Whirlpool BHAC1400XS0 User Manual

AIR CONDITIONERS
Use & Care Guide
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Part No. 1159930 Rev. A
Contents
Important Safety
Oparatlng lnabuctbns .....................................
Starling your air atnditbner Changing air dfrectbn The air control
Cleaning Your Air Condltbnar ........................ .5
Cleaning front panetand filter
Caring For Your Alr Condttbnar ...................... i
Annual maintenance
Oiling the fan motor.. ....................................... .7
Energy saving tips ........................................... .7
If You Need sarvkza or Aaalatanca ................. .6
Warranty Thank you for krylng thla appllana. Plaaaa
complete and mall the Owner Raglstratbn Card provided wlth thla produd Then complete the form below. Have this inform&on ready if you need service or call with a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from label (see
diagram below) and purchase date from sales slip.
l Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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instructions
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l Raad all opamtlng lnatructbna before
using alr condltloner.
l Complata the lnatallatbn raqulramenta
as daacrlbad ln tha Installatbn lnatru* tbna
l Do Not oparata the air condltbnar wlth
the front panel ramovad.
l Never clean ok condltbnar parts wlth
flanwnabla flukla The fumas can craata a Rra hazard or axpbabn.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOUNE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND UQUIDS IN ME VlClNllY OF MIS OR ANY OTHER APPLlANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSlOii
lt is your responsibility to be sure your air cbnditiiner:
. Is installed in a window that will hold the
weight, and is secured according to the lnstalhtbn Instructbns.
. Is connected only to the proper kind of outlet,
with the correct electrical supply and ground­ing. (See Installation Instructions.)
m Is the correct she for the area you want to
cool. . Is used only for the jcb it was designed to do. m ls not used by children or anyone unable to
operate ii properly. m ls propedy maintained.
Also, remove Energy Label and Information Label. Use a damp cloth to take off any glue residue. Do not use sharp instruments, flammable flubs or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material.
- SAVE THESE INSlRlJCTlCNS -
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serlnl number

Operating Instructions

Starting your air conditioner

l Plug unlt only Into groundad alectrkal
outlet
l Do not use an axtanalon cord. l Do not operate unlt wlth front removed.
Failure to follow the above precautions could result In elwtrkal shock or personal Injury.
Electkal Shock Hazard
Ak conw
system
contml
Ttlernloslat colltrol
1. Set Alr Control
2. Set System Control
LO COOL ...............................
MED COOL .............................
HI
COOL ...............................
FAN ONLY .........................
3. Turn the thermostat control
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: lf you turn your air conditioner off, or if the compressor turns off when bwering the thermostat control, wait at least three minutes before turning it bade on or you may blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker.
to OFF for maximum cooling.
to the desired setting.
for sleeping comfort
for normal cooling
for maximum cooling
circulating room
for
when no cooling is desired
to number 6 (mid-
air

Changing air direction

The louvers, in the grille area at the top of the air conditioner, control the direction of the condi­tioned air.
l Move tabs at bottom of the grille in the direction
you want the air to go (right, left or straight ahead).
l Move tab in center louver to direct air up or
down.
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The air control

The Air Control can be used to draw stale or smoky air from the room, or to draw fresh air from outside into the room.
1. To exhaust room alr:
l Set Air Control to EXHAUST. l tf no cooling is desired, set System Control to
FAN ONLY.
l For cooling, set System Control to desired
COOL setting.
2. To circulate room alr:
l Set Air Control to OFF. l ll no cooling is desired, set System Control to
FAN ONLY.
l For cooling. set System Control to desired
COOL setting.
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3. To brlng In
l Set Air Control to FRESH AIR. l lf no cooling is desired, set System Control to
outslde alr:
FAN ONLY.
l For cooling, set System Control to desired
COOL setting.
NOTE: For maximum performance and energy eff icier-q. the Air Control must be in the OFF position when cooling or room air circulation is
desired.

Cleaning Your Air Conditioner

Proper use and care of your air amditiiner will heb ensure longer life d the unit and bwer operating costs. Follow these instructions carefully. Call your local servicing dealer for an annual checkup.

Cleaning front panel and filter

Elactrlcal Shock, Parmnal injury and
Rodud Damaga liazard
l Unplug powar cord from racaptada Mom
claanlng unit. Fallura to do ao could raauk In abctrlcal shod< or pafsonal Injury.
l Handle tha alr oonditloner wlth cars. Tha
matal flns on the colla are sharp. Fallura to do so could result In personal injury.
. Do not uaa claanlng flum solvents,
abraalva cleanera, or strong detarganta
Tabs
They may damage the parta
1. Unplug power cord.
2 Remove the front panel from unit for cleaning.
Press down at top of front panel to release it from top of cabinet.
3. Pull top of front panel toward you.
4. Lift up and away from bottom spring dips.
5. Remove fifter from front panel by removing elastic band which holds it in place.
6. Clean filter by using a vacuum cleaner or, if
very ditty, wash filter with warm water and a mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly before replacing. Do not use a hot air dryer on
flm.
7. Clean front panel using a soft cbth with warm
water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry.
6. Replace fitter and hold it in place with elastic
band.
9. Wipe control panel dean with a soft, dry cbth.
10. Replace front panel. locate bottom of panel on the spring clips. Press down on top edge of front panel and push front toward unit to secure upper tabs.
11. Reconnect power supply.
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Caring
For Your Air

Annual maintenance

Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to
help ensure steady, top performance throughout
the year.
Call the service company recommended by your
dealer to:
l Inspect and clean the coils and condensate
water passages.
l Check fan and fan motor.
The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling. Expense of annual inspection is customer’s responsibility.
OR lf you are familiar with electrical appliances, you
can do the cleaning and maintenance yourself. lf you choose to do so, follow these steps:
Electrlcal Shock and Personal Injury Hazard
l
Unplug power cord from receptacle before performing any maintenance. Se sure no llqukf gets into the motor, electrIcal control box or compressor electrkal termlnals.
l
Because your alr condltloner weighs from 110to15Opounds(50to68kg),ltIs recommended that you have someone
help you when you remove and m-Install your unlt and that you both use proper lifting techniques.
l
Handle the air condttloner with care. Watch out for the sharp metal flns on the front and rear condenser coils.
l
Do not use the collected water for drlnklng purposes. lt is not sanltary.
Failure to follow the above precautions could result In electrIcal shock or personal Injury.
Conditioner
1.
Unplug power cord.
2. Remove front panel. (See page 5 for instruc­tions.)
3. Pull control knobs straight off. Remove the control plate.
4. Remove the green ground wire. tt is attached with a screw located on the bottom left side, under the control plate. (Save the screw to reattach wire.)
5. Pull out handle and slide air conditioner out of cabinet.
NOTE: The air conditioner is heavy and should be removed by at least two people.
6. Wrap the motor, electrical control box and compressor terminal box in plastic film and make sure’no water or other liquid gets inside any of these parts. lt could damage the insulation and cause serious mechanical problems.
7. Carefully clean and hose out the base,
condenser coils and condensate parts. Clean at least once a year-or more often it the condenser coil and pan collects dirt, sand, leaves, insects or algae. Also, clean 1 you . detect an odor coming from the air conditioner. (A good time to oil the motor is when you already have the cabinet open. See “Oiling the fan motor on page 7.)
8. Remove plastic film from motor and electrical
p3rt.S.
9. Replace unit in cabinet.
10.
Reattach ground wire. Replace control plate and knobs.
11.
Replace front panel.
12. Reconnect power supply.
NOTE:
starting the unit again. This allows time for all areas to dry out. The water from rainfall or from normal operation does not harm these components.
lt is a good idea to wait 24 hours before

Oiling the fan motor

Electrkal Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from receptacle before olllng the fan motor. Failure to do so could result In electrlcal shock.
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove unit from cabinet. (Follow steps under ‘Annual maintenance’ on page 6.)
3. Oil the fan motor per instructions on the motor. To add oil, remove the oil hole plug at
each
end of the motor. An easy to use capsule of especially recommended oil
(Part No. 10943) is
available through your nearest authorized Whirlpool service company, or use SAE #XI nondetergent oil.
4. Replace the plugs to keep dirt from motor bearings.
5. Replace unit in cabinet.
6. Reconnect power supply.

Energy saving tips

l Improve home insulation (seal doors, windows,
and close fireplace flue).
l Close blinds or drapes on sunny side of house.
Add window awnings.
l Keep air filter clean. Don’t block airflow with
drapes or furniture.
l Ventilate attic (high temperature levels add to
normal cooling load).
l Try not to use heat producing appliances during
the hottest part of the day. Turn lights, radios,
televisions and other appliances off when not needed.
l Keep heat registers and cool air returns closed or
blocked off so cooled air won’t escape.
l Use a vent fan in cooking, laundry or bathing
areas to pull out heat and moisture near its source.
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If You Need Service Or Assistance

We suggest you follow these steps:
1. Before calling for assistance _.
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
Alr conditioner won’t run:
l Is unit plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
l Is switch turned on? l Is thermostat set correctly? l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or
circuit breaker box?
l Has the timedelay fuse blown? l Has the local power failed?
Unit blows fuses or trips circuit breaker:
l Are time-delay fuses being used? l Is an extension cord being used? (Do
an extension cord to run your air condl­tioner.)
l Are you waiting three minutes after turning
cooling circuit off before trying to restart unit?
Unlt turns on and off, or does not cool room:
l Is fitler clean? l Are coils clean (both evaporator [inside] and
condenser [outside])?
l Is there excessive moisture or heat (open vessel
cooking, showers, etc.)?
l Try setting fan to higher speed. l Try setting thermostat to a cooler setting.
Unit turns on and off, or does not provide heat:
l Is filter clean? l Are coils clean (both evaporator [inside] and
condenser [outside])?
l Try setting fan to a higher setting. l Try setting thermostat to a warmer setting. l Is the outside temperature below 45°F (S’X)?
Operating sour+:
When your room air conditioner is
normally, you
l Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing
will hear sounds such as:
a “pinging” or “clicking” sound. Water droplets help to cool the condenser.
l Air movement from the fan, especially on high
fan speed setting.
l Clicks from the thermostat cycle.
Sounds also may be caused by house wnstruc­tion-such as vibration of the unit due to wall construction.
not us8
operatlng
2 If you need assistance’... Call Whlrlpool Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number. Dlal free from anywhere In the U.S.:
l-80&253-1301
and
talk
with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance
or, if
service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your
area
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
3.
If you need service’...
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