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Home Appliances
Installation,
Use And Care
GUIDE
GUIDE
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 ....................... 24
SLIDER/CASEMENT WI
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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 informa- tion about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card prov
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Air Conditioner Safety IMPORTANT Your safety and the safety of others are very important. SAFETY We have provided many important safety INSTRUCTIONS messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire, safety messages. electrical shock, injury, or sickness when This is the safety alert symbol. using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions: This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you • Plug into a grou
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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) Control panel (pp. 13, 14) Removable Removable front panel (p. 15) air filter (behind panel) Control Panel OFF 4 FAN CONTROL 3 EXHAUST 5 THERMOSTAT LOW HIGH FAN FAN CLO
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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 sh
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS PLUG TYPE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SEE PAGE 3-prong ground plug 115-volt models with amperes 6 up through 7.5 3-prong ground- Ground type outlet prong Power supply cord 3-prong ground plug 3-prong ground- For 115-volt models with amperes 7 type outlet from 7.6 to 12.0 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 A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.), 60-Hz, 14 gauge. Use
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 115-volt models with amperes from 7.6 through 12.0 Outlet wiring Electrical requirements Outlet wiring should be a minimum of A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.), 60-Hz, 14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the AC-only, 15-ampere fused electrical supply responsibility of the consumer to provide is required (time delay fuse or time delay proper and adequate receptacle wiring, circuit breaker required). It is required that a installed by a qualified electrician. Observe se
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Installing Your Air Conditioner Preparing for installation Tools required WARNING • Flat-head screwdriver • Carpenter’s level Excessive Weight Hazard • Tape measure Use two or more people to move and • Electric or hand drill install air conditioner. 1 • ⁄8-inch drill bit Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. • Pencil • Awl • Knife Installation tips 1. Choose a proper size window. 1 • 15 ⁄2 inches minimum width • 22 inches minimum height 1 • 36 inches maximum height 15 ⁄2 inches
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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 7 ⁄16" long bottom of the support platform using two machine 7 ⁄16" long machine screws, flat washers, screws and nuts.
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INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 7 Support Two ⁄16" long 6. Pull the support angle against the outside 7 platform machine screws of the structure. Tighten two ⁄16" long machine screws on top of the support platform. Window stool Lower window track 7. Adjust the leveling bolt to position the support angle in a level plane. This will Outside wall allow for proper angle. Tighten the leveling bolt locknut. The air conditioner must be tilted back slightly to facilitate Support proper condensate dispos
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INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 10. Slide the air conditioner onto the support platform. Be sure the unit side channel WARNING butts against the vertical edge of the Excessive Weight Hazard window frame. Watch out for the sharp Use two or more people to move and metal fins on the front and rear coils. install air conditioner. NOTE: If unit side channel does not fit Failure to do so can result in back or securely, remove air conditioner and other injury. readjust leveling bolt. 11. Using the exis
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INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Installing in a casement window Since styles and sizes of casement windows 3. A filler panel will be required at the side of vary widely, it is advisable to have the air the air conditioner when installed in win- 1 conditioner installed by someone skilled in dows having width greater than 15 ⁄2". 3 this type of installation. Your appliance Filler panel should be made from ⁄4" thick dealer can recommend or supply qualified wood securely anchored to one side of 1 pe
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OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Operating Y our 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 4 FAN CONTROL 3 EXHAUST 5 THERMOSTAT LOW HIGH FAN FAN CLOSED OPEN 2 6 TURBO LOW 1 7 COOL COOL COLDER HIGH WAIT THREE MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING COOL 3. Turn the Thermostat Control to the 1. Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED for ma
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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. EXHAUST 2. Set Fan Control to desired setting. If no CLOSED OPEN 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. EXHAUST 2. Set Fan Control to desired setting. If
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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
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CARING FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Cleaning the air filter The filter may be cleaned. A clean filter 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. Rinse with clear water,
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CARING FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Annual maintenance OR WARNING If you are familiar with electrical appliances, you can do the cleaning and maintenance yourself. If you choose to do so, follow these steps: 1. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power. 2. Remove the air conditioner from the window channel frame and off of the support platform. Electrical Shock Hazard 3. Remove the front panel. (See page 15.) Disconnect power before doing any 4. Remove the screws from the top and maintenance. sides
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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. Sounds also may be caused by house construction – such as vibration of the unit due to wall construction or unsteady win
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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. PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Air conditioner Is the air conditioner plugged into a live circuit with proper won’t run voltage? Has the time-delay fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Is the Fan Control set to OFF? Is the Thermostat Control set correctly? Has the local power
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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 Whirlpool has a nationwide network of Center telephone number. Dial designated Whirlpool service toll-free from anywhere in the companies. Whirlpool desig- U.S.A.: nated service technician
