Magnavox W-10CR Window AC Owners Manual - Page 16

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common problems that may not be the result of defective workman-ship or materials in this appliance. Troubleshooting section Problem Air conditioner does not start Solution - Power cord may have been disconnected from the outlet. Push plug in firmly into the outlet. - Fuse or circuit breaker may have been tripped. In this case, replace fuse with a time delay type or reset circuit breaker. - Power button may be on OFF. Press the power button to turn ON. Air From unit does not feel cool enough - Current detection device (on some models only) on the power cord may have been tripped. Press the RESET button on the current detection device plug. - If the room temperature is below 62F(17C), cooling may not begin until the temperature is higher. - Temperature sensor element may be touching the cold coil, located behind the air filter. Straighten the tube away from the coil. - The temperature may need to be set lower for the air conditioner to activate. Air conditioner is cooling, but room is still warm and ice seems to be forming on the cooling coils behind the AC casing - The compressor may have been shut off by abrupt mode changes. Wait approximately 3 minutes and listen for compressor to restart when set in COOL mode. - The outdoor temperature of below 64F (18C)may be affecting operation. To defrost the coil, set the unit to FAN ONLY - The air filter may be dirty. Clean the filter as instructed on the 'CARE AND CLEANING SECTION' of this manual. - The temperature may be set too high. Set the temperature control to a lowering setting. - Air directional louvers may be positioned improperly. Position louvers for better air distribution. - The front of the unit may be obstructed by curtains, blinds, or other foreign bodies, restricting the air distribution. Clear the area around the front of AC unit. - Cold air may be escaping the room through open doors, windows or openings. Close all open doors, windows, and other openings. - In a warm room, a just activated air conditioner may need time to remove the heat present in the room and distribute cool air. 15