10,000 btu
portable
room air
conditioner (64 pages)
Summary of Contents for Whirlpool ACU124PK0
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Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide THROUGH-THE-WALL AIR CONDITIONER PART NO. 23-11-1186N-005/789957 Home Home Appliances Appliances www.whirlpool.com...
Contents & Air Conditioner Safety Important Safety Instructions ... Electrical Requirements ... Installation Instructions ... Operating Instructions ... Starting your air conditioner ... Heat/Cool air conditioner heat settings ... The exhaust vent control ... Changing air direction ... Cleaning Instructions ... Cleaning the slide-out air filter ...
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 15.) If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified...
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Electrical Requirements Continued 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. 3-prong ground plug...
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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. 3-prong ground plug Ground...
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Electrical Requirements Continued 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. Power supply cord...
Installation Instructions WARNING 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. metal tab This air conditioner has been designed for installation through the wall, in a sleeve. It is the responsibility and obligation of the customer to have this product installed by a qualified techni- cian familiar with through-the-wall installation.
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Installation Instructions Continued deep filler panel back cover (outdoor side) sleeve front cover (indoor side) Measure wall sleeve depth. If sleeve is more than 18" deep, remove condenser baffle. Use the 2 screws from the condenser baffle to attach the deep filler panel in place of the condenser baffle.
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trim frame insulating foam 1/4" insulating foam trim frame cabinet trim frame Align the grille to engage the screw heads through the keyhole slots in the outer flanges of the sleeve. Push downward until the screws are positioned into the bottom of the keyhole slots.
Operating Instructions control Thermostat control Thermostat control Starting your air conditioner Push VENT control closed. Set fan control to desired setting. If your air conditioner look like control panel A. LOW COOL ... for sleeping comfort TURBO COOL ... for maximum cooling LOW FAN ...
side to side control up or down directional tab up or down directional tab The vent control The vent draws stale or smoky air from the room, or circulates existing room air. To exhaust room air Pull the vent control open. Set the fan control to the desired setting.
Cleaning instructions Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life of the unit and lower operating costs. Follow these instructions carefully. Call your local servicing dealer for an annual checkup. Cleaning the front panel Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power. Remove the front panel from unit for cleaning.
Maintenance Instructions 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.
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 • Unit won’t run. Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.
Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 14. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance ... Call our Customer Interaction Center telephone number.