Whirlpool CA13WQ4 User Manual

Contents

‘mportant Safety

Important Safety Instructfons ......................... .2

Operating Instructions .................................... .3

Starting your air conditioner ........................... .3

Changing air direction .................................... .3

The air control ................................................ .4

Cleanlng Your Air Conditioner ....................... .5

Cleaning front panel and fiiter ........................ .5

Caring For Your Air Conditloner .................... .6

Annual maintenance.. ..................................... .6

Oiling the fan motor ........................................ .7

Energy saving tips .......................................... .7

If You Need Servke Or AssJstance ................ .6

Warranty .......................................................... 12

Thank you for buylng thls appliance. Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card provided with thls product. Then

plete 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.

Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Senrke Company Phone Number

com-

Modeland

satial number

label

Page

nstructions

To reduce the rlsk of fire, electrlcal shock or personal Injury when uslng your air conditioner, follow these bask precautlons:

l Read all lnstructlons before uslng your

alr condltloner.

l Complete the installation requlrements

as described In lnstallatlon Instructlons.

l Never allow chlfdren to operate or play

with the alr conditioner.

l Do not operate the alr conditioner with

the front panel removed.

l Never clean air ocndltioner parts wlth

flammable flufds. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

. FOR YOUR SAFETY l

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOUNE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND UQUIDS IN THE VlClNlTY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPUANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

it is your responsibility to be sure your air conditioner:

is installed in a window or wail that will hold the weight, and is secured according to the installation instructions.

is connected only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (See installation Instructions.)

is the correct s’W for the area you want to woi.

Is used only for the job it was designed to do.

is not used by children or anyone unable to

operate it properly. . is prop&y maintained. Also, remove Energy Label and Buy Guide.

Use a damp doth 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

Electrlcal Shock Hazard

l Plug unit only Into grounded eiectrkal

outlet.

l Do not use an extenslon cord. l Do not operate unlt with front removed.

Failure to follow the above precautions could resutt In electrical shock or personal injury.

Air cmml

1. Sat Alr Control

2. Set System Control LO COOL

MED COOL HI COOL FAN ONLY

3. Turn the Thermostat Control

(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:

compressor turns off when lowering the Thermostat Control, wait at least three (3) minutes before turning it back on or you may blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker.

if you turn your air conditioner off or if the

to OFF for maximum cooling.

to the desired setting.

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.._...................... for normal cooling

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._..__. for

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for

when no cooling is desired

sleeping comfort

maximum

circulating

to number 6

rwm air

cooling

Changing air direction

The

louvers in the grille area at the top of the air

conditioner control the directions of the condi-

tioned air.

Move tabs at bottom of the grille in the direction

YOU

want the air to go (right, iett or straight

ahead).

Move tab in the center louver to direct air up or

down.

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

Set Air Control to EXHAUST.

if no cooling is desired, set System Control to FAN ONLY.

For cooling, set System Control to desired COOL setting.

2. To circulate room air

Set Air Control to OFF.

if no cooling is desired, set System Control to FAN ONLY.

For cooling, set System Control to desired COOL setting.

3. To brlng in outside alr

Set Air Control to FRESH AIR.

tf no cooling is desired, set System Control to

FAN ONLY.

. For cooling, set System Control to desired

COOL setting.

NOTE:

efficiency, the Air Control must be in the OFF position when cooling or room air circulation is desired.

For maximum performance and energy

Cleaning Your Air Conditioner

Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life of the unit and lower operating mts. Follow these instructions carefully. Call your bcai servicing dealer for an annual checkup.

Cleaning front panel and filter

Electrical Shock, Personal Injury and

Product Damage Hazard

l Unplug power cord from receptacle

before cleaning unit Failure to do so could result In electrkal shock or personal Injury.

. Handle the alr conditioner with care. The

metal fins on the coils are sharp. Failure

to do so wuld resutt In personal injury.

l Do not use cleaning fluids, solvents,

abraslve cleaners, or strong detergents. They may damage the parts.

Unplug power cord.

2. Remove the front panel from unit for cleaning. Press down from top of cabinet.

3. Pull top of front panel toward you.

4. Lift up and away from bottom spring clips.

5. Remove fiiter from front panel by removing elastic band which hoids it in place.

6. Clean fiiter by using a vacuum cleaner or, if very dirty, wash fitter with warm water and a mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly before replacing.

filter.

Clean front panel using a soft cloth with warm

water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry.

8. Replace fitter and hold it in place with elastic band.

9. Wipe control panel clean with a soft, dry cloth.

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.

top of front panel to release it

Do not use a hot alr dryer on

Caring For Your Air Conditioner

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:

inspect and clean the coils and condensate

water passages.

Check fan and fan motor.

The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling. Expense of annual inspection is customer’s responsibility.

if you are familiar with electrical appliances, you can do the deaning and maintenance yourself. H you choose to do so, follow these steps:

Electrlcal Shock and

Personal InJury Hazard

l Unplug power cord from receptacle

before performlng any maintenance. Be sure no llqukl gets into the motor, electrkal control box or compressor electrical terminals.

l Because your alr wnditlcner weighs from

49.5

to 67.5 kg (110 to 166 pounds), lt Is recommended that you have someone help you when you remove and re-Install

your unft and that you both use proper llftlng techniques.

l Handle the alr wnditloner with care.

Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear condenser coils.

l Dc not use the collected water for

drlnklng purposes. ft Is not sanltsry.

Failure to follow the above precautions could result In electrical shock or personal Injury.

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. it is attached with a screw located on the bottom left side. under the control plate. (Save the screw to reattach wire.)

5. Pull out wire handles at bottom and slide air

conditioner out of cabinet.

NOTE:

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. it 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 if the condenser coil and pan collects dirt, sand, leaves, insects or aigae. Also, dean if you detect an odor coming from the air condi-

tioner. (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

patIS.

9. Replace unit in cabinet.

10. Reattach ground wire. Replace control plate and knobs.

11. Replace front panel.

12. Reconnect power supply.

NOTE: it

starting the unit again. This allows time for ail areas to dry out. The water from rainfall or from normal operation does not harm these components.

The air conditioner is heavy and

is a good idea to wait 24 hours before

Oiling the fan motor

Electrlcal Shock Hazard

Unplug power cord from receptacle before olllng the fan motor. Fallure to do so could result In electrlcal shock.

Unplug power oord.

Remove unit from cabinet. (Follow steps under “Annual maintenance” on page 6.)

Oil the fan motor per instructions on the motor.

To add oil, remove the oil hole plug at each end of the motor. Oil with SAE #20 nondetergent oil.

Replace the plugs to keep dirt from motor

bearings.

5. Replace unit in cabinet.

Reconnect power supply.

Energy saving tips

Improve home insulation. Seal doors, windows, and close fireplace flue.

Close blinds or drapes on sunny side of house. Add window awnings.

Keep air fitter clean. Don’t block airflow with drapes or furniture.

Ventilate normal cooling load).

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.

Keep heat registers and cool air returns closed

or blocked off so cooled air won’t escape.

Use a vent fan in cooking, laundry or bathing areas to pull out heat

source.

attic

(high temperature levels add to

and

moisture near its

If You Need

Service Or

Assistance

We suggest you follow these steps:

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?

Is switch turned on?

Is Thermostat Control set correctly?

Have you checked your home’s main fuses or

circuit breaker box?

Has the time-delay fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?

Has the local power failed?

Unlt blows fuses or trlps clrcult breaker:

Are timedelay fuses being used?

Is an extension cord being used? (Do

an extenslon cord to run your alr condltloner.)

Are you waiting three minutes after turning cooling circuit off before trying to restart unit?

Untt turns on and off, or does not cool room:

ls filter clean?

Are coils clean (both evaporator [inside] and

condenser [outside])?

ls there excessive moisture or heat (open

vessel cooking, showers, etc.)?

Try setting System Control to higher speed.

Try setting Thermostat Control to a cooler setting.

Operatlng sounds:

When your room air conditioner

normally,

Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing

help to cool the condenser.

Air movement from the fan, especially on high

fan speed setting.

Clicks from the thermostat cycle.

Sounds also may be caused by house construction-such as vibration of the unit due to wall construction or unsteady window mounting area.

you will hear sounds such as:

‘pinging’ or ‘clicking’ sound. Water droplets

is operatlng

not use

For service in the U.S.:

1. If you need assistance* . . .

Call our Consumer Asslstanw Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.:

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 need servlca’ . . .

We have a nationwide network of authorized

service companies. Our service technicians are trained to fulfill the produd warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 1) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:

If you need replacement parts* . . .

locate replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 above or call our Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1.

4. If you are not satisfied with how lem was solved’ . . .

Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views

appliance industry.

Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem.

Major Appliance Consumer Adion Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

When requesting assistance, please provide:

model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This information is needed in order to respond to your request better.

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