Kenmore 580.75050 User Manual download pdf (Page 12)

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 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 oft 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 the air

conditioner and contact a qualified service technician.

AIR FROM UNIT DOES NOT FEEL COLD ENOUGH.

Check If... Then...

Fan Speed Switch in LOW position. Turn Fan Speed Switch to HI position

Control Knob set too warm. Turn Mode/Temp Control Knob 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.

Remove front grille, and straighten tube away from evaporator coil.

THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM - ICE FORMING ON COOLING COIL BEHIND INl^T GRILLE.

Check If... Then...

Outdoor temperature below 70°F (21 °C).

To defrost the coil, set Mode/Temp Control Knob to Fan Only position.

Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual. To defrost,

set Mode/Temp control to Fan Only position.

Mode/Temp control Knob set too cold for

night-time cooling.

To defrost the coil, set Mode/Temp control to Fan Only position.

THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM

Check If...

Then...

Dirty air filter - air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual.

Mode/Temp control Knob set too warm. Control Knob clockwise to a COOLER setting.

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 Fan Speed Switch 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 instaiiation instructions or check with installer.

WATER DRIPPING INSIDE ROOM WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.

Check If... Then...

The air conditioner is improperly installed. Tilt air conditioner slightiy 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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