Whirlpool ACM 152XE0, ACM184XE0, ACM244XE0 User Manual

Installation & User’s Guide

A Note To You Important Safety

Instructions

Electrical requirements

Receptacle wiring Parts and Features Installation Instructions..

Before you

Tools/supplies needed

Parts supplied for

installation

Installation tips

Window installation Through-the-wall

installation.. Operating Instructions..

Starting your air conditioner

Changing air direction

Cleaning Instructions

Cleaning the air filter.. Cleaning the front panel..

Maintenance Instructions..

Annual Repairing paint damage.. Saving

Troubleshooting

Requesting Assistance

or Service Warranty

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MODELS: ACM 152XE0, ACM184XE0, ACM244XEO

PART NO. 1167492 Rev. A

AIR CONDITIONERS

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL Air Conditioners are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please

read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service on

your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model

and serial number label.

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free 24-hours a day.

Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone

l-800-253-1301

Important Safbty Instructions

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to the symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use

of the symbol.

This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock,

burns, cuts, and personal injury.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical personal injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic

l Read all instructions before using

your air conditioner.

*Complete the Installation Instructions

as described in this manual.

l Never allow children to operate or

play with the air conditioner.

l DO NOT operate the air conditioner

with the front panel removed.

l Disconnect power supply cord from

receptacle before servicing. Refer to

model and serial number label for BTU capacity, amperage, voltage,

and refrigerant charge specifications.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

It is your responsibility to be sure your air conditioner:

l is installed in a window or wall that will

support the weight of the unit.

l is installed and secured according to

the Installation Instructions described in this manual.

l is connected only to the proper kind of

outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (See “Electrical requirements” on page 4.)

l is the proper size for the area you want

to cool.

shock,

precautions:

. Never clean air conditioner parts with

flammable fluids. 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.

l is used only for the job it is designed to do. l is not used by children or anyone unable

to operate it properly.

l is properly maintained.

Also, remove the Energy Label and Buy

Guide. Use a damp cloth to take off any glue residue. Do not use sharp instruments, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaner. These can damage the material.

Electrical requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug air conditioner into grounded three prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not fuse neutral or grounding

circuit. Do not use air conditioner with

front panel removed. Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, electrical shock, or serious injury.

Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.

OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

Fire Hazard Do not use an extension cord. Doing so can result in death, fire, or

electrical shock.

Grounding method

For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This air conditioner

is equipped with a power supply cord containing a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is

not available, it is the responsibility of the consumer to have a proper wall receptacle

installed by a qualified electrician.

NOTE: If codes permit, and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate. Use a timedelay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. It is required that a separate circuit, serving only this air conditioner, be provided. See the chart on page 5 for electrical plug variations. Choose the plug that matches your unit’s plug. Then, use the chart to find the voltage and ampere requirements for your air conditioner, and the gauge of copper wire required for the receptacle wiring.

Receptacle wiring

See the chart below for minimum gauge for

receptacle wiring. Use copper wire only. It is the responsibility of the consumer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring,

installed by a qualified electrician. Observe the National Electrical Code and all local governing codes and ordinances.

REQUIREMENTS

l 115 volt (103.5 min.-

126.5 max.)

l O-l 2 amperes l 15 amp time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker

l 230 volt (207 min.-253 max.)

l 230/208 volt (197.6 min.-

253 max.)

l O-l 2 amperes l 15 amp time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker

l 230 volt (207 min.-253 max.)

l 230/208 volt (197.6 min.-

253 max.)

l O-l 6 amperes l 20 amp time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker

COPPER WIRE

14 gauge

12 gauge

PLUG

‘.I

!’

l 230 volt (207 min.-253 max.)

l 230/208 volt (197.6 min.-

253 max.)

l O-24 amperes l 30 amp time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker

10 gauge

Parts and Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like information on

SPeCifk

parts or features quickly, page references are included.

help you find

Airflow

direction

tab

(P. 17)\

Airflow louvers

(P. 17)

Slide-out

air filter

b 18)

Control panel (P. 17)

Removable front panel

(P. 19)

Installation Instructions

Proper installation of your air conditioner is important for proper operation and best cooling results. To avoid any installation problems and to ensure trouble-free performance of your new air conditioner, please read these Installation Instructions, as well as the operating instructions and electrical requirements before installing your unit.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Excessive Weight Hazard

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

Failure other injury.

Before you begin

Check the window/wall location where the air conditioner will be installed for the following:

l The opening/window is large enough.

Remember to add twice the thickness of

the wood to be used to build the frame.

l The wall/window is sturdy enough to

support the weight of the air conditioner -

145 to 200 pounds (65 to 90 kg).

l An electrical supply is within reach of the

power supply cord.

l Air will move freely into rooms to

be cooled.

to do so can result in back or

Window opening measurements

Wall opening measurements

Tools/supplies needed

1. Flat-blade screwdriver

2. Tape measure

3. Utility knife

4. Socket wrench with (6 mm) sockets

%I” (6 mm) nut driver

5. Electric drill

6. YY (2 mm) or smaller drill bit

7. Carpenter’s level For through-the-wall installation:

8. Wood preservative

8. #l 0 x 1” (25 mm) screws [lo]

%6”

(11 mm) and %I”

Parts supplied for installation

A. %” (10 mm) seal strips [5] B. Side mounting brackets [2] C. #8 x 3/B” (10 mm) hex-head sheet-metal

screws [4] D. Filler board [l] E. #8 x 1/2” (12.5 mm) hex-head metal

screws [4] F. Foam seal [l] G. Foam blocks [4] H. #lO x %” (19 mm) round-head wood

screws [3]

I. 2%” (63.5 mm) seal strip [l]

J. Vertical supports [2]

K. Angled supports [2] L. 3/4” (19 mm) round-head bolts [6]

M. Flat washers [6]

N. Lock washers [6]

0. Nuts [6] P. Wall rail [l] Q. Foam window rail seal [l] R. Window lock bracket [l] S. Plastic drain cup [l]

T. Gum-type sealer [l]

Installation parts are supplied for double-

hung windows up to 40” (1 ,016 mm) wide.

Installation up to 54” (1,372 mm) can be made with a special “Wide-window kit” from your dealer or authorized service center.

Installation tips

l Handle the air conditioner with care. Watch

out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils.

l Be sure your air conditioner does not fall

out of the opening during installation.

Window installation

1. Remove the ground wire and screw from the front of the unit base. Save grounding screw for reattachment in Step 23.

2. Attach 3/g” (10 mm) seal strip (A) to bottom of both side mounting brackets (sides with screw holes). Cut strips to

length and save extra for use later.

3. Attach side mounting brackets (B) to

cabinet. Place side mounting brackets on cabinet so bent edge is toward front of cabinet. Attach each with 2 hex-head

metal screws (C).

4. Slide unit out of cabinet. Grasp handle and slide unit straight out of cabinet. Place unit on cardboard to protect your floor.

5. Place empty cabinet in window. Lower window sash to hold cabinet in place. Make sure the cabinet is centered in the window opening.

6. Measure width of window channel and subtract thickness of filler board. Cut foam blocks 1/4” (6 mm) wider than this measurement. The blocks will be used later in Step 15.

l Do not install the air conditioner in an area

where the front panel will be exposed to heat sources that will raise the panel surface temperature above 120°F (50°C).

7. Determine proper size for filler board (D). Measure the distance from the right edge of the cabinet to the inside of the right window channel. Then add KY” (3 mm) to that measurement. Repeat for left side.

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