Whirlpool ACE082XR0 User Manual

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, partes, accesorios o servicio técnico,

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

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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

Unpacking ....................................................................................5

Installing Air Conditioner..............................................................6

Position the Air Conditioner Cabinet ...........................................7

Complete Installation ...................................................................8

AIR CONDITIONER USE................................................................9

ÍNDICE

SEGURIDAD DEL ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE......................15

REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN.................................................15

Herramientas y piezas................................................................15

Requisitos de ubicación.............................................................16

Requisitos eléctricos..................................................................17

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN.........................................18

Desempaque..............................................................................18

Instalación del acondicionador de aire......................................19

Colocación del gabinete del acondicionador de aire................20

Complete la instalación..............................................................22

CÓMO USAR SU ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE.......................23

Starting Your Air Conditioner .......................................................9

Changing Air Direction ...............................................................11

Normal Sounds...........................................................................11

AIR CONDITIONER CARE ...........................................................11

Cleaning the Air Filter .................................................................11

Cleaning the Front Panel............................................................11

Repairing Paint Damage ............................................................11

Annual Maintenance...................................................................11

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................12

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................13

Accessories ................................................................................13

Cómo poner en marcha su acondicionador de aire..................23

Cómo cambiar la dirección del aire ...........................................24

Sonidos normales.......................................................................24

CUIDADO DE SU ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE.......................25

Limpieza del filtro de aire ...........................................................25

Limpieza del panel delantero .....................................................25

Reparación de la pintura dañada...............................................25

Mantenimiento anual..................................................................25

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................25

AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................27

Accesorios..................................................................................27

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 follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You follow instructions.

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.

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

■ Scissors

■ Tape measure

■ Drill and ³⁄₃₂" or smaller bit

■ 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker

lumber

■ #8 x ¹⁄₂" wood screws (6)

Unplug air conditioner before servicing.

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

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 80 and 110 lbs (36.3 to 49.9 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 seals (2) B. Window-lock bracket

¹⁄₄

C. #6 - 32 x

screws (2)

D. #8 x

screws (3)

" pan-head

³⁄₄

" round-head

E. #10 - 12 x

Phillips screws (3)

F. #8 - 18 x

screws (6) G. Top channel H. Side curtains (2)

³⁄₈

" pan-head

³⁄₈

" pan-head Phillips

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.”

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.

A. Cabinet louvers

Window installation (on some models)

Window opening measurements:

■ Width: 27" (68.6 cm) minimum to 40" (101.6 cm) maximum.

■ Height: 16¹⁄₄" (41.3 cm) minimum.

A. 27" (68.6 cm) minimum to 40" (101.6 cm) maximum B. 16

¹⁄₄

" (41.3 cm) minimum

Through-the-wall installation

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: 2¹⁄₂" (6.4 cm) minimum to 8" (20.3 cm) maximum.

Power supply cord Wiring requirements

¹⁄₄"

(0.6 cm)

■ 230-volt (207 min. - 253 max.)

■ 0-12 amps

■ 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

■ Use on single outlet circuit only.

■ 230-volt (207 min. - 253 max.)

■ 0-16 amps

■ 20-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

■ Use on single outlet circuit only.

Recommended ground method

A. 16" (40.6 cm) B. 22

⁵⁄₈

" (57.5 cm)

C. Wood thickness D. 2

¹⁄₂

" (6.4 cm) minimum to

8" (20.3 cm) maximum

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 ground screw located in lower right corner of air conditioner when air conditioner is in 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 front flange above the coil 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. - 126.5 max.)

■ 0-12 amps

■ 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

■ Use on single outlet circuit only.

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 uni t’s device may differ from the one shown.

RESET

TEST

A. Reset button B. Test 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.

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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To test your power supply cord:

1. Plug 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 is ready for 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.

Unpacking

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 properly dispose of 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 air conditioner gently.

1. Remove air conditioner from carton and place on cardboard.

2. Remove shipping screw from side wall of cabinet.

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

4. Remove front panel from air conditioner and set aside.

5. Remove ground screw and ground wire from front of air

conditioner base. Save ground screw.

A. Green ground wire B. Ground screw

6. Pull on handle to slide air conditioner out of cabinet. Place air

conditioner on cardboard.

A. Handle

A. Shipping screw

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

Installing Air Conditioner

NOTE: Handle air conditioner gently.

Window installation (on some models)

NOTE: Attach top channel and side curtains to air conditioner

cabinet before placing cabinet in window.

1. Locate supplied bag of screws.

2. Place top channel on top of air conditioner cabinet, lining up

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

3. Using 3 - #10 - 12 x ³⁄₈" pan-head Phillips screws, attach top

channel to air conditioner cabinet.

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

first screw through the middle hole of the curtain. Using #8 - 18 x ³⁄₈"

pan-head screw, screw curtain to middle hole

in air conditioner cabinet. NOTE: This screw is required to correctly attach curtain (top

to bottom) to the air conditioner cabinet.

A. Top channel

B. #10 - 12 x

³⁄₈

" pan-head Phillips screws

4. Insert top and then bottom of right-hand curtain housing in

top and bottom curtain guides on air conditioner cabinet.

Back View

A. #8 - 18 x

³⁄₈

" pan-head screw

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

#8 - 18 x ³⁄₈" pan-head 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.

7. Slide curtain housing into guides as far as it will go.

8. Repeat above steps for left-hand curtain.

Through-the-wall installation

NOTES:

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

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

■ 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 louvers.

Option 1—Wood, metal or plastic molding

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

Bottom View

A. Curtain housing B. Curtain guides

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.

3. Cut opening through the wall. Remove and save insulation. NOTES:

■ Dimension for depth depends on wall thickness and type

of molding.

■ Do not block louvers in air conditioner cabinet.

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

A. Plastered wall

B. Inside wall

C. Wood frame D. Louvers

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

dimensions.

2. Measure outside width and height of frame to determine wall

opening dimensions.

Position the Air Conditioner Cabinet

■ Handle 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 3 prong outlet.

■ Do not block the louvers on the front panel.

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

Window installation (on some models)

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. Outside width B. Outside height C.Depth

4. Apply wood preservative to the outside exposed surface.

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

6. Attach frame securely to the wall.

4. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so

that water will run to the outside.

5. Pull left-hand curtain out until it fits into 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

A. Left-hand curtain B. Window channel

Top Vi ew

A. Window sash B. Empty cabinet

C. Window channel

A. Left-hand curtain B. Window channel

³⁄₄

C. #8 x

" round-head screw

6. Insert one of the #8 x ³⁄₄" round-head screws through

hole and into lower window sash. Insert one of the #6 - 32 x ¹⁄₄" pan-head screws through threaded hole in top of curtain.

A. Hole for #8 x B. Threaded hole

C. #6 - 32 x

³⁄₄

" round-head screw

¹⁄₄

" pan-head screw

7. Repeat for right-hand curtain.

8. Insert foam seal behind the top of the lower window sash and

against the glass of the upper window.

9. Place window-lock bracket on top of lower window and

against upper window sash.

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

bracket and into the window sash.

11. Attach window-lock bracket to window sash with

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

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

A. Level

3. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so that water will run to the outside.

4. Reuse the insulation to seal opening between cabinet and frame.

5. Use existing holes and 6 - #8 x ¹⁄₂" wood screws (not provided) to attach cabinet to frame.

NOTE: Do not overtighten screws or cabinet will distort and provide a poor air seal between cabinet and air conditioner.

6. Caulk all outside wall openings around cabinet.

Complete Installation

NOTE: Handle air conditioner gently.

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

cabinet.

WARNING

A. Window lock bracket B. Foam seal C. Upper window glass

Through-the-wall installation

1. Insert cabinet into the framed wall opening.

The top of the cabinet should extend ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) into the room. If there is trim, the cabinet should extend ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) past the trim.

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 air conditioner into 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 green ground wire to cabinet base with ground

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

¹⁄₂

" (13 mm) extending into room

B. Trim

A. Green ground wire B. Ground screw

4. Install foam seal in the gap between air conditioner base and

cabinet. Push foam seal in at the sides and trim any excess material.

A. Foam seal

5. Remove the 2 front panel screws from air conditioner base.

6. Insert front tabs of front panel into top of cabinet and swing

front into place.

7. Attach bottom front of panel with front panel screws. Replace

control knobs (on some models). NOTE: Route power supply cord through notch in front panel.

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.

8. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

9. Press RESET on the power supply cord plug.

A. Front panel screws B. Power supply cord notch

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

1. Remove clear protective film from front panel badge (on

some models).

2. Set the Exhaust control. See “Exhaust Control (on some

models)” later in this section.

■ 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.

3. Set the Fan Control to desired setting. See “Fan Control” for

your particular model later in this section.

4. Turn the Thermostat control to a mid-setting. See

“Thermostat” for your particular model later in this section.

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