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Model: ACQ062PS0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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btinoc		#1 Posted : Sunday, May 23, 2010 2:14:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/23/2010(UTC) Posts: 1		We accidentally plugged our 120 A/C unit into a 220 outlet. The power came on this there was a pop. We unplugged the unit but it won't come on at all in a regular 120 outlet. What can we do to repair this? Does this unit has a fuse that we could replace? Thanks


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sweebs		#2 Posted : Monday, May 24, 2010 5:31:06 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/24/2010(UTC) Posts: 1		are you in the U.S.? not sure about the rest of the world, but here it is impossible to accidentally plug a 120v cord into a 240v socket.


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icehouse		#3 Posted : Monday, May 24, 2010 9:41:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 440		Nothing is impossible. I have seen prongs twisted on 120 plugs to fit into a 220volt outlet because that was what was there instead of checking first. 120 into 220 outlet dead short to motor and compressor.:eek:


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