Troubleshooting, Before calling for service – Kenmore 580.71056 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference to this manual may
help you avoid an unneeded service call.
THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT OPERATE
Check if...
Then.,
Wall plug disconnected.
Push plug firmly info wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Replace ftjse with time delay type or reset drcuit breaker.
Power is OFF. .
Push the power button.
Unit was turned off and then on too quickly. '
Tum unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting.
TEMP Control set warmer than roorn temperature.
Turn TEMP Control to a lower number.
AIR
FROM
UNIT DOES NOT FEEL COLD ENOUGH.
Check if...
Then...
FAN SPEED set a LOW.
Push FW^J SPEED button to set a HI.
TEMP Contrci set too higher number.
Turn TEMP Control to a lower number.
Room temperature b^ow 66°F (19°C).
Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 66®F (19°C).
Temperature sensing tube touching cold coil,
located behind air filter.
Straighten tube away ftom coil.
THE AIR CONDITIONER COOUNG, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM - ICE FORMING ON COOUNG COIL BEHIND INLET GRILLE
Check if... Then...
Outdoor temperature below 66°F (19“C).
To defrost the coil, set MODE to FAN.
Air filter may be dirty.
Clean air filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual.
TEMP Control set too lower for night-time cooling.
To defrost the coil, set the MODE to FAN or "High Cool“ with the
TEMP control to a higher number.
THE AIR CONDITIONER COOUNG, BUT ROCMi IS TOO WARM - NO ICE FC«MING ON COOUNG COIL BEHIND INIET GRILLE
Check if... Then...
Dirty air filter - air restricted.
Clean air fitter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual.
TEMP Control set too higher number.
Turn TEMP confrol to a lower number.
Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, fumiture,
etc, Air distribution is restricted.
Clear blockage in front of unit.
Dows, windows, registers, etc. open. Cold air escapes.
Close doors, windows, registers, etc.
Unit recently turned on in hot room.
Allow additional time to remove stored heat from walls, ceSinq, floor, and (umiture.
THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS ON AND OFF RAPIDLY.
Check if... Then...
Outside temperature is extremely hot.
Set FAN SPEED on HI to bring air past cooling coils more frequently.
NOISE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
Sound of fan hitting water - moisture removal system.
This is normal when humidity is high. Close doors, windows, and registers.
Window vibration - poor installation.
Refer to installation instructions or check vwth installer.
WATER DRIPPING INSIDE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
The air conditioner is improperly installed.
Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to
installation instructions or check with installer.
WATER DRIPPING OUTSIDE WHEN UNIT IS
Check if...
Î COOLING.
Then...
from humid room.
This is normal during excessively humid days.
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