Whirlpool RH123A1 manual IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance

Models: RH123A1

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IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance

IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance

Before you call for service ...

lf you are having an operating problem, check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance.

PROBLEM

CHECK IF

Unit won’t run. l Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.

lFuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Also, check if a tirnedelay

fuse has been used.

lSelector is set to OFF. l Local power has failed.

WHAT TO DO

lFirmly plug power cord into electrical outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.

lReplace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.

lSet Selector to another setting. l Wait for power to be restored.

Untt blows fuses or trips circuit breaker.

Unit turns on and off, or does not cool room.

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Time-delay fuse being used is of correct capacity.

An extension cord is being used.

Cooling circuit was turned off and on again quickly.

Filter is dirty.

Evaporator coils (inside) and condenser coils (outside) are ditty. There is excessive heat or moisture ifj room.

Fan speed is too low.

Thermostat setting is too low.

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Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the correct capacity.

Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.

Wait at least 3 minutes after turning cooling circuit off before trying to restart unit.

Clean filter. (See page 5.) Clean coils. (See page 6.)

Use exhaust fans to reduce room heat, or set Exhaust Vent Control to OPEN to reduce moisture.

Set Fan Control to a higher setting.

Set Thermostat Control to a higher number.

Normal operatlng sounds ...

When your room air conditioner is operetlng normally, you will hear sounds such as:

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Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing a “pinging”or “clicking”sound. Water droplets help to cool the condenser.

Air movement from the fan, especially on high fan speed settings.

Clicks from the cooling cycle.

Sounds also may be caused by house construc- tion-such as vibration of the unit due to wall construction or unsteady window mounting area.

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