GE AEM12AS - Manual (Page 11)

Troubleshooting Tips.
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„ 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.
Normal Operating Sounds
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Air conditioner The air conditioner • Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
does not start LVXQSOXJJHG completely into the outlet.
7KHIXVHLVEORZQFLUFXLW • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
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3RZHUIDLOXUH •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.
GHYLFHLVWULSSHG • If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified
service technician.
Air conditioner does $LUIORZLVUHVWULFWHG • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
not cool as it should blocking the front of the air conditioner.
The temp control may • On models with touch pads: In the Cool mode, press the
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• 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.
7KHURRPPD\KDYHEHHQKRW • When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need
to allow time for the room to cool down.
&ROGDLULVHVFDSLQJ • Check for open furnace registers and cold air returns.
&RROLQJFRLOVKDYHLFHGXS • See “Air conditioner freezing up” below.
Air conditioner ,FHEORFNVWKHDLUIORZ • On models with control knobs, set the mode control at
freezing up and stops the air conditioner High Fan or High Cool with the Temp at 1 or 2.
IURPFRROLQJWKHURRP • 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 7KHEDWWHULHVDUHLQVHUWHG • Check the position of the batteries. They should be
is not working incorrectly. inserted in the opposite (+) and (–) direction.
7KHEDWWHULHVPD\EHGHDG • Replace the batteries.
Water drips outside +RWKXPLGZHDWKHU • 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 0RLVWXUHUHPRYHGIURPDLU • This is normal for a short period in areas with little
base pan DQGGUDLQVLQWREDVHSDQ humidity; normal for a longer period in very humid areas.