Before calling for service, please try the suggestions below.
Air conditioner will not operate
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
The power supply cord is unplugged.
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Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. See "electrical
Requirements."
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong
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capacity is being used.
Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the
correct capacity. See "electrical Requirements . "
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The power supply cord has tripped (Reset button has
popped out).
Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset
button will latch and remain in) to resume operation.
A household fuse has blown, or a circuit breaker has
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tripped.
Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit breaker. See
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Electrical Requirements .
The On/Off button has not been pressed.
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Press ON/OFF.
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The local power has failed.
Wait for power to be restored.
Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breakers
Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit.
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Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after
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turning off air conditioner.
Wait at least 3 minutes after
trying to restart the air conditioner.
Air conditioner power supply cord trips (Reset button
pops out)
Disturbances in your electrical current can trip (Reset
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button will pop out) the power supply cord.
Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will
latch and remain in) to resume operation.
Electrical overloading, overheating, cord pinching or
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aging can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power
supply cord.
After correcting the problem, press and release RESET
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turning off air conditioner before
(listen for click; Reset button will latch and remain in) to
to resume operation. If the power cord fails to reset, contact a
service technician.
NOTE: A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a
new power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer
and must not be repaired.
Air conditioner seems to run too much
Is there a door or window open?
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Keep doors and windows closed.
The current air conditioner replaced an older model.
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The use of more efficient components may cause the air
conditioner to run longer than an older model, but the total
energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do
not emit the blast of cold air you may be accustomed to
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from older units, but this is not an indication of lesser cooling
capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and
capacity rating (in Btu/h) marked on the air conditioner.
The air conditioner is in a heavily occupied room, or heat-
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producing appliances are in use in the room.
Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not
to use heat-producing appliances during the hottest part of
the day. Portable air conditioners are designed as
supplemental cooling to local areas within a room. A higher
capacity air conditioner may be required, depending on the
size of the room being cooled.
Air conditioner runs for a short time only, but room is
not cool
Set temperature is close to room temperature.
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Lower set temperature. See " portable Air Conditioner Use . "
Display error code
If the unit displays error code E5, the water container is full.
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Drain the water, see Draining the air
draining, the unit can be operated again.
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If the unit display error code E1/E2/E3/E4/E6/E7/EA
please contact customer service.
Air conditioner runs, but does not cool
The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris.
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Clean the filter.
Air outlet is blocked.
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Clear air outlet.
Set temperature is too high.
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Lower set temperature.
Air conditioner cycles on and off too much
The air conditioner is not properly sized for your room.
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Check
the cooling capabilities of your portable air
conditioner. Portable air conditioners are designed as
supplemental cooling to local areas within a room.
The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris.
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Clean the filter.
There is excessive heat or moisture, open container
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cooking, showers,etc. in the room.
Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room.
Try not to use heat-producing appliances during the
hottest part of the day.
The louvers are blocked.
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Install the air conditioner in a location where the louvers
are free from curtains, blinds, furniture, etc.
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