Troubleshooting; Before Calling For Service - Kenmore 580.76105 Manual Del Propietário

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference to this manual may
help you avoid an unneeded service call.
THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT OPERATE
Check if...
The Current interrupter Deviceis tripped.
Wail plug disconnected.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Power is OFF.
Unit was turned off and then on too quickly.
TEMP Control set warmer than room temperature.
Then...
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.
Push plug firmly into wail outlet.
Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker.
Push the power button.
Set unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting.
Set TEMP Control to a lower number.
AIR FROM UNIT DOES NOT FEEL COLD ENOUGH.
Check if... Then...
FAN SPEED set at LOW. Push FAN SPEED button to set at HI.
TEMP Control set too warm. Set TEMP Control to a lower temperature.
Room temperature below 70°F (21°C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 70°F (21°C).
Temperature sensing tube touching evaporator coil, Straighten tube away from evaporator coil.
located behind front grille.
THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUTROOM IB TOO WARM - ICE FORMING ON COOLING COIL BEHIND INLET GRILLE.
Check if... Then...
Outdoor temperature below 70°F (21°C). To defrost the coil, set the MODE to FAN, FAN speed to High.
Air filter may be dirty. Clean air filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual.
To defrostthe coil,set the MODE to Cool, Fan speed to high, and the
TEMP Control set too tow. Temp control to a higher temperature.
THE AIR CONDITIONERCOOLING, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM
Check if... Then...
Dirty air fitter- air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual.
TEMP Control set too warm. Set TEMP Control to a lower temperature.
Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. Clear blockage in front of unit.
Air distribution is restricted.
Doors, windows, registers, etc. open. Cold air escapes. Close doors, windows, registers, etc.
Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allow additional t ime to removestoredheatfromwalls,ceiling,ficor, andfurniture.
THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS ON AND OFF RAPIDLY.
Check if... Then...
Outside temperature is extremely hot. Set FAN SPEED on HI to minimize the cooling toad.
Unit is set to energy saver mode. Approximately every 3 minutes the fan wil! turn on and the unit will check
the room air temperature to determine if cooling is needed. This is
normal energy saver mode operation.
NOISE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
Sound of fan hittingwater- from the moisture removat system. This is normal when humidity is high. Close doors, windows, and registers.
Window vibration - poor installation. Refer to installation instructions or check with installer.
WATER DRIPPING INSIDE ROOM WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
The air conditioner is improperly installed, installationTilt air conditioner instructions slightly or to check the outside with installer, to allow water drainage. Refer to
WATER DRIPPING OUTSIDE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
The unit is removing large quantities of moisture This is normal during excessively humid days.
from humid room.
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