Whirlpool ACU124XD0 User's Manual
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1. e FOR YOUR SAFETY e 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please e Install your air conditioner in a window that will hold the weight and secure the air conditioner according to the Installation Instructions e Connect the air conditioner to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding See the Installation Instructions e Make sure the air conditioner is the correct size for the area you want to cool e Use the air conditioner only to do what a window air conditioner is designed to do e Make sure the air conditioner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Maintain the air conditioner properly Also remove the Energy Label 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 Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly page references are included Slide out Control panel air filter pp 5 6 p 8 NX MMM Adjustable air Model and serial number label direction cartridges behind front2. 7 Replace the front panel 8 Plug in the power cord CARING FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Cleaning the slide out air filter The filter is cleanable A clean filter helps Filter remove dust lint and other particles from the air Check every two weeks to see if filter needs cleaning 1 Remove filter by sliding it up and out the top of the front panel 2 Clean filter using a vacuum cleaner OR If very dirty wash filter with warm water and mild detergent Air dry thoroughly before replacing 3 Replace filter by sliding it back down into opening at top of front panel Performing annual maintenance Your air conditioner needs annual mainte nance to ensure steady top performance AWARNING throughout the year Call the service com pany recommended by your dealer to Electrical Shock Hazard e Inspect and clean the coils and condensate e Unplug power cord from receptacle water passages before performing any maintenance e Check fan and fan motor Be sure no liquid gets into the motor f electrical control box or compressor The compressor and fan motor are sealed electrical terminals and need no g The expense of an annual e Do not lift push or pull any white MSpecren te ne bis ibility beaded foam expanded polystyrene OR parts If you are familiar with electrical appliances e Because your air conditioner weighs you can do the inspection and maintenance from 110 to 200 pounds it is recom yourself If you choo
3. about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service on Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number label see diagram on page 4 for location of label Dealer Name Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Dealer Phone Dealer Address Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference number is tolkfree 24 hours a day 1 800 253 1301 Air Conditioner Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains statements under warming symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explana tion of the use of the warning symbol AWARNING This symbol alerts you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when AWARNING e Read all instructions before using the air conditioner e Complete the installation requirements as described in the Installation Instruc tions e Do not operate the air conditioner with the front panel removed e Never clean air conditioner parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion
4. every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1 4 lf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request Index This index is alphabetical Look for the word or phrase you are interested in then look for the page number TOPIC PAGE AIRFLOW Directing sinirini 6 CLEANING AW ROR E PEE E cases adetasarsases cebies 8 Front panel ccccsscssesseesseescseeenees 7 ENERGY SAVER SETTINGS 6 EXHAUST VENT CONTROL 00068 6 ENERGY SAV UNG sicsccrecctesntciucetensd te eden atensts 9 FEATURES PARTS 00 eccecceescececetteeeeees 4 MAINTENANCE Annual performing ccceeeccee 8 9 PARTS FEATURES ccccccseeseseseeeeees 4 SAFE TY aa 3 SERVICE PAINS AAA A EEE EEE T 11 Requesting cccecsceessse
5. Do not use an extension cord Do not operate unit with the front panel removed Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical shock or per sonal injury OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Using the exhaust vent control The Exhaust Vent Control draws stale or smoky air from the room or circulates existing room air To exhaust room alr 1 Set Exhaust Vent Control to OPEN ENERGY SAVER NOHMALFAN EXHAUST VENT OFF A CLOSED 2 Set Fan Control to desired setting COME SET em SON FORT ENERGY SAVER or NORMAL FAN If no cooling is desired set Fan Control to nite FAN ONLY X 3 Set Thermostat Control to desired setting To circulate room air 1 Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED ENERGY SAVER NORMALFAN EXHAUST VENT 2 Set Fan Control to desired setting a ED NE CLOSED ENERGY SAVER or NORMAL FAN If no cooling is desired set Fan Control to ome FAN ONLY iow 3 Set Thermostat Control to desired setting NOTE For maximum performance the Exhaust Vent Control must be in the CLOSED position when cooling or room air circulation is desired Using the energy saver settings Use the ENERGY SAVER settings when you do not want the fan to run continuously ENERGY SAVEH NORMAL FAN Using these settings causes the fan to stop auek FPN ouek t n the ressor stops and saves COMFORT COMFORT energy Set the Fan Control to the desired setting LOW for sleeping comfort MED f
6. Whirlpdol HOW TO MAKE A HOME NAL Use AndCare A Note to You Air Conditioner Safety 3 Parts and Features 4 Operating Your Air Conditioner 5 Starting your air SSE Z Conditioner occas 5 SSEZz Z Using the exhaust vent eA COMMON ccaccinciatssapetaccorpsie cise 6 nt r Using the energy saver SEEA 2 settings nnnnanoana000a0 6 Z Changing air direction 6 A Caring for Your Air E A Conditioner ces 7 i Z Cleaning the front panel 7 Cleaning the slide out iS E I air filter oo ecececcceeceecceeeneeeee 8 A a Performing annual maintenance oo 8 EB BB Saving energy ceeceeeee 9 Troubleshooting 10 Requesting Assistance 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments AIR CONDITIONERS A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated Whirlpool Air Conditioners are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable informa tion about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance This card helps us notify you
7. be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Requesting Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materiais PART NO 1166503 Rev A 1004 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed In U S A
8. e an extension cord with this or any other appliance e Are you waiting 3 minutes before trying to restart the unit Unit turns on Is the air filter clean Ghee not e Are the inside evaporator coils and the outside condenser cool the room CONS Gean e Is there excessive moisture or heat in the room open vessel cooking showers etc Is the Fan Control set too low Is the Thermostat Control set too low Normal operating sounds When your air conditioner operates nor mally you will hear sounds such as e PINGING or CLICKING as water droplets hit the condenser Water droplets help cool the condenser e AIR MOVEMENT from the fan especially on QUICK COMFORT setting CLICKS from the cooling cycle Sounds may also be caused by house construction such as vibration of the unit due to wall construction or an unsteady window mounting area 10 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on page 10 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a q
9. era tion does not harm the components mi SG VOODOO OOOO COO COCOONS CTCL CCE 3 Sm D C m E Smm D C T E m D l4 E E FIOM OOOO OD CCLRC b q it OC HDAC gt Saving energy e Improve your home s insulation Seal all doors and windows Close the fireplace flue e Close blinds or drapes on the sunny side of the house Add window awnings Keep the air filter clean e Do not block the airflow from the air conditioner with drapes or furniture e Ventilate the attic High temperatures in the attic add to the cooling load e Try not to use heat producing appliances during the hottest part of the day Turn lights and appliances off when not needed e Keep heat registers and cool air returns closed e Use exhaust venting fans while cooking doing laundry or bathing Troubleshooting Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their air conditioners Please read through this chart before calling for service It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Air conditioner e Is the unit plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage won t run e Has the time delay fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped e Is the Fan Control set to OFF o Is the Thermostat Control set correctly e Has the local power failed Unit blows e Are time delay fuses being used fuses or trips circuit breaker e ls an extension cord being used DO NOT us
10. or normal cooling QUICK COMFORT for fastest cooling Changing air direction The air direction cartridges on both sides of doo the unit control the direction of the cooled air The air direction cartridge rotates to direct the air straight ahead or to the sides of the unit The louvers in each air direction cartridge are operated by a tab Use the tab to direct the air up down or straight ahead 6 Caring for Your Air Conditioner Proper care of your air conditioner helps ensure longer life of the unit and lower AWARNING ety costs Follow these instructions eai Shock azard e Unplug the power cord from the recep tacle before cleaning the unit e Do not use cleaning fluids solvents abrasive cleaners or strong detergents on the air conditioner Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical shock personal injury or product damage Cleaning the front panel 1 Disconnect power cord from receptacle 2 Remove the front panel for cleaning Remove the two screws from the bottom edge of the front panel 3 Lift front panel up and toward you 4 Remove the slide out air filter and clean separately See Cleaning the slide out air filter on page 8 NOTE The front panel does not have to be removed to clean filter 5 Clean front panel with warm water mild soap or detergent and a soft cloth Rinse and dry thoroughly 6 Wipe control panel clean with a soft dry cloth
11. panel p 6 Control Panel THERMOSTAT ENERGY SAVER NORMAL FAN EXHAUST VENT QUICK AEN QUICK CLOSED COMFORT COMFORT gt Q Operating Your Air Conditioner To obtain the best possible results from your air conditioner it is important that you operate it properly This section tells you how to set the controls and how to direct the cooled air Starting your air conditioner 1 Set Exhaust Control to CLOSED for maximum cooling performance See Using the exhaust vent control on page 6 2 Set the Fan Control to the desired setting You can use either the ENERGY SAVER or NORMAL FAN settings See Using the energy saver settings on page 6 LOW for sleeping comfort MED for normal cooling QUICK COMFORT for fastest cooling FAN ONLY to circulate room air without cooling it 3 Turn the Thermostat Control to a mid setting You can adjust the air condi tioner s cooling performance by turning the Thermostat Control clockwise for more cooling or counterclockwise for less cooling You will need to experiment to find the setting which suits you best IMPORTANT If you turn the air conditioner off or if the compressor tums off when you lower the Thermostat Control wait at least 3 minutes before tuming the air conditioner back on If you don t wait you may blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard e Plug unit only into grounded electrical outlet e
12. se to do so follow these mended that you have someone help steps you when you remove or reinstall your unit and that you both use proper 1 Disconnect power cord from receptacle lifting techniques 2 Remove the front panel See Cleaning e Handle the air conditioner with care the front panel on page 7 Watch out for the sharp metal fins on 3 Slide unit out of cabinet using the the front and rear coils handles on the base flange e Do not use the collected water for drinking purposes It is not sanitary Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical shock personal injury or product damage CARING FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 4 Wrap the motor electrical control box and the compressor terminal box in plastic film to make sure no water or other liquid gets inside Water or other liquids could damage the insulation and cause serious mechanical problems 5 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 6 Remove plastic film from motor and electrical parts 7 Replace unit in the cabinet 8 Replace the front panel 9 Plug in the 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 thoroughly The water from rainfall or from normal op
13. ssscesseensesseeeres 11 STARTING AIR CONDITIONER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ccecesceseesees 10 WARRANTY occ eeceecccecesescesseceteseesoeees 16 15 WHIRLPOOL Room Air Conditioner Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct RANTY defects in materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE YEAR WAR RANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 4 Drier strainer 2 Evaporator 5 Connecting tubing 3 Condenser WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your air conditioner 2 Instruct you in how to use your air conditioner 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Clean or replace the air filter B Pickup and delivery Your air conditioner is designed to be repaired in the home C Damage to your air conditioner caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool D The removal and reinstallation of your air conditioner if it is installed in an overhead or other inaccessible location or not installed in accordance with published installation instructions E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Service under the full warranties must
14. ualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appilances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model 3 If you need FSP replace ment parts 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 Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build
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