Whirlpool ACC082PT, ACC108PT, ACE082PT, ACE124PT, ACM122PT Owner's Manual

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AIR CONDITIONER

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance, parts,

accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 in the U.S.A.

ACONDICIONADOR

DE AIRE

Manual de uso y cuidado

Si tiene preguntas respecto a las características, funcionamiento,

rendimiento, piezas, accesorios o servicio técnico,

llame al: 1-800-253-1301 en los EE. UU.

Table of Contents/Índice ..................................... 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY .........................................................2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................3

Tools and Parts ............................................................................3

Location Requirements................................................................3

Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................5

Unpack the Air Conditioner.......................................................... 5

Window Installation (on some models)........................................6

Through-the-Wall Cabinet Installation......................................... 8

Complete Installation .................................................................10

AIR CONDITIONER USE..............................................................11

Starting Your Air Conditioner—Digital Control ..........................11

Using the Remote Control .........................................................12

ÍNDICE

SEGURIDAD DEL ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE......................18

REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN.................................................18

Herramientas y piezas................................................................18

Requisitos de ubicación.............................................................19

Requisitos eléctricos..................................................................20

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN.........................................21

Desempaque el acondicionador de aire....................................21

Instalación en una ventana (en algunos modelos) ....................22

Instalación a través de la pared.................................................24

Complete la instalación..............................................................26

USO DE SU ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE................................27

Cómo poner en marcha su acondicionador de aire—

Control digital .............................................................................27

Cómo usar el control remoto .....................................................29

Starting Your Air Conditioner—Rotary Control—

Cool Only Models.......................................................................13

Starting Your Air Conditioner—Rotary Control—

Heat/Cool Models ......................................................................14

Changing Air Direction ...............................................................15

Normal Sounds...........................................................................15

AIR CONDITIONER CARE ...........................................................15

Cleaning the Air Filter .................................................................15

Cleaning the Front Panel............................................................15

Repairing Paint Damage ............................................................15

Annual Maintenance...................................................................15

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................16

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................17

Accessories ................................................................................17

Cómo poner en marcha su acondicionador de aire—

Control rotativo—Modelos con sólo aire frío.............................30

Cómo poner en marcha su acondicionador de aire—

Control rotativo—Modelos con aire caliente/frío.......................31

Cómo cambiar la dirección del aire ...........................................31

Sonidos normales.......................................................................32

CÓMO CUIDAR SU ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE...................32

Limpieza del filtro de aire ...........................................................32

Limpieza del panel delantero .....................................................32

Reparación de la pintura dañada...............................................32

Mantenimiento anual..................................................................32

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................33

AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................34

Accesorios..................................................................................35

AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions:

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use an extension cord.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools Needed

■ Flat-blade and Phillips

screwdrivers

■ Level

Through-the-Wall Installation:

In addition to the tools listed above, the following tools are needed for through-the-wall installation.

■ Saw

■ Wood preservative

■ Caulk

■ Tape measure

■ Drill and ³⁄₃₂" or smaller bit

■ 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker

lumber

■ #10 x 1" wood screws (7)

Unplug air conditioner before servicing.

Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Check the location where air conditioner will be installed. Proper

installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation.

The location should provide:

■ Grounded electrical outlet within 4 ft (122 cm) of where the

power cord exits the air conditioner. NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.

■ Free movement of air in room to be cooled.

■ A large enough opening for the air conditioner.

■ Adequate wall support for weight of air conditioner. Air

conditioner weighs between 88 and 100 lbs (40 to 45 kg).

NOTE: Cabinet louvers must not be obstructed. Air must be able to pass freely through the cabinet louvers.

Parts Supplied (on some models)

Check that all parts are included in parts package.

A. Foam window sash seal B. Window lock brackets (2)

C. #10 x

D. #10 x

¹⁄₄

" pan-head Phillips

screws (6)

³⁄₈

" washer-head

Phillips screws (3)

G. Top channel H. Side curtains (2)

NOTE: Installation parts are supplied for double-hung windows up to 40" (101.6 cm) wide. A special Wide Window Kit is available from your dealer or service center. See “Accessories.”

³⁄₄

E. #10 x F. #10 x

I. Foam adhesive seal

" round-head screws (6)

¹⁄₂

" pan-head Phillips

screws (3)

A. Cabinet louvers

Window Installation

Through-the-Wall Installation

Window opening measurements:

■ 27" min. to 38" max. (68.6 cm to 95.5 cm) opening width.

■ 16¹⁄₄" min. (41.3 cm) opening height.

A. 27" min. (68.6 cm)

¹⁄₄

" min. (41.3 cm)

B. 16

Electrical Requirements

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 shock.

Ground wire must be connected to the ground screw located in the lower right corner of the air conditioner when the air conditioner is in the cabinet.

The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the model and serial number label. The model and serial number label is located behind the front panel on the flange below the control panel area.

Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below. Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply cord.

Power Supply Cord Wiring Requirements

■ 115-volt (103.5 min. to 126.5 max.)

■ 0 to 12 amps

■ 15-amp time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker

■ Use on single outlet circuit only.

The wall opening measurements should be:

■ Height: 16" (40.6 cm) plus twice the thickness of wood used

to build frame.

■ Width: 22⁵⁄₈" (57.5 cm) plus twice the thickness of wood used

to build frame.

■ Depth: Dimension for depth depends on wall thickness and

type of molding.

A. 16" (40.6 cm)

⁵⁄₈

" (57.5 cm)

B. 22

C. Wood thickness D. Depth

Power Supply Cord Wiring Requirements

¹⁄₄"

(0.6 cm)

■ 230-volt (207 min. to 253 max.)

■ 0 to 12 amps

■ 15-amp time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker

■ Use on single outlet circuit only.

■ 230-volt (207 min. to 253 max.)

■ 0 to 16 amps

■ 20-amp time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker

■ Use on single outlet circuit only.

¹⁄₂"

(1.3 cm)

■ 230-volt (207 min. to 253 max.)

■ 0 to 24 amps

■ 30-amp time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker

■ Use on single outlet circuit only.

Recommended Grounding Method

This air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the customer's responsibility to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrical installer.

It is the customer's responsibility:

■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.

■ To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in

conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269

Power Supply Cord

NOTE: Yo ur un it’s device may differ from the ones shown.

TEST

A. Test button B. Reset button

This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the electronics detect leakage current and power will be disconnected in a fraction of a second.

RESET

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 shock.

To test your power supply cord:

1. Plug the power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. Press RESET.

3. Press TEST (listen for click; Reset button will trip and pop

out).

4. Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will

latch and remain in). The power supply cord operation.

NOTES:

■ The Reset button must be pushed in for proper operation.

■ The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to trip when

the test button is pressed or fails to reset.

■ Do not use the power supply cord as an off/on switch. The

power supply cord is designed as a protective device.

■ A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new

power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer and must not be repaired.

■ The power supply cord contains no user serviceable parts.

Opening the tamper-resistant case voids all warranty and performance claims.

is ready for

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack the Air Conditioner

WARNING

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.

Remove packaging materials

■ Remove and dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the air conditioner. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable

fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your air conditioner.

■ Handle the air conditioner gently.

1. Remove the air conditioner from the carton and place it on

cardboard.

2. Remove the shipping screw from the side of the cabinet and

discard.

A. Shipping screw

3. Pull off the control knobs (on some models).

4. Remove the two screws from the front panel.

5. Remove the front panel from the air conditioner and set

aside.

6. Remove the ground screw and ground wire from the front of

the air conditioner base. Save the ground screw.

A. Green ground wire B. Ground screw

7. Pull on the handle to slide the air conditioner out of the

cabinet. Place the air conditioner on cardboard.

A. Handle

NOTE: Do not lift, push, pull or remove any expanded polystyrene (foam) from inside the air conditioner. It is not packing material.

Window Installation (on some models)

NOTES:

■ Handle the air conditioner gently.

■ Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the

opening during installation or removal.

■ The location where the power cord exits the air conditioner

should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded 3prong outlet.

■ Do not block the louvers on the front panel.

■ Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.

Attach Top Channel

NOTE: Attach the top channel and the side curtains to the air

conditioner cabinet before placing the cabinet in the window.

1. Locate the bag of screws provided.

2. Place the top channel on top of the air conditioner cabinet,

lining up the 3 holes in the top channel with the 3 holes on top of the air conditioner cabinet.

3. Using 3 - #10 x ³⁄₈" washer-head Phillips screws, attach the

top channel to the air conditioner cabinet.

A. Top channel B. #10 x

³⁄₈

" washer-head Phillips screws (3)

Attach Side Curtains

1. Locate the bag of screws provided.

2. Insert the top and then the bottom of the right-hand curtain

housing in the top and bottom curtain guides on the air conditioner cabinet.

Back View

A. Curtain housing B. Curtain guides

Bottom View

4. While the right-hand curtain is still extended, insert

#10 x ¹⁄₄" pan-head Phillips screws into the top and bottom slots of curtain. Screw curtain to the top and bottom holes in air conditioner cabinet.

NOTE: Some curtains may have 2 slots at each end. You will be able to see a mounting hole through the correct slot.

5. Slide the curtain housing into the guides as far as it will go.

6. Repeat the above steps for the left-hand curtain.

Attach Foam Adhesive Seal

Attach the foam adhesive seal along the bottom of the curtain bottom channel.

A. Curtain housing B. Foam adhesive seal

A. Curtain housing B. Curtain guides

3. Extend the right-hand curtain outward so you may insert the

first screw through the middle hole of the curtain. Using #10 x ¹⁄₄"

pan-head Phillips screw, screw the curtain to the

middle hole in the air conditioner cabinet. NOTE: This screw is required to correctly attach the curtain

(top to bottom) to the air conditioner cabinet.

Install Cabinet into Window

NOTES:

■ Handle the air conditioner gently.

■ Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the

opening during installation or removal.

■ The location where the power cord exits the air conditioner

should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded 3prong outlet.

■ Do not block the louvers on the front panel.

■ Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.

1. Center empty cabinet in window. Check that lower rail of air

conditioner cabinet is behind and against back side of windowsill. Maintain a firm hold on the air conditioner cabinet. Lower window sash to hold cabinet in place.

2. Measure the distance between the right-hand side of the

cabinet and the inside of the window channel.

3. Repeat for the left side. Adjust the cabinet until the distance

on each side is the same.

A. Window sash B. Empty cabinet

C. Window channel

4. Use a ³⁄₁₆" drill bit to drill 3 starter holes ³⁄₈" deep through the

3 holes in the cabinet and into the windowsill.

5. Attach the cabinet to the windowsill with 3 - #10 x ¹⁄₂" pan-

head Phillips screws.

2. Insert one of the #10 x ³⁄₄" round-head screws through the

hole and into the lower window sash.

3. Insert one of the #10 x ³⁄₄" round-head screws through the

threaded hole in the top of the curtain.

A. #10 x B. Windowsill

¹⁄₂

" pan-head Phillips screws

6. Check that the air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside

so that water will run to the outside.

Attach Side Curtains to Window Frame

1. Pull the left-hand curtain out until it fits into the window

channel. Use a ³⁄₃₂" drill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole in the curtain housing and into the lower window sash.

Front View

Top Vi ew

A. #10 x B. Hole for #10 x

³⁄₄

" round-head screw

³⁄₄

" round-head screw

4. Repeat for the right-hand curtain.

Complete Window Installation

1. Insert the foam window sash seal behind the top of the lower

window sash and against the glass of the upper window.

2. Place the window lock bracket on top of the lower window

and against the upper window sash.

3. Use a ³⁄₃₂" drill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole in the

bracket and into the window sash.

4. Attach the window lock bracket to the window sash with

#10 x ³⁄₄" round-head screw to secure the window in place.

A. Window channel B. Left-hand curtain

C. #10 x

³⁄₄

" round-head screw

Through-the-Wall Cabinet Installation

NOTES:

■ Handle the air conditioner gently.

■ Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the

opening during installation or removal.

■ The location where the power cord exits the air conditioner

should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded 3prong outlet.

A. Window lock bracket B. Foam window sash

seal

■ Do not block the louvers on the front panel.

■ Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.

■ It is the customer's responsibility and obligation to have this

C. Upper window glass D. #10 x

¹⁄₂

" pan-head Phillips screws (3)

product installed by a qualified technician familiar with through-the-wall room air conditioner installations.

Option 1—Wood, metal or plastic molding

When using wood, metal or plastic molding, the wood frame should line up with the inside wall as shown.

■ Use 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker lumber for the wood frame.

A. Outside width B. Outside height

C.Depth

A. Molding B. Inside wall

C. Wood frame D. Louvers

Option 2—Plastered wall with no molding

If the plastered wall is to be flush with the cabinet and no molding is used, the wood frame must be set ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) into the inside wall.

A. Plastered wall B. Inside wall

C. Wood frame D. Louvers

Install Wood Frame

1. Construct the wood frame. See “Location Requirements” for

dimensions.

2. Measure the outside width and height of the frame to

determine the wall opening dimensions.

3. Cut the opening through the wall. Remove and save the

insulation.

NOTES:

■ Dimension for depth depends on the wall thickness and

the type of molding.

■ Do not block the louvers in the air conditioner cabinet.

4. Apply the wood preservative to the outside exposed surface.

5. Insert the frame in the wall opening. Square and level the

frame.

6. Attach the frame securely to the wall.

Install Cabinet into Wood Frame

1. Insert the cabinet into the framed wall opening.

A. Trim

2. Use a level to check that the cabinet is level side to side.

A. Level

3. Check that the air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside

so that water will run to the outside.

Complete Through-the-Wall Installation

1. Reuse the insulation to seal the opening between the cabinet

and the frame.

2. Use the existing holes and 6 - #10 x 1" wood screws (not

provided) to attach the cabinet to the frame. NOTE: Do not overtighten the screws or the cabinet will

distort and provide a poor air seal between the cabinet and the air conditioner.

3. Caulk all outside wall openings around the cabinet.

Complete Installation

NOTE: Handle the air conditioner gently.

1. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the

cabinet.

WARNING

Position the ground wire pointing straight up. Put the excess ground wire between the coil and the air conditioner cabinet.

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.

2. Insert the air conditioner into the cabinet. NOTE: Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside

of the cabinet.

A. Green ground wire B. Ground screw

4. Insert the front tabs of the front panel into the top of the

cabinet and swing the front into place.

5. Attach the bottom front of the panel with the front panel

screws. Replace the control knobs (on some models).

NOTE: For through-the-wall installations, if needed, install molding around the room side of the cabinet.

A. Ground wire outside of the cabinet

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Connect green ground wire to ground screw. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

3. Connect the green ground wire to the ground screw.

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 shock.

6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

7. Press RESET on the power supply cord. See “Electrical

Requirements.”

AIR CONDITIONER USE

Operating your air conditioner properly helps you to obtain the best possible results.

This section explains proper air conditioner operation.

IMPORTANT:

■ If you turn off the air conditioner, wait at least 3 minutes

before turning it back on. This prevents the air conditioner from blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker.

Starting Your Air Conditioner—Digital Control

■ Do not try to operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode

when outside temperature is below 65°F (18°C). The inside evaporator coil will freeze up, and the air conditioner will not operate properly.

NOTE: In the event of a power failure, your air conditioner will operate at the previous settings when the power is restored.

2. Choose Cool, Fan Only or Power Saver.

■ Cool—Cools room. Press FAN SPEED to choose fan

speed. Press the up or down arrow buttons to adjust the temperature.

■ Fan—Operates the fan at Turbo speed, without cooling.

The display shows “FO” (fan only).

■ Power Saver—Fan runs only when cooling is needed. You

can select the fan speed by pressing Fan Speed. Because the fan does not circulate the room air

continuously, less energy is used, but the room air is not circulated as often. Use Power Saver when you are asleep or away from home.

NOTES:

■ When the air conditioner is off, the display shows the current

room temperature.

■ If the room temperature is below 55ºF (13ºC), the display will

show 55ºF (13ºC). If the room temperature is above 99ºF (37ºC), the display will show 99ºF (37ºC).

1. Remove clear protective film from control panel and front

panel badge (on some models).

2. Press POWER to turn on the air conditioner.

NOTE: When air conditioner is turned on for the first time

after it is plugged in, it will display the default settings: Cool mode, Turbo fan speed, 72°F (22°C) for 3 seconds. When it is turned on at all other times, it will display the previous settings for 3 seconds, and then display the room temperature.

3. Select mode. See “Mode.”

4. Select fan speed. See “Fan Speed.”

5. Set temperature. See “Temperature.”

Mode

Fan Speed

NOTE: The Fan Speed button will operate only when the Cool or

Power Saver mode has been selected.

1. Press and hold FAN SPEED until you see the indicator light

come on for the setting you desire.

2. Choose Turbo, High, Low or Auto.

Filter Monitor

1. When filter indicator light is lit or flashing, remove, clean and

replace air filter. See “Cleaning the Air Filter.”

2. Press and hold FILTER for 3 seconds after cleaning and

replacing the air filter. This resets the filter monitor.

NOTE: After 360 hours of fan operating time, the filter indicator light will turn on. It will remain on for 180 hours or until you press FILTER. After 180 hours, it will flash. It will continue flashing until you press FILTER.

1. Press and hold MODE until you see the indicator light for the

desired setting.

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