Maytag 23-11-2198N-004 User Manual
For Future Reference
Write down the model and serial numbers
The model and serial numbers can be
found on the left hand side of the decora-
tive front grille. Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls concerning
your air conditioner.
Para referencia futura
Anote los numeros de modelo y series
Encontrar_ los nfimeros de modelos y series en la mano
izquierda del panel decorativo. Use estos numeros en
cualqmer correspondencia o llamadas de servicio respecto
a su aire acondicionado.
Room Air Conditioners for
Double-Hung Windows
Acondicionadores de aire
ambientales para ventanas
de guillotina
Climatiseur d' air individuel
pour fenOtres h guillotine
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Pour r6f6rence ult6rieure
Inscrire les numeros de modele et de serie
On trouvera les num6ros de mod6le et de s6rie sur le c6t6
gauche du panneau d6coratif. Utiliser ces num6ros dans
toute correspondance ou tout appel d'entretien au sujet de
son climatiseur.
Model No.. Modelo No,. N °de modOh
Date of Pulvhase, Fecha de la compra, Date d2_chat
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Important Safety Instructions ooooooooooooooooooooooo
Electrical Shock Hazard
1. Plug unit only into grounded electrical outlet.
2. Do not use an extension cord or plug adapter with this unit.
3. Do not operate unit with front removed.
Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical
shock, fire or personal injury.
If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 11S volts and up to
and including 7.S amps the unit may be on a fuse or circuit breaker
with other devices. Howevel, the maximum amps of all devices on
that fuse or circuit breaker can not exceed the amps of the filse or
circuit breaker.
If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating ofllS volts and greater
than 7.5 amps it must have its own fuse or circuit breaker, and no
other device or unit should be operated oil that fuse or circuit breaker.
If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 230 volts it nmst
have its own fuse or circuit breaker, and no other device or unit
should be operated on that fuse or circuit breaker.
Tile location of tile serial plate that applies to this inodel can be
found on the front page of this Inanual.
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Expanded Polystyrene (gray/white tbam)
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Notice: Do not
operate this air
conditioner
without proper
tiIne delay cir-
cuit protection.
Refer to serial
plate for proper
power supply
requireInents.
RECOMMENDED CIRCUIT WIRE SIZES
?As i_Oall_ d p_ r buildi_g co&)
PROTECTOR SIZE WIRE GAUGE
1S AMP #14 MINIMUM
20 AMP #12 MINIMUM
30 AMP #10 MINIMUM
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115V 230V 230V 230V
15.4 15.4 20A 30A
Product Damage: Do not cut, alter or remove any of tile expand-
ed polystyrene (gray/white foam) inside this air conditioner (Fig. AL
THE white FOAM IS PART OF THE UNIT, NOT PACKING MATERIAL.
For Your Safety: Do not store or use gasoline or other flaInmable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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Electrical Requfrements
Important Grounding Requirements
1. This air conditioner has a three-prong grounding plug
on the power supply cord, which must be plugged into
a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle for
your protection against possible shock hazard. For
models up to and including 7.5 amperes use grounding
type wall receptacle to match cord plug (Fig. B).
Caution: &
We recommend that a qualified electrician instafl unit in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and local
codes and ordinances.
Caution: Use copper conductors only.
TooJs Needed
• Straight Blade & • Ruler or
Phillips &:rewdrivers tape measure
• Level • Pencil
Wfndew Requfrements
Air conditioner is factory prepared for installation in stan-
dard double hung windows (air conditioner cannot be
installed in other types of windows). The air conditioner
can be installed in windows 23" to 36" wide when filler
panels are used. In windows 19" to 22" wide the air con-
ditioner can be installed without the filler panels. All win-
dows must open at least 12 3/4" vertically.
Install the air conditioner in a window where there will be
enough clearance around the cabinet to allow ample cir-
culation of air through unit.
All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood,
masonry, or metal.
Caution: &
Do not block air circulation to outside louvers of cabinet.
Installation°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°
Wi dew I staHatie
Parts List
Electronic Cabinet
Control Panel
Filter
Filler Panel
Filler Panel Installation
1. Place tabbed side (Fig°C} of curtain in tracks on side of
air conditioner cabinet, and slide down the tracks until
the curtain is even top and bottom (Fig. DL
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installation in window
23" to 36" wide
1. ()pen and mark center line of window. Measure and
mark 8 3/4" to the right of the center line and 8 3/4" to
the left of the center line (Fig. FL
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2. Place bracket so that the outside edge rests on the
appropriate 8 3/4" mark, and the back of the bracket is
at the edge of the window sash. Secure brackets with
two (2) 1" long wood screws (Fig. G).
F_ G 1" Long 14_)od Screws
Lock E_(e
2. Slide the filler panel frame onto
the air conditioner cabinet using
the tracks on the top and bottom
of the unit. Slide the frame as
close to the air conditioner as pos-
sible so that the curtain locks into
place. Gently pull the frame out
until it is the correct length for
your application (Fig. E).
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Tabbed
Cm'tain
Track
3. To overcome storm window interference, securely
attach 2" wide wood strips to the window stool and sill,
with either nails or screws. Strips should be as long as
window opening and flush with back side of stool.
Thickness of strips should be controlled by amount of
interference (Fig. 14).
_o _ Air Conditioner Base Storm l/gindow
Fralrle
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SIDE VIEW Wood Strips
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Window Dstal don
4. Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, carefully center
air conditioner in window opening with the bottom
bar between the window stool and the angle bracket.
Air conditioner should slant slightly downward on the
outside as shown by half a bubble off on a carpenters
level. This outward pitch prevents water from entering
the room (Fig. I).
Bottom
Filh, r
Panel
Track
Fillet' Board
(Optional)
SIDE _qEW
5. Close the window until it touches behind air condi-
tioner top bar. Slide filler panels outward until they
touch window sash tracks. (Do not release grip on air
conditioner until lower window sash is in final posi-
tion) (Fig. J).
6. Secure top of filler panels by driving 5/8" long wood
screws into window sash through mounting holes in
top slides.
7. Secure bottom of filler panels by driving S/8" long
screws into window sill through filler panel tabs.
8. Cut foam seal to width of window and install between
upper and lower window sash (Fig. J).
Installation in window
19" to 22" wide
(Do not attach filler panels for this application)
1. Refer to steps 1 and 2 of preceding instructions.
2. Close window until it touches behind top bar
(Fig. J).
3. Fasten lower window sash to window frame using fin-
ishing nails, wood screws, or "L" brackets (Fig. K).
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Nails/
L-Bracket
!4{md ,Sill Filler Panel INSIDE VIEW
Lower
!ATitldow
Sash
5/8" Wood Screw
I 5/,_"
Wood Screws
4. If filler is required on sides of air conditioner, cut foam
seal to size and fill both sides.
5. Cut foam seal to width of window and install between
upper and lower window sash {Fig. J).
Caution: Do not drill a hole in bottom pan. Unit is
designed to operate with approximately 1/2" of water in
bottom pan.
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Mode Control
The Mode Control has two settings: Fan and Cool.
The settings are adjusted with the Mode Control button. A
Set Temperature/
Timer Disph_y
green light indicates which setting is currently being used.
When the Cool mode is selected, the unit will circulate and
cool the air. If the Fan mode is selected, the unit will only cir-
culate the air.
Temperature/Timer
Hour Controls
TIIll_T Colltrol
-- Fan Speed
Control
-- Mode Con_'ol
-- Power Control
Power Control
The Power Control turns the unit on and off.
The Temperature/Hour Display
Shows the set temperature or the timer setting. THE TEM-
PERATURE DISPLAY ONLY SHOWS THE SET TEMPERA-
TURE, NOT THE ACTUAL ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Temperature/Hour Controls
These buttons are used to raise or lower the set tempera-
ture in increments of 1° from 66 ° to 88 °. They also raise or
lower the hour setting in increments of 1 from 00 to 24
when the timer is being set. In order to toggle between °F
or °C, depress both of the controls at the same time.
Fan Speed Control
The Fan Speed Control has three settings: High, Low and Auto.
The settings are adjusted with the Fan Speed button, each time
the button is depressed it changes the setting. A green light
will indicate which setting is currently being used.
When the Auto feature is selected while the air conditioner is
in the COOL mode, the fan speeds will change automatically
as the temperature in the room changes.
• 4° or more above the set temperature the unit will be in HI
fan.
• 4° or less above the set temperature the unit will be in LO
fan.
Timer Control
The timer can be set to either turn the unit on or off.
To turn the unit ON using theTimer:
• Depress the timer key when the power is off, the display
will read 00. Adjust to the desired number of hours before
TURN ON using the up/down arrows.
• The display will show the time by hours left
until TURN ON.
• To turn the timer off, depress the timer key.
• A green light next to the Timer Control indicates that the
timer is set.
To turn the unit OFF using theTimer.
• Depress the timer key when the power is on, the display will
read 00. Adjust to the desired number of hours before TURN
OFF using the up/down arrows. The display will automatical-
ly go back to the set temperature after 10 seconds.
• To display the amount of time left until TURN OFF, depress
the timer button once.
• To turn the TIMER OFF, depress the timer button twice.
• A green light next to the Timer Control indicates that the
timer is set.
Built-in three minute timing delay.
This electronic controlled unit will not automatically resume
operation after a power failure.
ff this electric unit will not respond to touch pad or remote
control commands, it is necessary to unplug the unit from the
electrical outlet for five seconds and then plug the unit back
in.
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Air Conditioner Remote Control
The functions work the same as your air conditioner's touch controls.
Batteries: Remove the cover on the back of the remote controller and insert the batteries with the
(+) and (-) poles pointing in the proper direction.
CAUTION
Use only AAA or IEC R03 1.5V batteries.
Remove the batteries if the remote controller is not used for a month or longer
Do not attempt to recharge the supplied batteries
All batteries should be replaced at the same time.
Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire as they may explode.
Panel
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Remove screw _'om both sides of cabinet
Decorative Front Removal
1. Turn the unit off and remove the plug from the outlet.
2. Remove the screws on either side of the cabinet (Fig. i).
3. Gently pull forward while grasping both sides of the decorative front.
4. To replace the decorative front, line up the top and bottom and sides,
and gently press into position.
5. Reattach the screws on both sides of the decorative front. Make sure
the decorative front is secure before reconnecting the plug and operat-
ing the unit.
Directing Airflow
Unit is engineered with adjustable louvers to direct discharge airflow. Louvers are manually adjusted by moving levers in
direction of desired airflow.
Maintenance°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°
Cleaning the Air Filter F_goM A_,.s.te,. A,_,,_t,.,_.Lo.v_.,_
Every two weeks: Clean the Filter
1. Turn master control to OFF.
2. Remove the air filter by grasping the top corners and pulling it up and
out of the unit (Fig. M).
3. Wash in hot soapy water, rinse and shake dry.
4. Replace the filter, with the front of the filter toward you. _1
5. To dry the filter thoroughly, run your unit for a few minutes. Remember,
only a clean filter works properly and delivers top efficiency at every setting.
Note: Failure to keep air filter clean will result in poor air circulation.
DO NOT operate without filter This can render the unit inoperable. Decorative Front /
Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life of
the unit. It is recommended to have the unit inspected annually, as well as having the coils and condensate water pas-
sages cleaned. Expense of the annual inspection is the consumers" responsibility.
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Maintenance°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°
Avoid Service Checklist
Before calling for service, review this/isL It may save you time and expense. This fist includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Occurrence Possible Cause Solutions
Air conditioner will not operate • Wall plug disconnected,
• House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped,
• Power switch in OFF position. v/ Turn power switch to ON position.
• Unit accidentally turned off by moving the _/Wait approximately 3 minutes,
thermostat to a higher temperature and then Listen for the compressor to start.
imlnediately turned back to a colder position.
• Unit turned off and then on too quickly. _/If air conditioner is turned off,
• TherInostat set too low- for cooling, _/Adjust thermostat to higher setting for cooling.
Air from unit does not
feel cold enough
Air conditioner cooling,
but room is too warm --
ice forming on cooling coil
behind decorative front
Air conditioner cooling,
but room too warm --
NO ice forming on cooling coil
behind decorative front
• Selector in FAN position.
• Wherlnostat set too warm.
• Room temperature below 70°E v/ Cooling may not occur until room
• Outdoor temperature below 70°E
• Dirty air filter -- air restricted.
• TherInostat set too cold for nighttime cooling. _/To defrost tile coil, set selector to FAN position.
• Dirty air filter -- air restricted.
• Therlnostat set too wartn.
• Fan selector set on LOW.
• Air directional louvers positioned improperly. _/Position louvers for better air distribution.
• Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds,
furniture, etc. -- restricts air distribution.
• Doors, windows, registers, etc. open --
cold air escapes.
• Unit recently turned on in hot room.
• Insufficient cooling capacity.
Air conditioner turns on and off rapidly
• Dirty air filter -- air restricted.
• Outside temperature extremely hot.
Noise when unit is cooling
• Air movement sound.
• Sound of fan hitting water-moisture
removal system.
• Window- vibration -- poor installation.
Water dripping inside
when unit is cooling
Water dripping outside
when unit is cooling
• Improper installation. _/Tilt air conditioner slightly to tile outside to
• Unit removing large quantity of moisture
from humid rooln.
_/Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
_Z Replace fuse with time delay type
or reset circuit breaker.
wait 3 minutes before restarting,
_/Set selector to COOL position.
_/Set therInostat to colder temperature.
temperature rises above 70°E
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To defrost tile coil, set selector to FAN position.
Then, set thermostat to warmer position.
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Clean filter. Refer to "Cleaning Air Filter" section.
To defrost, set selector to FAN.
Then, set thermostat to a normal position.
_/Clean air filter.
Refer to "Cleaning Air Filter" section.
_/Set therInostat to colder setting.
_/Set fan speed selector to HIGH
for maximum cooling.
_/Clear blockage in front of unit.
_/Close doors, windows, registers, etc.
_/Allow additional time to remove "stored heat"
from walls, ceiling, floor and furniture.
_/Reconfirm tile required cooling capacity
with your dealer.
_/Clean air filter.
Refer to "Cleaning Air Filter" section.
_/Set fan on high speed to bring air past cooling
coils more frequently.
_/The sound of rushing air is normal. If too loud,
turn selector to lower fail setting.
_/This is normal when hulnidity is high.
Close doors, windows and registers.
_/Refer to installation instructions --
check with installer,
allow water drainage. Refer to installation
instructions -- check with installer.
_/This is normal during excessively humid days.
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Warrantyoooooooooooooooooooo
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For Models Installed
in North America -
If Service or Parts are Required
First, make recommended checks. If it appears that
service or parts are still required, see your room air
conditioner warranty "How to Obtain Warranty Service or
Parts".
For Models Installed
Outside of North America
For room air conditioners purchased for use outside of
North America, the manufacturer does not extend any
warranty either expressed or implied. Consult your local
dealer for any warranty terms extended by the importer in
your country.
Room Air Conditioner Warranty
(Within the 48 contiguous United States, state of Hawaii,
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada)
Full (FiveYear) Parts and Labor Warranty
During the five years after the date of original purchase,
Fedders North America will, through its authorized ser-
vicers and free of charge to the owner or any subsequent
user, repair or replace any parts which are defective in
material or workmanship due to normal use. Ready access
to the air conditioner is the responsibility of the owner.
Note: In the event of any required parts replacement
within the period of this warranty, Fedders North
America replacement parts shall be used and will be war-
ranted only for the period remaining on the original war-
ranty.
Exceptions
The above warranty does not cover failure to function
caused by damage to the unit while in your possession
(other than damage caused by defect or malfunction), or
by its improper installation, or by unreasonable use of the
unit, including without limitation, failure to provide rea-
sonable and necessary maintenance or to follow the writ-
ten Installation and Operating Instructions. If the unit is
put to commercial, business, rental, or other use or appli-
cation other than for consumer use, we make no war-
ranties, express or implied, including but not limited to,
any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for par-
ticular use or purpose.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THE ABOVE EXPRESS
WARRANTY ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES
THEREFOR, NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE
MADE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO FIVE YEARS
FROM THE DATE OF ORI(;INAL PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT
SHALL FEDDERS NORTH AMERICA BE LIABLE FOR INDI-
RECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
EVEN IF ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, ARE MADE TO ANY BUYER UPON RESALE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
No warranties are made for units sold outside of the above
stated areas. Your distributor or final seller may provide a
warranty on units sold outside of these areas.
How to Obtain
Warranty Service or Parts
Service for your room air conditioner will be provided by
CareCo, a division of the manufacturer with authorized
independent CareCo servicers nationwide.
Note: Before calling for service, carefully read the
Installation and Operating Instructions booklet. Then if
you need service:
1. Call a CareCo authorized servicer and advise them of
model number, serial number, date of purchase and
nature of complaint. Service will be provided during
normal working hours. Contact your dealer for the
name of an authorized servicer if unknown to you.
2. If your dealer is unable to give you the name of a ser-
vicer or if you need other assistance, call the following
toll-free number for the name of an authorized servicer
or authorized parts distributor:
1-866-MAYTAG 1
or you may write:
CareCo, Service Department
415 W. Wabash Ave., P.O.Box 200
Effingham, IL 62401
Proof of Purchase Date
It is the responsibility of the consumer to establish the
original purchase date for warranty purposes. We recom-
mend that a bill of sale, cancelled check, or some other
appropriate payment record be kept for that purpose.
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