UseAndCare A Note to You ......................... Air Conditioner 2 Safety ........... 3 Parts and Features.. ............... 4 Operating Your Air Conditioner ............................. 5 Starting your air conditioner .......................... 5 Changing air direction ......... 6 Caring for Your Air Conditioner ............................. 7 Cleaning the front panel .....7 Cleaning the air filter.. ......... 6 Performing annual maintenance ....................... 9 Saving energy.. ...........
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL Air Conditioners are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Air Conditioner Your safety is important Safety to us. This guide contains statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY Read all instructions before using the air conditioner. *Complete the installation requirements as described in the Installation Instructions. l Do not operate the air conditioner with the front panel removed.
.- Parts and 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. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Model and serial number label (behind front panel) Air direction louvers and tab (P. 6) Cdntrol panel (P. 5) Rembvable front panel (P. 7) panel) ip.
Operating Your Air Conditioner To obtain the best possible results from your air conditioner, it is important that you operate it properly. This section tells you how to set the controls and how to direct the cooled air. Starting your air conditioner Flre Hazard Do not use an extension cord. Doing so can result in death, flre, or electrical shock. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong.
Changing air direction The air direction louvers, in the top grille area of the front panel, control the direction of the cooled air. Move the tabs in the direction you want the air to flow (right, left, or straight ahead).
Caring for Your Air Conditioner Proper care of your air conditioner helps ensure longer life of the unit and lower operating costs. Follow these instructions carefully. Call your authorized Whirlpool service dealer for an annual checkup. Cleaning the front panel Explosion Hazard Unplug power cord from outlet before cleaning air conditioner. Use only nonflammable cleaners. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, fire, or electrical shock. 1. Disconnect power cord from outlet.
. Replace filter and hold it in place with elastic band. 9. Replace the front panel. Locate bottom of panel on the spring clips. Press down on top edge of front panel and push it toward the air conditioner to secure the upper tabs. 10. Plug in the power cord. Cleaning the air filter The filter is cleanable. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air. Check every 2 weeks to see if filter needs cleaning. 1. Unplug power cord. 2. Remove front panel from cabinet.
Performing annual maintenance Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to ensure steady, top performance throughout the year. Call the service company recommended by your dealer to: l inspect and clean the coils and condensate water passages. l Check fan. The compressor and fan motor are sealed and need no oiling. The expense of an annual inspection is the consumer’s responsibility. OR If you are familiar with electrical appliances, you can do the inspection and maintenance yourself.
4. Remove side curtains. Slide curtains out to their fullest width. From the back side, remove the Phillips-head screws (A) holding the curtains to the cabinet. 5. Remove the slotted hex-head screws (0) holding the top channel. 6. Remove the slotted hex-head screws (C) on the sides of the cabinet. 7. Holding both sides of the cabinet, carefully lift the cabinet off the base. 8.
Troubleshooting Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their air conditioners. Please read through this chart before calling for service. It could save you the cost of a service call.
Requesting Service Assistance or Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 11. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you ( need assistance* ... Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toil-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: w 1-800-253-l 301 El and talk with one of our trained consultants.
Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC PAGE AIRFLOW Directing .................................................. 6 CLEANING Air filter.. .................................................. 6 Front panel .............................................. 7 ENERGY Saving ................................................... 10 FEATURES/PARTS ................................... 4 MAINTENANCE Annual, performing .......................
WHIRLPOOL@ Room Air Conditioner Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are: 4. Drier-strainer 1. Compressor 2. Evaporator 5. Connecting tubing 3.