Troubleshooting - Whirlpool ACM 152XE0 Installation & User Manual

Troubleshooting
Before calling for service:
Performance problems often result from little things you can fix yourself without tools
of any kind.
PROBLEM
Unit won't run
SOLUTION
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Make sure the power cord is plugged into a live circuit
with the proper voltage.
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Replace household fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
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Make sure the Fan Control is not set to Off.
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In case of local power failure, wait for power to be
restored.
Unit blows household fuses
or trips circuit breaker
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Replace household fuse with a time-delay fuse of the
correct capacity.
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Do not use an extension cord with this or any other
appliance.
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Wait at least 3 minutes after turning unit off to turn it
on again.
Unit turns off and on OR unit
does not cool room
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Clean the filter.
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Clean the coils.
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Use exhaust/venting fans to reduce room heat.
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Set Fan Control to a higher fan speed.
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Set Thermostat to a higher setting.
Normal operating sounds
When your air conditioner is operating
normally, you will hear such sounds as:
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Droplets of water hitting the condenser,
causing a "pinging" or "clicking" sound.
Water droplets help cool the condenser.
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Air movement from the fan - especially on
High fan speed settings.
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Clicks from the cooling cycle.
Sounds also may be caused by house
construction - such as vibration of the unit
due to wall construction or unsteady window
mounting area.
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