Whirlpool WHAW050BW Use And Care Manual page 7

Prepare Window with Storm Window
or Other Obstruction
Follow the steps in "Prepare Window Opening". If possible,
remove the storm window frame or other obstruction.
If the storm window frame or obstruction CANNOT be removed,
a wood spacer will be required to ensure that the air conditioner
slopes to the outside. This will allow condensation and rainwater
to drain away.
1.
Measure size of spacer needed
"
/
1
2
Min.
Spacer
Using a level and measuring tape, determine thickness of wood
spacer needed to allow the air conditioner to slope downward
slightly to the outdoors. The block should provide at least
height above the obstruction.
2.
Place wood block on windowsill
A. Wood block
B. Windowsill
C Indoors
D. Outdoors
E. Storm window frame
or other obstruction
Place wood block on windowsill. Wood block should be at least
the full width of the air conditioner cabinet.
/ "
1
2
Min.
Obstruction
⁄
1
2
/ "
1
2
/ "
1
2
Min.
Min.
E
A
B
C
D
Install Air Conditioner in Window
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure your air conditioner does not fall out of the opening
■
during installation or removal.
The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner
■
should be no more than 6 ft (183 cm) from a grounded outlet .
To maximize cooling efficiency and air circulation, do not
■
block the air intake or discharge louvers in the front panel.
To reduce cycling on and off of the compressor and reduce
■
the risk of freezing up or damage to the unit, do not block the
louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.
1.
Position air conditioner in window
" of
A. Air conditioner
B. Bottom channel
Using two or more people, place the air conditioner into the
window opening and center it according to the center line
marked earlier. Check that the bottom channel of the air
conditioner is against the windowsill.
2.
Lower window sash into place
A. Side curtain
against window
channel
B. Window sash
behind top
channel
C. Bottom
channel behind
windowsill
Lower the window sash behind the top channel to hold the air
conditioner in place.
NOTE: Your model may differ from the one shown.
WARNING
A
B
C
C Windowsill
D. Outside
A
D
B
C
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