A JOB WELL DONE? Installation, Use And Care A Note To You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Air Conditioner Safety . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . .3 Parts And Features Electrical Requirements . . . . ...4 .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .5 Installing Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Operating Your Air Conditioner . .. . . . . . . . .. 12 Caring For Your Air Conditioner . .. . . . . . . . . . 14 Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance Or Service 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 Your safety and the safety Safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your air conditioner. 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.
Electrical Requirements Electrical receptacle variations are shown on page 6; choose the one which matches the ampere rating of your air conditioner. Your model’s ampere rating is printed on the model and serial number label, located behind the front panel. (See diagram on page 4.) 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 PLUG TYPE REQUIREMENTS 115-volt models with amperes up through 7.5 115-volt models with amperes from 7.6 to 12.0 Receptacle wiring Receptacle 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 codes and all local governing codes and ordinances. Electrical connection Electrical ground is required on this air conditioner.
Installing Your Air Conditioner Preparing for installation Tools l Excessive Weight Hazard Use 2 or more people to move and install air conditioner. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. l l l l l l l Installation required Flat-head screwdriver Carpenter’s level Tape measure Electric or hand drill M-inch drill bit Pencil Awl Knife tips 1. Choose a proper size window.
Installing in a sliding NOTE: This air conditioner must be installed according to all applicable codes and ordinances. 1. Slide open or remove one sliding window sash from the window frame. 2. Attach support platform to sill plate with three 3/a”-long self-tapping screws. 3. Thread locknut to about the middle of the leveling bolt. 4. Thread leveling bolt into support angle. The leveling bolt will be adjusted later. 5.
. Adjust the leveling bolt until support angle is level. Tighten the leveling bolt locknut. This allows air conditioner to tilt back slightly for proper condensate disposal. NOTE: Be sure the window track is securely attached to the building construction. Use longer screws into the subframing if necessary. Do not drill a hole in the bottom pan. The air conditioner is designed to operate with approximately W’ of water in the bottom pan. 10.
12. Slide the air conditioner onto the support platform assembly. Be sure the air conditioner 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 air conditioner side channel does not fit securely, remove air conditioner and readjust leveling bolt. 13. Using the existing clearance holes in the air conditioner bottom flange as guides, drill two V8” holes through the window channel frame.
Installing in a casement 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 air conditioner in stationary sash to avoid crank handles or window latches.
Operating Conditioner Your Air Ooerating your air conditioner properly enables you to obtain the best possible results. This section explains proper air conditioner operation. Starting f your EXHAUST CONTROL air conditioner FAN CONlROL 1. Set EXHAUST CONTROL to CLOSED for maximum cooling performance. 2. Set FAN CONTROL to the desired setting.
Using the EXHAUST CONTROL The EXHAUST CONTROL draws stale or smoky air from the room or circulates existing room air. To exhaust room air: 1. Set EXHAUST CONTROL to OPEN. 2. Set FAN CONTROL to desired setting. 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 HIGH FAN or LOW FAN. 3. Set THERMOSTAT 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 authorized Whirlpool servicing dealer for an annual checkup. Cleaning the front panel 1. Turn FAN CONTROL to OFF. 2. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power. 3. Grasp both sides of the front panel and pull forward.
Annual maintenance Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug 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. 1s:oHzzand 1 Failure to do so can result in back Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help 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.
Understanding normal When your air conditioner is operating normally, you will hear sounds such as: l Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing a “pinging” or “clicking” sound. Water droplets help to cool the condenser. l Air movement from the fan, especially on high fan speed settings. l Clicks from the thermostat cycle. Sounds also may be caused by house construction - such as vibration of the unit due to wall construction or unsteady window mounting area.
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 or Service Assistance Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on Page 17. 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 toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A. w 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our Ea trained consultants.
Index This index is alphabetical. the page number. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for Page Topic AIRFLOW Directing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ASSISTANCE Requesting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 CLEANING Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS . 56 ENERGY Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 INSTALLATION Tips . . . . . . . . . .
WHIRLPOOL* Room LENGTH OF WARRANTY Air Conditioner Warranty 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSPa 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: 4. Drier-strainer 1. Compressor 5. Connecting tubing 2. Evaporator 3.