Troubleshooting - Whirlpool X05002X0 Use And Care Manual

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Troubleshooting
Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their air
conditioners. Please read through this chart before calling for service. It could save you the
cost of a service call.
PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Air conditioner
won't run
Is the unit plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage?
Has the time-delay fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Is the System Control set to OFF?
Is the Thermostat Control set correctly?
Has the local power failed?
Unit blows
Are time-delay fuses being used?
fuses or trips
circuit breaker
Is an extension cord being used? Do not use an extension cord
with this or any other appliance.
Are you waiting three minutes before trying to restart the unit?
Unit turns on
Is the air filter clean?
and off
OR does not
cool the room
Are the coils clean (both inside evaporator and outside
condenser)?
Is the System Control set too low?
Is the Thermostat Control set too low?
Normal operating sounds
When your air conditioner operates nor-
mally, you will hear sounds such as:
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Pinging or clicking
as
water droplets hit
the condenser. Water droplets help cool
the condenser.
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Air movement from the fan, especially on
HI COOL setting.
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Clicks from the cooling cycle.
Sounds may also be caused by house
construction - such as vibration of the unit
due to wall construction or an unsteady
window mounting area.
WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
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