Product Operation; Theory Of Operation - Whirlpool ACP102PR Manual

OPERATING MODES
The Whirlpool 10,000 BTU Portable Room Air
Conditioner has five main operating modes
and two modifiers:
Main Modes:
• Cooling
• ComfortMode
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• RapidCool
• Dry
• Fan Only
Modifiers:
• Auto Fan
• Swing Mode
• Cooling Mode: In the Cooling Mode the
customer can adjust the temperature setting
from 90°F to 64°F. The actual temperature
will be displayed after the temperature ad-
justment has been made. The compressor
and condenser fan motors cycle on or off
together. They will cycle on when the room
temperature is greater than 1°C, (approxi-
mately 2°F), away from the temperature set
point and off at the same intervals below set
point. High, Low, or Auto fan speed may be
selected.
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• ComfortMode Control: ComfortMode
seeks to automatically cool the room to 73°F
(23°C). If the room temperature is greater
than 73°F, Cooling Mode will be used. If the
room temperature is equal to or lower than
73°F, Dry Mode will be used. The default
temperature may be increased or decreased
by 4°F (2°C). Only the actual temperature
will be displayed.
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RapidCool Mode: RapidCool
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only be selected using the remote control.
This mode automatically runs the evaporator
fan speed on high and the set point is set to
64°F (18°C).

PRODUCT OPERATION

THEORY OF OPERATION

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• Dry Mode: The unit starts in the cooling
mode for three minutes to determine the
room air temperature at the thermistor. The
control creates a set point 3°F (1.5°C) cooler
than room temperature and then operates
in the cooling mode with the evaporator fan
operating at low speed. This 3°F (1.5°C) dif-
ferential is needed to allow the compressor
to run long enough to chill the evaporator.
Set point temperature may be increased or
decreased by 4°F (2°C). Only the actual
temperature will be displayed.
• Fan Only Mode: In the fan only mode, only
the evaporator fan motor will run. High, Low
or Auto fan speed may be selected.
• Auto Fan: The speed will be set automati-
cally based on room temperature. If the tem-
perature is greater than 6°F (3°C) above set
point, the fan will run on high speed until set
point is reached.
• Swing Mode: When the unit is powered up in
any of the five operating modes, the air louver
motor opens the air louver to permit air from
the evaporator to flow into the room. Hold-
ing the fan speed button for three seconds
or pressing the Swing button on the remote
will start the air door cycling up and down.
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CONDENSATE WATER
MANAGEMENT
Condensate water from the evaporator drains
down into a sump in the unit base. As the water
level rises, the low water level switch closes, and
the water pump begins to circulate the water to
the top of the condenser. The water flows down
over the warm condenser, and is evaporated.
The water vapor is carried out the exhaust
duct. If the high water level switch closes, the
compressor and condensor fan motors shut
off, and the water full indicator LED lights. The
water must be drained manually.
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