Whirlpool R1011, R1012 Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

ROOM AIR CONDITIONER

Installation Instructions and

Use & Care Guide

Contents

Page

Important Safety Instructions

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Electrical Requirements .................................. 3

Installation Instructions

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Window installation - A .................................. 9

Window installation - B

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Through-the-wall installation ........................ 17

Operating Instructions .................................. 20

Starting your air conditioner

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.20

The ENERGY SAVER settings

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.20

The exhaust control ..................................... .21

Changing air direction

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Cleaning Instructions ................................... .22

Cleaning front panel and filter

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Maintenance Instructions

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Annual maintenance .................................... 23

Oiling the fan motor ...................................... 25

Energy saving tips ........................................ 25

If You Need Service Or Assistance

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.28

Thank you for buying this appliance. Please 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.

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

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

seri

Model and al number

label

Important Safety Instructions

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

b Read all instructions before using your

air conditioner.

m Complete the installation requirements

as described in “Installation Instructions” on pages 8-l 9.

Never allow children to operate or play with the air conditioner.

Do not operate the air conditioner with

the front panel removed.

. Never clean air conditioner parts with

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

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:

Is installed in a window or wall 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 “Electrical Requirements” on pages 3-7.)

Is the correct size for the area you want to cool.

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

Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

Is properly maintained.

Also, remove 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.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Electrical Requirements

Below are electrical plug variations, choose the one which matches the ampere rating of your unit. Your model’s ampere rating is printed on the model and serial number label, attached to the unit, behind the front panel. (See diagram on

2.1

OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,

REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD

GROUNDING PRONG.

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

) Check with a qualified electrician if you

are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the power supply cord plug - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock.

* Do not use an extension cord with this

appliance. Such use may result in fire, electrical shock or other personal injury.

Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. This could result in a risk of electrical shock.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

SEE PAGE

115 volt models with amperes up

through 12.0

230 and 230/208 volt models with amperes up through 12.0

230 and 230/208 volt models with amperes up through 16.0

230 and 230/208 volt models with amperes up through 24.0

5 5

Electrical Requirements Continued

115 volt models with amperes

up through 12.0

Receptacle wiring Receptacle wiring should be a minimum of 14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the responsibility of the consumer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring, installed by a qualified electrician. Observe National Electrical Code and all local governing codes and ordinances.

Electrical requirements A 115 volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.), 60 Hz, AC only, 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required (time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker required). For models with serial plate amperes of 7.6 through 12, it is required that a

separate circuit, serving only this appliance, be

provided. Electrical connection

Electrical ground is required on this appliance. Recommended grounding method:

3prong

For your personal safety, this appliance must be

grounding

grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a

Plug

%v-

!’

power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding

prong. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong

Grounding

grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in

prong

3prong

accordance with the National Electrical Code and

grounding

type wall

local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall

receptacle

receptacle is not available, it is the responsibility

of the customer to have a properly grounded

Power

W$lY

3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

230 and 230/208 volt models with amperes up through 12.0

Electrical requirements

A 230 volt (207 min., 253 max.), 60 Hz, AC only,

15 ampere fused electrical supply is required (time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker required). It is required that a separate circuit,

serving only this appliance, be provided.

OR A 230/208 volt (197.6 min., 253 max.), 60 Hz, AC only, 15 ampere fused electrical supply is

required (time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker required). It is required that a separate circuit, serving only this appliance, be provided.

Electrical connection

d-prong

grounding

type wall

receptacle

Electrical ground is required on this appliance. Recommended grounding method:

For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding prong. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the responsibility of the customer to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

prong

3-prong grounding

plug

Electrical Requirements Continued

230 and 230/208 volt models

with amperes up through 16.0

Receptacle wiring Receptacle wiring should be a minimum of 12 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the respon-

sibility of the consumer to provide proper and

adequate receptacle wiring, installed by a

qualified electrician. Observe National Electrical

Code and all local governing codes and ordinances.

Electrical requirements A 230 volt (207 min., 253 max.), 60 Hz, AC only, 20 ampere fused electrical supply is required

(time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker

required). It is required that a separate circuit, serving only this appliance, be provided.

OR A 230/206 volt (197.6 min., 253 max.), 60 Hz, AC only, 20 ampere fused electrical supply is required (time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker required). It is required that a separate circuit, serving only this appliance, be provided.

Electrical connection

Power SuPPlY

3-prong

grounding

type wall

Electrical ground is required on this appliance. Recommended grounding method: For your personal safety, this appliance must be

grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding prong. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the responsibility of the customer to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Sprang

grounding

type wall

receptacle

230 and 230/208 volt models with amperes up through 24.0

Receptacle wiring Receptacle wiring should be a minimum of

10 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the responsibility of the consumer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring, installed by a qualified electrician. Observe National Electrical Code and all local governing codes and ordi-

nances.

Electrical requirements A 230 volt (207 min., 253 max.), 60 Hz, AC only, 30 ampere (cartridge type) fused electrical supply

is required (time delay fuse or time delay circuit

breaker required). It is required that a separate circuit, serving only this appliance, be provided.

A 230/206 volt (197.6 min., 253 max.), 60 Hz, AC

only, 30 ampere (cartridge type) fused electrical

supply is required (time delay fuse or time delay

circuit breaker required). It is required that a

separate circuit, serving only this appliance, be

provided.

Electrical connection:

Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

Recommended grounding method

For your personal safety, this appliance must be

grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a

power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding

prong. To minimize possible shock hazard, the

cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong

grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in

accordance with the National Electrical Code and

local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall

receptacle is not available, it is the responsibility

of the customer to have a properly grounded

3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified

electrician.

Power WJdp’Y

nstallation

nstructions

Unpack the accessory parts that came with your air conditioner to determine which installation instructions you should follow. Use the chart below as a guide.

IF YOU HAVE THESE PARTS

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Gum-type sealer

Qmil

Window lock

Top mountino

channel >

(38” wi&)

tj qy;-&.

(5) Round-head wood screws

metal screws EPrPlllC ,113 nyj 2”) (#e x 3,d.t)

-OR-

For through-the-wall installation

“Window installation - A” on page 9.

“Window installation - B” on page 12.

“Through-the-wall installation” on page 17

Window installation - A

Gum-type sealer

To help avoid any installation problems and to

help ensure trouble-free performance of your new

air conditioner, read these installation instruc-

tions, as well as your operating instructions and

electrical requirements before installing your unit.

Personal Injury and Product Damage

Hazard

Because this air conditioner weighs about 75 to 125 pounds, it is recommended that you have someone help you install your new unit and that you both use proper lifting techniques.

. Inspect the condition of the window

where the air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit.

. This appliance must be installed accord-

ing to all applicable codes and ordinances.

Handle the air conditioner with care. Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils.

. Be sure your air conditioner does not fall

during installation.

. Do not use the water collected in unit for

drinking purposes. It is not sanitary.

Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury or product damage.

1. Unpack accessory parts before installing your air conditioner. Make sure you have all

the necessary parts. A normal installation can

be made with a screwdriver, small level, pocket knife, tape measure, a drill and 3/32”

drill bit.

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