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   Bob F to jaugustine@verizon.net   
   Re: Hisense AP10CR2W Portable Air Condit   
   09 Sep 23 21:08:14   
   
   From: bobnospam@gmail.com   
      
   On 9/9/2023 3:42 PM, jaugustine@verizon.net wrote:   
   >>>    
   >>>>   
   >>>>   Sorry   I can't offer any specific advice,  but a google search for   
   >>>>       portable air conditioner reset   
   >>>>   returns some hits that indicate that un-plugging  and   
   >>>> leaving it unplugged for  an extended time  < 30 minutes >   
   >>>> should reset it.   
   >>>>    Good luck.   
   >>>>       John T.   
   >>>   
   >>> Hi John T,   
   >>>   For many devices,  unplugging for a while does act like a reset, but   
   >>> not in this case.   I had it unplugged for over 24 hours, but that did NOT   
   >>> resolve the issue.   
   >>> I could NOT find a Service Manual (PDF file) for this unit via google   
   >>> search.   
   >>>   I wonder if a relay is "stuck" (contacts "fused" together) ?   
   >>>   Maybe, as a last resort, I will have to open up the unit,  However,   
   >>> I can still use it as long as I unplug it after I turn it off.   
   >>>          John   
   >>>   
   >>   
   >> One other   long-shot  -  with the device unplugged  -  press the   
   >> power button several times.  This is sometimes suggested when   
   >> takng apart devices to discharge capacitors.   
   >> Is there a  reset  on the power cord plug  ?  Try resetting it.   
   >>   John T.   
   >   
   >         UPDATE,   ISSUE "WENT AWAY":   
   >   
   >       My Wife plugged in the air conditioner and turned it on.  Later,   
   > she turned if off, but this time,  it turned off COMPLETELY !!   
   > The power cord was NOT unplugged.   
   >   
   >       After about 15 minutes,  I decided to try it out.   Air ran for a half   
   > hour.  When I turned it off,  it turned off completely.   
   >   
   >       Power cord does NOT have to be unplugged anymore.   
   >   
   >                    John   
   >   
      
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