Page 1: Table Of Contents
Appliances A Note To You ... Air Conditioner Safety ... Parts And Features... Electrical Requirements... Installing Your Air Conditioner ... Operating Your Air Conditioner ... Caring For Your Air Conditioner ... Troubleshooting ... Requesting Assistance Or Service... Warranty ... www.whirlpool.com...
Page 2: A Note To You
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL Air Conditioners are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
Page 3: Air Conditioner Safety
Air Conditioner Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
Page 4: Parts And Features
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Removable air filter (behind panel)
Page 5: Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements Below are electrical plug variations; choose the one which matches the ampere rating of your unit. Your model’s ampere rating is printed on the model and serial number label, attached to the unit, behind the front panel. (See diagram on page 4.) WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Page 6: Electrical Connection
E L E C T R I C A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S PLUG TYPE 3-prong ground plug 3-prong ground- Ground type outlet prong Power supply cord 3-prong ground plug 3-prong ground- type outlet Ground...
Page 7 115-volt models with amperes from 7.6 through 12.0 Outlet wiring Outlet wiring should be a minimum of 14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the responsibility of the consumer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring, installed by a qualified electrician. Observe National Electrical Code and all local governing codes and ordinances.
Page 8: Installing Your Air Conditioner
Installing Your Air Conditioner Preparing for installation Tools required • Flat-head screwdriver • Carpenter’s level • Tape measure • Electric or hand drill • ⁄ -inch drill bit • Pencil • • Knife Installation tips Choose a proper size window. •...
Page 9 Installing in a sliding window NOTE: This air conditioner must be installed according to all applicable codes and ordinances. Choose the installation site. The window frame and side of the structure must be able to support at least 110 lbs. of weight. Remove one sliding sash from the window frame.
Page 10 I N S T A L L I N G Y O U R A I R C O N D I T I O N E R Pull the support angle against the outside of the structure. Tighten two machine screws on top of the support platform.
Page 11 Slide the air conditioner onto the support platform. Be sure the unit side channel butts against the vertical edge of the window frame. Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils. NOTE: If unit side channel does not fit securely, remove air conditioner and readjust leveling bolt.
Page 12 I N S T A L L I N G Y O U R A I R C O N D I T I O N E R Installing in a casement window Since styles and sizes of casement windows vary widely, it is advisable to have the air conditioner installed by someone skilled in this type of installation.
Page 13: Operating Your Air Conditioner
Operating Y our Air Conditioner In order to obtain the best possible results from your air conditioner, it is important that you operate it properly. This section will tell you how to do just that. Starting your air conditioner EXHAUST CLOSED OPEN Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED...
Page 14: Using The Exhaust Vent Control
O P E R A T I N G Y O U R A I R C O N D I T I O N E R Using the exhaust vent control The Exhaust Vent Control draws stale or smoky air from the room or circulates existing room air.
Page 15: Caring For Your Air Conditioner
Proper maintenance of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life and lower operating costs. This section will tell you how to clean your air conditioner and perform annual maintenance. You can always call your designated Whirlpool servicing dealer for an annual checkup.
Page 16: Cleaning The Air Filter
C A R I N G F O R Y O U R A I R C O N D I T I O N E R Cleaning the air filter The filter may be cleaned. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air.
Page 17: Annual Maintenance
Annual maintenance WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before doing any maintenance. Do not drink water collected by the air conditioner. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electrical shock, or sickness. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.
Page 18: Saving Energy
C A R I N G F O R Y O U R A I R C O N D I T I O N E R Understanding normal operating sounds When your air conditioner is operating normally, you will hear sounds such as: •...
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their air conditioners. Please read through this chart before calling for service. It could save you the cost of a service call. PROBLEM Air conditioner won’t run Air conditioner blows fuses or...
Page 20: Requesting Assistance Or Service
WHIRLPOOL appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. ®...
Page 21 N O T E S...
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Page 23 Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC AIRFLOW Directing ... 14 CLEANING Air filter ... 16 Front panel ... 15 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ... 5, 6, 7 ENERGY Saving ...
Page 24: Warranty
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section, or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.

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