GE AEN10 Serie Manual Del Propietario Y Instrucciones De Instalación página 13

Troubleshooting Tips.
Possible Causes What To Do
Air conditioner " _ ' The air conditioner • Hake sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
does not start is unplugged, completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Checkthe house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped, the fuse or reset the breaker.
Power failure. • The unit will automatically re-start in the settings last
used after the power is restored.
• There is u protective time delay (approximately
:3minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload. For this reason, the unit may not start
normal cooling for :3minutes after it is turned
back on.
The current interrupter • Pressthe RESET button located on the power cord plug.
device is tripped. • If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.
Air conditioner does Airflow is restricted. •Hake sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
not cool as itshould blocking the front of the air conditioner.
The tamp control may • On models with touch pads: In the Cool mode, press the
not be set correctly. Decrease • pad.
• On models with control knobs,turn the temperature
knob to a higher number.
The air filter is dirty. • Cleanthe filter at least every :30days.
Seethe Careand Cleaningsection.
The room may hove been hot. • When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need
to allow time for the room to cool down.
Cold air is escaping. • Checkfor open furnace registers and cold air returns.
Cooling coils hove iced up. • See "Air conditioner freezing up" below.
Air conditioner
freezing up
Ice blocks the oir flow
ond stops the oir conditioner
from cooling the room.
• On models with control knobs, set the mode control at
High Fan or High Cool with the Temp at Z or 2.
• On models with touch pads, set the controls at High Fan
or High Cool and set the thermostat to a higher
temperature.
Theremote control The batteries ore inserted • Checkthe position of the batteries. They should be
is not working incorrectly, inserted in the opposite (+)and (-) direction.
The batteries may be deed. • Replace the batteries.
Water drips outside Hot, humid weather. • This is normal.
Water drips indoors The air conditioner is not • For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner
tilted to the outside, slants slightly from the case front to the rear.
Water collects in
basepan
Moisture removed from oir
ond drains into bose pon.
•This is normal for a short period in areas with little
humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.
Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear a pinging noise caused by
water being picked up and thrown against the
condenser on rainy days or when the humidity
is high. This design feature helps remove
moisture and improve efficiency.
You may hear the thermostat click when the
compressor cycles on and off.
Water will collect in the base pan during
high humidity or on rainy days. The water
may overflow and drip from the outdoor side
of the unit.
The fan may run even when the compressor
does not.