Troubleshooting - Premium PWA0510G Manual De Usuario

You can solve many common air conditioner problems easily, saving you the cost of a service call. Try the suggestions below to
see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.
Air conditioner will not operate
The power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into grounded
3prong outlet. See "Electrical Requirements."
A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has
tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. See
"Electrical Requirements."
Depending on model, the Power button has not been
pressed or the Fan Speed control is turned to Off.
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.
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity
is being used. Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker of the correct capacity. See "Electrical
Requirements."
An extension cord is being used.
cord with this or any other appliance.
You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after
turning the unit off.
unit off before trying to restart the air conditioner.
Air conditioner seems to run too much
The current air conditioner replaced an older model. 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
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/hr.) marked on the air conditioner.
The air conditioner is in a heavily occupied room, or heat-
producing appliances are in use in the room.
vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day. A
higher capacity air conditioner may be required, depending
on the size of the room being cooled.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Do not use an extension
Wait at least 3 minutes after turning the
Air conditioner cycles on and off too much or does not cool
The Mode is set to Power Saver (on some models).Use
Power Saver only when you are away from home or asleep,
since the fan does not circulate the room air continuously.
Use Low, High or Turbo for your best comfort.
The air conditioner is not properly sized for your room.
Check the cooling capabilities of your room air conditioner.
Room air conditioners are not designed to cool multiple
rooms.
The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris.
The inside evaporator and outside condenser coils are
dirty or obstructed by debris.
There is excessive heat or moisture (open container
cooking, showers, etc.) in the room.
heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat-
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day.
The louvers are blocked. Install the air conditioner in a
location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds,
furniture, etc.
The outside temperature is below 65°F(18°C). Do not try to
operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when the
outside temperature is below 65 °F (18°C).
The temperature of the room you are trying to cool is
extremely hot. Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool
off a very hot room.
Windows or doors to the outside are open.
windows and doors.
The Exhaust control is set to OPEN (on some models).
Push the Exhaust control CLOSED for maximum cooling.
Depending on model, the Temp/Time or Temperature
control is not at a cool enough setting.
TIME control to a cooler setting by pressing the minus button
to reduce the temperature or adjust the TEMPERATURE
control to a cooler setting by turning the knob clockwise. Set
Use exhaust
the FAN SPEED control to highest setting (Turbo or High,
depending on model).
Water drips from cabinet into your house
The air conditioner is not properly leveled.
conditioner should slope slightly downward toward the
outside. Level the air conditioner to provide a downward
slope toward the outside to ensure proper drainage. See the
Installation Instructions.
NOTE: Do not drill a hole in the bottom of the metal base and
condensate pan.
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Clean the filter.
See "Annual Maintenance."
Use a fan to exhaust
Close all
Adjust the TEMP/
The air