Whirlpool Coolerator CAW21D2A1 User's Manual
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1. e Be sure air conditioner does not fall during installation e Handle the air conditioner with care Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils LOUVERS ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION FOR PLASTER PROVIDE 17 16 CLEARANCE FOR SERVICE CORD ENTRY ON LEFT SIDE Do not use the collected water for drinking bea FRAME t THICKNESS purposes IL is not san tary APPLY CREOSOTE TO FRAME BRICK VENEER CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATE HEADER IF REQUIRED THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO CODES ALL APPLICABLE AND ORDINANCES 3 Provide an opening through the wall for a finish frame Observe all local governing codes and ordinances For wall opening dimensions Figure 22 USE 28 DIMENSION use those shown in Figure 22 and add wood frame thickness use 1 lumber or heavier When determining finish frame thickness be sure you do not cover side cabinet louvers A 4 minimum clearance between side cabinet louvers and adjoining wall allows for proper airflow into air conditioner THIS DIMENSION DEPENDS ON WALL THICKNESS AND C TYPE MOLDING USED USE 19 DIMENSION INCLUDES ALLOWANCE FOR 74 FLANGE ON BOTTOM OF CABINET Construct finish frame Apply creosote or something equal to the outside exposed surface Install the finish frame in the wall opening Square and level frame and nail it securely to the studs The front escutcheon plate a2. bracket and drain cup Press foam meeting rail seal into place and cut to proper length see Figure 17 Make a mark and drill a 1 8 pilot hole then install lock bracket using wood screw CAUTION WINDOW LOCK BRACKET MUST BE INSTALL ED AT ALL TIMES TO BE SURE AIR CON DITIONER DOES NOT FALL OUT OF WINDOW REMOVE ONLY WHEN YOU WISH TO REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER FROM WINDOW Seal small openings around installation with gum type sealer Figure 17 NOTE During high humidity condensate may drip from the outside of your air conditioner onto the ground below If your air conditioner is installed where this is undesirable you can direct the water to a more suitable spot by using some flashing or other similar means WINDOW LOCK 4 BRACKET ADT RAIL SEAL DRAIN CUP ASSEMBLY INSERT INTO CABINET RAIL SLOT l7 Apply seal strip to top of unit flange as shown in figure 18 Plug two crating bolt holes 1 4 diameter with gum sealer to prevent water dripping from these holes see Figure 18 Figure 18 DRAIN HOLE DO NOT PLUG CRATING BOLT HOLE 18 Insert air conditioner into cabinet Slide air conditioner only three fourths of the way into the cabinet Do not push against sharp fins and plastic parts Apply 5 8 thick seal strip onto bottom of base of air conditioner as shown in Figure 19 Now push air condi tioner all the way into cabinet being sure angle bracket on
3. IMPORTANT Please read this use and care guide before installing or using your air conditioner It tells you how to install and operate it and gives important electrical informa tion Save it for future use in case you may have a question or move the air conditioner Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers To find Model and Serial Numbers remove the front panel see pages 15 16 The numbers are located either on a plate attached to the lower front of the unit or on a label attached to the evaporator coil cover near the top of the BEFORE YOU USE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER It is your responsibility to make sure that your air conditioner Has been properly installed Is the right size for the area you want to cool Is properly connected to electricity Is properly electrically grounded Is properly used only for the job it was intended to do Is not used by children or anyone not able to operate it properly Is properly maintained Also remove energy label and buy guide Use damp cloth to take off any glue unit residue Do not use a sharp instrument or any harsh or abrasive cleaners Energy Saving Tips Improve home insulation seal doors windows and close fireplace flue e Close blinds or drapes on sunny side of house add window awnings e Keep air filter clean Don t block a
4. Use two wood screws to secure the bottom of the cabinet to the window sill CAUTION BE SURE CABINET DOES NOT FALL OUT OF WINDOW pm SN SCREWS MUST BE INSTALLED ON BOTH SIDES 12 Construct outside support assemblies by 10 LOCK WASHER PLAIN WASHER fastening vertical and angle supports together with 3 4 bolts washers and nuts Tighten securely see Figure 14 Figure 14 NUT gt FASTEN BOLT SECURELY 14 rail of cabinet and slide toward house allowing approximately one inch clearance between end of angle support and wall see Figure 15 Select proper sets of square holes in cabinet rails and fasten support assemblies to cabinet rails by using 3 4 bolts washers and nuts Do not tighten nuts Leave assembly loose so you can make adjustments to support assemblies later Figure 1 SUPPORT Insert end tabs on wall rail through slot in each support assembly see Figure 16 Slide each support assembly toward house Be sure wall rail is positioned firmly against exterior wall NOTE If your house is constructed of a material that could be damaged by the wall mounting support fasten a board between wall rail and side of house Figure 16 ANGLE SUPPORT WALL A END TAB O RAIL 15 Tighten nuts securely Tighten the nuts closest to the wall last to assure that the wall rails fit snugly against your house 16 Install window rail seal and window lock
5. or They may solvents strong detergents damage the parts 4 Clean front panel with warm water and mild soap or detergent Use soft cloth Rinse and dry Replace front panel Wipe control panel clean with a soft dry cloth II the front panel of your unit looks like the one shown in Figure 27 follow these instruc tions e First pull top of panel away from unit to disconnect from top clips Then dis connect panel from bottom clips Pull panel straight away from panel e Clean front panel with warm water and mild soap or detergent Use a soft cloth Rinse and dry Replace front panel e Wipe control panel clean with a soft dry cloth Figure 27 Cleaning Air Conditioner Filter 2 The filter is cleanable A clean filter helps remove dust lint and other particles from the air Check every two weeks to see if filter needs cleaning If the front panel of your unit looks like the one shown in Figure 26 remove filter from plastic front frame by removing elastic band which holds it in place see Figure 28 Figure 28 If the front panel of your unit looks like the one shown in Figure 27 flex middle of filter out until the frame clears the tabs circled as shown in Figure 29 Figure 29 3 Clean filter using a vacuum cleaner _ 4 IL very dirty wash filter with warm water and mild detergent Air dry thoroughly before replacing Annual Maint
6. IN ALL INSTANCES SERIAL PLATE AMPERES RECEPTACLE MODEL WITH SERIAL PLATE SMALL OF 230 VOLTS TANDEM 207 MIN 253 BLADES 22 2 up MAX through 12 0 MODEL WITH BLADE m RAONO SERIAL PLATE OF 230 208 VOLTS 197 6 MIN 253 USE TIME DELAY FUSE MINIMUM RECEPTACLE TYPE WIRE SIZE OF BRANCH CIRCUIT OR TIME DELAY CIRCUIT BREAKER RATING IN AMPS SEE BELOW 14 GAUGE SINGLE OUTLET USE COPPER ONLY WIRE ONLY RECEPTACLE WIRING RECEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as large as size shown on electrical Chart B Use copper wire only It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring installed by a qualified electrician OBSERVE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug 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 personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS For 230 volt and 230 2
7. OF THE CABINET Slide unit out of cabinet First disconnect the green ground wire at the left front corner of base of unit by removing retaining screw save screw for reuse later Now slide unit out of cabinet by pulling out on handle on bottom see Figure 6 Figure 6 gt x GROUND WIRE SCREW gt HANDLE Attach seal strips to cabinet Place 3 8 wide self adhering seal strip on window side of bot tom flange Now starting at the lower corner of the cabinet apply 3 8 wide seal strips over the center line of the pre drilled holes for one of the side mounting angles over the center line of pre drilled holes for the top mounting channel and over the center line of pre drilled holes for the other side mounting angle See Figure 7 Figure 7 Attach side mounting angles to the sides of the cabinet by using four hex head sheet metal screws see Figure 8 Punch holes in seal strip before driving screws Be sure flange of each side mounting angle faces inside Now attach top mounting angle to cabinet by using three hex head sheet metal screws Again be sure flange is facing inside Figure 8 o 7 Measure and cut filler board to proper sizes First measure the distance from inside one window channel to the inside of the other channel and subtract 1 4 Now subtract the width of the air conditioner and divide by 2 see Figure 9 This will give you the width to cut each filler boa
8. To exhaust room air direct air Dam Figure 25 Set exhaust control to EXHAUST Set fan control to speed desired Set fan control to FAN ONLY if no cooling is desired 5 I n ERE E 2 z 18 I aa 4 jos Real i 2 To bring in outside air Cleaning and Caring For Your Air Conditioner Set fresh air and exhaust control to FRESH AIR Set fan control to FAN ONLY S Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help insure longer life and lower operating costs Follow these instructions carefully Call your dealer for an annual checkup Cleaning of Front Panel 3 To circulate room air WARNING DISCONNECT FROM ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING UNIT Set fresh air and exhaust control to OFF Set fan control to FAN ONLY If the front panel of your unit looks like the Ko 20 one shown in Figure 26 follow these instruc tions a T e Remove the front panel from unit when cleaning Press down at top edge of the front as shown in Figure 26 2 When the front moves away from top of Changing Air Direction cabinet pull top of front toward you The louvers in the grille area at the top of the air ae l 3 Lift up and away from the bottom sprin conditioner control the direction of the cooled air id clips CAUTION Do not use cleaning fluids abrasive cleaners
9. base clears bottom front edge of cabinet Again do not push against sharp fins and plastic parts Attach green ground wire to the left front corner of unit base by using ground wire screw see Figure 19 KEEP WIRE CONNECTED WHEN EVER AIR CONDITIONER IS IN CABINET IT IS THERE FOR YOUR ELECTRICAL SAFETY DURING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Figure 19 FLANGE SEAL ADHESIVE ON TOP GROUND WIRE SEAL UPWARD ANGLE BRACKET ON BASE 1 9 Attach front panel by placing bottom edge on clips and pushing top down then in and up Through the wall Installation Instructions for slide out chassis model only It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have this product installed by qualified technicians familiar with Through The Wall Room Air Conditioner In stallations To help avoid any installation prob lems and to help assure trouble free performance of your new air conditioner read these installation instructions as well as the operating instructions and electrical require ments before installing your unit Because this air conditioner weighs from approximately 150 to 250 pounds it is recommended that you have somebody help you install your new unit and that you both use proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injury Inspect the condition of the wall where the air conditioner will be installed Be sure it will support the weight of
10. the unit 1 Pick the right wall First decide what room s you want to cool Then choose a wall that will allow the air conditioned air to flow freely and directly into the room s you want cooled Remember it s difficult to move air around corners Choose a location that s also near an electrical outlet Refer to the ELEC TRICAL REQUIREMENT pages for type of receptacle and wiring needed Do not use an extension cord CAUTION DO NOT LOCATE AIR CONDITIONER WHERE PLASTIC CABINET FRONT WILL BE EXPOSED TO A HEAT SOURCE THAT RAISES THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF 1207 F 2 Choose the type of decorative molding you want to use around the room side of the cabi net Your choice affects the finish frame alignment with the inside wall When using a wood metal or plastic molding the finish frame should almost line up with the inside wall If the wall is plastered to the cabinet and no molding is used the finish frame must be set into the wall by 1 2 see Figure 20 for frame construction or Figure 21 for brick veneer construction Cut through two studs for support APPROPRIATE Figure 20 HEADERIF ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION FOR PLASTER PROVIDE 17 16 CLEARANCE FOR SERVICE CORD ENTRY ON LEFT SIDE FINISH FRAME THICKNESS APPROPRIATE FRAME HEADER IF CONSTRUCTION USE 117 6 DIMENSION REQUIRED 23 16 CABINET CAUTION e APPROPRIATE USE 117116 DIMENSION 1 HEADER IF ON 23 CABINET Figure 21
11. 08 volt models with serial plate amperes up through 16 0 Refer to Chart C for specific wiring and receptacle information to be used OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES Do not under any circumstances remove the power supply cord ground plug ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE A three wire single phase 60 hertz AC only electrical supply is required A separate electrical supply is required on a separately fused circuit Do not fuse ground neutral See Chart C for receptacle voltage require ments proper fuse size wire and wiring connections which must conform with rating of the appliance Do not use an extension cord Chart C RECEPTACLE VOLTAGE 60 HERTZ PLUG AND RECEPTACLE SERIAL PLATE AMPERES DATA AC IN ALL INSTANCES MODEL WITH SERIAL PLATE RECEPTACLE OF 230 VOLTS 207 253 up MAX through M 16 0 MODEL WITH BLADE SERIAL PLATE GROUND OF 230 208 PRONG VOLTS 197 6 MIN 253 FLAT BLADE USE TIME DELAY FUSE OR TIME DELAY CIRCUIT BREAKER MINIMUM RECEPTACLE WIRE SIZE TYPE OF BRANCH CIRCUIT RATING IN AMPS 12 GAUGE SINGLE OUTLET USE COPPER WIRE ONLY ONLY RECEPTACLE WIRING RECEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as large as size shown on electrical Chart C Use copper wire only It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring installed b
12. E 2000 1800 1600 1000 AREA TO BE COOLED SQUARE FEET e e e e e 5 5 8 5 8 8 8 8 8 5 8 8 COOLING CAPACITY REQUIRED BTU HR INSTRUCTIONS 1 Determine the area to be cooled in square feet and locate that point on the left side of chart AHLAA 4 2 Move horizontally across to the center line of Band A Bor C i iti according to the condition of the ceiling in the area to be cooled Room Air Condilioner Band A Occupied Space Above Ceiling MAP FACTORS Band B Insulated Ceiling Under Attic Band C Non Insulated Ceiling Unger Attic 3 From center of band move within the band to left for more northerly exposure or right for more westerly exposure 4 From this point read down to bottom of chart to determine required Btu hr output Write the Btu hr figure in the space indicated below 5 Btu hr from number 4 above 6 Locate your geographic area on inset map and multiply factor shown by figure in number 5 7 If room air conditioner is intended primarily for might time cooling subtract 30 from figure in number 6 B Subtract 30 Btu hr from figure in number 7 or 6 for each linear foot of wall separating the rea to be cooled from another cooled room 9 If more than two people occupy area add 600 Btu hr per person to figure in number B if only one person subtr
13. EMENTS PLUG TYPE 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG 3 PRONG GROUNDING GROUND TYPE WALL For 115 volt models RECEP PRONG TAGE with serial plate amperes of 7 6 through 12 0 For 230 volt and 230 208 volt models with serial plate amperes up through 12 0 G For 230 volt and 230 208 volt models with serial plate amperes up through 16 0 D For 230 volt and 230 208 volt models with serial plate amperes up through 24 0 POWER SUPPLY CORD TANDEM BLADES GROUND PRONG RECEPTACLE 55 T BLADE M GROUND FLAT BLADE PRONG RECEPTACLE gt 56 l Bar LARGE TANDEM id BLADES GROUND PRONG 1 2 BLAOE ELECIRICAL REQUIREMENTS For 115 volt models with serial plate amperes of 7 6 through 12 0 OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES Do not under any circumstances remove the power supply cord ground prong RECEPTACLE WIRING RECEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as large as 14 gauge Use copper wire only It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring installed by a qualified electri cian OBSERVE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES Electrical Requirements A 115 volt 103 5 min 126 5 max 60 hertz AC only 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker re quired t is re
14. NG 1 2 BLADE USE TIME DELAY FUSE OR TIME DELAY CIRCUIT BREAKER RATING IN AMPS Chart D RECEPTACLE VOLTAGE 60 HERTZ AC IN ALL INSTANCES MODEL WITH SERIAL PLATE OF 230 VOLTS 207 MIN 253 MAX MODEL WITH SERIAL PLATE OF 230 208 VOLTS 197 6 MIN 253 MAX MINIMUM RECEPTACLE WIRE SIZE SEE BELOW 10 GAUGE USE COPPER SERIAL PLATE AMPERES up through 24 0 TYPE OF BRANCH CIRCUIT SINGLE OUTLET ONLY WIRE ONLY RECEPTACLE WIRING RECEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as large as size shown on electrical Chart D Use copper wire only 11 is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring installed by a qualified electrician OBSERVE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug 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 f a mating wall receptacle is not available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Your Air Conditione
15. NOTE It s 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 Oiling of the Fan Motor WARNING SHOCK OR INJURY HAZARD Before performing any mainte nance be sure to disconnect power cord from receptacle 1 Oil the fan motor per instructions on the motor To add oil pull out the oil hole plug at each end of the motor See Figure 30 Figure 30 OIL ING INSTRUCTIONS ES L OIL PLUGS 2 An easy to use one ounce capsule of especially recommended oil Part No 10943 can be ordered from your dealer Replace the plug to keep dirt from motor bearings e Reinstall the unit in cabinet after performing maintenance See Installation Instructions 17 COOLING LOAD GUIDE SQUARE FEET METHOD ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS To make sure you choose the right size unit use this COOLING LOAD GUIDE SQUARE FEET METHOD It is a quick easy means computing capacity For extremes in exposure shading insulation and building construction AHAM Cooling Load Estimate Form RAC 1 must be used n a 4 2 S zT i CL L 1 2 FX I E oo gt ue D drm ae gan Oa A n 2 gt gt d d y tn oes Se A 22221 D 2 AA l L
16. OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Mapie 999 9999 WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This informa tion is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whinpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpoo appliance 19 CUDLERATOR MG ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS HEIL QUAKER CORPORATION PRINTED IN U S A
17. PE SEALER 6 BOLTS 3 4 ROUND 6 LOCK CAUTION 8 HEAD WASHERS lt gt ILI 4 SHEET 7 SHEET 3 WOOD Cane not fall out of METAL SCREWS METAL SCREWS SCREWS 6 FLAT 6 NUTS window during installation 8X3 8 010X1 2 7 s10X3 4 WASHERS ROUND HEAD HEX HEAD ROUND HEAD e Handle the air conditioner with care Watch out for the sharp metal fins on 2 Pick the right window First decide what the front and rear coils room s you want to cool Then choose a window that will allow the air conditioned air e Do not use the collected water for drinking to flow freely and directly into the room s purposes IL is not sanitary you want cooled Remember it s difficult to Figure 4 move air around corners Choose a window that s also near an electrical outlet Refer to the ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT pages for type of receptacle and wiring needed Do not use an extension cord The window in which you place your air conditioner should have an opening of at least 26 inches in width and at least 20 inches in height see Figure 4 Standard installation parts are supplied for double hung sash windows up to 54 inches in width Figure 5 3 Remove front panel by pushing it down and pulling toward you see Figure 5 This pro tects the panel from damage and makes the air conditioner easier to handle during installation DO NOT BLOCK AIR ENTRY INTO THE SIDE LOUVERS
18. a fuse 3 Turn thermostat control to Number 6 midsetting You can adjust the air condi tioner s cooling performance by resetting the thermostat control to a higher number for maximum cooling Lower the number setting to less cooling You will need to experiment to find the setting which suits vou best Using the Energy Saver Control for Energy Saver models only 1 Choose a fan setting either AUTO FAN or NORM FAN 2 The AUTO setting saves energy will cycle on and off as the thermostat 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 AUTO FAN setting The amount of time the unit will be off depends on room tem perature and thermostat setting 3 In NORM FAN setting the fan runs all the time even though the thermostat will turn the compressor on and off Use NORM FAN during extremely warm or humid weather and for rooms that need to be cooled constantly Using the Fresh Air and 1 Move the tabs at the bottom of the Exhaust Control grille to the right left or straight ahead This control setting draws stale or smoky air Simply move the levers in the direction you from the room IL can also draw fresh air from want the air to go see Figure 25 the outside into the room 2 e On some models air flow can be directed up or down Move the tab in the center louver to 1
19. act 600 Btu hr i 10 _ Add 4000 Btu hr to figure in number 9 II area to be cooled includes kitchen For best results a room conditioning unit or units with a cooling capacity rating close to that estimated above should be selected A smaller capacity unit operating continuously VI contribute more to comfort than a larger capacity unit operating intermit tently 18 II you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind Unit won t run Is unit plugged in Is switch ON Is thermostat set too WARM Is time delay fuse blown Has local power failed Unit blows fuses 1 Are time delay fuses used 2 Is an extension cord being used Do not use 3 Are you waiting two minutes after turning cooling circuit off before trying to restart unit Unit turns on and off or does not cool room 1 Is filter clean 2 Are coils clean Both evaporator inside and con denser outside 3 Is there excessive moisture or heat Open vessel cooking showers etc 4 Set fan to higher speed 5 Set thermostat to a cooler setting Operating sounds 1 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
20. ards with long side facing inside FILLER BOARD HERE Figure 11 TOP ANGLE HERE DEPTH OF WINDOW CHANNEL 10 Place cabinet in window by turning cabinet to one side to get one filler board into window channel Now maneuver other filler board into window channel see Figure 12 Reaching through window opening push filler boards from outside as far toward you as they will go Be sure to use the foam blocks that are provided CAUTION BE SURE CABINET DOES NOT FALL OUT OF WINDOW Figure 12 THE FOAM BLOCKS PROVIDED TO HOLD FILLER BOARD TIGHT AGAINST WINDOW CHANNEL CUT BLOCKS 1 4 INCH WIDER THAN CHANNEL AND WEDGE INTO PLACE I VVIM00V ES CHANNEL WINDOW CHANNEL TOP VIEW 11 Lower window level air conditioner 13 Position support assemblies against bottom Figure 13 Lower the window firmly behind window gasket Leveling the cabinet is not required in a normal installation since the proper slope is designed into the product However be sure you have approximately a one half bubble 5 8 downward tilt to the outside for proper water drainage f necessary reposition or shim cabinet to provide the proper tilt or side to side leveling Now tighten all four filler board screws Be sure cabinet bottom flange is against rear of window sill for proper seal Finally make two 1 8 pilot holes into the window sill using the holes in the cabinet as a guide see Figure 13
21. commended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Electrical Connection Electrical Ground is Required on this Appliance RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug 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 f a mating wall receptacle is not available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician See Figure 1 on page 4 Figure 1 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG GROUND PRONG 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE POWER SUPPLY CORD ALTERNATE GROUNDING METHOD If changing and properly grounding the wall receptacle is impossible and where local codes permit consult your electrical inspector a temporary adapter may be plugged into the existing 2 prong wall receptacle to mate with the 3 prong power supply cord See Figure 2 THIS HOWEVER IS NOT RECOMMENDED If this is done you must connect the grounded eyelet on the adapter to the wall receptacle cover plate screw and from this same screw you must connect a separate copper ground wire 14 minimum to a grounded cold water p
22. ee Figure 23 13 Attach front panel Place top in position first and push to engage clips Then engage clips near bottom of sides Clips go inside cabinet flange see Figure 23 Figure 23 ESCUTCHEON PLATE 14 Caulk all outside wall openings around cabinet 15 If needed install molding around room side of cabinet OPTIONAL During high humidity condensate may drip from the outside of your air conditioner onto the ground below If your air conditioner is installed where this is undesirable you can direct the water to a more suitable spot by simply attaching a 5 8 inch inside diameter thin walled hose to the drain spout at rear of cabinet see Figure 24 Figure 24 I REFER TO ELECTRICAL RE QUIREMENTS AND USE AND INFORMATION FOR CARE ELECTRICAL AND STARTING INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO START AND USE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER FRESH AIR AND EXHAUST CONTROL ENERGY SAVER CONTROL FAN SPEED CONTROL THERMOSTAT CONTROL Be sure air conditioner is OFF before plugging it in To Start Your Air Conditioner 1 Set exhaust control to OFF for maximum cooling 2 Choose either LO COOL MED COOL OR HI COOL fan speed setting LO COQL for sleeping comfort MED COOL for normal cooling COOL for maximum cooling CAUTION If you turn your air conditioner off wait at least two minutes before turning it back on or you may blow
23. enance for Your Air Conditioner Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help insure steady top performance throughout the year Call the service company recommended by your dealer to e Inspect and clean the coils and condensate water passages e Check fan and oil the fan motor e hecompressor 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 cleaning and maintenance yourself If you decide to go ahead follow these steps CAUTION Be sure no liquid gets into the motor electrical control box or comprassor electrical terminals WARNING SHOCK OR INJURY HAZARD Before performing any mainte nance be sure to disconnect power cord from receptacle 1 REMOVE UNIT FROM CABINET Wrap the motor electrical control box and electrical terminals box in plastic film and make sure no water or other liquid gets inside any of these parts It should damage the insulation and cause serious trouble 2 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 from the air conditioner While the cabinet is open this is a good time to oil the fan motor 3 Remove plastic film from motor and electrical parts 4 Replace unit in cabinet
24. ipe See Figure 2 Do not ground to a gas supply pipe Do not connect to electrical supply until appliance is permanently grounded Figure 2 ATTACH TO GROUNDED METAL COLD WATER PIPE COVER PLATE 7 GROUND ASSEMBLY ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED METAL COLD WATER PIPE REMOVE PAINT etc GROUNDED EYELET WALL RECEPTACLE ADAPTER GROUND PRONG POWER SUPPLY CORD 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG Cold water pipe must have metal continuity to electrical ground and not be interrupted by plastic rubber or other electrically insulating connectors including water meter or pump without adding a jumper wire at these con nections ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS For 230 volt and 230 208 volt models with serial plate amperes up through 12 0 Refer to Chart B for specific wiring and receptacle information to be used OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES Do not under any circumstances remove the power supply cord ground plug ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED THIS APPLIANCE A three wire single phase 60 hertz AC only electrical supply is required A separate electrical supply is required on a separately fused circuit Do not fuse ground neutral See Chart B for receptacle voltage require ments proper fuse size wire and wiring connections which must conform with rating of the appliance Do not use an extension cord Chart B RECEPTACLE PLUG AND VOLTAGE RECEPTACLE 60 HERTZ DATA AC
25. ir flow with drapes or furniture Zs Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in the spaces below Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place e Ventilate attic high temperature levels add to normal cooling load e Try not to use heat producing appliances during the hottest part of the day Turn nGse hale lights radios televisions and other Service Company and Telephone Number appliances off when not needed Model Number Serial Number e Keep heat registers and cool air returns CAUTION closed or blocked off so cooled air won t Handle the air conditioner with escape care Watch out for the sharp e Use a vent fan in areas where cooking metal fins on the front and laundry or bathing is done to pull out rear coils extra heat and moisture near its source Contents page Before You Use Your Air Conditioner Cleaning and Caring for Your Energy Tips Air Conditioner Electrical Requirements Cooling Load Guide Installation Instructions Self Service Checklist How to Start and Service Information Use Your Air Conditioner 01986 Whirlpool Corporation Electrical Requirements For Your Air Conditioner BELOW ARE ELECTRICAL PLUG VARIATIONS CHOOSE THE ONE WHICH MATCHES THE AMPERE RATING OF YOUR UNIT THE NUMBER OF AMPERES IS PRINTED ON THE SERIAL PLATE ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE UNIT BEHIND THE FRONT PANEL SEE PAGE 2 Chart A SEE ELECTRICAL REQUIR
26. nd knobs are packaged separately This protects the plastic front from damage and makes the air condi tioner easier to handle during installation Slide unit out of cabinet First disconnect the green ground wire at the left front corner of base of unit by removing retaining screw save screw for reuse later Now slide unit out of cabinet by pulling on handle at bottom See Page 8 Figure 6 Insert exterior cabinet through wall opening Leave gt minimum overhang into the room at top of cabinet after allowing for trim For proper outward water drainage shim or reposition cabinet to provide the proper downward tilt to the outside 72 bubble or 1 and side to side leveling Fill all spaces between cabinet and finish frame with insulation Drill holes in the cabinet and attach it securely to finish frame Use ten x10 x 1 wood screws four screws for each side and two screws for the top not included Do not overtighten screws or cabinet will distort and provide a poor air seal between cabinet and unit Insert air conditioner into cabinet Do not push against sharp fins and plastic parts Attach green ground wire to the left front corner of unit base by using retainer screw CAUTION KEEP WIRE CONNECTED WHENEVER AIR CONDITIONER IS IN CABINET IT IS THERE FOR YOUR ELECTRICAL SAFETY DURING OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE 12 Place escutcheon plate into position Insert knobs through holes and press them onto shafts s
27. r OR for Through The Wall installation follow INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 2 on page 12 If you have these parts follow INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 below THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES Installation AND ORDINANCES Instructions 1 Unpack accessory parts see Figure 3 be fore installing your air conditioner A normal installation can be made with a screwdriver a drill saw small level pocket knife 7 16 To help avoid any installation prob socket wrench 1 8 drill bit and tape measure lems and to help assure trouble free performance of your new air con WinBOW Leek 2 sing TOP MOUNTING Figure 3 ditioner read these installation BRACKET MOUNTING GLE instructions as well as your operating 7 2 ANGLE instructions electrical require 2 VERTICAL ments before installing your unit SUPPORTS Because this air conditioner weighs from approximately 150 to 210 BOARD pounds it is recommended that you have somebody help you install your new unit and that you both use proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injury P FLANGE SEAL Inspect the condition of the window STRIP 1 4 J THICK B DAD 5 SEAL where the air conditioner will be SEAL STRIPS 4 STRIP A c 3 8 WIDE installed Be sure it will support the WINDOW THICK T weight of the unit C gt 8L0CM5 GUM TY
28. rd Be sure to cut the filler board across the mid section of its longest measurement Because the filler boards will be equal in width they will automatically center your conditioner in your window Figure 9 MEASURE DISTANCE FROM INSIDE ONE WINDOW CHANNEL TO INSIDE OF THE OTHER AND SUBTRACT 1 4 SUBTRACT WIDTH OF AIR CONDITIONER DIVIDE BY TWO 8 Apply seal strips and attach filler boards De termine which will be your left and right filler boards The holes on each board should align with the holes in the side mounting angles Each filler board should also extend about 1 2 above the top edge of the air conditioner cabinet Now apply 3 8 wide seal strips on the room side of each filler board as shown in Figure 10 i e along the bottom edge and window channel edge Now attach the filler boards to the side mounting angles with four 3 8 round headed sheet metal screws Tighten the screws only loosely so the filler boards can be moved back and forth Figure 10 9 Place window gasket over top mounting angle and filler boards see Figure 11 First meas ure depth of window channel Cut notch on end of window gasket to same depth Next measure window width between window channels include full depth of window channels Now cut gasket to proper length Cut unnotched end of gasket to match the notched end Place gasket long groove over top mounting angle place short rear groove over filler bo
29. to cool the condenser e Air movement from the fan especially on high fan speed setting Clicks from thermostat cycle 2 Sounds also may be caused by house construction such as vibration of the unit due to wall construction or unsteady window mounting area 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain sat isfactory operation from your appliance or if ser vice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service whirlpoo has a nation wide net work of fran lt gt gt Whirlp ol chaised TECH CARE TECH CARE service Companies FRANCHISED SERVICE TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES 2 SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9959
30. y a qualified electrician OBSERVE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug 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 11 a mating wall receptacle is not available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS For 230 volt and 230 208 volt models with serial plate amperes up through 24 0 Refer to Chart D for specific wiring and receptacle information to be used OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES Do not under any circumstances remove the power supply cord ground plug ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE A three wire single phase 60 hertz AC only electrical supply is required A separate electrical supply is required on a separately fused circuit Do not fuse ground neutral See Chart D for receptacle voltage require ments proper fuse size wire and wiring connections which must conform with rating of the appliance Do not use an extension cord PLUG AND RECEPTACLE RECEPTACLE GROUND PRO
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