Troubleshooting Tips - GE AKCQ08ACA Manuel D'utilisation

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
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Problem
Air conditioner
does not operate.
Air conditioner
blows fuses
or trips circuit
breakers
Air conditioner
power supply cord
trips (Reset button
pops out)
Air conditioner
seems to run too
much
Air conditioner
cycles on and off
too much or does
not cool room in
cooling mode
Water drips from
cabinet into your
house
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Possible Cause
The unit is unplugged.
The power supply cord has tripped
(Reset button has popped out).
A household fuse has blown, or circuit
breaker has tripped.
The Power button has not been pressed
or the Mode control knob is turned to Off.
The local power has failed.
Too many appliances are being used on
the same circuit.
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the
wrong capacity is being used.
An extension cord is being used.
You are trying to restart the air
conditioner too soon after turning off the
air conditioner.
Disturbances in your electrical current
can trip (Reset button will pop out) the
power supply cord.
Electrical overloading, overheating, cord
pinching or aging can trip (Reset button
will pop out) the power supply cord.
The current air conditioner replaced an
older model.
The air conditioner is in a heavily
occupied room, or heat-producing
appliances are in use in the room.
The air conditioner is not properly sized
for your room.
The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris.
There is excessive heat or moisture
(open container cooking, showers, etc.)
in the room.
The louvers are blocked.
The outside temperature is below 65°F
(18°C).
The temperature of the room you are
trying to cool is extremely hot.
Windows or doors to the outside are open.
The Temperature control is not at a cool
enough setting.
The air conditioner is not properly
leveled.
What To Do
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. See "Electrical
Requirements."
Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and
on some devices, a green light will turn on) to resume operation.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician. See "Electrical Requirements."
Press POWER or turn the Mode control knob to an active
setting.
Wait for power to be restored.
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the correct
capacity. See "Electrical Requirements."
Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.
Wait at least 3 minutes after turning off the air conditioner before
trying to restart the air conditioner.
Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will
latch and on some devices, a green light will turn on) to resume
operation.
After correcting the problem, press and release RESET (listen
for click; Reset button will latch and on some devices, a green
light will turn on) to resume operation.
NOTE: A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a
new power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer
and must not be repaired.
The use of more efficient components may cause the air
conditioner to run longer than an older model, but the total
energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do not
emit the "blast" of cold air you may be accustomed to from older
air conditioners, but this is not an indication of lesser cooling
capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and
capacity rating (in Btu/h) marked on the air conditioner.
Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to
use heatproducing appliances during the hottest part of the day.
A higher capacity air conditioner may be required, depending on
the size of the room being cooled.
Check the cooling capabilities of your room air conditioner.
Room air conditioners are not designed to cool multiple rooms.
Clean the filter.
Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room. Try not to
use heat-producing appliances during the hottest part of the day.
Install the air conditioner in a location where the louvers are free
from curtains, blinds, furniture, etc.
Do not try to operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode
when the outside temperature is below 65°F (18°C).
Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool off a very hot
room.
Close all windows and doors.
Adjust the TEMP/TIME control to a cooler setting by pressing
the minus button to reduce the temperature. Set the Fan Speed
control to the highest setting.
The air conditioner should slope slightly downward toward
the outside. Level the air conditioner to provide a downward
slope toward the outside to ensure proper drainage. See the
Installation Instructions.
NOTE: Do not drill a hole into the bottom of the metal base and
condensate pan.
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