
section.
• PureAir
filter(sold separately) may be dirty. Replace with new filter. Refer
TM
to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost, set to FAN ONLY mode.
• Outside temperature extremely hot. Set FAN speed to a faster setting to
bring air through cooling coils more frequently.
BEFORE YOU CALL
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