Whirlpool ACQ249PS2, ACQ249PS1, ACQ249PS0, ACC184PS2, ACC184PS0 Owner’s Manual

AIRCONDITIONER

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TABLEOF 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) ........................................ 7

Through-the-Wall Cabinet Installation ......................................... 9

Complete Installation ................................................................. 10

AIR CONDITIONER USE.............................................................. 11

Starting Your Air Conditioner-- Digital Control .......................... 12

iNDICE

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

REQUlSITOS DE INSTALACION ................................................. 19

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

Requisitos de ubicaci6n ............................................................. 19

Requisitos electricos .................................................................. 20

INSTRUCClONES DE INSTALAClON ......................................... 22

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

Instalaci6n en una ventana (en algunos modelos) .................... 23

Instalaci6n a traves de la pared ................................................. 25

Complete la instalaci6n .............................................................. 27

COMO USAR SU ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE ....................... 28

C6mo poner en marcha su acondicionador de aire--

Control digital ............................................................................. 28

Starting Your Air Conditioner-- Rotary Control .......................... 14

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

C6mo poner en marcha su acondicionador de aire--

Control rotativo ........................................................................... 31

C6mo cambiar la direcci6n del aire ........................................... 32

Sonidos normales ....................................................................... 32

CUlDADO DE SU ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE ...................... 32

Limpieza del filtro de aire ........................................................... 32

Limpieza del panel delantero ..................................................... 32

Reparaci6n de la pintura da_ada ............................................... 32

Mantenimiento anual .................................................................. 32

SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS ...................................................... 33

AYUDA O SERVICIO TECNICO ................................................... 35

Accesorios .................................................................................. 35

AIRCONDITIONERSAFETY

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

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARN ING: 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.

[] Do not use an extension cord.

[] Do not remove ground prong. [] Do not use an adapter.

SAVE TH ESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS

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 • Tape measure screwdrivers

• Level

Through-the-wall installation:

In addition to the tools listed above, the following tools are needed for though-the-wall installation.

• Saw • 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker

• Wood preservative

• Caulk • 7-#10xl"woodscrews

• Drill and 3/16"or smaller bit

lumber

[] Unplug air conditioner before servicing. [] Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.

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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 145 and 200 Ibs (65 to 96 kg),

NOTE: Cabinet louvers must not be obstructed. Air must be able to pass freely through the cabinet louvers.

Parts supplied (on some models)

Check that all parts are included in parts package.

DE F G H

A. Support brackets with

adjustment bolts (2) B. Foam seals (2) C. Window lock bracket (2) D. #10 x _" pan-head Phillips

screws (6) E. #10 x %" washer-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,"

F #10 x _" pan-head Phillips

screws (4) G. #10 x %" round-head screws (6) H. #10 x _" pan-head Phillips

screws (4)

I. Top channel

J. Side curtains (2)

A. Cabinet louvers

Window installation

Window opening measurements:

• 30"min. to 40" max. (76.2 cm to 101.6 cm) opening width.

• 20" min. (50.8 cm) opening height.

A. 30" min. (76.2 cm) B. 20" min. (50.8 cm)

Through-the-wall installation

The wall opening measurements should be:

• Width: 30" (76.2 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to build frame.

• Height: 193/4'' (50.2 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to build frame.

• Depth: 21/2'' (6.4 cm) minimum to 8" (20.3 cm) maximum.

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

A. 19¾" (50.2 cm) B.26½" (66.! cm)

C. Wood thickness D. 2½" (6.4 cm) minimum to

8" (20.3 cm) maximum

• 115-volt (103.5 min. - 126.5 max.)

• 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

• 0-12 amps

• Use on single outlet circuit only.

• 230-volt (207 min. - 253 max.)

(0.6 cm) • 0-12 amps

L(_ _'___4_ • 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

(1.3 cm) • 0-24 amps

_'[_ • 30-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

• Use on single outlet circuit only.

• 230-volt (207 min. - 253 max.)

• 20-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

• 0-16 amps

• Use on single outlet circuit only.

• 230-volt (207 min. - 253 max.)

• 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, ANSl/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: Your unit's device may differ from the ones shown.

B A

A.Reset button B. Testbutton

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 is ready for operation.

NOTES:

• The Reset button must be pushed infor 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.

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.

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install

air conditioner.

Failure to do so can result in back or ether injury.

3. Remove the window lock bracket and screw from the air conditioner and set aside.

Remove packaging materials

• Remove and dispose of/recycle 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 the air conditioner from the carton and place it on cardboard.

2. Remove shipping screws from the rear of the cabinet.

A .............._ B

A. Window lock bracket screw

B.Window lock bracket

Remove the ground screw and ground wire from the front of the air conditioner base. Save the ground screw.

'_ ..............B

A. Greenground wire B. Groundscrew

Pull on handles to slide air conditioner out of cabinet. Place air conditioner on cardboard.

A. Shipping screws

A. Handles

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

packing material.

NOTES:

• Handleairconditionergently.

• Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the opening during installation or removal.

The place 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.

Bottom view

A. Curtain housing

B. Curtain bottom channel on air conditioner

Attach Top Channel

NOTE: Attach top channel and side curtains to air conditioner cabinet before placing cabinet in window.

1. Locate provided bag of screws.

2. Place top channel on top of air conditioner cabinet, lining up the 4 holes in top channel with the 4 holes on top of air

conditioner cabinet.

3. Using 4 - #10 x 3/8"washer-head Phillips thread-cutting screws, attach top channel to air conditioner cabinet.

A. Top channel B. #10 x _" washer-head Phillips thread-cutting screws

Attach Side Curtains

1. Locate provided bag of screws.

2. Insert top and then bottom of right-hand curtain housing in top and bottom curtain channels on air conditioner.

Extend right-hand curtain outward so you may insert the first screw through the middle hole of the curtain. Using #10 x

1/4"pan-head Phillips screw, screw curtain to middle hole in air conditioner cabinet.

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

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 the air

conditioner cabinet.

5. Slide the curtain housing into the curtain channels as far as it will go.

6. Repeat above steps for the left-hand curtain.

Attach foam adhesive seal

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

Topview

A. Curtain housing B. Foam adhesive seal

A. Curtain housing B. Curtain top channel on air conditioner

Install Cabinet into Window

Attach Side Curtains to Window Frame

• Handle air conditioner gently.

• Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the opening during installation or removal.

• The place 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.

....... C

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A. Window sash B. Empty cabinet

C. Window channel

1. Pull left-hand curtain out until it fits into window channel. Use a %2" drill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole in the

curtain housing and into the lower window sash.

Front View

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TopView

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A. Left-hand curtain

B. Window channel C. #10 x _" round-head screw

Insert one of the #10 x 3/4"round-head screws through the threaded hole in the top of the curtain.

4. Use a 3_6"drill bit to drill 4 starter holes %" deep through the 4 holes in the cabinet and into the windowsill.

5. Attach cabinet to windowsill with 4 - #10 x _/2"pan-head Phillips screws.

A. 1

#10x ½" pan-head Phillips screws

B. Windowsill

Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so that water will run to the outside.

A. #10 x _" round-head screw

3. Repeat for right-hand curtain.

Attach Support Brackets

1. Attach support bracket to the cabinet by aligning the holes in the bracket with the holes in the cabinet.

A.Align holes in cabinet with holes in support bracket,

2. Using #10 x %" pan-head Phillips screws, attach bracket to cabinet. Repeat for other bracket.

3. Turn the adjustment bolt for each bracket until the bolt touches the wall.

4. Turn the locking nut on adjustment bolt to lock in position.

........... C

A. Support bracket B. Locking nut

C. Adjustment bolt

Complete Installation

1. Insert seal behind the top of the lower window sash and against the glass of the upper window.

2. Place one window-lock bracket on top of lower window and against upper window sash on each side of window.

3. Use a %2" drill bit to drill a starter holes through the holes in each bracket into the window sash.

4. Attach both window-lock brackets to window sash with #10 x 3/4"round-head screws to secure window in place.

_ A

A. Window lock brackets

B.Window railseal

C. Upper window glass

NOTES:

• Handle air conditioner gently.

• Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the opening during installation or removal.

• The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded

3 prong outlet.

• It is the customer's responsibility and obligation to have this product installed by a qualified technician familiar with

through-the-wall room air conditioner installations.

• Do not block the louvers on the front panel.

• Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.

Option 1--Wood, metal or plastic molding

When using a wood, metal or plastic molding, the wood frame should line up with inside wall as shown.

ABC

A. Molding C. Wood frame B. Inside wall 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.

AB C

A. Plastered wall C. Wood frame B. Inside wall 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.

• Use1"(2.5cm)orthickerlumberforwoodframe.

A -_

A. Outside width B. Outside height

C. Depth

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. Remove top channel and both side channels using a 1/4"nut driver or socket wrench. Discard top channel and both side

channels.

Insert cabinet into the framed wall opening. The top of the cabinet should extend 3/4"(19.1 mm) into the room. Ifthere is trim, the cabinet should extend 3/4"(19.1 mm) past the trim.

A. ¾ " (19.1 mm) extending into room B. Trim

3. Use a level to check that cabinet is level side to side.

A. Level

4. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so that water will run to the outside.

5. Reuse the insulation to seal opening between cabinet and frame.

6. Use existing holes in sides and top of cabinet and 7 - #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.

7. Caulk all outside wall openings around cabinet.

A. Remove these screws

NOTE: Handle air conditioner gently. 2. Insert air conditioner into cabinet.

1. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the 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.

A. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the cabinet.

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.

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

.......B

A. Green ground wire B. Ground screw

Push front panel straight on and then lower it slightly to lock it into place.

5. Using 2 - #10 x %" round-head screws, attach bottom front of panel.

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

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.

AIRCONDITIONERUSE

Operating your air conditioner properly helps you to obtain the best possible results.

This section explains proper air conditioner operation.

IMPORTANT:

• If you turn off the air conditioner, wait at least 3 minutes

before turning it back on. This prevents the air conditioner from blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker.

6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

7. Press RESET on the power supply cord.

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.

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