Whirlpool ACQ142XG0 Installation Instructions Manual page 29

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Troubleshooting
You can solve many common air conditioner problems easily, saving you the cost of a service call. Try the
suggestions
below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help.
Air conditioner will not operate
Check if . . .
Then . . .
The power supply
Firmly plug the power supply cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
cord is unplugged.
A household fuse
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Make sure the air conditioner is plugged into a
has blown or circuit
properly grounded outlet as described in the Installation Instructions.
breaker has tripped.
The MODE Control is Turn the MODE Control to an active setting.
turned to the OFF
position.
The local power has
Wait for power to be restored.
failed.
Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit'breakers
Check if . . .
Then . . .
Too many appliances
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
are being used on the
same circuit.
Time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker of the
Replace with a 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the correct capacity. See
wrong capacity is
"Electrical requirements" in the Installation Instructions for the correct capacity.
being used.
An extension cord is
Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.
being used.
You are trying to
Wait at least 3 minutes after turning MODE Control off before trying to restart the air
restart the air conditioner.
conditioner too soon
after turning MODE
Control off.
Air conditioner seems to run too much
Check if . . .
The current air
conditioner replaced
an older model.
The air conditioner
is in a heavily
occupied room or
heat-producing
appliances are in
use in the room.
Then . . .
The use of more efficient components may cause the air conditioner to run longer than
an older model, but the total energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do not
emit the "blast" of cold air you may be accustomed to from older units, but this IS NOT an
indication of lesser cooling capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and
capacity rating (in BTUs/hr.) marked on the air conditioner.
Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-producing appli-
ances during the hottest part of the day. A higher capacity air conditioner may be required
depending on the size of the room being cooled.
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