Hampton Bay Bhac0500xs5, Bhac0500xs2, Bhac0500xs0 Owner's Manual
AIR CONDITIONERS
Use & Care Guide
1159801 Rev. B
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Contents
mportant Safety
Important Safety Instructions ......................... 2
Operating Your Air Conditioner.. .................... 3
Starting your air conditioner.. .......................... 3
The exhaust control ........................................ 4
Changing air direction.. ................................... 4
Cleaning Your Air Conditioner..
Cleaning front panel and air filter.. .................. 5
Caring For Your Air Conditioner.. ................... 6
Annual maintenance.. ..................................... 6
Energy saving tips .......................................... 7
Troubleshooting ............................................... 8
Requesting Assistance or Service ................. 9
Warranty.. ........................................................ IO
Thank you for buying this appliance. Please
complete and mail the Owner Registration
Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
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Copy model and serial numbers from label
(see diagram below) and purchase date from
sales slip.
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Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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nstructions
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock or personal injury when using
your air conditioner, follow these basic
precautions:
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Read all instructions before using air
conditioner.
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Complete the installation requirements
as described in the Installation
Instructions.
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Do Not operate the air conditioner with
the front panel removed.
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Never clean air conditioner parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
It is your responsibility to be sure your air
conditioner:
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Is installed in a window that will hold the
weight, and is secured according to the
Installation Instructions.
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Is connected only to the proper kind
of outlet, with the correct electrical supply
and grounding. (See Installation
Instructions.)
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Is the correct size for the area you want
to cool.
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Is used only to do what window air conditioners are designed to do.
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Is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
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Is properly maintained.
Also, remove Energy Label and Buy Guide.
Use a damp cloth to take off any glue residue.
Do not use sharp instruments, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners. These can
damage the material.
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Model and oerlal
number label
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Operating Your Air Conditioner
Starting your air conditioner
Fire Hazard
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded three-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or electrical shock.
Do not use an extension cord.
Doing so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
1. Set Exhaust Control to CLOSED for maximum cooling.
2. Set System Control to the desired setting.
LO COOL
MED
HI COOL
FAN ONLY ..,.................... for circulating room air
3. Turn the Thermostat Control to number 6
(mid-setting). You can adjust the air conditioner’s cooling performance by resetting the
Thermostat Control to a higher number for
maximum cooling. Lower the number setting
for less cooling. You will need to experiment to
find the setting which suits you best.
NOTE: If you turn your air conditioner off or if the
compressor turns off when lowering the Thermostat Control, wait at least 3 minutes before turning
it back on or you may blow a fuse or trip a circuit
breaker.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for sleeping comfort
COOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for normal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for maximum cooling
when no cooling is desired
cooling
Operating Your Air Conditioner
Continued
The exhaust control
The Exhaust Control setting draws stale or smoky
air from the room.
1. To exhaust room air:
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Set Exhaust Control to OPEN.
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If no cooling is desired, use FAN ONLY setting.
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For cooling, set System Control to desired
COOL setting.
2. To circulate room air:
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Set Exhaust Control to CLOSED.
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If no cooling is desired, use FAN ONLY setting.
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For cooling, set System Control to desired
COOL setting.
NOTE: For maximum performance, the Exhaust
Control must be in the CLOSED position when
cooling, or room air circulation is desired.
Tab
Changing air direction
The louvers, in the top grille area of the air
conditioner, control the direction of the cooled air.
Move the tab, at the top of the louvered area, in
the direction you want the air to go (right, left, or
straight ahead).
Cleaning Your Air Conditioner
Proper use and care of your air conditioner will
help ensure longer life of the unit and lower
operating costs. Follow these instructions
carefully. Call your authorized servicing dealer for
an annual checkup.
Cleaning front panel and air filter
Explosion Hazard
Unplug power cord from outlet before
cleaning air conditioner.
Use only nonflammable cleaners.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, explosion, fire, or electrical
shock.
TabS
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove the front panel from unit for cleaning. Press down at top of front panel to
release it from top of cabinet. Watch out for
the sharp metal fins on the front and rear
condenser coils.
3. Pull top of front panel toward you.
4. Lift up and away from bottom spring clips.
5. Remove filter from front panel by removing
elastic band which holds it in place.
6. Clean filter by using a vacuum cleaner or,
if very dirty, wash filter with warm water
and a mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly
before replacing. Do not use a hot air
dryer on filter.
7. Clean front panel using a soft cloth with
warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse
and dry.
8. Replace filter and hold it in place with
elastic band.
9. Wipe control panel clean with a soft, dry cloth.
10. Replace front panel. Locate bottom of panel
on the spring clips. Press down on top edge
of front panel and push front toward unit to
secure upper tabs.
11. Reconnect power supply.
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Caring For Your Air Conditioner
Annual maintenance
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from outlet
before servicing.
Be sure no liquid gets into the motor,
electrical control box, or compressor
terminals.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, electrical shock,
or serious injury.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other iniurv.
Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance
to help ensure steady, top performance throughout the year.
Call the service company recommended by
your dealer to:
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Inspect and clean the coils and condensate
water passages.
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Check fan.
The compressor and fan motor are sealed and
need no oiling. The expense of an annual
inspection is the customer’s responsibility.
OR
If you are familiar with electrical appliances, you
can do the inspection and maintenance yourself.
If you choose to do so, follow these steps:
NOTE: Do not lift, push, or pull any white beaded
foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove the front panel. (See “Cleaning front
panel and air filter” on page 5.)
3. Remove air conditioner from window. Watch
out for the sharp metal fins on the front and
rear coils.
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4.
Remove side curtains. Slide curtains out to
fullest width. From the back side, remove the
phillips-head screws which attach the
curtains to the cabinet. (See A in illustration
at left.)
5.
Remove slotted-hex head screws holding top
channel. (See B in illustration at left.)
6.
Remove slotted-hex head screws on sides of
cabinet. (See C in illustration at left.)
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Holding the cabinet on both sides, carefully
lift cabinet off unit base. Watch out for the
sharp metal fins on the front and rear
condenser coils.
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Wrap the motor, electrical control box, and
compressor terminal box in plastic film to
make sure no water or other liquid gets
inside. Water or other liquids could damage
insulation and cause serious mechanical
problems.
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Clean and hose out the base, coils, and
condensate pans. Clean at least once a year,
or more often if the condenser coils and pans
collect dirt, sand, leaves, insects, or algae.
Also, clean if you detect an odor coming from
the air conditioner. Do not use the collected
water for drinking purposes. It is not sanitary.
Remove plastic film from motor and electrical
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parts.
11. Replace air conditioner in cabinet. Reattach
top channel and side curtains.
12. Reinstall air conditioner in window.
13. Replace front panel.
14. Plug in power cord.
NOTE: It is a good idea to wait 24 hours before
starting the unit again. This allows time for all
areas to dry thoroughly. The water from rainfall or
from normal operation does not harm these
components.
Energy saving tips
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Improve home insulation. Seal doors and
windows. Close fireplace flue.
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Close blinds or drapes on sunny side of house.
Add window awnings.
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Keep air filter clean.
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Do not block airflow with drapes or furniture.
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Ventilate attic. High temperatures in the attic
add to the cooling load.
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Try not to use heat-producing appliances during
the hottest part of the day.
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Turn lights and appliances off when not
needed.
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Keep heat registers and cool-air returns closed.
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Use exhaust venting fans while cooking, doing
laundry, and bathing.
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