Whirlpool ACS052XH1 User Manual
Home Appliances
Installation,
Use And Care
GUIDE
GUIDE
A Note To You................ 2
Air Conditioner
Safety.............................. 3
Parts And Features........ 4
Electrical
Requirements................. 5
Installing Your
Air Conditioner .............. 8
Operating Your
Air Conditioner ............ 13
Caring For Your
Air Conditioner ............ 15
Troubleshooting .......... 19
Requesting
Assistance
Or Service..................... 20
Warranty....................... 24
SLIDER/CASEMENT WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS
PART NO. 23-11-2112N-004/1183829 Rev. A www.whirlpool.com
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 ___________________________
2
Air Conditioner Safety
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:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediately follow
instructions.
WARNING
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
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, injury, or sickness when
using your air conditioner, follow these
basic precautions:
• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Unplug air conditioner before servicing.
• Use two or more people to move or
install air conditioner.
• Do not drink water collected inside the
cabinet.
— SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS —
Help us help you
Please:
• Install your air conditioner in a window that
will hold the weight, and secure the air
conditioner according to the Installation
Instructions.
• Connect the air conditioner to the proper
kind of outlet with the correct electrical
supply and ground. (See the Installation
Instructions.)
• Make sure the air conditioner is the correct
size for the area you want to cool.
• Use the air conditioner only to do what a
window air conditioner is designed to do.
• Make sure the air conditioner is not used
by anyone unable to operate it properly.
• 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
air conditioner finish.
3
Parts And Features
CLOSED
OPEN
THERMOSTAT
FAN CONTROL
EXHAUST VENT
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.
Model and serial
number plate
(behind air louvers)
Control panel
(pp. 13, 14)
Removable
front panel
(p. 15)
Removable
air filter
(behind panel)
C
LO
EXHAUST VENT
SED
STAT
THERMO
ONTROL
N C
FA
PEN
O
Control Panel
CLOSED
EXHAUST
OPEN
Exhaust vent
control
4
FAN CONTROL
LOW
FAN
LOW
COOL
OFF
HIGH
COOL
Fan
control
TURBO
COOL
4
HIGH
FAN
3
2
1
WAIT THREE MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING
5
THERMOSTAT
6
7
COLDER
Thermostat
control
Electrical Requirements
Below are electrical plug variations; choose the one which matches the ampere rating of your
unit. Your model’s ampere rating is printed on the model and serial number label, attached to
the unit, behind the front panel. (See diagram on page 4.)
WARNING
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.
If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are
not sure the air conditioner is properly
grounded.
5
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
PLUG TYPE
3-prong
ground plug
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
115-volt models with amperes
up through 7.5
For 115-volt models with amperes
from 7.6 to 12.0
Power supply cord
3-prong
ground plug
Power supply cord
Ground
prong
Ground
prong
3-prong
ground-
type outlet
3-prong
ground-
type outlet
115-volt models with amperes up
through 7.5
Outlet wiring
Outlet wiring should be a minimum of
14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the
responsibility of the consumer to provide
proper and adequate receptacle wiring,
installed by a qualified electrician. Observe
National Electrical Code and all local
governing codes and ordinances.
Electrical requirements
A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.), 60-Hz,
AC-only, 15-ampere fused electrical supply
is required (time delay fuse or time delay
circuit breaker required). It is required that a
separate circuit, serving only this air
conditioner, be provided.
SEE PAGE
6
7
Electrical connection
Electrical ground is required on this air
conditioner.
Recommended ground method
For your personal safety, this air conditioner
must be grounded. This air conditioner is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong ground plug. To minimize
possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating 3-prong ground-type
outlet, grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70 –
latest edition) and local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet is not
available, it is the responsibility of the
customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
6
3-prong
ground
plug
Power
supply
cord
Ground
prong
3-prong
ground-type
outlet
(double outlet)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
115-volt models with amperes from 7.6
through 12.0
Outlet wiring
Outlet wiring should be a minimum of
14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the
responsibility of the consumer to provide
proper and adequate receptacle wiring,
installed by a qualified electrician. Observe
National Electrical Code and all local
governing codes and ordinances.
Electrical connection
Electrical ground is required on this air
conditioner.
Recommended ground method
For your personal safety, this air conditioner
must be grounded. This air conditioner is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong ground plug. To minimize
possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating 3-prong ground-type
outlet, grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70 –
latest edition) and local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet is not
available, it is the responsibility of the
customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Electrical requirements
A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.), 60-Hz,
AC-only, 15-ampere fused electrical supply
is required (time delay fuse or time delay
circuit breaker required). It is required that a
separate circuit, serving only this air conditioner, be provided.
3-prong
ground
plug
Ground
prong
Power
supply
cord
3-prong
ground-type
outlet
(single outlet)
7
Installing Your Air
Conditioner
Preparing for installation
Tools required
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Carpenter’s level
• Tape measure
• Electric or hand drill
1
•
⁄8-inch drill bit
• Pencil
• Awl
• Knife
Installation tips
1. Choose a proper size window.
• 151⁄2 inches minimum width
• 22 inches minimum height
• 36 inches maximum height
NOTE: The height measurement must be
of an unobstructed opening above the
mounting platform. In some cases, due to
a variety of stop and track arrangements,
the above dimensions may vary slightly.
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.
1
15
⁄2 inches
▲
minimum
width
WARNING
▲
▼
22 inches
minimum
height
2. Choose the proper window location.
Choose a window that will allow the
cooled air to flow freely and directly into
the room(s) you want to cool. Remember,
it is difficult to move air around corners.
Also, choose a window that is within
6 feet of an electrical outlet. (See
“Electrical requirements” on pages 5-7 for
receptacle and wiring needs.) Do not
use an extension cord.
8
36 inches
maximum
height
▼
6-foot
power cord
reach
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