EdgeStar WAC8000W Owner's Manual - Page 20

Troubleshooting Follow the troubleshooting guide below to resolve common issues. Issue Possible Cause Solution My air conditioner is not Wall plug Make sure the unit is functioning at all disconnected plugged in. LCDI power cord is Press the Reset button tripped on the LCDI cord. House fuse blown or Replace fuse with time circuit breaker tripped. delay type or reset circuit breaker. Control panel is off Turn control panel ON and set to desired setting. Insufficient power Move the unit to another outlet. Check your circuit breaker. (Refer to the rating label on the back of the unit to determine the Amperage draw). Air from unit does not Room temperature Cooling may not occur feel cold enough below 17°C (62°F) until room temperature rises above 17°C (62°F). Temperature sensing Straighten tube away element touching cold from coil. coil, located behind air filter Compressor shut-off Wait approximately 3 by changing modes minutes and listen for compressor to restart when set in the COOL mode. Air conditioner is cooling Outdoor temperature To defrost the coil, set but room is too warm, below 17°C (62°F) FAN ONLY mode. ice is forming on cooling Air filter may be dirty Clean Filter. Refer to coil behind decorative maintenance section. To front. defrost set to FAN ONLY mode. Thermostat set too To defrost the coil, set to cold for night-time FAN ONLY mode. Then, cooling. set temperature to higher setting. Air conditioner is cooling Dirty air filter, air Clean air filter. Refer to but room is too warm, restricted maintenance section. NO ice is forming on Temperature is set too Set temperature to lower cooling coil behind High setting. decorative front. Air directional louvers Position louvers for better positioned improperly air distribution. Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc., restricts air distribution Clear blockage in front of unit. 17