Troubleshooting, Problem possible cause solution – EdgeStar AP310SS User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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Problem Possible

Cause

Solution

There was a power failure

Restore the power supply

The plug is not correctly inserted
into the socket

Insert the plug correctly into the
socket

The automatic switch, line fuse,
or breaker has been tripped

Flip the switch, change the fuse,
or turn the breaker back on. Also
note that you may have too many
appliances drawing power on one
circuit, so you may need to move
some onto another circuit

The power supply voltage is too
low

Move the unit onto another
circuit with the correct voltage

The power cord is damaged

Call for service. Only authorized
service man should replace
damaged plugs

The portable air conditioner does

not turn on

The LCDI plug for the unit is
tripped

Press the Reset button on the
portable air conditioner's plug

The room temperature is outside
of the operational tolerances of
the unit

This unit is designed to work in
ambient temperatures of 64°F to
100°F

The Cooling mode is not on

Press the Mode button until the
Cooling icon is shown on the
control panel

The compressor has not turned
on yet because of its time delay

Give the compressor 3 minutes to
turn on after the Cooling mode
has been selected

The set temperature is too high

Reset the temperature lower

The unit turns on, but the
compressor does not turn on- the
fan runs, but there is no cooling

The internal water reservoir is
full

Check the water level indicator
on the control panel. If it is lit,
either manually drain the water
or allow the unit to exhaust the
water itself. Then cooling will
resume

The filter is dirty or obstructed

Clean the filter

The air intake is obstructed

Make sure there is at least 20" of
clearance from the air intake (on
the front of the unit)

The air coming out of the unit is
not very cold, or the airflow
volume is weak

The exhaust duct is too long

Make the exhaust duct as short as
possible

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