The unit turns on and off too much, or does not cool room

Check if ...

The air conditioner is not properly sized for your room.

The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris.

The inside evaporator and outside condenser coils are dirty or obstructed by debris.

There is excessive heat or moisture (open container cooking, showers, etc.) in the room.

The louvers are blocked.

The temperature of the room you are trying to cool is extremely hot.

Then ...

Check the cooling capabilities of your room air conditioner. Room air conditioners are not designed to cool multiple rooms.

Clean the filter. See page 14.

Clean the inside evaporator and outside condenser coils. See page 18.

Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat-producing appliances during the hottest part of the day.

Install the air conditioner in a location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds, furniture, etc.

Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool off a very hot room.

Windows or doors to the outside are open.

Close all windows and doors.

The Exhaust Vent Control is

Set the Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED for maximum cooling.

Iset to OPEN.

 

I

The Thermostat is not at a

Adjust the Thermostat to a cooler setting by turning the knob clockwise. Turn Fan

cool enough setting.

 

Control to QUICK COMFORT.

The air conditioner is

:

Install your air conditioner in a more shaded window.

installed on the sunny side

 

of your house.

 

 

The outside temperature is

Do not try to operate your air conditioner when the outside temperature is below

below 65°F(18%).

 

65°F (18°C).

Water drips from cabinet into your house

conditioner should

slope

on a carpenter’s level [l .Odegrees] for models with a sliding side curtain and 1 full

bubble [2.5 degrees] for models with a filler board) to ensure proper drainage. See

slightly downward

toward

the Installation Instructions for an illustration. Reposition or shim the cabinet as

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Whirlpool ACQ254XF0 manual Unit turns on and off too much, or does not cool room, Water drips from cabinet into your house