ROOMAIRCONDITIONERS Use& CareGuide 1. Air louvers 2. Air direction tab 3. Front panel (some models have a different style front panel) 4. Control panel 5. Side curtains (on some models) PART NO.
Contents Page Page 2 A Note to You ................................................................... Safety .................................................... Air Conditioner Important Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Starting ......................................... .................................................... ................................... your air conditioner Using the exhaust control (on some models). Changing air direction Cleaning 3 Cleaning .............
Air Conditioner Your safety is important Safety to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to the symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol: IMPORTANT q This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
Operating Instructions 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. Starting your air conditioner See Figures 1-6 for control panel variations. This manual covers several different models.
Using the exhaust (on some models) control The Exhaust Control allows you to circulate room air or exhaust stale/smoky air. l To circulate room air (Figure 7) set Exhaust Control to CLOSED. l To exhaust stale/smoky air set Exhaust Control to OPEN. Exhaust l l control tips For maximum cooling efficiency, set the Exhaust Control to CLOSED. The Exhaust Control will only function when the System or Fan Control is turned to an “on” setting.
r Cleaning Instructions It is necessary to clean your air filter and front panel properly for top performance and cleaner air. Cleaning the front panel 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the front panel from the cabinet for easy cleaning. Press down on the top of the front panel and tilt forward. Lift the front panel up and away from the bottom spring clips. See Figure 11. 3. Remove the air filter and clean it separately if needed. (See “Cleaning the air filter” below.
Performina Annual Maintenanvce 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. 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. Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help ensure steady, top performance throughout the year.
3. Remove the front panel. (See “Cleaning the front panel” on page 6.) 4. Remove the side curtains (on some models). Slide curtains out to fullest width. From the back side, remove the Phillips-head screws which attach the curtain to the cabinet (A). See Figure 14. 5. Remove slotted-hex head screws (B) holding top channel. See Figure 14. 6. Remove slotted-hex head screws (C) on sides of cabinet. See Figure 14. 7. Holding the cabinet on both sides, carefully lift cabinet off base.
Troubleshooting You can solve many common air conditioner problems easily, saving you the cost of a service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help. Your h air conditioner will not operate Then .. . Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage. A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
The unit turns on and off too much, or does not cool room e room you are Adjust the Thermostat to a cooler setting by turning the knob clockwise. Turn Fan Control to HIGH. loner In a more s installed on the sunny Water drips from Check if . . . The air conditioner is not properly leveled. The air conditioner should slope slightly downward toward the outside. 10 cabinet into your house 1 Then .. .
Requesting Assistance Service l or Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 9-10. 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 Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized service company. FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE 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.
Table of Contents Introduction Page2 Requirements Page3 Preparation Page3 Installation steps Filler board: Page4 Curtain:Page5 Important: l l l PartNo. 1168978 Installer: LeaveInstallationInstructionswith the homeowner. Homeowner: KeepInstallationInstructions for future reference. Save InstallationInstructionsfor local electrical inspector’suse.
Window opening measurements 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. Important: Observe all governing codes T 16” r I I and ordinances. Checkthe location where air conditioner will be installed. Proper installation is your responsibility,Mcakesure you haveeverything necessaryfor correct installation. The location should provide: Grounded electrical outlet within four feet of the window.
Tools needed: m Tools needed: tape measure utility knife utility knife ,Q, , a r(/ 9 hex nut driver For#8 screw drill & 3/32” or smaller bit y glasses Parts supplied: Parts supplied: 0 foam blocks window-lock bracket 3, 318” seal strips gum-type sealer 0 @ window-lock bracket 2 side-mounting angles 2 filler boards 3,8 x 314” round-head metal screws 2 side-mounting slides (right and left) 4, 8 x l/2” hex-head metal screws 4, 8 x 3/8” round-head metal screws 3,8 x 3/4” round-head metal scr
model and serial label 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. If codes permit and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate. Checkwith a qualified electricianif you are not sure the air conditioner is properly grounded.
Follow the instructionsfor your typeof air conditioner. Handle air conditioner with care. Watch out for sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils. 1 1 m Pushdown on front panel and pull panel towardsyou to removefrom cabinet. Goto Page5 for installation steps. m Pushdown on front panel and pull paneltowardsyou to removefrom cabinet. 3 n Placethe right, side-mountingangle over sealstrip so that Rangefacescabinetfront. lnsert 8 x 3/8” sheetmetalscrewsstartingwith bottomslot.
Be sure your air conditioner doesnot fall out of the openingduring installation NOTE: Maintaina firm hold on the ai1 conditioner cabinetto preventit from falling out of the openingduring installation Air conditioner should be placedno more than four feetfrom a groundedoutlet. the same.Whenthe air conditioner is centered m thewindow.write down this mezurement. Add l/8” to thatfor final measurementto cut filler boards. 3 1’ m Centerair conditioner in window. Lowerwindow sah to hold cabinetin place.
mounting hole window channel filler board 1 4 Hold air conditioner to preventit from n falhng.Raisewindow sash.Placesidemountingslidesinto top mountingchannel. Extendmountingslidesoutward into window channels.Pull air conditioner slightly forward until slides are tight againstwindow channels, Mark hole locationsand usea 3132”drill bit to drill starterholes for wood screws.Usewood screwsto attachslides to window channels.Do Vattighten screwsat this time. Lowerwindow
Be sure your air conditioner installation handle does not fall out of the opening during installation. 1 curtain I Pull left curtain out until it fits into the window channel. Repeatwith right curtain. 1 n Centerair conditioner in window. Checkthat lower rail of air conditioner is behind and againstbackside of window seal. Lowerwindow sashto hold cabinetin place while usinginstallation handleto keepfingers out of the way. Do not block louvers in air conditioner cabinet.
Congratulations! 2 You have successfully installed your new air conditioner. To get the most efficient use from your new air conditioner, read the Use and Care Guide section of this book. n PlacebottomedEeof front panelon clips and push down. Then push panel into cabinetuntil panel snapsm place, 1 n Insert window rail sealbehind the top of the lower window sashand againstthe glass of the upper window. Placewindow-lock bracketon top of lower window and against upper window sash.
