Whirlpool 1159801 User Manual [en, es]

AIR CON DIT ION ERS

Use & Care Guide

1159801 Rev. B

Cont ent s

Impo rta nt Saf ety

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Important Safety Instructions.........................2

Operating Your Air Conditioner

Starting your air conditioner The exhaust control

Changing air direction.................................4

Cieaning Your Air Conditioner

Cleaning front panel and air filter

Caring For Your Air Conditioner

Annual maintenance...................................6

Energy saving tips

Troubieshooting Requesting Assistance or Service Warranty

Thank you for buying this appiiance. Piease compiete and maii the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then com

plete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.

• Copy model and serial numbers from label (see diagram below) and purchase date from sales slip.

• Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place.

Modei Number

Seriai Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

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Instm cti on s

AWARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electricai shock or personai injury when using your air conditioner, foilow these basic precautions:

• Read ali instructions before using air

conditioner.

• Compiete the instaiiation requirements as described in the instaiiation instructions.

• Do Not operate the air conditioner with the front panei removed.

• Never clean air conditioner parts with fiammable fiuids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• 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:

• Is installed in a window that will hold the weight, and is secured according to the

Installation Instructions.

• Is connected only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (See Installation

Instructions.)

• Is the correct size for the area you want to cool.

• Is used only to do what window air condi tioners are designed to do.

• Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

• 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.

Model and serial number label

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Oper ati ng You r A ir Con dit io ner

Starting your air conditioner

^WARNING

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.

EXHAUST

OPEN CLOSED

SYSTEM CONTROL

ONLY

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AWARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not use an extension cord. Doing so can resuit in death, fire, or

eiectricai shock.

1. Set Exhaust Control to CLOSED for maxi

mum cooling.

2. Set System Control to the desired setting.

LO COOL MED COOL HI COOL FAN ONLY

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when no cooling is desired

for sleeping comfort

for normal cooling

for maximum cooling

for circulating room air

COOL

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COOL

3. Turn the Thermostat Control to number 6 (mid-setting). You can adjust the air condi

tioner’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 Thermo stat Control, wait at least 3 minutes before turning it back on or you may blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker.

Operating Your Air Conditioner Continued

EXHAUST

OPEN CLOSED

SYSTEM CONTROL

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1= LO

COOL

The exhaust control

The Exhaust Control setting draws stale or smoky air from the room.

1. To exhaust room air;

• Set Exhaust Control to OPEN.

• If no cooling is desired, use FAN ONLY setting.

• For cooling, set System Control to desired COOL setting.

EXHAUST

OPEN CLOSED

SYSTEM CONTROL

ONLY ,

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COOL

Tab

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COOL

2. To circuiate room air:

• Set Exhaust Control to CLOSED.

• If no cooling is desired, use FAN ONLY setting.

• 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.

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).

Clea nin g Y our Ai r C ond iti one r

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

A WARNING

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 clean ing. 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.

Carin g For Yo ur Air Co ndi tio ne r

Annual maintenance

^WARNING

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.

AWARNING

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.

Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help ensure steady, top performance through out the year.

Call the service company recommended by

your dealer to:

• Inspect and clean the coils and condensate water passages.

• Check fan.

The compressor and fan motor are sealed and

need no oiling. The expense of an annual inspection is the customer’s responsibility.

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.

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.)

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Remove plastic film from motor and electrical 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

• Improve home insulation. Seal doors and windows. Close fireplace flue.

• Close blinds or drapes on sunny side of house. Add window awnings.

• Keep air filter clean.

• Do not block airflow with drapes or furniture.

• Ventilate attic. High temperatures in the attic add to the cooling load.

• Try not to use heat-producing appliances during the hottest part of the day.

• Turn lights and appliances off when not needed.

• Keep heat registers and cool-air returns closed.

• Use exhaust venting fans while cooking, doing laundry, and bathing.

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