Whirlpool ACP102PR0 ユーザーズマニュアル
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help. If you still
need help, see “Assistance or Service.”
need help, see “Assistance or Service.”
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Air conditioner will
not operate
not operate
■
The power supply cord is
unplugged.
unplugged.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. See “Electrical Requirements.”
■
The power supply cord has
tripped (Reset button has
popped out).
tripped (Reset button has
popped out).
Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and remain in)
to resume operation.
to resume operation.
■
A household fuse has
blown, or a circuit breaker
has tripped.
blown, or a circuit breaker
has tripped.
Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit breaker. See “Electrical Requirements.”
■
The Power button has not
been pressed.
been pressed.
Press POWER.
■
The local power has failed. Wait for power to be restored.
Air conditioner
blows fuses or trips
circuit breakers
blows fuses or trips
circuit breakers
■
Too many appliances are
being used on the same
circuit.
being used on the same
circuit.
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
■
Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker of the wrong
capacity is being used.
breaker of the wrong
capacity is being used.
Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the correct capacity. See
“Electrical Requirements.”
“Electrical Requirements.”
■
An extension cord is being
used.
used.
Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.
■
You are trying to restart the
air conditioner too soon
after turning off air
conditioner.
air conditioner too soon
after turning off air
conditioner.
Wait at least 3 minutes after turning off air conditioner before trying to restart
the air conditioner.
the air conditioner.
■
You have changed modes. Wait at least 3 minutes after turning air conditioner off before trying to restart
the air conditioner.
Air conditioner
power supply cord
trips (Reset button
pops out)
power supply cord
trips (Reset button
pops out)
■
Disturbances in your
electrical current can trip
(Reset button will pop out)
the power supply cord.
electrical current can trip
(Reset button will pop out)
the power supply cord.
Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and remain in)
to resume operation.
to resume operation.
■
An electrical overloading,
overheating, pinching or
aging can trip (Reset button
will pop out) the power
supply cord.
overheating, pinching or
aging can trip (Reset button
will pop out) the power
supply cord.
After correcting the problem, press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset
button will latch and remain in) to resume operation.
button will latch and remain in) to resume operation.
NOTE: A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power
supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer and must not be repaired.
supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer and must not be repaired.
Air conditioner
seems to run too
much
seems to run too
much
■
Is there a door or window
open?
open?
Keep doors and windows closed.
■
The current air conditioner
replaced an older model.
replaced an older model.
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
BTU/hr) marked on the air conditioner.
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
BTU/hr) marked on the air conditioner.
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The air conditioner is in a
heavily occupied room, or
heat-producing appliances
are in use in the room.
heavily occupied room, or
heat-producing appliances
are in use in the room.
Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day. A higher capacity air
conditioner may be required, depending on the size of the room being cooled.
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day. A higher capacity air
conditioner may be required, depending on the size of the room being cooled.