Whirlpool CA8WR42 Air Conditioner User Manual


 
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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.
Your air conditioner will not operate
Check if . . .
Then . . .
The power supply
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
cord is unpiugged.
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 Fan Control is
turned to the OFF
position.
Turn the Fan Control to an active setting.
The local power has
Wait for power to be restored.
failed.
The unit 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
Replace with a 15 amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the correct capacity. See
circuit breaker of the
“Electrical Requirements” in the lnstallatron Instructions for the correct capacity.
wrong capacity is
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 Fan Control off before trying IO resran the air
restart the air
t conditioner.
conditioner too soon I
after turning Fan
Control off.
The air conditioner seems to run too much
Check if . . .
1 Then . . .
The current air
The use of more efficient components may cause the air conditioner to run longer than
conditioner replaced
an older model, but the total energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do not
an older model.
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 BTUsihr.) marked on the air conditioner.
I
1 The unit is in a
i
!
Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-producing appli-
heavily occupied
[ antes during the hottest part of the day. A higher capacity air conditioner may be required
room or heat-
! depending on the size of the room being cooled.
producrng
appliances are in
use in the room.
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