Changing Air Direction; Normal Operating Sounds - Whirlpool ACM102XF0 Use & Care Manual

Using the exhaust control
(on some models)
The Exhaust Control determines how air is circulated
through the air conditioner. It allows you to circulate room
air or exhaust stale/smoky air.
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To circulate room air (Figure 6)
set Exhaust Control to
CLOSED. This setting allows continuous cooling.
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To exhaust stale/smoky air
set Exhaust Control
to OPEN.
Exhaust control tips
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For maximum cooling efficiency, set the Exhaust Control
to CLOSED.
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The Exhaust Control will only function when the System
or Fan Control is turned to an "on" setting.
Changing air direction
The louvers in the,, top of the front panel allow you to control
the direction of the cooled air. Use the tabs to direct the air
up, down, right, left, or straight ahead.
See Figure 7.
Normal operating sounds
When your air conditioner is operating normally, you may
hear such sounds
as:
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A "pinging" sound caused from water droplets hitting the
condenser. This is an energy efficient design whereby
the water cools the condenser.
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Air movement from the fan.
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Clicks from the thermostat cycling on and off.
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Vibrations or noise due to poor wall or window
construction.
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A high pitched hum or pulsating noise caused by the
modern high efficiency compressor cycling on and off.
Energy saving tips
You can help save energy by reducing your air
conditioner's work load:
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Improve your home's insulation. Seal doors and win-
dows. Close fireplace flue.
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Close blinds or drapes on the sunny side of your house.
Add awnings.
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Check air filter often to make sure it is clean.
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Do not block airflow with drapes or furniture.
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Ventilate your attic. High temperatures in the attic add to
the cooling load of your air conditioner.
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Try not to use heat-producing appliances during the
hottest part of the day.
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Turn lights and appliances off when they are not needed.
. Keep heat registers and cool-air returns closed.
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Use exhaust/venting fans while cooking, bathing, and
doing laundry.
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