Whirlpool ACM122XR0 User Manual
AIR CONDITIONER
Use & Care Guide
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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
Prepare Air Conditioner for Installation........................................5
Position the Air Conditioner .........................................................6
Complete Installation ...................................................................6
AIR CONDITIONER USE................................................................7
ÍNDICE
SEGURIDAD DEL ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE......................11
REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN.................................................11
Herramientas y piezas................................................................11
Requisitos de ubicación.............................................................12
Requisitos eléctricos..................................................................12
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN.........................................13
Desempaque el acondicionador de aire....................................13
Prepare el acondicionador de aire para la instalación ..............14
Colocación del acondicionador de aire.....................................14
Complete la instalación..............................................................15
CÓMO USAR SU ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE.......................16
Starting Your Air Conditioner .......................................................7
Changing Air Direction .................................................................8
Normal Sounds.............................................................................8
AIR CONDITIONER CARE .............................................................8
Cleaning the Air Filter ...................................................................8
Cleaning the Front Panel..............................................................8
Repairing Paint Damage ..............................................................8
Annual Maintenance.....................................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................9
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................10
Accessories ................................................................................10
Cómo poner en marcha su acondicionador de aire..................16
Cómo cambiar la dirección del aire ...........................................16
Sonidos normales.......................................................................17
CUIDADO DE SU ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE.......................17
Limpieza del filtro de aire ...........................................................17
Limpieza del panel delantero .....................................................17
Reparación de la pintura dañada...............................................17
Mantenimiento anual..................................................................17
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................17
AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................19
Accesorios..................................................................................19
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.
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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.
Too ls ne ed ed
■ Flat-blade and Phillips
screwdrivers
■ Level
Parts supplied
Check that all parts are included in parts package.
■ Scissors
■ Tape measure
■ Drill and ³⁄₃₂" or smaller bit
B
Unplug air conditioner before servicing.
Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.
■ Free movement of air in room to be cooled.
■ A large enough opening for the air conditioner. Installation
parts are supplied for double-hung windows.
■ Adequate wall support for weight of air conditioner. Air
conditioner weighs 81 lbs (36.7 kg) to 91 lbs (41.28 kg).
NOTE: Cabinet louvers must not be obstructed. Air must be able
to pass freely through the cabinet louvers.
A
A
C
G
A. Window-lock bracket
B. Foam seal
C. #8 x
³⁄₈
" pan-head screws (6)
³⁄₈
D. #10 x
" pan-head screws (3)
D
E
E. #8 x
F. Si de cu rt ai ns ( 2)
G. Top channel
F
³⁄₄
" round-head
screws (3)
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.
A. Cabinet louvers
Window installation
Window opening measurements:
■ 26" (66 cm) minimum to 38" (96.5 cm) maximum opening
width.
■ 15¹⁄₂" (39.4 cm) minimum opening height.
A
B
A. 26" (66 cm) minimum, 38" (96.5 cm) maximum
¹⁄₂
" (39.4 cm) minimum
B. 15
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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.
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
NOTE: Yo ur uni t’s device may differ from the one shown.
B
A
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
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.
Recommended ground 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
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 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.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
B
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.
Back View
A
B
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.
Prepare Air Conditioner for Installation
NOTE: Attach top channel and side curtains to air conditioner
before placing air conditioner in window.
1. Locate supplied bag of screws.
2. Place top channel on top of air conditioner, lining up the holes
in top channel with the holes on top of air conditioner.
3. Using #10 x ³⁄₈" pan-head screws, attach top channel to air
conditioner.
B
A
B
A. Curtain housing
B. Curtain guides
Bottom View
A
B
A. Curtain housing
B. Curtain guides
6. Extend right-hand curtain outward so you may insert the first
screw through the middle hole of the curtain. Using #8 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
A. Top channel
B. #10 x
4. Locate supplied bag of 6 - #8 x ³⁄₈" pan-head screws.
5. Insert top and then bottom of right-hand curtain housing in
top and bottom curtain guides on air conditioner.
³⁄₈
" pan-head screw
³⁄₈
A. #8 x
7. While the right-hand curtain is still extended, insert #8 x ³⁄₈"
pan-head screws into the top and bottom slots of curtain.
Screw curtain to 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.
8. Slide curtain housing into guides as far as it will go.
9. Repeat above steps for left-hand curtain.
" pan-head screw
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Position the Air Conditioner
A
B
■ Handle air conditioner gently.
■ Be sure your air conditioner does not fall out of the opening
during installation or removal.
■ The place 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 air conditioner in window. Check that lower rail of air
conditioner is behind and against back side of windowsill.
Lower window sash to hold air conditioner in place.
Top Vi ew
B
A
A. Left curtain
B. Window channel
³⁄₄
C. #8 x
5. Repeat for right-hand curtain.
A
B
" round-head screw
A. Alternate hole
B. Left curtain
C
A. Window sash
2. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so
that water will run to the outside.
3. Pull left-hand curtain out until it fits into the window channel.
Repeat with right-hand curtain.
Front View
A
B
A. Left curtain
B. Window channel
4. Insert one of the #8 x ³⁄₄" round-head screws through left-
hand curtain and into the window channel or through
alternate hole at the top of the curtain and into the window
sash to fasten the curtain to the window.
Complete Installation
1. Insert foam seal behind the top of the lower window sash and
against the glass of the upper window.
A
A. Lower window sash
B. Foam seal
2. Place window-lock bracket on top of lower window and
against upper window sash.
3. Use a ³⁄₃₂" drill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole in the
bracket into the window sash.
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