Home Appliances Installation, Use And Care G U I D E A Note To You ................ 2 Air Conditioner Safety .............................. 3 Parts And Features........ 4 Electrical Requirements................. 5 Installing Your Air Conditioner .............. 8 Operating Your Air Conditioner ............ 13 Caring For Your Air Conditioner ............ 15 Troubleshooting .......... 19 Requesting Assistance Or Service..................... 20 Warranty .......................
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 Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.
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 plate (behind air louvers) THERM EXHAU NTR FAN CO T ST VEN OSTAT Control panel (pp. 13, 14) OL OPEN CLOSED Removable front panel (p.
Electrical Requirements Below are electrical plug variations; choose the one which matches the ampere rating of your unit. Your model’s ampere rating is printed on the model and serial number label, attached to the unit, behind the front panel. (See diagram on page 4.) WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS PLUG TYPE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SEE PAGE 3-prong ground plug Ground prong 3-prong groundtype outlet 115-volt models with amperes up through 7.5 6 For 115-volt models with amperes from 7.6 to 12.0 7 Power supply cord 3-prong ground plug 3-prong groundtype outlet Ground prong Power supply cord 115-volt models with amperes up through 7.5 Outlet wiring Electrical requirements Outlet wiring should be a minimum of 14 gauge. Use copper wire only.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 115-volt models with amperes from 7.6 through 12.0 Outlet wiring Electrical requirements Outlet wiring should be a minimum of 14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the responsibility of the consumer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring, installed by a qualified electrician. Observe National Electrical Code and all local governing codes and ordinances. A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.
Installing Your Air Conditioner Preparing for installation Tools required • Flat-head screwdriver • Carpenter’s level • Tape measure • Electric or hand drill • 1⁄8-inch drill bit • Pencil • Awl • Knife WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Installation tips 151⁄2 inches minimum width ▼ ▲ ▲ 1. Choose a proper size window.
INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Installing in a sliding window NOTE: This air conditioner must be installed according to all applicable codes and ordinances. 1. Choose the installation site. The window frame and side of the structure must be able to support at least 110 lbs. of weight. 2. Remove one sliding sash from the window frame. 3. Loosely attach the support angle to the bottom of the support platform using two 7⁄16" long machine screws, flat washers, and nuts.
INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 6. Pull the support angle against the outside of the structure. Tighten two 7⁄16" long machine screws on top of the support platform. Support platform Two 7⁄16" long machine screws Window stool Lower window track 7. Adjust the leveling bolt to position the support angle in a level plane. This will allow for proper angle. Tighten the leveling bolt locknut. The air conditioner must be tilted back slightly to facilitate proper condensate disposal.
INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 10. Slide the air conditioner onto the support platform. Be sure the unit side channel butts against the vertical edge of the window frame. Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils. NOTE: If unit side channel does not fit securely, remove air conditioner and readjust leveling bolt. 11. Using the existing clearance holes in the air conditioner’s bottom bar as guides, drill two 1⁄8" holes through the window channel frame.
INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Installing in a casement window Since styles and sizes of casement windows vary widely, it is advisable to have the air conditioner installed by someone skilled in this type of installation. Your appliance dealer can recommend or supply qualified people to install your air conditioner. 1. Closed or stationary windows: Install unit in stationary sash to avoid crank handles or window latches.
OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Operating Your Air Conditioner 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 OFF FAN CONTROL EXHAUST CLOSED LOW FAN 3 HIGH FAN 4 THERMOSTAT 5 OPEN 2 TURBO COOL LOW COOL 6 7 1 COLDER HIGH COOL 1. Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED for maximum cooling performance. 2. Set Fan Control to the desired setting.
OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Using the exhaust vent control The Exhaust Vent Control draws stale or smoky air from the room or circulates existing room air. To exhaust room air: 1. Set Exhaust Vent Control to OPEN. 2. Set Fan Control to desired setting. If no cooling is desired, set Fan Control to High Fan or Low Fan. 3. Set Thermostat Control to desired setting. To circulate room air: 1. Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED. 2. Set Fan Control to desired setting.
Caring For Your Air Conditioner Proper maintenance of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life and lower operating costs. This section will tell you how to clean your air conditioner and perform annual maintenance. You can always call your designated Whirlpool servicing dealer for an annual checkup. Cleaning the front panel 1. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power. 2. Grasp both sides of the front panel and pull forward. The front panel will pivot forward to reveal the air filter. 3.
CARING FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Cleaning the air filter The filter may be cleaned. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air. Check every two weeks to see if filter needs cleaning. 1. Turn Fan Control to OFF. 2. Grasp both sides of the inlet grille and pull forward. The front panel will pivot forward to reveal the air filter. 3. Remove the air filter from the tabs. 4. Carefully wash the air filter with a mild detergent and warm water.
CARING FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Annual maintenance WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before doing any maintenance. Do not drink water collected by the air conditioner. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electrical shock, or sickness. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
CARING FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Understanding normal operating sounds 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.
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 Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 19. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* … 2. If you need service* … Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
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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 ................................................ 14 CLEANING Air filter .................................................. 16 Front panel ............................................ 15 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ....... 5, 6, 7 ENERGY Saving ................................................... 18 FEATURES/PARTS ...................................
® WHIRLPOOL Room Air Conditioner Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool-designated service company. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE 2ND THROUGH 5TH YEAR Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are: 1. Compressor 4.