Whirlpool ACM052 Use & Care Manual page 6

Caring For Your Air Conditioner
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1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove the front panel. (See "Cleaning the
front panel" on page 4.)
3. Remove unit from window.
4. Remove side curtains. Slide curtains out to
fullest width. From the back side, remove the
Phillips-head screws which attach the curtains
to the cabinet. (See A in illustration at left.)
5. Remove slotted-hex head screws holding top
of channel. (See B in illustration at left.)
6. Remove slotted-hex head screws on sides of
cabinet. (See C in illustration at left.)
7. Holding the cabinet on both sides, carefully lift
cabinet off unit base.
8. Wrap the motor, electrical control box and
compressor terminal box in plastic film to make
sure no water or other liquid gets inside. Water
or other liquids could damage insulation and
cause serious mechanical problems.
9. Clean and hose out the base, coils and
condensate pans. Clean at least once a year,
or more often if the condenser coils and pans
collect dirt, sand, leaves, insects or algae. Also,
clean if you detect an odor coming from the air
conditioner.
NOTE: A good time to oil the fan motor is when
you already have the cabinet open. See "Oiling
the fan motor" on page 7.
10. Remove plastic film from motor and electrical
parts.
11. Replace unit in cabinet. Reattach top channel
and side curtains.
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12. Reinstall unit in window.
13. Replace front panel.
14. Plug in 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.