Haier ESA418J User Manual - Page 11

3. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean air filter. If the air filter is very dirty, wash it in warm water with a mild detergent. Do not wash the air filter in the dishwasher or use any chemical cleaners. Air dry the air filter completely before replacing to ensure maximum efficiency. 4. Replace the air filter. 5. Close the front panel. 6. Turn on the air conditioner. Cleaning the Front Panel 1. Turn off the air conditioner. 2. Clean the front panel with a soft, damp cloth. 3. Air dry the front panel completely. 4. Turn on the air conditioner. Annual Maintenance Air Conditioner Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help ensure steady, top performance throughout the year. Call your local authorized dealer to schedule an annual checkup. The expense of an annual inspection is your responsibility. TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help. Air Conditioner Will Not Operate Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breakers ■ The power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A household fuse has blown, or circuit breaker has tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ The Power button has not been pressed or the Mode control knob is turned to Off. Press POWER or turn the Mode control knob to an active setting. ■ The local power has failed. Wait for power to be restored. ■ Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit. Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit. ■ Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity is being used. Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the correct capacity. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ An extension cord is being used. Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance. ■ You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after turning off the air conditioner. Wait at least 3 minutes after turning off the air conditioner before trying to restart the air conditioner. Air conditioner power supply cord trips (Reset button pops out) ■ Disturbances in your electrical current can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power supply cord. Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and on some devices, a green light will turn on) to resume operation. ■ Electrical overloading, overheating, cord pinching or aging can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power supply cord. 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. 11