Kenmore 580.75080 - Manual (Page 13)

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 into wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time deiay type or reset circuit breaker.
MODE selector Is OFF position. Turn MODE selector to the desired COOL setting.
Unit was turned off and then on too quickiy. Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting.
TEMP Control set warmer than room temperature. Turn TEMP Control clockwise to a cooler setting (higher number).
The current Interrupter device Is triped Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug
If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of fhe air
condifioner and contact a qualified service technician.
AIR FROM UNIT DOES NOT FEEL COLD ENOUGH.
Check if...
Then..,
MODE selector in LOW COOL position. Turn selector to HIGH COOL position
TEMP Control set too warm (lower number). Turn TEMP Control clockwise to a cooler setting.
Room temperature below 70°F (21 °C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 70°F (21°C).
Temperature sensing tube touching evaporator coil,
located behind front grille.
Straighten tube away from evaporator coil.
THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM - ICE FORMING ON COOLING COIL BEHIND FRONT GRILLE.
Check if...
Then...
Outdoor temperature below 70°F (21 °C). To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN position. Then, turn TEMP control
counterclockwise to a warmer setting.
Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual. To defrost,
set selector to FAN position.
TEMP Control set too cold for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set selector to a FAN position. Then, set the MODE
control at FAN position or "High Cool" with the TEMP control to a warmer position.
THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM.
Check if...
Dirty air filter - air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Maintenance section of ownehs manual.
TEMP Control set too warm. Turn TEMP control clockwise to a cooler setting (higher number).
Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture,
etc. Air distribution is restricted.
Clear blockage in front of unit.
Doors, 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, ceiling, floor, and furniture.
THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS ON AND OFF RAPIDLY.
Check if... Then...
Outside temperature is extremely hot. Set MODE on HIGH speed to bring air past cooling coils faster.
NOISE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
Sound of fan hitting water-from the 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 with installer.
WATER DRIPPING INSIDE ROOM WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
The air conditioner is improperiy 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 COOLING.
Check if... Then...
The unit is removing large quantities of moisture
from humid room. This is normal during excessively humid days.
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