Magnavox W-10CR Window AC Owners Manual - Page 17

Problem, Solution

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Problem Air conditioner turns on and off rapidly Noises coming from the unit when cooling Water dripping INDOORS when the unit is on COOL Water dripping OUTSIDE when unit is cooling Remote control 'FOLLOW ME' mode deactivates prematurely (on some models only) Room is too cold Solution - A dirty air filter may be obstructing the cool air. Clean the filter as instructed on the 'CARE AND CLEANING SECTION' of this manual. - In cases where the outside temperature may be extremely high, set the FAN speed to a higher setting to circulate the air cool air better. - This may be the operating sound of air movement and is normal. However, if the noise seems too loud, set the FAN to a lower speed setting. - The noise may be due to window vibration. This can happen when the air conditioner is installed incorrectly. Refer to the installation instruction on page 10 or check with the person who installed the unit initially. - The air conditioner may have been improperly installed. Tilt the air conditioner slightly outward to allow water to drain out. Refer to installation instructions on page 10 or check with the person who installed the unit initially. - The unit may be accumulating a large quantity of moisture as it is dehumidifying a humid room. This is normal operation for excessively humid weather. - Remote control may not be within range of the unit. Be sure to have the remote control within a 20 foot radius in front of the unit. - The remote control signal may be obstructed. Remove any obstructions interfering with signal. - The temperature setting may be too low. Increase the temperature to a more comfortable level. 16

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Problem
Solution
Air conditioner turns
on and off rapidly
Noises coming from
the unit when cooling
- A dirty air filter may be obstructing the cool air. Clean the filter as
instructed on the ‘CARE AND CLEANING SECTION’ of this manual.
- In cases where the outside temperature may be extremely high, set
the FAN speed to a higher setting to circulate the air cool air better.
- This may be the operating sound of air movement and is normal.
However, if the noise seems too loud, set the FAN to a lower speed
setting.
- The noise may be due to window vibration. This can happen when
the air conditioner is installed incorrectly. Refer to the installation
instruction on page 10 or check with the person who installed the
unit initially.
Water dripping
INDOORS when the
unit is on COOL
- The air conditioner may have been improperly installed. Tilt the air
conditioner slightly outward to allow water to drain out. Refer to
installation instructions on page 10 or check with the person who
installed the unit initially.
Water dripping
OUTSIDE when
unit is cooling
- The unit may be accumulating a large quantity of moisture as it is
dehumidifying a humid room. This is normal operation for excessively
humid weather.
- Remote control may not be within range of the unit. Be sure to have
the remote control within a 20 foot radius in front of the unit.
- The remote control signal may be obstructed. Remove any obstructions
interfering with signal.
Room is too cold
- The temperature setting may be too low. Increase the temperature to
a more comfortable level.
Remote control
'FOLLOW ME' mode
deactivates prematurely
(on some models only)