Whirlpool ACM492 User Manual
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UseAndCare
Note to You
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Air Conditioner Safety
Parts and
Operating Your Air
Conditioner
Starting your
air conditioner
Changing air
direction
Caring for Your
Air Conditloner
Cleaning the front panel..
Cleaning the air filter..
Performing annual
maintenance
Saving energy..
Troubleshootlng
Normal operating
sounds
Requesting Assistance
or Service..
Index..
Warranty
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PART NO. 1159564 Rev. A
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Call our Consumer Assistance Center
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AIR CONDITIONER
MODEL ACM492
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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 (see diagram on
page 4 for location of 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.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free 24 hours a dav.
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1-800-253-1301 1
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Air Conditioner Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the warning symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using your air conditioner, follow
these basic precautions:
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Read all instructions before using the
air conditioner.
@Complete the installation require-
ments as described in the Installation
Instructions.
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Do not operate the air conditioner with
the front panel removed.
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Never clean air conditioner parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create
an explosion or fire hazard.
This symbol alerts you to such
dangers as fire, electrical shock,
burns, and personal injury.
. 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.
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- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Help us help you
Please:
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Install your air conditioner in a window that
will hold the weight, and secure the air
conditioner according to the Installation
Instructions.
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Connect the air conditioner to the proper
kind of outlet with the correct electrical
supply and grounding. (See the Installation
Instructions.)
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Make sure the air conditioner is the correct
size for the area you want to cool.
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Use the air conditioner only to do what a
window air conditioner is designed to do.
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Make sure the air conditioner is not used
by anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Maintain the air conditioner properly.
Also, remove the Energy Label. Use a damp
cloth to take off any glue residue. DO NOT
use sharp instruments, flammable fluids, or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage the
material.
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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. To help you find
information on Specific parts or features quickly, page references are included.
Air direction
louvers and tab
(P. 6)
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(behind front panel)
Air filter
(P. 8)
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Model and serial
number label
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Control panel
(P. 5)
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Removable
front panel
(P. 7)
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