Whirlpool ACM102XF0 User manual

ROOMAIRCONDITIONERS

Use&CareGuide

1. Air louvers

2. Air direction tab

3. Front panel (some models may have

a different style front panel)

4. Control panel

5. Side curtains

PART NO. 1169347 Rev. A .

Contents

Page

A Note to You .................................................................. 2

Air Conditioner Safety .................................................... 3

Important Safety Instructions ........................................ 3

Operating Instructions .................................................... 4

Starting your air conditioner ................................... 4

Using the exhaust control (on some models) ...... .5

Changing air direction ............................................. 5

Normal operating sounds ........................................ 5

A Note to You

Thank you for buying this appliance.

To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we

developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable

information about how to operate and maintain your

appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration

Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us

notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Model Number Store Name

Serial Number

Store Address

Purchase Date Store Phone

Page

Cleaning Instructions ..................................................... 6

Cleaning the front panel .......................................... 6

Cleaning the air filter ................................................ 6

Performing Annual Maintenance ................................... 7

Repairing paint damage ........................................... 8

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 9

Requesting Assistance or Service .............................. 11

Ordering accessories ............................................ 11

Warranty ......................................................................... 12

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service on your appliance,

you need to know your complete model number and

serial number. You can find this information on the model

and serial number label. (See Installation Instructions for

model and serial number location.)

Please record the model and serial number information

below. Also, record the purchase date of your appliance

and the store’s name, address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Air Conditioner Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements.

Please pay special attention to the symbols and follow any

instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of

the symbol:

This symbol alerts you to hazards such as

fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your air conditioner, follow these

basic precautions:

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Unplug air conditioner before servicing.

Do not remove ground prong.

Use two or more people to move or install

Do not use an adapter. air conditioner.

Do not use an extension cord.

Do not drink water collected inside the cabinet.

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

It is your responsibility to:

Install the unit in a window that will hold the weight and

secure it according to the Installation Instructions.

Connect the unit only to the proper kind of outlet, with the

correct electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to “Meet-

ing electrical requirements” in the Installation Instructions).

Make sure the unit is the correct size for the area you

want to cool.

Operating

Instructions

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

Starting your air conditioner

See Figures l-5

for control panel variations. This manual

covers several different models. The model‘you have

purchased may have all or some of the control panel

variations shown here, and they may not match the

illustration exactly.

Set the Fan or System Control to the desired setting.

HI/HIGH COOL ..............................for maximum cooling

MED/MEDIUM COOL ........................ for normal cooling

LO/LOW COOL ............................... for sleeping comfort

FAN ONLY (on some models) .,............ for circulating air

without cooling

The Fan or System Control settings determine the

amount of cool air coming from the louvers.

NOTE:

Set the Exhaust Control (on some models) to

CLOSED for maximum cooling.

2. Turn the Thermostat or Temp Control to a mid-setting.

For maximum cooling, turn the Thermostat or Temp

Control clockwise. For less cooling, turn the Thermostat

or Temp Control counterclockwise. Experiment and find

the setting that suits you best.

NOTES:

If you turn the air conditioner off, wait at least

3 minutes before turning it back on. This prevents

the air conditioner from blowing a fuse or tripping

a circuit breaker.

Do not try to operate your air conditioner when

the outside temperature is below 65°F (18%). The

inside evaporator coil may freeze up and the air

conditioner may not operate properly.

Using the exhaust control

(on some models)

The Exhaust Control determines how air is circulated

through the air conditioner. It allows you to circulate room

air or exhaust stale/smoky air.

To circulate room air (Figure 6)

set Exhaust Control to

CLOSED. This setting allows continuous cooling.

To exhaust stale/smoky air

set Exhaust Control

to OPEN.

Exhaust control tips

For maximum cooling efficiency, set the Exhaust Control

to CLOSED.

The Exhaust Control will only function when the System

or Fan Control is turned to an “on” setting.

Changing air direction

The louvers in the,,top of the front panel allow you to control

the direction of the cooled air. Use the tabs to direct the air

up, down, right, left, or straight ahead.

See Figure 7.

Normal operating sounds

When your air conditioner is operating normally, you may

hear such sounds

as:

A “pinging” sound caused from water droplets hitting the

condenser. This is an energy efficient design whereby

the water cools the condenser.

Air movement from the fan.

Clicks from the thermostat cycling on and off.

Vibrations or noise due to poor wall or window

construction.

A high pitched hum or pulsating noise caused by the

modern high efficiency compressor cycling on and off.

Energy saving tips

You can help save energy by reducing your air

conditioner’s work load:

Improve your home’s insulation. Seal doors and win-

dows. Close fireplace flue.

Close blinds or drapes on the sunny side of your house.

Add awnings.

Check air filter often to make sure it is clean.

Do not block airflow with drapes or furniture.

Ventilate your attic. High temperatures in the attic add to

the cooling load of your air conditioner.

Try not to use heat-producing appliances during the

hottest part of the day.

Turn lights and appliances off when they are not needed.

. Keep heat registers and cool-air returns closed.

Use exhaust/venting fans while cooking, bathing, and

doing laundry.

Cleaning

Instructions

It is necessary to clean your air filter and front panel

properly for top performance and cleaner air.

Cleaning the front panel

Unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the front panel from the cabinet for easy

cleaning. Press down on the top of the front panel and

tilt forward. Lift the front panel up and away from the

bottom spring clips.

See Figure 8.

3. Remove the air filter and clean it separately if needed.

(See “Cleaning the air filter” below.)

4. Using a soft cloth, clean the front panel with warm water

and a mild soap or detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Wipe the control panel with a soft, dry cloth.

5. Replace the front panel. Set the bottom of the panel on

the cabinet spring clips. Push down and forward into the

cabinet to secure upper tabs.

6. Plug in the power cord.

Cleaning the air filter

Your air conditioner’s air filter is removable for easy

cleaning. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and other

particles from the air and is important for best cooling and

operating efficiency. Check the filter every 2 weeks to see

if it needs cleaning. Do not operate the air conditioner

without the filter in place.

Unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the front panel from the cabinet. (See “Clean-

ing the front panel” above.)

3. Remove the elastic band holding the air filter in place.

Then remove the air filter. See

Figure 9.

4. Wash the air filter with warm water and mild detergent.

Do not wash the air filter in the dishwasher or use any

chemical cleaners.

Air dry thoroughly before

replacing to ensure maximum efficiency.

5. Replace the filter, elastic band, and front panel.

6. Plug in the power cord.

Air filter tips

Your air filter should be replaced once a year.

For information on ordering a new filter, see page Il.

Performing

Annual

Maintenance

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and Install

air conditioner.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug before doing any maintenance.

Do not drink water collected by the air conditioner.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, electrical shock, or sickness.

Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help

ensure steady, top performance throughout the year. Call

your local authorized dealer to schedule annual mainte-

nance. The expense of this service is the consumer’s

responsibility.

If you are familiar with electrical appliances, you can do

the maintenance yourself. If you choose to do so, follow

these steps:

NOTE:

Do not lift, push, or pull any gray Styrofoam from

inside the air conditioner.

1. Unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the a/r conditioner from the window.

continued on next page

3. Remove the front panel. (See “Cleaning the front

panel” on page 6.)

4. Remove the side curtains. Slide curtains out to fullest

width. From the back side, remove the Phillips-head

screws which attach the curtain to the cabinet

(A).

See Figure 10.

5. Remove slotted-hex head screws

(B)

holding top

channel.

See Figure 10.

6. Remove slotted-hex head screws (C) on sides of

cabinet.

See Figure 10.

7. Remove the cabinet from the air conditioner. Watch

out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils.

8. Wrap the fan motor

(E),

capacitor connections

(F),

electrical control panel

(I),

and compressor terminals

(J)

in plastic film and make sure no water or other

liquid gets inside any of these parts. It could damage

the insulation and cause serious mechanical problems.

See Figure 11.

9. Carefully clean and hose out the base

(K),

condenser

coil

(D),

evaporator coil (G), and condensate pan

(H).

Clean at least once a year or more often if the con-

denser and evaporator coils and pan collect dirt, sand,

leaves, insects, or algae. Also, clean if you detect an

odor coming from the air conditioner.

See Figure 11.

10.

Remove the plastic film from the motor and electrical

parts.

11.

Replace the cabinet on the air conditioner and reattach

the front panel.

12. Plug in the power cord.

NOTE:

It is a good idea to wait 24 hours before starting

the air conditioner again. This allows time for all areas

to dry out.

Repairing paint damage

Check once or twice a year for paint damage. This may

occur, especially in salty environments (near oceans, etc.)

or where rust is a problem. If needed, touch up with a good

grade enamel paint.

NOTE:

To reduce paint damage during the winter, install

a heavy-duty cover on your air conditioner’s cabinet. For

information on ordering a heavy-duty cover see page 11.

Troubleshooting

You can solve many common air conditioner problems easily, saving you the cost of a service call. Try the suggestions

below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help.

Your air conditioner will not operate ,

Check if ... Then ...

The power supply Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.

cord is unplugged.

A household fuse Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Make sure the air conditioner is plugged into a

has blown or circuit properly grounded outlet as described in the Installation Instructions.

breaker has tripped.

The Fan Control is Turn the Fan Control to an active setting.

turned to the OFF

position.

The local power has Wait for power to be restored.

failed.

The unit blows fuses or trips circuit breakers

Check if ... Then ...

Too many appliances Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.

are being used on the

same circuit.

Time-delay fuse or Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the correct capacity. Check with your

circuit breaker of the local utility company for the correct capacity.

wrong capacity is

being used.

An extension cord is Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.

being used.

You are trying to

restart the air

conditioner too soon

after turning Fan

Control off.

Wait at least 3 minutes after turning Fan Control off before trying to restart the air

conditioner.

The air conditioner seems to run too much

Check if ... Then ...

The current air,

conditioner replaced

an older model.

The unit is in a

heavily occupied

room or heat-

producing

appliances are in

use in the room.

The use of more efficient components may cause the air conditioner to run longer than

an older model, but the total energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do not

emit the “blast” of cold air you may be accustomed to from older units, but this IS NOT an

indication of lesser cooling capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and

capacity rating (in BTUs/hr.) marked on the air conditioner.

Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-producing appli-

ances during the hottest part of the day. A higher capacity air conditioner may be required

depending on the size of the room being cooled.

The unit turns on and off too much, or does not cool room

Check if ... Then ...

The air conditioner is Check the cooling capabi!ities of your room air conditioner. Room air conditioners are not

not properly sized for designed to cool multiple rooms.

your room.

The filter is dirty or Clean the filter. See page 6.

obstructed by debris.

The inside evaporator Clean the inside evaporator and outside condenser coils. See page 8.

and outside condenser

coils are dirty or

obstructed by debris.

There is excessive Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat-producing

heat or moisture appliances during the hottest part of the day.

(open container

cooking, showers,

etc.) in the room.

The louvers are Install the air conditioner in a location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds,

blocked. furniture, etc.

The outside tempera- Do not try to operate your air conditioner when the outside temperature is below 65”.

ture is below 65”.

The temperature of

the room you are

trying to cool is

extremely hot.

Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool off a very hot room.

Windows or doors to Close all windows and doors.

the outside are open.

The Exhaust Control Set the Exhaust Control to CLOSED for maximum cooling.

is set to OPEN.

The Thermostat is

not at a cool enough

setting.

Adjust the Thermostat to a cooler setting by turning the knob clockwise.

Turn Fan Control to HIGH.

The air conditioner is Install your air conditioner in a more shaded window.

installed on the sunny

side of your house.

Then ...

Water drips from cabinet into your house

not properly leveled.

The air conditioner

should slope slightly

downward toward the

Level the air conditioner to provide a %” downward slope toward the outside (1/2bubble

on a carpenter’s level [or 1.4 degrees]) to ensure proper drainage. See the Installation

Instructions for an illustration. Reposition or shim the cabinet as necessary.

NOTE:

Do NOT drill a hole in the bottom of the metal base and condensate pan.

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