Whirlpool ACE184XD0 User's Manual
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1. seccecceeees 8 9 PARTS FEATURES eesesseeeeeseees 4 ST N d a a A E E E T 3 SERVICE PAIRS annan A e Se 11 Requesting eee cseeeetsesseeereeeeeeeees 11 STARTING AIR CONDITIONER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ar 10 WARRANTY ccccecceeesesseeeteeeeenennees 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 E2. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appli ance 6 94 Service under the full warranties must 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 materials PART NO 1166505 Rev A 1994 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Primed In U S A
3. 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 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 autho rized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under eAPPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Sea Whitipool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 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 replacemen
4. Sa Whirlpd ol HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUNL Use AndCare A Note to You Air Conditioner Safety Parts and Features Operating Your Air Conditioner Starting your air conditioner Using the energy saver settings Using the exhaust vent Caring for Your Air Conditioner Cleaning the front panel Cleaning the slide out air filter _ a a Dad Z S Requesting Assistance or Service 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments AIR CONDITIONERS Yay 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 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
5. he 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 Caring for Your Air Conditioner Proper care of your air conditioner helps ensure longer life of the unit and lower operating costs Follow these instructions carefully AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard 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 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 7 Replace the front panel 8 Plug in the power cord injury or product damage SE CARING FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Cleaning the slide ou
6. ime for all areas to dry thoroughly The water from rainfall or from normal opera tion does not ham the components p DIMMU OOD UO A 00K EALA UCB p PAEAN A AAA A Gil AIEUARAN AE EOE OULU EA A i 2 T L AEAT ETC lt H TL Peg PLEMENT ITT TREO AAU D OTE int mm Handle some models have 2 handles Saving energy e Improve your home s insulation Seal all aoe and windows Close the fireplace ue 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 e 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 WOMEN e Has the time delay fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped e Is the Fan Control set to OFF e Is the Thermostat Control set correctly e Has the local power fai
7. l removed Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical shock or personal injury Using the energy saver settings Use the ENERGY SAVER settings when you do not want the fan to run continuously Using these settings causes the fan to stop when the compressor stops and saves energy Set the Fan Control to the desired setting LOW for sleeping comfort MED for normal cooling QUICK COMFORT for fastest cooling ENERGY SAVER NORMAL FAN N QUICK QUICK COMFORT COMFORT 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 air 1 Set Exhaust Vent Control to OPEN EXHAUST VENT 2 Set Selector Control to desired setting Ss COOL HEAT or FAN ONLY 3 Set Fan Control to desired setting a ENERGY SAVER or NORMAL FAN 4 Set Thermostat Control to desired setting iis To circulate room alr 1 Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED EXHAUST VENT 2 Set Selector Control to desired setting es COOL HEAT or FAN ONLY 3 Set Fan Control to desired setting AD ENERGY SAVER or NORMAL FAN 4 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 Changing air direction The air direction cartridges on both sides of the unit control t
8. led e Are time delay fuses being used e Is an extension cord being used DO NOT use an extension cord with this or any other appliance Unit blows fuses or trips circuit breaker e Are you waiting 3 minutes before trying to restart the unit e Is the air filter clean Unit turns on and off e Are the inside evaporator coils and the outside condenser OR does not coils clean cool heat the room e Is there excessive moisture or heat in the room open vessel cooking showers etc e Is the Fan Control set too low e Is the Thermostat Control set properly 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 e 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 Ni number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and
9. maintenance Be sure no liquid gets into the motor electrical control box or compressor electrical terminals e Do not lift push or pull any white or gray beaded foam expanded polysty rene parts e Because your air conditioner weighs from 80 to 200 pounds it is recom mended that you have someone help you when you remove or reinstall your unit and that you both use proper lifting techniques e Handle the air conditioner with care Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils 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 Ciean 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 t
10. nstall 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 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 infor mation on specific parts or features quickly page references are included Slide out Control panel air filter pp 5 6 p 8 AUN ZZ i Adjustable air Model and serial number label direction cartridges behind front panel p 6 Control Panel SELECTOR ENERGY SAVEH NORMAL FAN THERMOSTAT EXHAUST VENI miele FE GUICK AON LICR Serosin y oN HEAT cool MECL L Boag N FAN ONLY Operating Your Air Conditioner To obtain the best po
11. 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 toll free 24 hours a day 1 800 253 1301 Air Conditioner Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains statements under waming symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explana tion of the use of the waming 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 AWARNIN G using your air conditioner follow these basic precautions 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 fiuids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 I
12. ssible 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 Selector Control to the desired setting COOL for cooling the room air HEAT for heating the room air FAN ONLY for circulating room air without cooling or heating it 3 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 below LOW for sleeping comfort MED for normal cooling QUICK COMFORT for fastest cooling 4 Turn the Thermostat Control to a mid setting You can adjust the air conditioner s cooling performance by turning the Thermostat Control toward COOLER for more cooling or toward WARMER 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 turns off when you lower the Thermostat Control wait at least 3 minutes before turning 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 Do not use an extension cord e Do not operate unit with the front pane
13. t air filter 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 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 throughout the year Call the service com pany recommended by your dealer to o Inspect and clean the coils and conden sate water passages e Check fan and fan motor The compressor and fan motor are sealed and need no oiling The expense of an annual inspection is the consumer s respon sibility OR If you are familiar with electrical appliances you can do the inspection and maintenance yourself If you choose to do so follow these steps 1 Disconnect power cord from receptacle 2 Remove the front panel See Cleaning the front panel on page 7 3 Slide unit out of cabinet using the handles on the base flange 4 Be careful not to break off or remove white or gray beaded foam parts Some are marked Do not remove AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard e Unplug power cord from receptacle before performing any
14. t 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 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 cccscceescesseceeeeeesaeeseeeeees 6 CLEANING Ait FURGR E E 8 Front panel 02 ce ceeeeeeseeenerteees 7 ENERGY SAVER SETTINGS 0008 5 EXHAUST VENT CONTROL ssceeees 6 ENERGY SAVING EE EE T 9 FEATURES PARTS cceccssesescseseerees 4 MAINTENANCE Annual performing
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