GE AJCQ10DCD Use and Care Manual - Page 22

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips: Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Air conditioner does not start Air conditioner does not cool or heat (some models) as it should Air conditioner freezing up The remote control is not working Water drips outside Water drips indoors Water collects in base pan Possible Causes The air conditioner is unplugged. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Power failure. The current interrupter device is tripped. Airflow is restricted. The temp control may not be set correctly. The air filter is dirty. The room may have been hot. Cold air is escaping. Cooling coils have iced up. Ice blocks the airflow and stops the air conditioner from cooling the room. The batteries are inserted incorrectly. The batteries may be dead. Hot, humid weather. The air conditioner is not tilted to the outside. Moisture removed from air and drains into base pan. What To Do • Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely into the outlet. • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker. • If power failure occurs, turn the air conditioner OFF. When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor overload. • Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug. • If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician. • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner. • In COOL mode or HEAT mode (some models), press the DECREASE - pad. • Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Operating Instructions section. • When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need to allow time for the room to cool down. • Check for open furnace registers and cold air returns. • Make sure the air conditioner's vent is in the closed position. • See "Air conditioner freezing up" below. • Set the controls at HIGH FAN or HIGH COOL and set the thermostat to a higher temperature to allow the ice to melt. • Check the position of the batteries. They should be inserted correctly. • Replace the batteries. • This is normal. • For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner slants slightly from the case front to the rear. • This is normal for a short period in areas with little humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas. Normal Operating Sounds ■ You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency. ■ You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off. ■ Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit. ■ The fan may run even when the compressor does not. 22