Whirlpool ACO802XS, ACP552XT, ACP602XT, AC0802XS Use And Care Manual

AIR
CONDITIONER

Models ACP552XT

ACP602XT
ACO802XS
AC1 052XS

Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR
AIR CONDITIONER

Energy Saving Tips

HOW TO START 8 USE
YOUR AIR CONDITIONER.

To Start Your Air Conditioner
Using Exhaust Vent Control
Changing Air Direction
Cleaning and Caring for Your

Arr Conditioner

Cleaning Front Panel

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Cleaning Falter

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Annual Maintenance.

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Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
Oiling The Fan Motor.

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE

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OR ASSISTANCE

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1. Before Calling For Assistance

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2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

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4. If You Have A Problem

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5. If You Need FSP”
Replacement Parts

~‘1989 Whirlpool Corporation

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Copy your Model and
Serial Numbers here.. .

When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready.

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers.

To find Model and Serial Numbers remove
the front panel (see page 4). The numbers
are located on a label attached to the
evaporator coil cover near the top of the unit.

SERIAL LABEL

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in the spaces below.
Keep this book, your INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS, and your sales slip

together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Comoanv Name and Telephone Number

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR
AIR CONDITIONER

Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS” included with your air conditioner.

It is your responsibility to make sure
that your air conditioner:

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Has been properly installed.

9 Is the right size for the area you want to cool.

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Has been properly connected to electrical
supply and grounded. (See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.)

. Is properly used only for the job for which it was

designed.

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Is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.

. Is properly maintatned.

To remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and energy
rating label lift one edge and pull straight off.

To remove any remaining glue:

1. Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.

-OR-

2. Soak area with a liquid hand dishwashing detergent
before removing glue as described in step 1.

Do not use rubbing alcohol or flammable toxic
solvents, such as acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the material.
Do not use a sharp instrument or any harsh or
abrasive cleaners.

Energy Saving Tips

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Improve home rnsulatron (seal doors, windows.
and close fireplace flue).

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Close blinds or drapes on sunny srde of house.
Add window awnings.

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Keep air filter clean. Don’t block air flow with

drapes or furniture.

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Ventilate attic (high temperature levels add to

normal cooling load).

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Try not to use heat producing appliances during

the hottest part of the day. Turn lights, radios,

televisions, and other appliances off when not
needed.

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Keep heat registers and cool air returns closed
or blocked off so cooled air won’t escape.

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Use a vent fan in areas in cooking, laundry or

bathing areas to pull out extra heat and moisture
near its source.

HOW TO STA

RT AND USE

YOUR AIR Ct

INDITIONER

Electrical Shock Hazard

Be sure air conditioner control is set to UNIT
OFF before plugging in the unit. Do not use an
extension cord. Plug unit only into a grounded
electrical outlet. Failure to dp so could result
in personal injury.

EXHAUSTVENT
CONTROL

FAN SPEED
CONTROL

THERMOSTAl

To Start Your Air Conditioner

1.

Set the

EXHAUST VENT CONTROL

to CLOSED

for best cooling results.

2.

Set the

FAN SPEED CONTROL

to the desired

setting.

QUIET COOL.

.for sleeping comfort

REGULAR COOL

.for normal cooling

MAX COOL

.for maximum cooling

FAN ONLY

for air circulation only

If you turn your air conditioner off, wait at
least two minutes before turning it back on or
you may blow a fuse or circuit breaker.

3. Turn

THERMOSTAT CONTROL

to the mrd
(Number 6) setting. You can adjust the air
conditioner’s cooling performance by resetting the
thermostat control to a higher number for maximum
cooling. Lower the thermostat for less cooling. You
will need to experiment to find the setting which suits
you best.

When lowering the thermostat control setting, the
compressor (motor) may shut off. When the
compressor is turned off with either the fan speed
control or the thermostat control, wart 2-3 minutes
before restarting the air conditioner or turning the

compressor back on.

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