Crosley CA5WMVK0 Owner’s Manual

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Installation Instructions

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Contents

Use and

A Note To You Air Conditioner Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Operating Your Air Conditioner

Starting your air conditioner Changing air direction Saving energy Normal operating sounds

Caring for Your Air Conditioner

Cleaning the air filter Cleaning the front panel

Repairing paint damage

Troubleshooting

Ordering Accessories Requesting Assistance or Service

Care Guide

A Note To You

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Installation Instructions

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Location

Tools needed

Parts supplied Electrical requirements

Window preparation

Installation

Warranty

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Thank you for buying this appliance.

Toensure 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. Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call to request service on your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and

serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label. (See Installation

Instructions for model and serial number location.)

Keep this book and the sales slip together

in a safe place for future reference.

Please record the model and serial number

information below. Also, record the purchase date of your appliance and the store's name, address, and telephone number.

Model Number Serial Number

Purchase Date Store Name Store Address

Store Phone

Your' safety and the safety of others are

very important.

We have provided many im_rtant safety messages in this manua_ and on your appliance. A_ways read and obey al_ safety messages.

This is the _fety a_ert symbol. This s.ymbo_alerts you to potential hazards

that can kill or hurt you and others.

A][ safety m_sa£es will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word _DANGER" or "WARN [NG'LThese words mean:

You can _ killed or seriously injured ff you don't immediately follow instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

WARNING --To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock iniury_ or sickness when using your air

conditioner, follow these basic precautions:

- Pmuginto a grounded 3-prong e_let. Do not remove ground prong.

- Do not use an ad_ter.

, Do not use an extension cord.

- Unplug air conditioner before se_icing

* Use two or more people to move or inst_l air

conditioner.

* Do not drink water collected inside the cabinet

SAVE THESE |NSTRUOTIONS

You can _ killed or seriously injured # you don't

follow instructions.

Al_safety messages will tell you what the potential h_ard is tell you how to,reduce the ch_ce of injury, and tell you what can h_pen ifthe.

instructionsare not followed.

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PLease

• rn_H your air conditioner ina window that willhold the weight, and secure the air conditioner according to

the _nstallation _nst_ctions

• Connect the air conditioner to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and ground (See the

in_a][ationInstructions)

• Make sure the air conditioner is the correct size for the

area you want to cool

, Make sure cu_ains, drapes or furn_ure do not biock

airflc_wfrom the air cond_ioner.

• Use the air conditioner only to do what a window air

conditioner is designed to do

•Make surethe airconditionerisnotused by anyone

unable to o_rate it properly.

• Maintain the air cond_ioner properly.

Also remove the Energy Labe_ Use a damp cloth to take off any glue residue DO NOT use sharp

instruments, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners.

These can damage the air conditioner finish

Operating your air conditioner properly helps you to obtain the best possiMe results_ This section explains proper air conditioner operation.

IMP'OR]ANT:

• If you turn the air cond_:ioner off wait at _east 3 minutes before turning it back on. This. preyers the air conditioner from blowing a fuse or tnpping a circuit

breaker.

• Do not try _oioperate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when outside tem_ralure is below 65,_F (18°C). The inside eva_rator coil wit1 freeze up and the air conditioner will not operate properly.

Starting your air conditioner

FAN _NTROL

Set _e FAN CONT_L 'to the desired setting Wben the air conditioner is o_ating at LOW _OL, MED C_L (some mode_s} or TURBO C_L, the fan circulates air continuousmy.

LOW COOL - for sJeeping comfort

MED COOL (some models} - for normal cooling

TURBO COOL = for maximum coo_ing

FAN ONLY When the FAN ONLY setting is selected the fan will run continuously to move air.. but the

air wi_ not be c_.

THERMOSTAT

Turn the THERMOSTAT Control to a mid-setting. Adjust the air condi_ioneCs performance by turning the THERMOSTAT Control clockwise (_) for maximum cooling. For less

cooling turn the THERMOSTAT Control counterclockwise ( _,_}.Experiment and find the setting th_ suits you best

Changing air direction

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Tabs The louvers in the top of the fro_ pane_

allow you to control the direction of the cooled air. Use the tabs to direct the air

up, down dgbt, [eft_or straight ahea&

Saving energy

There are many things you can do 1o help save energy.

• improve your home's insu[_ion. Seal d_rs and window_. C[_e fireplace flue.

• Cl_e Minds or drapes on the. sunny side of your house Add awnings.

• Make sure drapes or furniture do not bl_k airflow from your air cond_ioner.

oTurn fights _d applian_s off when they are not

needed.

= Ventiiat.e your attic. High tempier_ures ill the attic

add to the air conditioneCs cooling _oad.

• Try not to use heat-producing appliances during the

hottest _rt of the day.

" Keep heat registers and cool-air returns closed.

• Use exhaust ve_ fans whi_e cooking, doing _aundry, or b_hing.

Normal operating sounds

When your air conditioner is operating normally, you may hear sounds such _:

,, DropEetsof water hitting the condenser, _using a ,PVibrations or noise due to poor waif or window

"pinging" or 'clicking" sound. The water droplets construction. help cool the condenser. • A high-pitched hum or pulsating noise caused by

• Air movement from the fan. the m_em high-efficiency compres_,r cycling on

• C_icks from the thermostat cycle and off.

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