Whirlpool R511, R512, R513, R515, R611 Use & Care Manual

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ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS

1162432 Rev. A

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Use & Care Guide

Contents

Page

Important Safety Instructions ........................

Operating Your Air Conditioner..

.................... 3

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

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

The ENERGY SAVER settings ......................

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

Cleaning Your Air Conditioner.. ......................

Cleaning front panel and filter ........................

Caring For Your Air Conditioner..

................... 6

Annual maintenance.. .....................................

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

Troubleshooting ..............................................

Requesting Assistance or Service

................. 9

Warranty ........................................................

1 1

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

Model and serial number label

mportant Safety nstructions

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

Read all instructions before using your air conditioner.

Complete the installation requirements as described in the Installation Instructions.

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 VAPOURS 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 Installation Instructions.)

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.

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Operating Your Air Conditioner

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded three-prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or electrical shock.

Starting your air conditioner

Fire Hazard Do not use an extension cord. Doing so can result in death, fire, or

electrical shock.

1. Set Exhaust Control (on some models) to CLOSED for maximum cooling results.

2. Set System Control to the desired setting

LO COOL (LO) . . .._._.. for sleeping comfort

MED COOL (MED) ..______ for normal cooling

HI COOL (HI) . . . . . . . . for maximum cooling

FAN ONLY* ,...__. for circulating room air when no

cooling is desired

*on some models

3. Turn the Thermostat Control to number

6 (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: If you turn your air conditioner off or if

the compressor turns off when lowering the Thermostat Control, wait at least 3 minutes

before turning it back on or you may blow a

fuse or trip a circuit breaker.

Operating Your Air Conditioner Continued

Tab

The exhaust control

(on some models)

The Exhaust Control setting draws stale or

smoky air from the room.

1. To exhaust room air:

Set Exhaust Control to OPEN.

For cooling, set System Control to desired

fan speed.

If no cooling is desired, set System Control to

FAN ONLY (on some models).

If there is no FAN ONLY setting, select a fan speed setting and set Thermostat Control to its lowest setting. Be sure to reset Thermostat Control when cooling action is desired.

2. To circulate room air:

Set Exhaust Control to CLOSED.

For cooling, set System Control to desired

fan speed.

If no cooling is desired, set System Control to FAN ONLY (on some models).

If there is no FAN ONLY setting, select a fan speed setting and set Thermostat Control to its lowest setting. Be sure to reset Thermostat Control when cooling action is desired.

NOTE: For maximum performance, the Exhaust Control must be in the CLOSED position when cooling or room air circulation is desired.

The ENERGY SAVER settings (on some models)

The ENERGY SAVER settings are the three settings at the bottom of the System Control (HI, MED, and LO). These settings save energy. The fan will cycle on and off as the Thermostat Control turns the compressor on and off. This saves the cost of electrical energy that would be used to run the fan continuously.

It is normal for the fan to turn on and off in the ENERGY SAVER settings. The amount of time the air conditioner will be off depends on the room temperature and Thermostat Control setting.

Changing air direction

The louvers, In the top grille area of the air conditioner, control the direction of the cooled air. Move the tab, at the top of the louvered area, in the direction you want the air to go (right, left, or straight ahead).

Cleaning Your Air Conditioner

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

Cleaning front panel and filter

Explosion Hazard

Unplug power cord from outlet before

cleaning air conditioner. Use only nonflammable cleaners. Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, explosion, fire, or electrical shock.

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 clips.

5. Remove filter from front panel by removing elastic band which holds it in place.

6. Clean filter by using a vacuum cleaner or, if very dirty, wash filter with warm water and a mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly before replacing. Do not use a hot air dryer

on filter.

7. Clean front panel using a soft cloth with warm

water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry.

8. Replace filter 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.

Caring For Your Air Conditioner

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug power cord from outlet before servicing.

Be sure no liquid gets into the motor, electrical control box, or compressor terminals.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electrical shock, or serious injury.

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.

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. The compressor and fan motor are sealed and need no oiling. The expense of an annual inspection is the customer’s responsibility.

OR If you are familiar with electrical appliances, you can do the cleaning and maintenance yourself. If you choose to do so, follow these steps:

NOTE: Do not lift, push, or pull any white beaded foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.

1. Unplug power cord.

2. Remove the front panel. (See “Cleaning front

panel and filter” on page 5.)

3. Remove air conditioner from window. Watch

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

4. Remove side curtains. Slide curtains out to fullest width. From the back side, remove the

Phillips-head screws which attach the curtains

to the cabinet. (See A in illustration at left.)

5. Remove slotted-hex head screws holding top channel. (See B in Illustration at left.)

6. Remove slotted-hex head screws on sides of cabinet. (See C in illustration at left.)

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Holding the cabinet on both sides, carefully

lift cabinet off unit base. Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear condenser coils.

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.

Carefully clean and hose out the base, coils, and condensate pans. Clean at least once a year, or more often if the condenser coils and pans collect dirt, sand, leaves, insects, or algae. Also, clean if you detect an odor coming from the air conditioner.

Remove plastic film from motor and electrical parts.

Replace air conditioner in cabinet. Reattach top channel and side curtains.

Reinstall air conditioner in window. Replace front panel. Plug in power cord.

NOTE: It is a good idea to wait 24 hours before 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.

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 filter clean. Do not block airflow with

drapes or furniture.

Ventilate attic (high temperature levels add to 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.

Use exhaust venting fans while cooking, doing laundry, and bathing.

Troubleshooting

Before you call for service . . . If you are having an operating problem, check

the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance.

PROBLEM

CHECK IF

WHAT TO DO

Unit won’t run.

Power cord is plugged into a live

Firmly plug power cord into

circuit with proper voltage.

electrical outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.

Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has

Replace fuse with a time-delay

tripped. Also, check if a time-delay

fuse of the correct capacity. Reset

fuse has been used.

circuit breaker.

System Control is set to OFF.

Set System Control to another setting.

Local power has failed.

Wait for power to be restored.

Unit blows fuses or

Time-delay fuse being used is of

Replace fuse with a time-delay

trips circuit breaker.

correct capacity.

fuse of the correct capacity.

An extension cord is being used.

Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.

Cooling circuit was turned off and on

Wait at least 3 minutes after

again quickly.

turning cooling circuit off before trying to restart unit.

Unit turns on and

Filter is dirty.

Clean filter. (See page 5.)

off, or does not cool

Inside evaporator coils and

Clean coils. (See page 6.)

room.

outside condenser coils are dirty.

There is excessive heat or moisture

Use exhaust fans to reduce room

in room.

heat, or set Exhaust Control to CLOSED to reduce moisture.

Fan speed is too low.

Set System Control to a higher setting.

Thermostat setting is too low.

Set Thermostat Control to a higher number.

Normal operating sounds . . . When your room air conditioner is operating

normally, you will hear sounds such as:

Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing a “pinging” or “clicking” sound. Water droplets help to cool the condenser.

Air movement from the fan, especially on high fan speed settings.

Clicks from the cooling cycle.

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

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