General Operating Instructions - Amana Room Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Use And Care Manual

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General Operating Instructions

While operation of all units is similar, controls vary slightly
from model to model. Operating Controls section shows
control panel of unit purchased and gives detailed information
about operation of controls.
Initial Start-Up and Cooling
Select the highest fan speed and set temperature control to
its coldest position. When the desired temperature is
reached, slowly move the temperature control toward a
warmer setting until the compressor shuts off. The thermo-
stat will then cycle the compressor on and off to maintain this
selected temperature. Adjust the fan speed for desired air
circulation.
Indoor
Grille
Changing Airflow Direction Baffles
Airflow on unit may be diverted left or right from center by
baffles. Upward and downward air discharge is provided by
tilting louvers. Adjust baffles and tilt louvers for desired
airflow pattern. Unit also has automatic left to right air
movement with "Circulaire" feature. (See page 15 under
Operating Controls.)
Airflow Around Unit
Check the indoor grille and outdoor louvers for obstructions to
airflow. Do not block the airflow to and from the unit. If air is
obstructed and/or deflected back into the unit, the air
conditioner's compressor may cycle on and off rapidly. This
could damage your unit.
Drain Cup Installation and Use
Your air conditioner uses a system where the water removed
from the indoor air (condensate) is channeled to the outdoor
side of the unit. The outdoor fan blade has a "slinger" ring
attached to it that dips into the water and slings the water onto
the outdoor coil surface. This is the sound of water you hear
during normal operation. The water quickly evaporates on this
warm surface and improves the efficiency of your air conditioner.
In normal conditions the unit can evaporate the water as fast
Chassis
as it is removed from the indoor air.
However, in very humid conditions excess amounts of water
may drip off the unit chassis. If this proves to be a problem,
install the condensate drain cup included with the unit to route
excess water where it would not be a problem (see illustration
below).
To install, remove the unit chassis from the outer case. Insert
the condensate drain cup through the recessed ½" hole on the
back center flange of the outer case. Once inserted, place a
½" diameter hose or tube on the drain cup bottom spout. The
hose allows you to route where you want the excess water to
go. Reinsert the unit chassis into the outer case. The unit
basepan overflow hole will be positioned directly above the
drain cup and will catch any water that might run out.
Baffles
Switchover Thermostat Control
Outdoor
Emergency heat switch overrides heat pump (compressor)
Louvers
and starts auxiliary electrical heater. When switch is ON,
heat pump is locked out.
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Condensate
Drain Cup
• Use emergency switch only when heat pump fails to
provide adequate heat. Cause of heat pump malfunc-
tion should be determined by authorized servicer. Cost
of operating unit will increase when emergency heat
switch is engaged.
Outer Case
1/2" Diameter
Hose