Whirlpool ACS102XG, ACS072XG User Manual

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JOB WELL DONE?

Installation,

Use And Care

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Note To You

Air Conditioner
Safety

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Parts And Features

Electrical

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Requirements
Installing Your

Air

Conditioner

Operating Your
Air

Conditioner

Caring For Your
Air

Conditioner
Troubleshooting
Requesting

Assistance
Or

Service

Warranty

1-800-253-1301

Call Our Consumer Assistance

Center with questions or comments

or visit our website at...

www.whirlDool.com.

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SLIDER/CASEMENT WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS

PART NO. 23-ll-2112N-001/789771

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MODELS ACS072XG ACS102XG

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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 ourchase 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 day.

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To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or

authorized servicer; to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line,

please visit our website at...

www.whirlpool.com.

1-800-253-I 301 1

Air Conditioner Safety

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you

i what can haDDen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING -To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury, or sickness when using
your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions:

l Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
l Do not remove ground prong.
l Do not use an adapter.
l Do not use an extension cord.
l 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:

l Install your air conditioner in a window that

will hold the weight, and secure the air
conditioner according to the Installation

Instructions.

l Connect the air conditioner to the proper

kind of outlet with the correct electrical

supply and ground. (See the Installation
Instructions.)

l Make sure the air conditioner is the correct

size for the area you want to cool.

l Use the air conditioner only to do what a

window air conditioner is designed to do.

l Make sure the air conditioner is not used

by anyone unable to operate it properly.

l 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 air conditioner. 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

ind air louvers)

Removable
front panel

Removable
air filter
(behind panel)

(P- 14)

Control Panel

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EXHAUST CONTROL

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Exhaust vent

control

FAN CONTROL

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Fan

control

Thermostat

1HERMOSTAT

control

Electrical Requirements

Electrical receptacle variations are shown on page 6; choose the one which matches the
ampere rating of your air conditioner. Your model’s ampere rating is printed on the model
and serial number label, located behind the front panel. (See diagram on page 4.)

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.

Observe all local codes and
ordinances.

Do not, under any circumstances,
remove the power supply cord ground
prong.

NOTE: If codes permit and a separate
ground wire is used, it is recommended
that a qualified electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate and not
interrupted by plastic, non-metallic
gaskets or other insulating materials.

Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the air
conditioner is properly grounded.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

115-volt models with amperes
up through 7.5

115-volt models with amperes

from 7.6 to 12.0

PLUG TYPE

Receptacle wiring

Receptacle 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 codes 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

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 wall receptacle,

grounded in accordance with the National

Electrical Code ANSVNFPA 70 - latest

edition and local codes and ordinances.

If a mating wall receptacle is not

available, it is the responsibility of the

customer to have a properly grounded

3-prong wall receptacle installed by a

qualified electrician.

must

be grounded. This air

Electrical requirements

A 115~volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.),
60-H& AC-only, 15-ampere fused
electrical supply is required. A time-delay
fuse or circuit breaker required. It is
required that a separate circuit, serving
only this air conditioner, be provided.

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