GE AJEQ09DCF Installation Instructions - Page 16
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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 Possible Causes The air conditioner is unplugged. 7KHIXVHLVEORZQFLUFXLW breaker is tripped. 3RZHUIDLOXUH The current interrupter device is tripped. What To Do 0DNHVXUHWKHDLUFRQGLWLRQHUSOXJLVSXVKHGFRPSOHWHO\ into the outlet. &KHFNWKHKRXVHIXVHFLUFXLWEUHDNHUER[DQGUHSODFH the fuse or reset the breaker. ,ISRZHUIDLOXUHRFFXUVWXUQWKHDLUFRQGLWLRQHUOFF. When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor overload. 3UHVVWKHRESET button located on the power cord plug. ,IWKHRESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician. Air conditioner does not cool or heat (some models) as it should 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. 0DNHVXUHWKHUHDUHQRFXUWDLQVEOLQGVRUIXUQLWXUHEORFNLQJ the front of the air conditioner. ,QCOOL mode or HEAT mode (some models), press the DECREASE - pad. &OHDQWKHILOWHUDWOHDVWHYHU\GD\V See the Operating Instructions section. :KHQWKHDLUFRQGLWLRQHULVILUVWWXUQHGRQ\RXQHHG to allow time for the room to cool down. &KHFNIRURSHQIXUQDFHUHJLVWHUVDQGFROGDLUUHWXUQV 0DNHVXUHWKHDLUFRQGLWLRQHU·VYHQWLVLQWKHFORVHGSRVLWLRQ 6HH"Air conditioner freezing up" below. Air conditioner freezing up The remote control is not working Ice blocks the airflow and stops the air conditioner from cooling the room. The batteries are inserted incorrectly. The batteries may be dead. 6HWWKHFRQWUROVDWHIGH FAN or HIGH COOL and set the thermostat to a higher temperature to allow the ice to melt. &KHFNILOWHUIRUFOHDQOLQHVV &KHFNWKHSRVLWLRQRIWKHEDWWHULHV7KH\VKRXOGEH inserted correctly. 5HSODFHWKHEDWWHULHV Water drips outside +RWKXPLGZHDWKHU 7KLVLVQRUPDO Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not tilted to the outside. )RUSURSHUZDWHUGLVSRVDOPDNHVXUHWKHDLUFRQGLWLRQHU case is level or slants slightly from the case front to the rear. Water collects in base pan 0RLVWXUHUHPRYHGIURPDLU and drains into base pan. 7KLVLVQRUPDOIRUDVKRUWSHULRGLQDUHDVZLWKOLWWOH 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. 16