Cleaning Your Air Conditioner; Cleaning The Front Panel; Cleaning The Filter - Whirlpool ACM052 Use & Care Manual

Cleaning Your Air Conditioner
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 Whirlpool servicing dealer for an annual
checkup.
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard
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Unplug power cord from receptacle before
cleaning unit. Failure to do so could result
in electrical shock or personal injury.
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Do not use flammable fluids, solvents,
abrasive cleaners or strong detergents.
Fire or product damage could result.
Cleaning the front panel
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove the front panel from unit for cleaning.
Press down at top edge of the front panel as
shown.
3. When the front panel moves away from top of
cabinet, pull top of panel toward you.
4. Lift up and away from bottom spring clips.
5. Remove filter and clean separately. (See
"Cleaning the filter" below.)
6. Clean front panel with warm water and mild
soap or detergent. Use a soft cloth. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.
7. Wipe control panel clean with a soft, dry cloth.
8. Replace front panel.
9. Plug in power cord.
Cleaning the filter
The filter is cleanable. A clean filter helps remove
dust, lint and other particles from the air. Check
every two weeks to see if filter needs cleaning.
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove front panel from unit. (See "Cleaning
the front panel" above.)
3. Remove elastic band holding filter in place.
Remove filter.
4. Clean filter using a vacuum cleaner.
OR
5. If very dirty, wash filter with warm water and
mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly before
replacing.
6. Replace filter, elastic band and front panel.
7. Plug in power cord.