Whirlpool ACC108PS, ACM124PS Owner's 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..................................................6

Unpacking ....................................................................................6

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

ÍNDICE

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

REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN.................................................19

Herramientas y piezas................................................................19

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

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

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN.........................................22

Desempaque..............................................................................22

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

Instalación a través de la pared.................................................25

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

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

Cómo poner en marcha su acondicionador de aire —

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

Starting Your Air Conditioner—Rotary Control..........................13

Changing Air Direction ...............................................................14

Normal Sounds...........................................................................14

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

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

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

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

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

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................15

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

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

Cómo poner en marcha su acondicionador de aire—

Control rotativo...........................................................................30

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

Sonidos normales.......................................................................31

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...................................................35

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 though-the-wall installation.

■ Saw

■ Wood preservative

■ Caulk

Parts supplied (on some models)

Check that all parts are included in parts package.

■ Tape measure

■ Drill and ³⁄₁₆" or smaller bit

■ 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker

lumber

■ 7 - #10 x 1" wood screws

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.

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

C. #10 x

D. #10 x

E. #10 x

¹⁄₄

" pan-head Phillips

screws (6)

³⁄₈

" washer-head

Phillips screws (4)

¹⁄₂

" pan-head Phillips

screws (4)

G. #10 x

H. Top channel

³⁄₄

F. #10 x

I. Side curtains (2)

J. Foam seal

" round-head screws (6)

⁷⁄₈

" pan-head Phillips

screws (4)

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.”

A. Cabinet louvers

Window 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

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.

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 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. - 126.5 max.)

■ 0-12 amps

■ 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

■ Use on single outlet circuit only.

A. 16" (40.6 cm)

⁵⁄₈

" (57.5 cm)

B. 22

C. Wood thickness

¹⁄₄"

(0.6 cm)

¹⁄₂"

(1.3 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.

■ 230-volt (207 min. - 253 max.)

■ 0-24 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. Reset button B. Test button

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 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

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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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 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 air conditioner gently.

1. Remove air conditioner from carton and place it on

cardboard.

2. Remove shipping screw from side of cabinet.

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

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

conditioner base. Save ground screw.

A. Green ground wire B. Ground screw

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

conditioner on cardboard.

A. Shipping screw

Window Installation (on some models)

NOTES:

■ 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 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 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.

A. Handle

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

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

channel to air conditioner cabinet.

A. Top channel B. #10 x

³⁄₈

" pan-head Phillips screws (3)

Attach Side Curtains

Attach foam adhesive seal

1. Locate provided bag of screws.

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

top and bottom curtain guides on air conditioner cabinet.

Back View

A. Curtain housing B. Curtain guides

Bottom View

A. Curtain housing B. Curtain guides

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

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

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

pan-head Phillips screw, screw curtain to middle

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

A. Curtain housing B. Foam adhesive seal

Install Cabinet into Window

■ 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.

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.

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 curtain housing into guides as far as it will go.

6. Repeat above steps for left-hand curtain.

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 cabinet to windowsill with 3 - #10 x ³⁄₈" pan-head

Phillips screws.

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

hole and into lower window sash. Insert one of the #10 x ³⁄₄" round-head screws through threaded hole in top of curtain.

A. #10 x B. Windowsill

³⁄₈

" pan-head Phillips screws

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

that water will run to the outside.

Attach Side Curtains to Window Frame

1. 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

Top Vi ew

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

³⁄₄

" round-head screw

³⁄₄

" round-head screw

3. Repeat for right-hand curtain.

Complete Window Installation

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

against the glass of the upper window.

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 and into the window sash.

4. Attach window-lock bracket to window sash with

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

A. Left-hand curtain B. Window channel C. #10 x

³⁄₄

" round-head screw

Through-the-Wall Cabinet Installation

NOTES:

■ 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 3prong outlet.

A. Window lock bracket B. Foam 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

³⁄₈

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

■ Use 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker lumber for 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 wood frame. See “Location Requirements” for

dimensions.

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

opening dimensions.

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.

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.

Install Cabinet into Wood Frame

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.

¹⁄₂

" (13 mm) extending into room

A. B. Trim

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 - #10 x 1" 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

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

REMEMBER: Make sure the free end of the ground wire is

outside of the cabinet.

A. Green ground wire B. Ground screw

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

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

front into place.

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

control knobs (on some models).

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

A. Make sure the free end of the ground wire

is 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 green ground wire to cabinet base with 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.

7. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

8. Press RESET on the power supply cord plug.

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 the air conditioner off, 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

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 air conditioner.

■ 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.

Mode

1. Press MODE until you see the indicator light come on for the

setting you desire.

2. Choose Cool, Fan Only or Power Saver.

■ Cool—Cools room. You can adjust temperature by

pressing the plus or minus button. You can select fan speed by pressing Fan Speed.

■ Fan Only—Only the fan runs. You can select the fan

speed by pressing Fan Speed, but you cannot adjust the Temperature control setting. Display shows the current room temperature.

■ 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.

Fan Speed

1. Press FAN SPEED until you see the indicator light come on

for the setting you desire.

2. Choose Turbo, High, Low or Auto.

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.”

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.

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