GE AKM05 Serie Manuel D'utilisation Et Instructions D'installation page 11

Troubleshooting Tips. S appliances.com
Possible Causes What To Be
Pirconditioner The air conditioner • Make sure the ah conditioner plug is pus]led
does not start is unplugged, completely into file outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit * Check file house fi_se/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped, tile fl_se or reset tile breakec
Power failure. * The unit will automatically restmt in the settings last
used afl:er file power is restored.
• There is a protective time delay (approximately
3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload. For this reason, tile unit may not start
ranms| cooling
for 3 minutes
after it is turned
back on.
The current interrupter * Press tile RESETbutton located on the power cord plug.
device is tripped. * If the
RESET button
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 flmliture
not cool as it should blocking tile fiont of the air conditioner
The temp control may
* In tile CO01 mode,
press tile Oecrease Y pad.
not be set correctly.
The air filter is dirty. * Clean the filter at least every 30 days.
See the Care and Cleaning secdon.
The room may have been hot. • _d!]len tile air conditioner is fi_t turned on, you need
to allow dine f_n the room to cool down.
Cold air is escaping. * Check for open fi_rnace registe_ and cold air returns.
Cooling coils have iced up. * See "Air conditioner freezing up" below.
Air conditioner
Ice blocks the air flow • Set tile controls
at HighFanor High Cool
and set the
freezing up and stops the air conditioner themlosmt to a higher temperature.
from cooling the room.
The
remote control
The batteries are inserted * Check tile position of tile batteries. Tile), should be
is not working
incorrectly, inserted in tile opposite (+) and (-) direction.
The batteries may be dead. * Replace the batteries.
Water drips outside
Hot, humid weather. * This 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 tile case flont to tile rear
Water collects in
Moisture removed from air * This is normal Rn a short period in areas with litde
basepan
and drains into base pan. lmmiditT; n(mna/Rna longer period in ve_T lmmid are_ks.
Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear a pinging noise caused by water
being picked up and thrown agNnst the
condenser on rainy days or when the humidity
is high. This design feature helps remove
moisture and improve efficiency.
}_ You may hear tile thermostat click when tile
compressor cycles on and ore
Wamr will collect in file base pan during
high humidity or on rainy days. Tile water
may overflow and drip flom tile outdoor side
of the unit.
}_Tile fan may run even when tile compressor
does not.
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