Whirlpool CA15WYR0 User Manual

AIR CONDITIONER

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance, parts,

accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301

Table of Contents ................................................ 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY .........................................................2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................3

Tools and Parts ............................................................................3

Location Requirements................................................................3

Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................5

Unpack the Air Conditioner.......................................................... 5

Window Installation......................................................................6

Prepare Air Conditioner for Window Installation .........................8

Position the Air Conditioner in Window.......................................9

Through-the-Wall Installation.....................................................10

Position the Air Conditioner Through the Wall ..........................13

AIR CONDITIONER USE..............................................................15

Starting Your Air Conditioner—Digital Control ..........................15

Starting Your Air Conditioner—Rotary Control..........................18

Changing Air Direction ...............................................................19

Normal Sounds...........................................................................19

AIR CONDITIONER CARE ...........................................................20

Cleaning the Air Filter .................................................................20

Cleaning the Front Panel............................................................20

Repairing Paint Damage ............................................................20

Annual Maintenance...................................................................20

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................21

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................23

In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................23

Accessories ................................................................................23

AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

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

Do not use an extension cord.

Unplug air conditioner before servicing.

Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

SMART-MOUNT

A B

tray assembly installation

Too ls ne ed ed

■ Flat-blade and Phillips

screwdrivers

■ ¹⁄₄" nut driver

■ ⁷⁄₁₆" wrench

■ Scissors

■ Pencil

■ Tape measure

■ Level

■ Drill

■ ³⁄₃₂" or smaller drill bit

Through-the-Wall Installation

In addition to the tools listed above, the following tools are needed for through-the-wall installation.

■ Saw

■ Wood preservative

■ Caulk

■ 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker

lumber

Parts supplied

Check that all parts are included in parts package.

Air conditioner installation

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A. Window-lock bracket B. #8 x

³⁄₈

" pan-head screws (6)

³⁄₄

C. #8 x D. #10 x

" round-head screws (3)

³⁄₈

" pan-head screws (3)

E. Side curtains (2)

F. Top channel G. Foam seal H. Side curtain frames (2)

A. Tray back B. Tray center C. Tray sides (2) D. Support legs (2)

E. #8 - 18 x

head screws (4)

F. F la t wa sh e rs (4)

G. Lock washers (4)

¹⁄₄

" hex-

H. Hex nuts (4)

I. Carriage bolts (4)

J. #10 - 12 x 1

head wood screws (2)

¹⁄₂

" slot-

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Check the location where the air conditioner will be installed.

Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. The location should provide:

■ Grounded electrical outlet within 4 ft (122 cm) of where the

power cord exits the air conditioner. NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.

■ Free movement of air in room to be cooled.

■ A large enough opening for the air conditioner. Installation

parts are supplied for double-hung windows.

■ Adequate wall support for weight of air conditioner. Air

conditioner weighs 80 lbs (36.3 kg) to 125 lbs (56.7 kg).

NOTE: Cabinet louvers must not be obstructed. Air must be able to pass freely through the cabinet louvers.

A. Cabinet louvers

Window Installation

Window opening measurements:

■ 27" (68.6 cm) minimum to 40" (101.6 cm) maximum opening

width.

■ 19" (48.3 cm) minimum opening height.

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

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.

A. 27" (68.6 cm) minimum, 40" (101.6 cm) maximum B. 19" (48.3 cm) minimum

Through-the-Wall Installation

The wall opening measurements should be:

■ Height: 18" (45.7 cm) plus twice the thickness of wood used

to build frame.

■ Width: 26" (66 cm) plus twice the thickness of wood used to

build frame.

■ Depth: 2" (5 cm) minimum to 8" (20.3 cm) maximum.

A. 18" (45.7 cm) B. 26" (66 cm)

C. Wood thickness D. 2" (5 cm) minimum to 8" (20.3 cm) maximum

The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the model and serial number label. The model and serial number label is located on the right-hand side of the cabinet.

Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below. Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply cord.

Power supply cord Wiring requirements

■ 115-volt (103.5 min. - 126.5 max.)

■ 0-12 amps

■ 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit

breaker

■ Use on single outlet circuit only.

¹⁄₄"

(0.6 cm)

■ 230-volt (207 min. - 253 max.)

■ 0-12 amps

■ 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit

breaker

■ Use on single outlet circuit only.

Recommended grounding method

This air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the customer's responsibility to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrical installer.

It is the customer's responsibility:

■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.

■ To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in

conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269

Power Supply Cord

NOTE: Yo ur un it’s device may differ from the one shown.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

RESET

TEST

A. Test button B. Reset button

This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the electronics detect leakage current and power will be disconnected in a fraction of a second.

WARNING

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.

Unpack the Air Conditioner

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Remove packaging materials

■ Remove and properly dispose of packaging materials.

Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the air conditioner. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable

fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your air conditioner.

■ Handle air conditioner gently.

1. Locate provided bag of pan-head screws.

2. Place the top channel on top of the air conditioner, lining up

the holes in top channel with the holes on top of air conditioner.

3. Using 3 - #10 x ³⁄₈" pan-head screws, attach top channel to

air conditioner.

To test your power supply cord:

1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. Press RESET.

3. Press TEST (listen for click; Reset button will trip and pop

out).

4. Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will

latch and remain in). The power supply cord operation.

NOTES:

■ The Reset button must be pushed in for proper operation.

■ The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to trip when

the test button is pressed or fails to reset.

■ Do not use the power supply cord as an off/on switch. The

power supply cord is designed as a protective device.

■ A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new

power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer and must not be repaired.

■ The power supply cord contains no user serviceable parts.

Opening the tamper-resistant case voids all warranty and performance claims.

is ready for

A. Top channel B. #10 x

³⁄₈

" pan-head screw

Window Installation

1. Using the tray back as a template, center in windowsill

against outside edge of stool.

A. Tray back B. Windowsill C. Outside edge of stool

1. To assemble the tray frame, insert tab on tray back into slot

on tray side. Check to see that the tab is engaged and the 2 pieces are aligned. Insert 2 - #8 - 18 x ¹⁄₄" hex-head screws to secure.

2. Repeat with other tray side.

2. Using the 2 inside screw holes in tray back, mark

screw locations on windowsill for mounting the SMART-MOUNT

tray.

3. Remove tray back. Using these marks, drill ³⁄₃₂" pilot holes in

the windowsill approximately 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) deep.

Assemble SMART-MOUNT® Tray

A. Tray back B. #8 - 18 x C. Tray side

¹⁄₄

" hex-head screws

Attach Support Legs

1. Determine the correct slots on the tray side from the type of

exterior construction of the building.

Thin Wall Construction (vinyl, wood, etc.)

A. First and second slots

Thick Wall Construction (brick)

A. Second and third slots

2. Insert carriage bolt up through slot on tray-frame side and

support leg.

3. Place one end of tray center over carriage bolt.

Install SMART-MOUNT® Tray Assembly in Window

1. From inside, place SMART-MOUNT® tray, support legs facing

down, in the window. Match the holes in tray side with the predrilled holes in windowsill.

2. Using 2 - #10 - 12 x 1¹⁄₂" slot-head wood screws, secure the

tray frame to the window.

4. Then place flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. NOTE: Do not tighten. The leg must be able to move freely to

adjust angle when installed.

A B C

A. Hex nut B. Lock washer C. Flat washer

D. Tray center

E. Carriage bolt

5. Insert second carriage bolt through tray side and attach other end of support leg.

NOTE: Do not tighten. The leg must be able to move freely to adjust angle when installed.

A. #10 - 12 x 1

¹⁄₂

" slot-head wood screws

NOTE: If the exterior of building can be damaged by support legs, place a board between the wall and support legs.

3. With tray center pushed away from the windowsill, place a

level on the angled edge on top of the tray side. Be sure level is against notch on tray side.

A. Angled edge on top of the tray side B. Notch

4. Adjust SMART-MOUNT

tray until bubble indicates the

angled edge on top of the tray side is level. IMPORTANT: The tray must slope downward slightly toward

the outside to provide proper drainage for the air conditioner.

A. Hex nut B. Lock washer

6. Install support leg on other side.

A B

C. Flat washer D. Carriage bolt

A. Bubble indicates the angled edge on top of the tray side is level.

B. Place level on angled edge against notch on tray side.

5. Tighten the hex nut just enough to hold tray center in place.

6. Repeat with other side.

7. Tighten hex nuts securely with ⁷⁄₁₆" wrench.

Prepare Air Conditioner for Window Installation

Install Side Curtains

NOTE: Attach curtains to unit before placing unit in window.

1. Insert curtain into curtain frame. Make sure curtain end locks

into curtain frame.

Top Vi ew

Side View

Top Vi ew

Bottom View

2. Push curtain in all the way.

3. Pull curtain toward open end of curtain frame.

4. Insert top and then bottom of right-hand curtain frame in top

and bottom curtain guides on air conditioner.

5. Extend right-hand curtain outward so you may insert the first

screw through the middle hole of the curtain. Using a #8 x ³⁄₈" pan-head screw, screw curtain to middle hole in air conditioner cabinet.

NOTE: This screw is required to correctly attach curtain (top to bottom) to the air conditioner cabinet.

A. #8 x

³⁄₈

" pan-head screw

6. While the right-hand curtain is still extended, insert screws

into top and bottom slots of curtain. Using #8 x ³⁄₈" pan-head screws, screw curtain to the top and bottom holes in air conditioner cabinet.

7. Slide curtain housing into guides as far as it will go.

8. Repeat above steps for left-hand curtain.

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