Kenmore 580.72184 - 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 discxjnnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
House (use blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace kise with time delay 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 quickly. 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).
AIR FROM UNIT DOES NOT FEEL COLD ENOUGH.
Check if... Then...
MODE selected 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 (2rC). Cooling may not ocoir until room temperature rises above 70°F (21“C).
Temperature sensing tube touching cold coil,
located behind air filter. Straighten tube away from coil.
THE AIR CONDmONER COOLING, BLIT ROOM IS TOO WARM - ICE FORMING ON COOUNG COIL BEHIND INLET GRILLE
Check if... Then...
Outdoor temperature below 70°F (21 °C). To defrost the coil, set selectorto FAN position. Then, turn TEMP control
counterclockwise to a warmer setting.
Alrfilter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual. To defrost,
set selector to FAN position.
TEMP Control set too coid for night-time cooling. To defrost the rail, 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 ROCMfl IS TOO WARM - NO ICE FORMING ON COOUNG COIL BEHIND INLET GRILLE
Check if...
Then...
Dirty air filter- air restricted. Clean air Alter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual.
TEMP Conkoi 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 stared heat from walls, ceiling, Aoar, 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 - moisture removal system. nils 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 WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
The air conditioner is improperly installed. nit 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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