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UseAndCare

PART NO. 1159564 Rev. A

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

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

Parts and Features ................. 4

Operating Your Air

Conditioner ............................. 5

Starting your

air conditioner ..................... 5

Changing air

direction ..............................

Caring for Your

Air Conditloner ....................... 7

Cleaning the front panel.. ....7

Cleaning the air filter.. ......... 8

Performing annual

maintenance ....................... 8

Saving energy.. ................... 9

Troubleshootlng ................... 10

Normal operating

sounds ..............................

Requesting Assistance

or Service.. ............................ 11

Index.. .................................... 15

Warranty ............................... 16

1-800-253-I 301

Call our Consumer Assistance Center

with questions or comments.

AIR CONDITIONER

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MODEL ACM492

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL Air Conditioners are

easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years

of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable infor-

mation about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it

carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your

appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service on Model Number

your appliance, you need to know your

complete model number and serial number. Serial Number

You can find this information on the model Purchase Date

and serial number label (see diagram on Dealer Name

page 4 for location of label).

Please also record the purchase date of

your appliance and your dealer’s name,

address, and telephone number.

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

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

Our Consumer Assistance Center

number is toll-free 24 hours a dav.

1-800-253-1301 1

Air Conditioner Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains statements under

warning symbols. Please pay special

attention to these symbols and follow any

instructions given. Here is a brief explana-

tion of the use of the warning symbol.

This symbol alerts you to such

dangers as fire, electrical shock,

burns, and personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

injury when using your air conditioner, follow

these basic precautions:

Read all instructions before using the

air conditioner.

@Complete the installation require-

ments as described in the Installation

Instructions.

Do not operate the air conditioner with

the front panel removed.

Never clean air conditioner parts with

. FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR

OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR

ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES

CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR

EXPLOSION.

flammable fluids. The fumes can create

an explosion or fire hazard.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Help us help you

Please:

Install your air conditioner in a window that

will hold the weight, and secure the air

conditioner according to the Installation

Instructions.

Connect the air conditioner to the proper

kind of outlet with the correct electrical

supply and grounding. (See the Installation

Instructions.)

Make sure the air conditioner is the correct

size for the area you want to cool.

Use the air conditioner only to do what a

window air conditioner is designed to do.

Make sure the air conditioner is not used

by anyone unable to operate it properly.

Maintain the air conditioner properly.

Also, remove the Energy Label. Use a damp

cloth to take off any glue residue. DO NOT

use sharp instruments, flammable fluids, or

abrasive cleaners. These can damage the

material.

Parts and Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar

with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. To help you find

information on Specific parts or features quickly, page references are included.

\ -

Air direction

louvers and tab

/ (P.6)

Air filter

(behind front panel)

(P.8)

Model and serial

number label \

Control panel

(P.5)

Removable

front panel

(P.7)

Operating Your Air

Conditioner

In order to obtain the best possible results from your air conditioner, it is important that you

operate it properly. This section will tell you how to do just that.

Starting your air conditioner

Fire Hazard

Do not use an extension cord.

Doing so can result in death, fire,

or electrical shock.

l Set switch to Cool.

NOTE:

If you turn your air conditioner off,

wait at least three minutes before turning it

back on or you may blow a fuse or trip a

circuit breaker.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded &prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death or electrical shock.

OFF cool

Lllllml

Chawaging air direction

The louvers, in the top grille area of the air

conditioner, control the direction of the

cooled air. Move the tab, at the top left of the

louvered area, in the direction you want the

air to go (right, left, or straight ahead).

Caring for Your Air

Conditioner

Proper maintenance of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life and lower operating costs.

This section will tell you how to clean your air conditioner and perform annual maintenance.

You can always call your authorized Whirlpool service dealer for an annual checkup.

’ Cleaning the front panel

Explosion Hazard

Unplug power cord from outlet

before cleaning air conditioner.

Use only nonflammable cleaners.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, explosion, fire,

or electrical shock.

Unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the front panel from the air

conditioner for cleaning. Press down at

top of front panel to release it from the

top of the cabinet.

3. Pull top of front panel toward you.

4. Lift front panel up and away from the

bottom spring clips.

5. Remove the air filter and clean sepa-

rately. (See “Cleaning the air filter” on

paw 8.)

6. Clean front panel with warm water, mild

soap, or detergent and a soft cloth. Rinse

and dry thoroughly.

7. Wipe control panel clean with a soft, dry cloth.

8. Replace the front panel. Locate bottom

of panel on the spring clips. Press down

on top edge of front panel and push it ‘%s

toward the unit to secure the upper tabs.

9. Plug in the power cord.

Tabs

Cleaning the air 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 air conditioner.

(See “Cleaning the front panel” on

page 7.)

Remove elastic band holding filter in

place. Remove filter.

4. Clean filter using a vacuum cleaner.

If very dirty, wash filter with warm water

and mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly

before replacing.

5. Replace filter, elastic band, and front

panel.

6. Plug in power cord.

Performing annual maintenance

Your air conditioner needs annual mainte-

nance to help ensure steady, top performance

throughout the year.

Call the service company recommended

by your dealer to:

l Inspect and clean the coils and conden-

sate water passages.

l Check fan.

The compressor and fan motor are sealed

and need no oiling. Expense of annual

inspection is the customer’s responsibility.

If you are familiar with electrical appliances,

you can do the cleaning and maintenance

yourself. If you choose to do so, follow the

steps on page 9.

NOTE:

Do not lift, push, or pull any white

beaded foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug power cord from outlet

before servicing.

Be sure no liquid gets into the motor,

electrical control box, or compressor

terminals.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, electrical shock,

or serious injury.

Unplug power cord.

2. Remove air conditioner from cabinet.

Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the

front and rear coils.

3. Remove the front panel. (See “Cleaning

the front panel” on page 7.)

4. 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.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use 2 or more people to move and

install air conditioner.

Failure to do so can result in back or

other Injury.

5. 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. Do not use the collected

water for drinking purposes. It is not

sanitary.

6. Remove plastic film from motor and

electrical parts.

7. Replace air conditioner in cabinet.

8. Replace front panel.

9. Plug in 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 thoroughly.

Saving energy

You can help save energy by following the

tips below.

l Improve your home’s insulation. Seal all

doors and windows. Close the fireplace flue.

l Close all blinds and drapes on sunny sides

of the house. Add window awnings.

l Keep the air filter clean.

l Do not block the airflow with drapes or

furniture.

l Ventilate the attic. High temperatures in

the attic add to the air conditioner’s cooling

load.

l Try not to use heat-producing appliances

during the hottest part of the day.

. Turn off lights and appliances when they

are not needed.

l Keep heat registers and cool-air returns

closed.

l Use exhaust venting fans when cooking,

doing laundry, or bathing.

Troubleshooting

Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their air

conditioners. Please read through this chart before calling for service. It could save you the

cost of a service call.

PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING

Air conditioner

won’t run

Is the air conditioner plugged into a live circuit with proper

voltage?

Has the time-delay fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?

Is the Fan Control set to Off?

Has the local power failed?

Air conditioner

Are time-delay fuses being used?

blows fuses or

trips circuit

breaker

Is an extension cord being used? Do not use an extension

cord with this or any other appliance.

Are you waiting three minutes before trying to restart the air

conditioner?

Air conditioner

Is the air filter clean?

turns on and off

does not cool the

Are the inside evaporator coils and the outside condenser

coils clean?

room

Is there excessive moisture or heat in the room (open container

cooking, showers, etc.)?

Normal operating sounds

When your air conditioner

operates nor-

mally,

you will hear sounds such as:

l Droplets of water hitting the condenser,

causing a “pinging” or “clicking” sound.

Water droplets help to cool the condenser.

l Air movement from the fan.

Sounds also may be caused by house con-

struction - such as vibration of the unit due

to wall construction or unsteady window

mounting area.

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