Whirlpool ACM492 User Manual

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UseAndCare
Note to You
A 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
1-800-253-I 301
Call our Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments.
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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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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)
Operating Your Air
Conditioner
In order to obtain the best possible results from your air conditioner, it is important that you operate it properly. This section will tell you how to do just that.

Starting your air conditioner

Fire Hazard Do not use an extension cord. Doing so can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
Plug into a grounded &prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Set switch to Cool.
NOTE:
wait at least three minutes before turning it
back on or you may blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker.
If you turn your air conditioner off,
OFF Lllllml
cool
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The louvers, in the top grille area of the air conditioner, control the direction of the cooled air. Move the tab, at the top left of the
louvered area, in the direction you want the
air to go (right, left, or straight ahead).
waging air direction
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Caring for Your Air Conditioner

Proper maintenance of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life and lower operating costs. This section will tell you how to clean your air conditioner and perform annual maintenance. You can always call your authorized Whirlpool service dealer for an annual checkup.
Cleaning the front panel
Explosion Hazard
Unplug power cord from outlet before cleaning air conditioner.
Use only nonflammable cleaners. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, explosion, fire, or electrical shock.
1.
Unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the front panel from the air conditioner for cleaning. Press down at top of front panel to release it from the top of the cabinet.
3. Pull top of front panel toward you.
4. Lift front panel up and away from the bottom spring clips.
5. Remove the air filter and clean sepa­rately. (See “Cleaning the air filter” on
paw 8.)
6. Clean front panel with warm water, mild soap, or detergent and a soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
7. Wipe control panel clean with a soft, dry cloth.
8. Replace the front panel. Locate bottom of panel on the spring clips. Press down on top edge of front panel and push it ‘%s toward the unit to secure the upper tabs.
9. Plug in the power cord.
Tabs
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Cleaning the air filter

The filter is cleanable. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and other particles from
the air. Check every two weeks to see if filter
needs cleaning.
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove front panel from air conditioner. (See “Cleaning the front panel” on
page 7.)
3.
Remove elastic band holding filter in
place. Remove filter.
4. Clean filter using a vacuum cleaner. OR
If very dirty, wash filter with warm water and mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly before replacing.
5. Replace filter, elastic band, and front panel.
6. Plug in power cord.

Performing annual maintenance

Your air conditioner needs annual mainte­nance to help ensure steady, top performance throughout the year.
Call the service company recommended
by your dealer to:
l Inspect and clean the coils and conden-
sate water passages.
l Check fan.
The compressor and fan motor are sealed
and need no oiling. Expense of annual inspection is the customer’s responsibility.
OR
If you are familiar with electrical appliances, you can do the cleaning and maintenance yourself. If you choose to do so, follow the steps on page 9.
NOTE:
beaded foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.
Do not lift, push, or pull any white
Unplug power cord from outlet
before servicing. Be sure no liquid gets into the motor,
electrical control box, or compressor terminals.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electrical shock, or serious injury.
Electrical Shock Hazard
1.
Unplug power cord.
2. Remove air conditioner from cabinet. Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils.
3. Remove the front panel. (See “Cleaning the front panel” on page 7.)
4. Wrap the motor, electrical control box,
and compressor terminal box in plastic
film to make sure no water or other liquid
gets inside. Water or other liquids could damage insulation and cause serious mechanical problems.
5. Clean and hose out the base, coils, and
condensate pans. Clean at least once a year, or more often if the condenser coils and pans collect dirt, sand, leaves,
insects, or algae. Also, clean if you detect an odor coming from the air conditioner. Do not use the collected water for drinking purposes. It is not
sanitary.
6. Remove plastic film from motor and electrical parts.
7. Replace air conditioner in cabinet.
8. Replace front panel.
9. Plug in power cord.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use 2 or more people to move and install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other Injury.
NOTE:
It is a good idea to wait 24 hours before starting the air conditioner again. This allows time for all areas to dry thoroughly.

Saving energy

You can help save energy by following the tips below.
l Improve your home’s insulation. Seal all
doors and windows. Close the fireplace flue.
l Close all blinds and drapes on sunny sides
of the house. Add window awnings.
l Keep the air filter clean. l Do not block the airflow with drapes or
furniture.
l Ventilate the attic. High temperatures in
the attic add to the air conditioner’s cooling
load.
l Try not to use heat-producing appliances
during the hottest part of the day.
. Turn off lights and appliances when they
are not needed.
l Keep heat registers and cool-air returns
closed.
l Use exhaust venting fans when cooking,
doing laundry, or bathing.
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Troubleshooting

Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their air conditioners. Please read through this chart before calling for service. It could save you the cost of a service call.
PROBLEM
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Air conditioner won’t run
Air conditioner
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blows fuses or trips circuit breaker
Air conditioner
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turns on and off OR does not cool the room
CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Is the air conditioner plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage? Has the time-delay fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Is the Fan Control set to Off? Has the local power failed?
Are time-delay fuses being used?
Is an extension cord being used? Do not use an extension
cord with this or any other appliance. Are you waiting three minutes before trying to restart the air
conditioner?
Is the air filter clean?
Are the inside evaporator coils and the outside condenser coils clean?
Is there excessive moisture or heat in the room (open container
cooking, showers, etc.)?

Normal operating sounds

When your air conditioner
mally,
l Droplets of water hitting the condenser,
l Air movement from the fan.
Sounds also may be caused by house con­struction - such as vibration of the unit due
to wall construction or unsteady window
mounting area.
you will hear sounds such as:
causing a “pinging” or “clicking” sound. Water droplets help to cool the condenser.
operates nor-
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Requesting Assistance or Service-
Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 10. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
1. If you need assistance* . . .
Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number. Dial toil-free from anywhere
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in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301
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consultants. The consultant can instruct you
in how to obtain satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend a qualified service company in your area.
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M-63 Benton Harbor, Ml 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
and talk with one of our trained
2. If you need service* . . .
Whirlpool has a nationwide network of 1-1 authorized Whirlpool service
companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and
u provide after-warranty service,
anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in
your area, call our Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number (see Step 1) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:
-APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLB MAJOR, SERVICE L REPAIR
-See: Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service (Example: XYZ Service CO.)
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WASHING MACHINES L DRYERS, SERVICE IL REPAIR
-See: Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service (Examp/e:xYZ Setica CO.)
3. If you need FSP replacement parts . . .
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made
to the same exacting specifications used to
build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1.
4. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved . . .
l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer
Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.
l Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606
l MACAP will in turn inform us of your
action.
*When asking for help or service: r:l
Please provide a detailed description 01 the problem, your appliance’s complete’model and serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us re­spond properly to your request.
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Index

This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number.
TOPIC PAGE
AIRFLOW
Directing .................................................. 6
CLEANING
Air filter.. .................................................. 8
Front panel .............................................. 7
ENERGY
Saving ..................................................... 9
FEATURES/PARTS ................................... 4
MAINTENANCE
Annual, performing .............................. 8, 9
OPERATING AIR CONDITIONER ............. 5
PARTS/FEATURES ................................... 4
SAFETY ..................................................... 3
SERVICE
Parts..
Requesting ............................................ 1 1
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 10
WARRANTY.. ........................................... 16
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WHIRLPOOL”
Room Air Conditioner
LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase
FULL FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
Warrants
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct
defects in materials or workmanship.
FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct
defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed
refrigeration system. These parts are:
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator
3. Condenser
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4. Drier-strainer
5. Connecting tubing
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A.
Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your air conditioner.
2. Instruct you how to use your air conditioner.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
4. Clean or replace air filter.
B.
Pickup and delivery. Your air conditioner is designed to be repaired in the home.
C. Damage to your air conditioner caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or
use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
D.
The removal and reinstallation of your air conditioner if it is installed in an overhead or other inaccessible location or not installed in accordance with published installation instructions.
E.
Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
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Service under the full warranties must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE­QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section, or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number,
l-800-253-1301,
from anywhere in the U.S.A.
PART NO. 1159564 Rev. A
0 1995 Whirlpool Corporation
0 Registered Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
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