Air Conditioner
Care Guide
Models
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ROPER
Appliances
Thank you for choosing a Roper air
conditioner. This Guide will help you
operate and maintain your new,
quality-built Roper air conditioner. Keep
this Guide in a safe place for future
reference.
First.. . complete all
of the Installation
Instruction
steps before attempting to operate your
air conditioner.
Next.. . complete and
mail the Product
Registration Card.
This card enters your warranty into our
Energy-saving tips.
. Improve home insulation. Seal doors
and windows. Close fireplace flue.
. Close blinds or drapes on sunny side
of house. Add window awnings.
. Keep air filter clean.
. Do Not block air flow with drapes or
furniture.
. Ventilate attic. High temperatures in
the attic add to the cooling load.
Model
X18004VO
warranty system insuring efficient
claim processing. It can be used as a
proof of purchase for insurance claims
and helps Roper to contact you
immediately in the unlikely event of a
product safety recall.
Please remember.. .
It is your responsibility to be sure that
your air conditioner:
. Has been properly installed according
to the Installation Instructions
provided.
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Is the right size for the area you want
to cool.
. Is properly connected to a grounded
electrical circuit that meets the
electrical requirements as stated in
the Installation Instructions.
. Try not to use heat-producing
appliances during the hottest part of
the day.
. Turn lights and appliances off when
not needed.
. Keep heat registers and cool-air
returns closed.
m Use exhaust venting fans while
cooking, doing laundry and bathing.
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Is used only for the job it was
intended to do.
. Is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
. Is properly maintained.
pbtnlove the energy
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Lift one edge of the energy rating label
and pull straight off. Use a damp cloth
to take off any glue residue.
Do Not use any sharp instrument or any
harsh or abrasive cleaners.
Do Not use rubbing alcohol or
flammable toxic solvents; such as
acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
etc.
Part No. 1158169 Rev. A
Important Safety
Instructions
Reduce risk of fire, electrical
shock or personal injury when
using air conditioner by following
these basic precautions:
. Complete all of the Installation
Instructions to prevent product
operating problems and possible
personal injury.
m Read all operating instructions
before using air conditioner.
I 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 fire hazard or
explosion.
. Use only a properly grounded
electrical outlet. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the air
conditioner is properly
grounded. Do Not modify the
plug on the power cord. If it
will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
1 Do Not use an extension cord.
I Do Not have a fuse in the
neutral or grounding circuit.
Save these instructions
Starting your air conditioner.
1.
2.
3.
If you turn your air conditioner off,
wait two or three minutes before
turning it back on. The amount of
time to wait is printed on your
console. You may blow the fuse in
the fuse box or trip the circuit
breaker if you Do Not follow these
instructions.
Set the Exhaust Control’ to the
“Closed” position or the Air Control
to
the “Off” position depending on
which
feature your air conditioner
has. This
position will provide for
maximum cooling.
*Consoles shown may vary slightly from
vour air conditioner. The controls on
jr0u.r air conditioner will operate the
same as explained in this section.
Set the System Control to the
desired setting. Suggestions are as
follows:
Lo Cool - for sleeping comfort
Med Cool
Hi Cool - for maximum
Fan Only - for air circulation
- for normal cooling
cooling
without cooling.
Set the Thermostat Control to
number 6. You can adjust the
cooling performance by resetting
the Thermostat Control to a higher
number for more cooling or to a
lower number
for less cooling. You
will need to experiment to find the
setting which you prefer.
Using special features.. .
Exhaust Control
Use this feature to draw stale or smoky air
from the room or to circulate air in the
room.
See the chart to determine what settings to
select for the type of air control you desire.
Note: Energy efficiency is decreased when
exhausting room air and cooling at the
same time.
Air Control
Use this feature to draw stale or smoky air
from the room or to circulate fresh air from
the outside into the room.
See the chart to determine what settings to
select for the type of air control you desire.
Note: Energy efficiency is decreased when
exhausting room air or circulating fresh air
into the room and cooling at the same time.
Exhaust Control
Room air desired
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Exhaust room air
Circulate room air
cooling only
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Air Control
Room air desired
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Exhaust room air
Circulate fresh air
into the room
Circulate room air
cooling only
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Exhaust Contrc
setting
“Open’
‘Closed
‘Closed
Air Conlzol
setting
‘Exhaust”
‘Fresh Air”
-off
‘Off
Maintaining your air conditioner.
Set System Control to the “Unit
1.
Off” position. Disconnect power
Electrical Shock and Personal
Injury Hazard
1 Set System Control to the “Unit
Off” position. Unplug power
supply cord or disconnect power
supply at the fuse or circuit
breaker box before cleaning and
maintaining your air conditioner.
. Carefully handle air conditioner.
Metal fins on the front and rear
coils have sharp edges.
. Cover motor, electrical control
box and compressor electrical
terminals to prevent water or
other liquids from getting into
these areas when cleaning and
maintaining air conditioner.
. Do Not drink any water that
collects within air conditioner.
This water is not sanitary.
. Do Not use cleaning fluids,
solvents, abrasive cleaners, or
strong detergents. Such use may
damage air conditioner parts.
. More than one person is required
to lift the air conditioner because
of its weight and size.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury or
damage to the air conditioner.
Annual maintenance of your air
conditioner is needed to keep
your air
conditioner operating at top
performance.
Your local dealer can recommend a
service company to complete the
needed checks and maintenance. Or if
you are familiar with electrical
appliances, you can do the cleaning and
maintenance. Maintenance steps are
listed below. The expense of an annual
maintenance is the customer’s
responsibility.
The key components to check include:
. Coils and condensate water
passages - inspect and clean.
. Fan - inspect.
. Fan motor - inspect and oil.
The compressor is sealed and never
needs oiling.
supply cord from electrical outlet.
Remove air conditioner
2.
window.
Press down on the top edge
3.
panel until it releases from the
cabinet. Pull front panel toward
you. Lift up and away from bottom
spring clips.
Slide curtains out to fullest width.
4.
Remove 6 Phillips-head screws
that attach curtains to cabinet.(A)
Remove slotted-hex head
5.
screws from top channel (B) and
sides (C) of cabinet.
Hold the cabinet on both sides and
6.
carefully lift cabinet off of air
conditioner.
Wrap the motor, electrical control
7.
box and compressor terminal box in
plastic film to make sure no water
or other liquid can get inside.
Water or other liquids could
damage insulation and cause
serious mechanical problems.
Carefully clean and hose out the
8.
base, coils and condensate pans.
The areas listed may need to be
cleaned more frequently especially
if you notice an odor coming from
the air conditioner.
Remove plastic film from motor and
9.
electrical parts.
from
of
front
11.
Reinstall cabinet over air
conditioning unit using all the
slotted-hex head screws.
12. Reinstall the slide curtains using
the Phillips-head screws.
13. Replace the front panel.
Wait 24 hours before starting the air
conditioner again. This will give time
for all areas to dry completely.
Set System Control to the “Unit
1.
Off” position. Disconnect power
supply cord from electrical outlet.
2.
Press down on the top edge of front
pane1 until it releases from the
cabinet. Pull front panel toward
you. Lift up and away from bottom
spring clips.
3. Pull control knobs straight off.
Remove control panel.
4.
Remove the green grounding wire
screw located at the bottom left
side under the control panel. Save
this screw to reattach wire.
serial number
oil plugs
10.
Oil the fan motor as instructed on
the motor. Remove the oil hole
plug at each end of the motor to
add oil. An easy-to-use oil capsule
is available from local service
centers or you can use SAE #20
nondetergent oil. Replace plugs
into each end of the motor.
5. Pull out wire handle at bottom and
slide air conditioner unit out of
cabinet.
Maintaining your air conditioner, continued
6.
Wrap the motor, electrical control
box and compressor terminal box in
plastic film to make sure no water
or other liquid can get inside.
Water or other liquids could
damage insulation and cause
serious mechanical problems.
7.
Carefully clean and hose out the
base, coils and condensate pans.
The areas listed may need to be
cleaned more frequently especially
if you notice an odor coming from
the air conditioner.
Remove plastic film from motor and
8.
electrical parts.
9.
Oil the fan motor as instructed on
the motor. Remove the oil hole plug
at each end of the motor to add oil.
An easy-to-use oil capsule is
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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.
available from local service centers
or you can use SAR #20
nondetergent oil. Replace plugs
into each end of the motor.
10.
Reinstall air conditioner unit into
cabinet.
11.
Reattach grounding wire. Replace
contiol panel and knobs.
12. Replace the front panel.
Wait 24 hours before starting the air
conditioner again. This will give time
for all areas to dry completely.
Operating problem
Air conditioner will not run.
Air conditioner blows fuses.
Air conditioner turns on and off
or does not cool room.
Check if
I Power cord is plugged into a live
circuit with proper voltage.
. System control is turned on.
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Thermostat control is set at a high
enough number to cause the air
conditioner to run.
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Fuse has blown or circuit breaker
has tripped. Also check to see if a
time-delay fuse is being used.
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Correct type and ampere fuse is used.
. An extension cord is being used.
. You waited 2 minutes after turning air
conditioner off before attempting to air conditioner.
restart.
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Filter is clean.
. Evaporator (inside) and condenser
coils are clean. instructions in this Guide.
What to do
Firmly plug power cord into electrical
outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/
circuit breaker box.
Turn System Control to a ‘Cool’ position.
Set Thermostat Control to a higher
number.
Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of
the correct capacity. Reset circuit
breaker.
Use a time-delay fuse with the correct
ampere capacity.
Do Not use an extension cord.
Wait at least 2 minutes before restarting
Follow the filter cleaning instructions in
this Guide.
Follow the annual maintenance
Normal operating
sounds.
You can expect to hear the following
sounds when your air conditioner is
operating:
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Excessive moisture or heat from Use exhaust venting fans to remove
cooking or showers is in cooling area.
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Fan setting is too low. Set fan setting to a higher speed.
. Thermostat setting is at high enough Set Thermostat Control to a higher
number to cause the air conditioner to
cool room.
. Droplets of water hitting the
condenser causing a ‘pinging’ or
‘clickina’ sound. Water from normal
operation or rainfall does not harm
components, so you should not be
concerned.
moisture or heat from cooling area.
number.
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Air movement from the fan occurs
especially at high fan-speed settings.
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Vibration sounds can be caused by
wall construction or mounting for the
air conditioner.
Changing
air direction.
System
Cooling is wanted
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Select a ‘Cool’ setting
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1 Select a ‘Cool’ setting 1 Select ‘Fan Only’ 1
Select a ‘Cool’ setting
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Control Setting
Cooling is Not
wanted
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1 Select ‘Fan Only’ 1
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Locate tabs at the bottom or the top of
the grille and move the tab in the
direction in which you want the air to
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tab I I
Cleaning your
air conditioner.
Electrical Shock and Personal Injury
Hazard
- Set System Control to the “Unit
Off”
position. Unplug power
supply cord or disconnect power
supply at the fuse or circuit
breaker box before cleaning and
maintaining your air conditioner.
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Do Not drink any water that
collects within
This water is not sanitary.
. Do Not use cleaning fluids,
solvents,
strong detergents. These may
damage air conditioner parts.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury or
damage to the air conditioner.
Cleaning the air conditioner front panel
and filter regularly, every two weeks,
will help to ensure longer life and lower
operating costs. The filter helps to
remove dust, lint and other particles
from the air.
Disconnect power supply cord before
starting cleaning process.
air conditioner.
abrasive cleaners, or
flow (right, left or straight). A tab in the
center of the grille area on some models
will adjust air flow up or down.
tab
2.
Pull front panel toward you. Lift up
and away from bottom spring clips.
Remove elastic band from the back
3.
side of the front panel. Remove
filter.
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Use vacuum cleaner to remove dust.
4.
If the filter is very dirty, wash filter
in warm water using a mild
detergent. The filter should air dry
before you replace it. Do not use a
hair dryer to dry the filter.
Use a soft cloth soaked in warm
5.
water with mild detergent to clean
the front panel. Rinse the front
panel and dry. Clean the control
area
with a soft dry cloth.
Select a ‘Coor setting
Select a ‘Cool’ setting
Select a ‘Cool’ setting
S&~a”C~rsetJ~g
Select “Fan Only’
Select ‘Fan Only’
Select ‘Fan Only”
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1.
Press down on the top edge of front
panel until it releases from the
cabinet.
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. Place filter in back of front panel.
Replace elastic band.
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. Put bottom of front panel into spring
clips. Press down on top edge of
front panel and push panel toward
unit. Snap front panel tabs into
place in cabinet.
If you need assistance, service or replacement parts.. .
Read the warranty. Contact your local
dealer for the recommendation of a local
service company or to obtain
replacement parts.
You will need the model number and
serial number when you call for
assistance or service. Both numbers are
located behind the front panel on a label
attached to the evaporator coil cover
near the top of the unit.
LIMITED WARRANTY
RoPEcR
This Roper appliance is warranted by
Whirlpool Corporation to be free from
defect in material and workmanship to
the original domestic purchaser. Any
parts which we find to be defective will
be repaired or replaced at our option
subject to the following limitations:
Appliances
1. Repair or replace during the first thirty (30) days from the date of purchase any finishes (porcelain, enamel or other)
and glass parts which we find to be defective.
2. Repair or replace during the first (1st) year from date of purchase any other part except for the finish, which we find
to be defective.
3. Repair or replace during the first five (5) years from date of purchase any magnetron (on those units so equipped)
which we find to be defective. Labor on any magnetron under warranty is limited to the first (1st) year from date of
purchase.
4. During the second (2nd) through the fifth (5th) years from the date of original purchase on any product so equipped,
any part of the refrigerating system (compressor, evaporator, condenser, drier or connecting tubing) or any part of the
washer gear case assembly found defective in material or workmanship, will be supplied. Labor on the gear case
assembly under this warranty is limited to the first (1st) year from the date of original purchase.
5. Replacement parts furnished under the terms of this warranty are warranted only for the unexpired portion of the
original warranty period and transportation charges relative to obtaining parts involved are the responsibility of the
original consumer purchaser.
6. This warranty applies only to products properly installed, adjusted and operated in accordance with instructions
found in the product literature. This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration,
misuse, improper installation or delivery damage. Nor does it apply to costs for any service requested for
demonstration or to confirm proper operation of appliance, or when used in other than, single-family household use.
7. Any repairs made under the terms of this warranty must be performed by a Roper brand appliance servicer
authorized by warrantor.
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS WARRANTY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Customer Relations Dept.
ROPER Brand Appliances l-( 800) 447-6737
2000 M 63 North Between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Monday thru Friday, Eastern Time
If you write or call, please furnish complete model and serial number of appliance and date of purchase.
Under no circumstances shall Whirlpool Corporation be liable under this warranty for any loss of any
incidental or consequential damages and all IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME
PERIODS STATED HEREIN ON EXPRESS WARRANTIES FOR ROPER BRAND APPLIANCES
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an
implied warranty may last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state.
THIS IS A LIMITED WARRANTY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THAT TERM AS DEFINED IN THE
MAGNUSON-MOSS ACT OF 1975.
If you need service for your Roper brand appliance:
m Contact your selling dealer for the authorized servicer in your area.
-OR-
. Phone l-(800) 44-ROPER [l-(800)447-6737] BETWEEN 8:00 - 4:30
Eastern Time - Monday thru Friday.
Call Toll Free l-(800) 44-ROPER
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Appliances
Part No. 1158169 Rev. A
01989 Whirlpool Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.
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