Oiling The Fan Motor; Energy Saving Tips - Whirlpool R153 Use & Care Manual

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Oiling the fan motor
Unplug power cord from receptacle beforc I
olllng the fan motor. Failure to do so coulc I
1.
Unplug power cord.
2. Remove unit from cabinet. (Follow steps unl I6 r
'Annual maintenance' on page 7.)
3. Oil the fan motor per instructions on the mot 3 .
To add oil, remove the oil hole plug at each
end of the motor. Oil with SAE #Xl non-
detergent oil.
4. Replace the plugs to keep dirt from motor
bearings.
5. Replace unit in cabinet.
6. Reconnect power supply.
Energy saving tips
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Improve home insulation. Seal doors, windows
and close fireplace flue.
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Close blinds or drapes on sunny side of hous 3.
Add window awnings.
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Keep air fitter clean. Don't bbck airflow with
drapes or furniture.
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Ventilate
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(high temperature levels add to
normal cooling bad).
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Try not to use heat producing appliances dun it
the
hottest
part of the day. Turn lights, radios,
televisions and other appliances off when not
needed.
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Keep heat registers and cool air returns closed
or blocked off so cooled air won't escape.
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Use a vent fan in cooking, laundry or bathing
areas to pull out heat and moisture near its
source.