GE AEE08AR - Manual (Page 14)

Before you call for service^
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below
first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Air conditioner
does not start
The air conditioner
is unplugged
• Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely
into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
the fuse or reset the breaker.
Power failure • The unit will automatically re-stort in the settings lost
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 or heating for 3 minutes after it
is turned back on.
The current interrupter
device is tripped
• Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug.
• If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue
use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service
technician.
Air conditioner
freezing up Ice blocks the air flow
and stops the air conditioner
from cooling the room
• Set the mode control at Fan Only or Hi Cool with the
temp control at a warmer setting.
Air conditioner does not
cool as it should
Airflow is restricted • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
blocking the front of the air conditioner.
The temp control may
not be set correctly
• Turn the temperature knob clockwise as far as possible.
The air filter is dirty • Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Operating
Instructions 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" above.
Air conditioner does not
warm as it should
Airflow is restricted • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
blocking the front of the air conditioner.
The temp control may
not be set low enough
• Turn the knob counterclockwise as far as possible.
The lowest setting provides maximum warming.
The air filter is dirty • Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Operating
Instructions section.
The room may have been cold • When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need to
allow time for the room to warm up.
Warm air is escaping • Check for open furnace floor registers and
cold air returns.
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