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UseAndCare
A Note to You
Alr Conditioner Safety ......... .3
Parts and Features
Operating Your Air
Conditioner ............................ 5
Starting your air
conditioner ........................... 5
Using the exhaust vent
control .................................. 6
Using the energy saver
settings
Changing air direction ......... .6
Caring for Your Air
Conditioner ............................ 7
Cleaning the front panel ..... .7
Cleaning the slide-out
air filter.. ............................... 8
Performing annual
maintenance
Saving energy
Troubleshooting
Requesting Assistance
or Service.. ........................... 11
Index.. ................................... 15
Warranty ..............................
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AIR CONDITIONERS
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
Bacausa your life is getting busiir 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 inforrnation 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 Model Number
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.
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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1-800-253-1301 1
Air Conditioner Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbofs and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFElY INSTRUCTIONS
To
reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when
using your air conditioner, follow these basic
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Read ail instructions before using
the air conditiir.
*Complete the installation requirements
as described in the Installation Instructbns.
.Do not operate the air conditioner with
the front panel removed.
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Never clean air condiiioner parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create
a fire hazard or explosion.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire, and
electrical shock.
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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.
precautions:
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Help us help you
Please:
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Install your air conditioner in a window that
will hokf the weight, and secure the air
conditioner according to the Installation
Instructions.
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Connect the air conditioner to the proper
kind of outlet with the correct electrical
supply and grounding. (See the Installation
Instructions.)
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Make sure the air conditioner is the correct
size for the area you want to cool.
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Use the air conditioner only to do what a
window air conditioner is designed to do.
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Make sure the air conditioner is not used
by anyone unable to operate it properly.
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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 appliance. Use them to become familiar
with where all parts and features are located and what they kd like. To help you find
information on specifii parts or features quickly, page references are included.
Control panel
(PP. 5,6)
Slide-out
air filter
(P. 5)
Adjustable air
direction cartridges
(P. 5)
Model and eerial number label
(behind front panel)