Use & Care Guide
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Adjustable’air discharge
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AIR CONDITIONERS
ACQ082 ACQ102 ACQ122
ACU082 ACU102 ACU124
Contents
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Important Safety Instructions
Operating
Starting your air conditioner
The exhaust vent control
Changing air direction
Cleaning Your Air Conditioner
Cleaning the front panel
Cleaning the filter
Caring For Your Air Conditioner
Annual
If You Need Service Or Assistance
Whirlpool Room Air Conditioner Warranty
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
Please complete and mail the Owner Registra-
tion Card provided with this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this information
ready if you need service or call with a question.
. Copy model and serial numbers from label (see
diagram below) and purchase date from sales
slip.
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Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
Front view of unit with front panel removed
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock
or personal injury when using your air
conditioner, follow these basic precautions:
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Read all instructions before using your
air conditioner.
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Complete the installation requirements as
described in the Installation Instructions.
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Never allow children to operate or play
with the air conditioner.
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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 a
fire hazard or explosion.
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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.
It is your responsibility to be sure your air
conditioner:
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Is installed in a window that will hold the
weight, and is secured according to the
Installation Instructions.
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Is connected only to the proper kind of outlet,
with the correct electrical supply and
grounding. (See Installation Instructions.)
. Is the right size for the area you want to cool.
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Is used only to do what window air condition-
ers are designed to do.
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Is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
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Is properly maintained.
Also, remove the Energy Label and Buy
Guide. 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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Operating Instructions
Starting your air conditioner
Electrical Shock Hazard
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Plug unit only into grounded electrical
outlet.
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Do not use an extension cord.
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Do not operate unit with front removed.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in electrical shock or personal
injury.
1. Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED for
maximum cooling.
2. Set Fan Speed Control to the desired setting.
QUIET COOL ......................... for sleeping comfort
MED COOL ............................... for normal cooling
MAX COOL ........................... for maximum cooling
FAN ONLY
3. Turn the Thermostat Control to number 4
(mid-setting). You can adjust the air conditioner’s cooling performance by resetting the
Thermostat Control to a higher number for
maximum cooling. Lower the number setting
for less cooling. You will need to experiment to
find the setting which suits you best.
NOTE: If you turn your air conditioner off, wait at
least 3 minutes before turning it back on or you
may blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker.
......................... for circulating room air
when no cooling is desired
The exhaust vent control
The Exhaust Vent Control setting draws stale or
smoky air from the room.
1. To exhaust room air:
Set Exhaust Vent Control to OPEN. For cooling,
set Fan Speed Control to one of the COOL
settings. If no cooling is desired, use FAN ONLY
setting.
2. To circulate room air:
Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED. For
cooling, set Fan Speed Control to one of the
COOL settings. If no cooling is desired, use FAN
ONLY setting.
NOTE: For maximum performance, the Exhaust
Vent Control must be in the CLOSED position
when cooling or room air circulation is desired.
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