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Before calling for service, _ea_
revi_
the folio,wingtist of common probl_s
and solutions,
T_ air conditioner is operating normally when:
• You he&r a pinging noise This is caused by water being picked up by the condenser on rainy days or in higNy
humid _ndffions
This feature is designed to help remove moisture in the air and improve _ling
efficiency
• You he__the thermostat c#ck, This iscaused by _e compressor cycle s'ta_ing and stopping
• You see water dripping from the rear of the unit, Water may be collected in _e base pan in high!y humid
_nditions or on rainy days. This water overflows and drips from the rear of the unit.
, You hear the fan running while _e compressor is silent. This is a norma_operational feature.
air conditioner may be operating abnorn_ally when:
air'conditioner
does not operate
at all
Air conditioner
does not cool
air conditioner.
,,Make sure the p_ugis _mp_e_e_yplug_d i_o
the outlet
* Check the fuse/circuit Ibreakerbox and replace
the fuse or reset _e breaker
,,_nthe event of a power failure, set the power
contro_to OFF. When _e power is restore,
wait 3 minutes to res:ta__e a;r conditioner to
prevent the compressor from overloading
, Make sure there are no cu_ains Minds,
fumitu_ or other obstacles in front of the air
conditioner
,,Turn the k_ob ito _ higher setting. The highest
se_ing provi_s maximum _lling
,,Clean _e filter at _easteve_ 2 weeks. Refer to
the 'Care and Maintenance' section (p.11} of
the manual.
• After the air condi_oner is turned on, you need
to give _e air conditioner some 1me to cool _e
room,
,,Check for open furnace floor resisters and cold
air returns.
• CLOSE the air condffioner vent
,.See/ce appears o# the air conditioner below
, Ice may block the air flow and obstruct the air
conditioner from properly ,cooling the room. Set
the fan at MED or HIGH while setting the
thermostat at 1 or 2 until the ice melts.
4+You can refer to the Energy Star program in detail at "ww_.energystar.gov °',
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