LG LW5013 Owners Manual - Page 19

Air conditioner does not start The air conditioner is unplugged. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Power failure. 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 mode control to Off. When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor overload. The current interrupter device is tripped. 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. Air conditioner Airflow is restricted. does not cool as it should The thermostat may not be set high enough. The air filter is dirty. Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner. Turn the knob to a higher number. Clean the filter at least every 2 weeks. See the care and Maintenance section. The room may have been When the air conditioner is first turned on, you hot. need to allow time for the room to cool down. Cold air is escaping. Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns. Cooling coil have iced up. See Air Conditioner Freezing Up below. Air conditioner The cooling coils are iced freezing up over. Ice may block the air flow and obstruct the air conditioner from properly cooling the room. Set the mode control at High Fan or High Cool with thermostat at 1 or 2. Water drips Hot, humid weather. outside This is normal. Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not tilted to the outside. For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner slants slightly from the case front to the rear. Water collects Moisture removed from air This is normal for a short period in areas with in base pan and drains into base pan. little humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.