Whirlpool X18004VO Before you call for service, Normal operating sounds, Check if, What to do

Maintaining your air conditioner, continued

6.Wrap the motor, electrical control box and compressor terminal box in plastic film to make sure no water or other liquid can get inside. Water or other liquids could damage insulation and cause serious mechanical problems.

7.Carefully clean and hose out the base, coils and condensate pans. The areas listed may need to be cleaned more frequently especially if you notice an odor coming from the air conditioner.

8. Remove plastic film from motor and electrical parts.

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9.Oil the fan motor as instructed on the motor. Remove the oil hole plug at each end of the motor to add oil. An easy-to-use oil capsule is

available from local service centers or you can use SAR#20 nondetergent oil. Replace plugs into each end of the motor.

10. Reinstall air conditioner unit into cabinet.

11. Reattach grounding wire. Replace contiol panel and knobs.

12. Replace the front panel.

Wait 24 hours before starting the air conditioner again. This will give time for all areas to dry completely.

Before you call for service.. .

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

Operating problem

Air conditioner will not run.

Air conditioner blows fuses.

Air conditioner turns on and off or does not cool room.

Normal operating sounds.

You can expect to hear the following sounds when your air conditioner is operating:

Check if

IPower cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.

. System control is turned on.

nThermostat control is set at a high enough number to cause the air conditioner to run.

nFuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Also check to see if a time-delay fuse is being used.

nCorrect type and ampere fuse is used.

. An extension cord is being used.

. You waited 2 minutes after turning air conditioner off before attempting to restart.

n Filter is clean.

. Evaporator (inside) and condenser coils are clean.

nExcessive moisture or heat from cooking or showers is in cooling area.

nFan setting is too low.

. Thermostat setting is at high enough number to cause the air conditioner to cool room.

. Droplets of water hitting the condenser causing a ‘pinging’ or ‘clickina’ sound. Water from normal operation or rainfall does not harm components, so you should not be concerned.

What to do

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

Turn System Control to a ‘Cool’ position.

Set Thermostat Control to a higher number.

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

Use a time-delay fuse with the correct ampere capacity.

Do Not use an extension cord.

Wait at least 2 minutes before restarting air conditioner.

Follow the filter cleaning instructions in this Guide.

Follow the annual maintenance instructions in this Guide.

Use exhaust venting fans to remove moisture or heat from cooling area.

Set fan setting to a higher speed.

Set Thermostat Control to a higher number.

nAir movement from the fan occurs

especially at high fan-speed settings.

nVibration sounds can be caused by wall construction or mounting for the air conditioner.