BEFORE YOU USE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER It is your responsibility to make sure that your air conditioner: Has been properly l Is the right to cool. l installed. size for the area you Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. . l Is properly connected to electricity. l Is properly electrically grounded. When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: l 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers. To find Model and Serial Numbers remove the front panel (see pages 15-16).
Electrical Requirements For Your Air Conditioner BELOW ARE ELECTRICAL PLUGVARIATIONS.CHOOSE THE ONE WHICH MATCHES THE AMPERE RATING OF YOUR UNIT. THE NUMBER OF AMPERES IS PRINTED ON THE SERIAL PLATE, ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE UNIT, BEHIND THE FRONT PANEL (SEE PAGE 2). Chart-A PLUG TYPE 3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG 3-‘PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE POWER SUPPLY CORD SEE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS n A For 115 volt models with serial plate amperes of 7.6 through 12.
Figure 1 3-PRONG GROUNDING ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS PLUG For 230 volt and 230/208 volt models with serial plate amperes up through 12.0 ‘ACLE POWER-SUPPLY ALTERNATE Refer to Chart B receptacle information CORD GROUNDING METHOD If changing and properly grounding the wall receptacle is impossible and where local codes permit (consult your electrical inspector), a temporary adapter may be plugged into the existing 2-prong wall receptacie to mate with the 3-prong power supply cord. See Figure 2.
RECEPTACLE WIRING RECEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as large as size shown on electrical Chart B. Use copper wire only. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring installed by a qualified electrician. OBSERVE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD Chart-D For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Your Air Conditioner -ORfor Through-The-Wall installation, follow: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 2 (on page 12). If you have these parts, follow: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 (below). u Installation Instructions 1 l Unpack accessory fore installing your installation can be a drill, saw, small socket wrench, l/8” WINDOW parts (see Figure 3) beair conditioner. A normal made with a screwdriver, level, pocket knife, 7/16” drill bit and tape measure.
move air around corners. Choose a window that’s also near an electrical outlet. (Refer to the ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT pages for type of receptacle and wiring needed.) Do not use an extension cord. The window in which you place your air conditioner should have an opening of at least 26 inches in width and at least 20 inches in height (see Figure 4). Standard installation parts are supplied for double-hung sash windows up to 54 inches in width. Figure 4 3 l 5. Attach seal strips to cabinet.
7 l Measure and cut filler board to proper sizes. First, measure the distance from inside one window channel to the inside of the other channel and subtract l/4”. Now subtract the width of the air conditioner and divide by 2 (see Figure 9). This will give you the width to cut each filler board. Be sure to cut the filler board across the mid-section of its longest measurement. Because the filler boards will be equal in width, they will automatically center your conditioner in your window.
11 Lower window and level air conditioner. Lower the window firmly behind window gasket. Leveling the cabinet is not required in a normal installation since the proper slope is designed into the product. However, be sure you have approximately a one-half bubble (5/8”) downward tilt to the outside for proper water drainage. If necessary, reposition or shim cabinet to provide the proper tilt or side-to-side leveling. Now, tighten all four filler board screws.
16 . Install window rail seal and window lock bracket and drain cup. Press foam meeting rail seal into place and cut to proper length (see Figure 17.) Make a mark and drill a l/8” pilot hole, then install lock bracket using wood screw. Seal small openings gum-type sealer. Figure 17 n around installation 18 l with NOTE: During high humidity, condensate may drip from the outside of your air conditioner onto the ground below.
1 l Through-the-wall Installation Instructions . . . for slide out chassis model only. 2 l Pick the right wall. First, decide what room(s) you want to cool. Then choose a wall that will allow the air-conditioned air to flow freely and directly into the room(s) you want cooled. Remember, it’s difficult to move air around corners. Choose a location that’s also near an electrical outlet. (Refer to the ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT pages for type of receptacle and wiring needed.) Do not use an extension cord.
use those shown in Figure 22 and add wood frame thickness (use 1” lumber or heavier). When determining finish frame thickness, be sure you do not cover side cabinet louvers. A 4” minimum clearance between side cabinet louvers and adjoining wall allows for proper airflow into air conditioner. unit base by using retainer screw. (CAUTION: KEEP WIRE CONNECTED WHENEVER AIR CONDITIONER IS IN CABINET. IT IS THERE FOR YOUR ELECTRICAL SAFETY DURING OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE.) 12 l 13 Attach front panel.
HOW TO STA 3T AND USE YOUR AIR C(: NDITIONER FRESH AIR AND EXHAUST CONTROL ENERGY SAVER CONTROL Be sure air conditioner is OFF before plugging it in. To Start Your Air Conditioner Using the Energy SaverControl 1 2 (for Energy Saver models only). Set exhaust cooling. l control to OFF for maximum 1 l Choose either LO COOL, COOL fan speed setting. l LO COOL . . . MED COOL HI COOL . MED COOL OR HI for sleeping comfort 2 l . . . , . . . , , for normal cooling . . . . . . .
Using the Fresh Air and Exhaust Control This control setting draws stale or smoky air from the room. It can also draw fresh air from the outside into the room. 1 . 2 l 1. To exhaust room air Move the tabs at the bottom of the grille to the right, left or straight ahead. Simply move the levers in the direction you want the air to go (see Figure 25). On some models, air flow can be directed up or down. Move the tab in the center louver to direct air. Set exhaust control to EXHAUST.
Cleaning Air Conditioner Filter The filter is cleanable. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint and other particles from the air. Check every two weeks to see if filter needs cleaning. 1a If the front panel of your unit looks like the one shown in Figure 26, remove filter from plastic front frame, by removing elastic band which holds it in place (see Figure 28). Figure 28 5 4 5 l l Clean front panel with warm water and mild soap or detergent. Use a soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Replace front panel.
Annual Maintenance for Your Air Conditioner Your air conditioner help insure steady, the year. needs annual maintenance to top performance throughout Call the service company recommended by your dealer to: l Inspect and clean the coils and condensate water passages. l Check fan and oil the fan motor. l The compressor Expense of annual responsibility. NOTE: It’s a good idea to wait 24 hours before starting the unit again. This allows time for all areas to dry out.
COOLING LOAD GUIDE-SQUARE FEET METHOD ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS To make sure you choose METHOD the right size unit, use IhIs “COOLING LOAD GUIDE SQUARE FEET It IS a quick, easy means of computing capacity For exiremes III exposure. shadtng. lnsulallon and bwldtng consln~ct~on AHAM Cooling Load Esllmale Form RAC~I must be used ,, , / I’A,. COOLINGCAPACITYREQUIRED--BTU/HR INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Determine the area to be cooled in sauare feel and locate thal point on the left side of chart 2.
If you needserviceor assistance,we suggestyou follow thesefour steps: 1. Before calling for assistance 3. If you need service Whirlpool Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. Unit won’t run: 1, 2. 3. 4. 5. 7ma%l~E Is unit plugged in? Is switch ON? Is thermostat set too WARM? Is time-delay fuse blown? Has local power failed? Unit blows fuses: 1. Are time-delay fuses used? 2. Is an extension cord being used? (Do not use.