Performing Annual Maintenance - Whirlpool AR1000 Use And Care Manual

Performing annual maintenance
Your air conditioner needs annual mainte-
nance to help ensure steady, top performance
throughout the year.
Call the service company recommended
by your dealer to:
l
Inspect and clean the coils and conden-
,
sate water passages.
l
Check fan.
The compressor and fan motor are sealed
and need no oiling. The expense of an
annual inspection is the customer's
responsibility.
OR
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from outlet before
servicing.
If you are familiar with electrical appliances,
you can do the cleaning and maintenance
yourself. If you choose to do so, follow
these steps:
Be sure no liquid gets into the motor,
electrical control box, or compressor
terminals.
NOTE: Do not lift, push, or pull any white
beaded foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Remove air conditioner from window.
3. Remove the front panel. (See "Cleaning
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, electrical shock,
or serious injury.
the front panel and air filter" on page 7.)
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use 2 or more people to move and
install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
4. Remove the side curtains. Slide curtains
out to their fullest width. From the back
side, remove the Phillips-head screws
which attach the curtains to the cabinet.
(See A in illustration.)
5. Remove the slotted, hex-head screws
holding the top channel. (See B in
illustration.)
6. Remove slotted, hex-head screws on
sides of cabinet. (See C in illustration.)