16TroubleshootingPROBLEM CAUSES REMEDYThe air-conditionerdoes not work• the power is off• the appliance is not plugged in • Plug it inThe air-conditionerworks only for ashort time• The exhaust hose is twisted• The exhaust hose is blocked• The exhaust hose is bent• Position exhaust hose correctly• Check for obstacles blockingthe exhaust system• Straighten the hoseThe air-conditionerworks but does notcool the room.• a window is open• there is a source of heat in the room (lamp,burner etc.) or there are many people in theroom.• the thermostat is set too high• air filters are dirty• the capacity of the air-conditioner is notadequate for the conditions or the dimen-sions of the room.• close the window• eliminate source of heat• set the thermostat to a lowertemperature• clean the filters• clean the filtersStrange odour in theroom• air filters are dirtyLeaking condensa-te from the unit• appliance incorrectly installed• condensate collection tank is full• see instructions for correctinstallation of appliance• Empty the tankThe unit does not workfor about 3 minutesafter turning on theappliance.• wait for 3 minutes• The safety mechanism has been activatedSee paragraph “Self diagnosis” if the following messages appear on the display: FF, HP, LT, FT, PF.GB-5751012600 16-02-2004 15:55 Pagina 16