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SLIDER/CASEMENT WINDOW AIR CONDlTlONERS

MODELS ACSIOZ ACS520

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP appliance.

You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner- ship Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new informa- tion on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and

1 electricalshock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions

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Our Consumer Assistance is toll-free, 24 hours a day.

Center number, l-80@253-1301,

lf you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If

You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 24. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer

Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Demler Phone

Important safety instructions

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Read all instructions before using your air conditioner.

Complete the installation requirements as described in the Installation Instructions.

Do not allow children to operate or play with the air conditioner.

Do not operate the air conditioner with the front panel removed. l

Never clean air conditioner parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. l

FOR YOUR SAFETY l

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR

OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS

IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A

FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

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Install the air conditioner in a window that will hold the weight and secure it in accordance with the Installation Instructions.

Connect the air conditioner only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (See the Installation Instruc- tions.)

Be sure the air conditioner is the correct size for the area you want to cool.

Use the air condiiioner only for its intended purpose.

Be sure the air conditioner is not used by anyone unable to operate it propetfy.

Maintain the air conditioner properly.

Also, remove the Energy Label and Buy Guide.

Use a damp cloth to take off any glue residue. Do not use sharp instruments, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material.

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PartsAnd Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like.

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Proper installation of your air conditioner is important for proper operation and best cooling results. This section will tell you how to meet necessary electrical requirements and how to install your air conditioner properly into a sliding or casement style window. Please read these installation instructions, as well as the operating and care instructions, before installing your unit.

Meeting electrical requirements

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Elactrlul Shock and

Person81 Injury Hazard

Electrical ground is required on this appliance. l l l

DO NOT modify the power supply cord plug. lf it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in an electriial shock

DO NOT use an extension cord with this appliance. l

Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Failure to follow these instructions could resutt in electrical shock, serious injury or death.

OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND

ORDINANCES.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,

REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD

GROUNDING PRONG.

NOTE: lf codes permit and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate and not interrupted by plastic, non- metallic gaskets or other insulating materials.

Receptacle wiring

Receptacle wiring should be a minimum of

14gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the respon- sibility of the consumer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring, installed by a qualified electrician. Observe the National

Electrical Code and all local governing codes and ordinances.

Electrical requirements

A 115 volt (103.5 minimum, 126.5 maximum),

60 Hertz, AC only, 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required. A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker is also required. A separate circuit, sewing only this appliance, must be provided.

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Electrical connection

Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

Recommended groundlng method

For your personal safety, this appliance must bs grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord with a 3prong grounding plug. To minimize possible electrical shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating

3prong grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National

Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70-latest version) and all local codes and ordinances. If a mating

3-prong groundingtype wall receptacle is not available, it is the responsibilii of the consumer to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

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Preparing for installation

Installation tips

For wood-frame cnement windowe: It may be necessary to construct a frame, using at least

1 -inch thick wood, with a 15%inch wide opening.

Fasten frame securely and seal it into the window opening.

For brick or cement bulkflng conetruction: It may be necessary to provide a wood stool strip under the air conditioner for mounting purposes.

Tools required

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Flat-head screwdriver

Phillips-head screwdriver

Carpenter’s level

Tape measure

Fine tooth saw

Electric or hand drill

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Pereonel Injury and

Product Damage Hazard

Because this air conditioner weighs about

88 to 105 pounds, it is recommended that you have someone help you when you install your new unit and that you both use proper lifting techniques. l l

This appliance must be installed according to all applicable codes and ordinances.

Handle the air conditioner with care. Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils. l

Be sure your air conditioner does not fall during installation. l

Do not use the water collected in the unit for drinking purposes. lt is not sanitary.

Failure to follow the above precautions could resull in personal injury or product damage.

1. Unpack the installation kft. Make sure you have all the necessary parts.

In~tdatkm kit contenta:

A Platform (1)

B. Adjustment bolt (1)

C. Screw - #10 x 2%’ flat-head (2)

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Screw - #lO x 1%’ pan-head (2)

OR

Screw - #lO x 1’ pan-head (2)

D. Safety bracket (1)

E. Screw - #8-32 x o/4’ self-threading (7)

F. Track seal (1)

G. Foam seal strip/Sash seal (1)

H. Side channel seal (1)

I. Plastic window panel (1)

J. Window locking bracket (1)

K. Hex flange nut - l/4’ (1)

L. Screw - #8 x W’ round wood-head (8)

M. Support brace (1)

NOTE: Use the scale at the right to measure the length of your screws. This will come in handy when separating screws for installation.

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2. Choore a proper size window. l

15% inches minimum width l l

18% inches maximum width

(for casement windows)

21%e inches minimum height

(with window panel retainer) l l

20% inches minimum height

(window panel retainer removed)

40 inches maximum height

NOTE: The height measurement must be of an unobstructed opening above the mounting platform. In some cases, due to a variety of stop and track arrangements, the above dimensions may vary slightly. lf necessary, the installation can be made by altering the window jambs. (See “Alternate window jamb applications” on page 12.)

3. Choose the prof~r window location.

Choose a window that will allow the cooled air to flow freely and directly into the room(s) you want to cool. Remember, it is difficult to move air around comers. Also, choose a window that is within 8 feet of an electrical outlet. (See

“Meeting electrical requirements” on pages 5-6 for receptacle and wiring needs.) Do not we en extension cord.

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1. Attach support brece to platform as shown.

Use the adjustment bolt and hex flange nut to complete the assembly. Choose the slot and adjustment bott hole locations that will create a

45’ angle between the platform and the support brace. Try the assembly in the window to determine if the platform will rest properly and allow the proper slope (?&inch lower on outside). Without the proper slope, water could drip into your home and cause water damage.

NOTE: lf you are planning to use a siding- protection board (see Step 5) on the outside of your house, hold the board in place when testing the assembly in the window.

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2. Men~re and lightly mark e line 8VAnches from the right window jamb.

NOTE: lf any sash stop protrudes more than

1 inch from the side window jambs, the

8W4nch measurement must be increased accordingly. Screen and storm window frames may also require adjustments to the measure- ment.

3. Center the platform ueembfy on the line with the inside platform tab pressed against the inside edge of the window track. Using the holes in the platform as a guide, mark and drill two !&-inch diameter holes. Drill holes in either track or stool.

Proper Dammge Hazard

Be sure the wood stool or window track is securely attached to the building construc- tion. Use longer screws into the sub- framing ff necessary.

Failure to follow the above precaution could result in damage to the window or air conditioner.

4. Peel off the protecthro backing from the track seal. Apply seal to the room side of the window track. The center of the seal strip should coincide with the line marked in Step

2.

The two screw holes drilled in Step 3 should be directly above the seal strip in the inner track

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5. Securely attach a riding-protection board to the side of the house.

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To avoid permanent siding damage, attach the siding-protection board to the base of the support brace as shown.

NOTE: The siding-protection board should be long enough to span 2 wall studs.

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6. Place platform aeeembly, with platform tab against inside of window track, and attach it to the window jamb. Use appropriate length screws (item C on page 7).

7. Adjust the platform aeeembfy so that the outside edge is %-inch lower than the inside edge. This ensures proper water drainage from the air conditioner.

8. Level the platform aeeembly from side- to-side. Also, make sure the window track is level. Use leveling shims as necessary to ensure the air conditioner will be level from side-to-side.

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9. Measure the height of the window opening from the top of the platform assembly. Subtract 20% inches (the height of the air conditioner cabinet). Mark this measurement on the plastic window paneC along the longer side.

10. Clamp the plaetic window panel between a board and a work table and cut along the cutting line with a fine tooth saw. Remove any burrs with a file.

Measure bebnco md subtract

20% in&se.

11. Lift the panel frame from the side channels of the air conditioner cabinet. Slide the plastic window panel into the frame with the smooth side to the outside. Slide the panel frame assembly back into the side channels of the air conditioner cabinet. Make sure the plastic window panel is firmly enclosed on all sides by the retainer grooves.

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12. Cut l kle channel eeal into 2 equal lengths.

Remove the protective backing and apply it to the rear side of the cabinet side channels, starting just below the panel frame assem- bly. Pinch off excess length so the seal is even with the bottom of the cabinet side channel.

Apply w-thor swl to oich chne& juot beIowodg@of pad frame.

13. Remove the air intake penel and front

Panel frame First, press down on the top edge of the air intake panel and tilt it toward you. Lit it up to release the bottom spring clips. Next, remove the 2 Phillips-head screws holding the front panel frame in place. Finally, press down on the top edge of the front panel frame, tilt lt forward, and lift it up off the bottom spring clips.

NOTE: Do not push or pull on the air direction louvers.

3. Proms down and tilt forward to remove front penal fmmo. l.Preudown

14. Piece the air conditioner in the window opening. It should sit on the platform assembly so that the window panel frame and the cabinet side channels are against the top and side window jambs.

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15. Slide the inner window each firmly against the side of the cabinet. Make sure not to peel the seal strips from the window track and cabinet side channels. If the panel frame does not fit snugly to the inner window sash, secure the panel frame to the sash with #8 x %-inch wood screws or #8-

32 x %-inch self-threading screws. Use the partially plugged holes in the panel frame.

For metal or plastic window sashes or jambs, drill H-inch pilot holes for the self- threading screws.

NOTE: When installing screws in the window sash, be sure not to interfere with the glass inside the sash retaining channel.

16. Hook the safety bracket over the base of the unft and fasten it to the front of the platform assembly. Use a #8-32 x %-inch self-threading screw.

NOTE: The bracket prevents movement of the air conditioner (either in or out) after completing the installation.

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Stuff the foam aeal l trip/aaah real between the vertical sash and the window glass.

UK the window locking brmket to lock the inner window sash to the base of the outer window sash. Use one It8 x %-inch wood screw or #8-32 x %-inch self-threading screw. (See illustration.)

Replete the air conditioner front panel frame and air intake panel. Make sure you replace the 2 screws that hold the front panel frame in place before you replace the air intake panel.

Alternate window jamb applications

To install in windows having no flanges or wood stops on the top and side jambs, the channels and panel frame must fit against a mating flange

(or l&inch max. thick angle) attached to the window jambs. Figure A shows this angle

C show alternate treat- ments. On the sash side of the opening, the leading comer of the inner sash becomes the flange. You can purchase the angle strip locally.

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NOTE: Open the window the maximum amount to allow for clearance of the cabinet. The crank handle should be removed to allow the platform to be fastened to the jamb. If the window cannot open far enough (more than 15% inches) for the cabinet to clear the window, remove the window entirely by drilling out the rivets. Bolts can serve as the pivots in the future.

To avoid the crank handle and window clearance problems, the unit can be installed in a stationary sash section. However, the horizontal mullion and the 2 glass panels must be removed before installation.

1. Attech support brace to platform as shown.

Use the adjustment bolt and hex flangs nut to complete the assembly. Choose the slot and adjustment bolt hole locations that will create a

45’ angle between the platform and the support brace. Try the assembly in the window to determine if the platform will rest properly and allow the proper elope (?&inch lower on outside).

NOTE: lf you are planning to use a skfing- protection board (see step 5) on the outside of your house, hold the board in place when testing the assembly in the window.

2. Drill a Wclnch diameter pikt hole in the window jamb an equal distance from each side of the jamb and %-inch up from the window sill. lf the hole coincides with the window lever slot in the jamb bottom, an additional hole will have to be drilled through the platform edge and the window jamb to miss this slot.

Equal df~tance from both l ickr

3. Peel off the protective backing from the track seal and stick the seal to the window sill on the outside of the bottom jamb.

Appiytmcksuitotboouteido dg~ of UM bottom window jamb.

4.

Screw the pletform assembly to the window jamb through the pilot hole you drilled in Step

2. Use a #8 x %-inch self-threading screw.

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5. Adjust the piatforrn ueembfy so that the rear of the air conditioner will be %-inch lower than the front. This ensures proper water drainage from the air conditioner.

NOTE: A projection below the base of the air conditioner will require the rear of the platform to be %a-inch lower than the front to create the

3/ibinch slat from front to rear.

6. Securely ettach a ridingprotection board to the side of the house where the platform assembly hits the house. The siding-protection board should be long enough to span 2 wall studs.

7. Meaeure the height of the window opening from the top of the platform assembly.

Subtract 20% inches (the height of the air conditioner cabinet). Mark this measurement on the plastic window panel-along the longer side.

6. Clamp the pleetlc window penel between a board and a work table and cut along the cutting line with a fine tooth saw. Remove any burrs with a file.

9. Lii the panel frame from the side channels of the air conditioner cabinet. Slide the plastic window panel into the frame with the smooth side to the outside. Slide the panel frame assembly back into the side channels of the air conditioner cabinet. Make sure the plastic window panel is firmly enclosed on all sides by the retainer grooves.

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10. Cut ride channel eeal into 2 equal lengths.

Remove the protective backing and apply it to the rear side of the cabinet side channels, starting just below the panel frame assem- bly. Pinch off excess length so the seal is even with the bottom of the cabinet side channel.

11. Remove the air inteke panel and front

Penel fmme. First, press down on the top edge of the air intake panel and tilt ft toward you. Lift it up to release the bottom spring clips. Next, remove the 2 phillips-head screws holding the front panel frame in place. Finally, press down on the top edge of the front panel frame, tilt it forward, and lift it up off the bottom spring clips.

NOTE: Do not push or pull on the air direction louvers.

3. Prmu down and tilt forward to romovo front pmol hamo. l.Pmedown enduft toward to remove air lntako panel.

12. Piece the air conditioner in the window opening. It should sit on the platfom-r assembly so that the window panel frame and the cabinet side channels are against the top and side window jambs. Side channels should overlap side window jambs equally.

13. Drill two %-inch diameter pilot holee in the top window jamb in line with the partially plugged holes in the panel frame. Secure the panel frame to the window jamb wfth two

#8-32 x %-inch self-threading screws. lf additional holding is necessary, two screws may be used on the sides of the panel frame as well.

14. Drill two ecrew4eerance holee in the cabinet side channels (near bottom) and two

F&-inch diameter pilot holes in the side window jambs. Secure the cabinet side channels to the window jambs wfth two t8-

32 x %-inch self-threading screws. When doing this, be careful not to twist the side channel seals with the screws.

NOTE: The insertion of these screws will prevent the air conditioner from being pushed into the room.

15. Replete the air conditioner front panel frame. Make sure to replace the 2 screws that hold the panel in place. Do not push or pull on the front panel louvers.

16. Replete the air intnke panel and air filter.

Snap air filter into back of air intake panel before snapping air intake panel into place.

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Operating Your Air

Conditioner

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In order to obtain the best possible results from your air conditioner, it is important that you operate it properly. This section will tell you how to do just that.

Starting your air conditioner

1. Set Exhaust Control to CLOSED for maxi- mum cooling performance.

2. Set Fan Control to the desired setting.

QUIET COOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for sleeping cotiort

REGULAR COOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for normal cooling

MAX COOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for maximum cooling

FAN ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for circulating room air when no cooling is desired

3. Turn the Thermostat Control to the desired setting. You can adjust the air conditioner’s cooling performance by turning the Thermo- stat Control clockwise for more cooling or counterclockwise for less cooling. You will need to experiment to find the setting which suits you best.

NOTE: If you turn your air conditioner off or if the compressor turns off when lowering the

Thermostat Control, wait at least 3 minutes before turning it back on. Doing this keeps the air conditioner from blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker. l

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug unit only into grounded electrical outlet. l l

Do not use an extension cord,

Do not operate unit with front panel re- moved.

Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

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Using the exhaust vent control

The Exhaust Vent Control draws stale or smoky air from the room or circulates existing rmrn air.

To exhauot room air:

1. Set Exhaust Control to OPEN.

2. Set Fan Control to desired setting. If no cooling is desired, set Fan Control to FAN

ONLY.

3. Set Thermostat Control to desired setting.

To circulate room air:

1. Set Exhaust Control to CLOSED.

2. Set Fan Control to desired setting. If no cooling is desired, set Fan Control to FAN

ONLY.

3. Set Thermostat Control to desired setting.

NOTE: For maximum performance, the Exhaust

Vent Control must be in the CLOSED position when cooling or room air circulation is desired.

Cooling at low outside temperatures

When the outside temperature drops below 70°F and the air conditioner is cooling, frost may form on the coils behind the air intake panel. This will block the airflow into the room. l

To defrost the coik:

Set the Fan Control to the FAN ONLY setting and allow unit to run until frost is gone.

To prevent frost build-up:

1. Set the Fan Control to desired COOL setting.

2. Set Thermostat Control to the middle setting.

3. Make sure all louvers are open.

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Adjusting the air direction louvers

The air direction louvers control the airflow direction. Your air conditioner can direct the airflow in 4 directions - up, down, left or right. l

To direct airflow up or down:

Tilt the louvers up or down with the tabs located at the outside edges of the louvers.

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To direct airflow left or right:

Turn thumb wheel to the left or right for desired airflow.

NOTE: The tabs and thumb wheels can be adjusted separately for a variety of airflow combinations.

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Caring For Your Air

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Proper maintenance of your air conditioner will help ensure longer lie and lower operating costs.

This section will tell you how to clean your air conditioner and perform annual maintenance.

You can always call your authorized Whirlpool@ servicing dealer for an annual check-up. l l

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

Unplug power cord from receptacle before cleaning unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

Do not use flammable fluids, solvents, abrasive cleaners or strong detergents.

Fire or product damage could resuft.

Cleaning the air intake panel

1.

Unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the air intake panel from unit for cleaning. Press down at top of panel to release it from the front panel frame.

3. Tilt top of panel toward you.

4. Lii panel up and away from the bottom spring clips.

5. Remove the air filter from the back side of the air intake panel and clean it separately.

(See “Cleaning the air fiftef on page 21.)

6. Clean air intake panel with warm water, mild soap or detergent and a soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

7. Wipe control panel clean wfth a soft, dry cloth.

6. Replace air fifter.

9. Replace the air intake panel. Locate bottom of panel on the spring clips. Press down on top edge of panel and push it toward the unit to secure the upper tabs.

10. Plug in the power cord.

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Cleaning the air filter

The fifter is cleanable. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint and other particles from the air. Check every two weeks to see if fifter needs cleaning.

1. Press down the top of the air intake panel to release it from the front panel frame. (See

“Cleaning the air intake panel” on page 20.)

2. Tift top of air intake panel toward you and lift it up off the bottom spring clips.

3. Turn air intake panel over and remove air fifter.

4. Clean fifter using a vacuum cleaner.

OR lf very dirty, wash fitter wfth warm water and a mild detergent. Air dry filter thoroughly before replacing in air intake panel.

5. Replace air filter and air intake panel.

Performing annual maintenance

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Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to ensure steady, top performance throughout the year.

Call the service company recommended by your dealer to:

Inspect and clean the coils and condensate water passages.

Check fan and fan motor.

The compressor and fan motor are sealed and need no oiling. Expense of annual inspection is the customer’s responsibility.

OR lf you are familiar wfth electrical appliances, you can do the cleaning and maintenance yourseff. ff you choose to do so, follow these steps. l l l l l

Electrical Shock, Product Damage and

Penonal Injury Hazard

Unplug power cord from receptacle before performing any maintenance. Be sure no liquid gets into the motor, electrical control box or compressor electrical terminals.

Do not lift, push or pull any white beaded foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.

Because your air conditioner weighs from

88 to 105 pounds, it is recommended that you have someone help you when you remove and re-install your unit and that you both use proper lifting techniques.

Handle the air conditioner with care. Watch out for the sharp, metal fins on the front and rear coils.

Do not use the collected water for drinting purposes. lt is not sanitary.

Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical shock, product damage or personal injury. continued on next page

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1. Unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the air intake panel. (See “Cleaning the air intake paner on page 20.)

3. Remove 2 Phillips-head screws holding front panel frame in place. Then remove front panel frame the same way you removed the air intake panel.

4. Remove the air conditioner from the window.

5. Remove the 6 slotted hex-head screws along the base of the cabinet (3 per side- as shown).

6. Remove the 1 slotted hex-head screw from the left side of the cabinet (as shown).

7. Holding the cabinet on both sides, carefully lift cabinet off base.

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

9. Clean and hose out the base, coils and condensate pans. Clean air conditioner at least once a year or more often if the condenser coils and pans collect dirt, sand, leaves, insects or algae. Also, clean the air conditioner if you detect an odor coming from it.

10. Remove plastic film from the motor and electrical parts.

11. Replace cabinet over base and tighten all screws.

12. Reinstall air conditioner in the window.

13. Replace the air intake panel and front panel frame.

14. Plug in the power cord.

NOTE: It is a good idea to wait 24 hours before starting the air conditioner again. Doing so allows time for all areas to dry thoroughly.

The water from rainfall or from normal operation does not harm the motor or electrical parts.

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Understanding normal operating sounds

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

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 thermostat cycle.

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

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You can help save energy by following the tips below.

Improve your home’s insulation. Seal all doors and windows. Close the fireplace flue.

Close all blinds and drapes on sunny sides of the house. Add window awnings.

Keep the air filter clean.

Do not block the airflow with drapes or furniture.

Ventilate the attic. High temperatures in the attic add to the air conditioner’s cooling load.

Try not to use heat-producing appliances during the hottest part of the day.

Turn off lights and appliances when they are not needed.

Keep heat registers and cool-air returns closed.

Use exhaust venting fans when cooking, doing laundry or bathing.

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If You Need Assistance Or

service

This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase or installation date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request.

1. Before calling for assistance . . .

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. lt could save you the cost of a service call.

PROBLEM

Air conditioner will not run

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Unit is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.

The Fan Control is set to OFF.

SOLUTION

Plug unit into a live circuit with proper voltage.

Set the Fan Control to a setting other than OFF.

Set the Thermostat Control to a setting cooler than the room temperature.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

The Thenostat Control is not set correctly.

A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.

The local power has failed.

Unit blowe A time-delay fuse is not being household f uoaa used. or trlpr circuit

An extension cord is being bretaker used.

The unit was just turned off and on again.

Unit turn8 on and off, or does not cooUheM room

The filter is dirty.

The coils (evaporator [inside] and condenser [outside]) are dirty.

There is excessive moisture or heat in the room.

Wait for power to be restored.

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

Do not use an extension cord to run your air conditioner.

Wait three minutes after turning unit off before trying to restart it.

Clean the filter. (See page 21.)

Clean the coils. (See pages 21-22.)

It will take longer for the unit to cool or heat a room when there is excess moisture or heat (open cooking vessel, shower, etc.).

Set Fan Control to a higher setting. ke forms on coils behind air intake panel

The fan speed setting is too low.

The Thermostat Control is not set correctly.

Outdoor temperature is below

7O’F.

Set the Thermostat Control to a cooler setting.

Defrost coils. (See “Cooling at low outside temperatures” on page 16.)

2. lf you need assistance . . .

Cdl Whlrlpool Coneumer Aaeiatance Center telephone number. Diil free from anywhere in the U.S.A.:

1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. lf you prefer, write to:

Mr. William Clark

Consumer Assistance Representative

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 M-63

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

3.

If you need service . . .

Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized

Whirlpoor service companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:

4.

If you need FSP replace- ment parts . . .

FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool

Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right. because they are made to the same exacting specifiiations used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.

To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool

Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2. l l l

5. lf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved . . .

Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action

Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of inde- pendent consumer experts that voices con- sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.

Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem.

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

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Room Air Conditioner Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FSPO replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system.

These parts are:

1. Compressor 4. Drier-strainer

2. Evaporator

5. Connecting tubing

3. Condenser

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

A

Sewice calls to:

1. Correct the installation of your air conditioner.

2. Instruct you in how to use your air conditioner.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.

4. Clean or replace the air filter.

B. Pickup and delivery. Your air conditioner is designed to be repaired in the home.

C. Damage to your air conditioner caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

D. The removal and reinstallation of your air conditioner if it is installed in an overhead or other inaccessible location or not installed in accordance with published installation instructions.

E.

Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. co?

Service under the full warranties must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized

Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. lf you need service, first see the “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking

“Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-600-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.

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