GE CLIMATISEUR AEM18* - Manual (Page 16)

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Safety Instructions
Operating
Instructions
Care and Cleaning
Installation Instructions
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
Consumer Support
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Air conditioner The air conditioner • Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely
does not start is unplugged. into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Check the 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 a protective time delay (approximately 3 minutes)
to prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this
reason, the unit may not start normal cooling for
3 minutes after it is turned back on.
The current interrupter • Press the 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 not Airflow is restricted. • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.
The temp control may not • On models with touch pads: In the Cool mode, press the
be set correctly. Decrease
▼ pad.
• On models with control knobs, turn the temperature
knob to a higher number.
The air filter is dirty. • Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the
Care and Cleaning section.
The room may have 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. • Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.
• Set the air conditioner’s vent to the closed position.
Cooling coils have iced up. • See “Air conditioner freezing up” below.
Air conditioner Ice blocks the air flow and • On models with control knobs, set the mode control at
freezing up stops the air conditioner High Fan or High Cool with the Temp at 1 or 2.
from cooling the room. • On models with touch pads, set the controls at High Fan
or High Cool and set the thermostat to a higher
temperature.
The remote control The batteries are inserted • Check the position of the batteries. They should be
is not working incorrectly. inserted in the opposite (+) and (–) direction.
The batteries may be dead. • Replace the batteries.
Water drips outside Excessively hot and • This is normal.
humid weather.
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 Moisture is removed from • This is normal for a short period in areas with little
base pan indoor air and drains into humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.
rear of a cabinet where a fan
blows it against the outdoor
condenser coil.
Delay 1–24hr feature not A power outage or interruption • The unit will automatically re-start in the settings last used
working properly occurred. after the power is restored. If the Delay 1–24hr feature was
set, it will resume countdown. You may need to set a new
time if desired.
Troubleshooting Tips.