Whirlpool X05002X0 Use And Care Manual page 9

4. Slide curtains out to their fullest width.
From the back side, remove the Phillips-
head screws
(A)
holding the curtains to
the cabinet.
5. Remove the slotted hex-head screws
(B) holding the top channel.
6. Remove the slotted hex-head screws
(C) on the sides of the cabinet.
7. Holding both sides of the cabinet,
carefully lift the cabinet off the base.
Watch out for the sharp metal fins on
the front and rear coils.
8. Wrap the motor, electrical control box,
and the compressor terminal box in
plastic film to make sure no water or
other liquid gets inside. Water or other
liquids could damage the insulation and
cause serious mechanical problems.
9. Clean and hose out the base, coils, and
condensate pans. Clean at leas? once a
year, or more often if the condenser
coils and pans collect dir?, sand, leaves,
insects, or algae. Also, clean if you
detect an odor coming from the air con-
ditioner. Do not use the water collected
in the air conditioner for drinking pur-
poses. It is not sanitary.
10. Remove plastic film from motor and
electrical parts.
11.
Replace unit in the cabinet. Reattach
top channel and side curtains.
12. Reinstall unit in the window.
13. Replace the front panel.
14. Plug in the power cord.
NOTE:
It is a good idea to wait 24 hours
before starting the unit again. This allows
time for all areas to dry thoroughly. The
water from rainfall or from normal operation
does not harm the components.
Saving energy
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Improve your home's insulation. Seal
all doors and windows. Close the
fireplace flue.
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Close blinds or drapes on the sunny side
of the house. Add window awnings.
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Keep the air filter clean.
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Do not block the airflow from the air
conditioner with drapes or furniture.
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Ventilate the attic. High temperatures in
the attic add to the cooling load.
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Try not to use heat-producing appliances
during the hottest par? of the day.
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Turn lights and appliances off when
not needed.
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Keep heat registers and cool-air
returns closed.
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Use exhaust venting fans while cooking,
doing laundry, or bathing.
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