Location Requirements; Electrical Requirements - Whirlpool 1188177 Use And Care Manual

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Check the location where the air conditioner will be installed.
Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have
everything necessary for correct installation.
The location should provide:
Grounded electrical outlet within 4 ft (122 cm) of where the
power cord exits the air conditioner.
NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.
Free movement of air in room to be cooled.
A large enough opening for the air conditioner and sleeve
(sold separately).
Adequate wall support for weight of air conditioner.

Electrical Requirements

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the
model and serial number label. The model and serial number
label is located behind the front panel on the front flange above
the coil area.
Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below.
Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply
cord.
Power supply cord
4
Wiring requirements
115-volt (103.5 min. -
126.5 max.)
0-7.5 amps
15-amp time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker
Use on single outlet circuit only.
Power supply cord
"
(0.6 cm)
Recommended ground method
This air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is
equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet
is not available, it is the customer's responsibility to have a
properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrical
installer.
It is the customer's responsibility:
To contact a qualified electrical installer.
To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 -
latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Power Supply Cord
NOTE: Your unit's device may differ from the one shown.
A. Reset button
B. Test button
This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord
required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art
electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the
electronics detect leakage current and power will be
disconnected in a fraction of a second.
Wiring requirements
115-volt (103.5 min. -
126.5 max.)
7.6-12 amps
15-amp time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker
Use on single outlet circuit only.
230/208 volt (197.6 min. -
253 max.)
0-12 amps
15-amp time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker
Use on single outlet circuit only.
B
A