Whirlpool ACPS82 User's Manual
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1. use amp care guide CONDITIONER Model ACPS82 ACWO082 zers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freeze Contents Page PARTS AND FEATURES TIT 2 BEFORE YOU USE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 2 Energy Saving Tips TEES HOW TO START amp USE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 3 To Start Your Air Conditioner v9 Using Exhaust Vent Control 4 Changing Air Direction 4 CLEANING amp CARING FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 5 Cleaning Front Panel 5 Page Cleaning Filter 5 Annual Maintenance 5 Do It Yourself Maintenance 5 Oiling The Fan Motor 6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 7 1 Before Calling For Assistance 7 2 If You Need Assistance 7 3 If You Need Service 7 4 If You Have A Problem 7 5 If You Need FSP Replacement Parts 7 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and Features 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 page 5 The numbers are located on a label attached t2. WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK UNPLUG UNIT FROM ELECTRICAL SOURCE OR TURN OFF AT FUSE BOX OR CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 Remove unit from cabinet Follow instructions under Do It Yourself Maintenance 2 Oil the fan motor following instructions on the fan motor To add oil pull out the oil hole plug at each end of the motor See Figure below Use SAE number 20 non detergent oil An easy to use one ounce capsule of especially recommended oil can be ordered from your dealer Part no 10943 3 Replace the plugs to keep dirt from motor bearings 4 Replace unit in cabinet OIL PLUGS If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind Air conditioner won t run 1 Is unit plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage 2 Is switch turned on 3 Is thermostat set correctly 4 Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box 5 Has the time delay fuse blown 6 Has the local power failed Unit blows fuses 1 Are time delay fuses being used 2 s an extension cord being used Do not use an extension cord to run your air conditioner 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
3. clean both evaporator inside and condenser outside 3 Is there excessive moisture or heat open vessel cooking showers etc 4 Try setting fan to higher speed 5 Try setting 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 to cool the condenser Air movernent from the fan especially on high fan speed setting Clicks from the 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 CAII Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 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 qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nation wide network of franchis ed TECH CARE Ser vice Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty ser vice 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
4. telephone directory Yellow Pages under B Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Mapie 999 9999 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 Con sultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpora tion 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 every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE ser vice assistance number in Step 2 If you must call or write please provide model number serial numb
5. AN SPEED N WM CONTROL ZA AR Turn THERMOSTAT CONTROL to the mid Number 6 setting You can adjust the air cool conditioner s cooling performance by resetting the Quiet Miser thermostat control to a higher number for maximum cooling Lower the thermostat for less cooling You Bird will need to experiment to find the setting which suits you best THERMOSTAT When lowering the thermostat control setting the compressor motor may shut off When the compressor is turned off with either the fan speed control or the thermostat control wait 2 3 minutes before restarting the air conditioner or turning the compressor back on Rs po Es o ge nn m gt 4 c D m o LJ D m nu o D m c o Z Q I o le o gt D go Cc m lt oO Cc D D le 12 z 9 ral O z m D Using the Exhaust Vent Control This control setting can be used to draw stale smoky air from the room or to circulate air in the room without cooling 1 To exhaust room air Set control to OPEN Set FAN SPEED CONTROL to desired setting Set the fan control to FAN ONLY if no cooling is desired CLOSED EXHAUST VENT Whirlp ol d UNIT OFF FAN Exr 1 MAX ONLY wp coot QUIET CooL Quiet Miser THERMOSTAT 2 E E T s 7 y A Y e LE v Changing Air Direction The louvers in the grille area at the top of the air conditioner control the direction of the co
6. AUTION Do not use cleaning fluid solvents abrasive cleaners or strong detergents They may damage parts Cleaning Air Conditioner Filter 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 1 Remove front panel from unit Follow instructions under Cleaning Front Panel Remove filter from plastic front frame by removing elastic band which holds it in place 2 Clean filter using a vacuum cleaner OR 3 If very dirty wash filter with warm water and mild detergent Air dry thoroughly before replacing 4 Replace elastic band Annual Maintenance 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 Inspect and clean the coils and condensate water passages Check fan and oil the fan motor The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling Expense of annual is customer s responsibility inspection Do It Yourself Maintenance If you are familiar with electrical appliances you can do the cleaning and maintenance yourself If you decide to go ahead follow these steps WARNING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHOCK UNPLUG UNIT FROM ELECTRICAL OFF AT FUSE BOX OR SUPPLY OR TURN CIRCUIT BREAKER jen o z eo lt Oo Cc m D Q o zZz z o
7. er 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 2 zZ m 2 gt c O m L Q E z e 4 I m nN gt zc Oo o D e 7 lt o c z m m o m Pol O m WHIRLPOOL ROOM AIR CONDITIONER WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY 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 the air conditioner 2 Instruct you how to use the air conditioner 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Clean or replace air filter Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to the 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 the air conditioner if it is installed in an overhead or other inaccessible location or not installed in accordance with published installation instructions ow Service under the full warranties
8. must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion 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 franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lt gt Whirlpool Home 4 Appliances Part Number 1155971 Rev A amp 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
9. o the evaporator coil cover near the top of the unit Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in the spaces below Keep this book your INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS and your sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Name and Telephone Number BEFORE YOU USE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Read and carefully follow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS included with your air conditioner Read this Use amp Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information Save it for future use in case you may have a question or move the air conditioner It is your responsibility to make sure that your air conditioner Has been properly installed e Is the right size for the area you want to cool Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS s properly used only for the job for which it was designed s not used by anyone unable to operate it properly s properly maintained To remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and energy rating label lift one edge and pull straight off To remove any remaining glue 1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR 2 Soak area with a liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described in step 1 Do not use rubbing alchol or flammable toxic Keep air filter clean Don t block air flow with solvents such as acetone gasoline carbon d
10. oled air 1 The tabs at the bottom of the grille can be moved to the right left or straight ahead Move the tabs in the direction in which you want the air to flow NOTE Make sure the Exhaust Vent control is returned to the CLOSED setting when cooling or room air circulation is desired 2 To circulate room air Set control to CLOSED Set FAN SPEED CONTROL to FAN ONLY if no cooling is desired CLOSED e OPEN EXHAUST VENT di a QUIET CooL Quiet Miser THERMOSTAT ae Ei DU imi C mM S Cleaning and Caring for Your Air Conditioner Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help insure longer life and lower operating costs Follow these instructions carefully or call your dealer for an annual checkup Cleaning Front Panel WARNING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHOCK UNPLUG UNIT FROM ELECTRICAL SUPPLY OR TURN OFF AT FUSE BOX OR CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 Remove the front panel from unit for cleaning Press down at top edge of the front as shown below 2 When the front moves away from top of cabinet pull top of front toward you 3 Lift up and away from the bottom spring clips 4 Remove and clean filter follow instructions under Cleaning Air Conditioner Filter 5 Clean front panel using a soft cloth with warm water and mild soap or detergent Rinse and dry Replace filter 6 Wipe control panel clean with a soft dry cloth 7 Heplace front panel C
11. rapes or furniture tetrachloride etc These can damage the material Do not use a sharp instrument or any harsh or abrasive cleaners e 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 Energy Saving Tips e Improve home insulation seal doors windows Keep heat registers and cool air returns closed and close fireplace flue or blocked off so cooled air won t escape e Close blinds or drapes on sunny side of house Use a vent fan in areas in cooking laundry or Add window awnings bathing areas to pull out extra heat and moisture near its source HOW TO START AND USE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER To start Your Air Conditioner 1 Set the EXHAUST VENT CONTROL to CLOSED for best cooling results WARNING To prevent electrical hazard plug unit only into electrical outlet DO NOT use an extension cord 2 Set the FAN SPEED CONTROL to the desired NOTE Be sure air conditioner control is set to UNIT OFF before plugging in the unit setting QUIET COOL for sleeping comfort MAX COOL for maximum cooling EXHAUST VENT Br FAN ONLY for air circulation only CONTROL d exnausr ven CAUTION IF YOU TURN YOUR AIR 277 CONDITIONER OFF WAIT AT LEAST ol TWO 2 MINUTES BEFORE TURNING e IT BACK ON OR YOU MAY BLOW b A FUSE F
12. zZ m D i r m gt zZ c go O gt D z o nn je pe lt Oo c Pe m Q o z zi o z m D 1 Remove front panel See page 5 2 Pull control knobs straight off Remove the control plate 3 Remove the green ground wire It is attached with a screw located on the bottom left side under the control plate Save the screw to reattach wire 4 Wrap the motor electrical contro box and compressor terminals box in plastic film and make sure no water or other liquid gets inside any of these parts It would damage insulation and cause serious problems WARNING Handle the air conditioner with care Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils 5 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 A good time to oil the motor is when you already have the cabinet open See instructions that follow 6 Remove plastic film from motor and electrical parts 7 Replace unit in cabinet 8 Reattach ground wire Replace control plate and knobs 9 Replace front panel NOTE It is best to wait 24 hours before starting the unit again This allows all areas to dry out The water from rainfall or from normal operation does not harm these components Oiling the Fan Motor
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