Whirlpool CA5WMK0 installation instructions Troubleshooting, Air conditioner will not operate

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 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	Replace with a 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the correct capacity. See
circuit breaker of the	“Electrical requirements” in the Installation 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 air conditioner off before trying to restart the
restart the air	air conditioner.
conditioner too soon
after turning it off.

Air conditioner seems to run too much.

Check if ...	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 BTUs/hr.) marked on the air conditioner.
The air conditioner is	Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-producing appliances
in a heavily occupied	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.
producing
appliances are in
use in the room.

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