Amana First Edition User manual

Use and Care
Manual
First Edition
™Model
Room Air Conditioners
®

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Contents
Introduction ...................................................................2
SafetyInstructions
ImportantSafetyInformation......................................3
ComponentIdentification
Parts andFeatureIdentification .................................4
Installation
InstallationRequirements ..........................................5
ElectricalRequirements ............................................5
ElectricalConnection..............................................5
ReceptacleWiring ..................................................5
Controls
ControlPanel ............................................................6
VentControl(notavailableonallunits)....................6
FanControl.............................................................6
TemperatureControl................................................7
Introduction
Thismanualdescribestheproperuseand care of Amana
FirstEditionModelRoom Air Conditioners. When properly
installed, used, and maintained, First Edition Room Air
Conditionersshouldprovidemanyyearsofreliable
service.
Beforecontinuing,completetheenclosedregistration
card and return it to Amana. If registration card is
missing,callAmanaConsumerAffairsat1-800-843-0304
(inU.S.A.)or1-319-622-5511(outsideU.S.A.).
WhencontactingAmana about this product, the following
informationmustbeprovided.Theinformationiscontained
on the serial plate located behind the control panel (on
minichassismodels)orontopof the evaporator cover (on
small and large chassis models).
ModelNumber: _______________________________
ManufacturingNumber: _________________________
SerialorS/NNumber: __________________________
Dateofpurchase: _____________________________
Dealer’snameandaddress: _____________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
OperatingInstructions
BeforeTurningAirConditionerOn .............................7
Initial Start Up ...........................................................7
AdjustingAirflowDirection.........................................8
EnergySavingTips ...................................................8
CareandMaintenance ..................................................8
MaintenanceSchedule..............................................8
SoundsHeardDuringNormal Operation ....................8
MaintenanceProcedures...........................................9
AirFilterRemovalandCleaning ..............................9
EvaporatorCoil,CondenserCoil,and
BasePanMaintenance.........................................10
Outer CaseRemoval .............................................10
Inspecting andCleaningCoils ...............................10
Inspectingand Cleaning Base Pan .......................10
OuterCase Maintenance.........................................10
FanMotor ...............................................................10
Troubleshooting........................................................... 11
WhenService is Required ...........................................12
Questionsand Problems.........................................12
Warranty .....................................................................12
Keep this manual and your sales receipt together for
futurereferenceorincasewarrantyserviceisrequired.A
salesreceiptisrequired for all warranty service. Warranty
servicemust be performed by an authorized Amana
servicer.ContactAmana Consumer Affairs(attelephone
numbershown above) for thelocationofan authorized
servicerin your area.

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Grounding
prong
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels
The following symbols and labels are used throughout this manual to indicate immediate or potential safety hazards. It
is owner's responsibility to read and comply with all safety information and instructions accompanying these symbols.
Failuretoheedsafetyinformationincreasesthe risk of personal injury, property damage, and/orproductdamage.
DANGER
!
DANGER—Hazardsor unsafe practices which WILL resultinIMMEDIATE severepersonalinjuryordeath.
WARNING
!
WARNING—Hazards orunsafe practices which COULD resultinseverepersonal injury or death.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION—HazardsorunsafepracticeswhichCOULD result in minor ormoderatepersonalinjury,productdamage,
orproperty damage.
Important Safety Information
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of personal injury or death due to electrical shock:
•DONOT, under any circumstances, alter grounding plug on air conditioner.
•Airconditioners covered in this manual areequippedwitha three-prong (grounding) plug for
protection against possible shock hazards.
•Ifa two-prong (non-grounding) wall receptacle is encountered, contact aqualifiedelectrician
andhave the receptacle replaced with a properly grounded wall receptacle in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances.
•Air conditioner must be grounded at all times.
•Donotusea two-prong adapter with this air conditioner.
•Do not use an extension cord with this air conditioner.
CAUTION
!
To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage, or product damageduetothe weight of this air conditioner and
sharp edges that may be exposed:
•Airconditionerscoveredinthismanualpose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to
moveandinstalltheairconditioner.To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when
movingair conditioner.
•Carefully inspect location where air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the air
conditionerover an extended period of time.
•Handleair conditioner with care. Wearprotective gloves wheneverliftingorcarrying the air conditioner. AVOID
thesharpmetalfinsontheair conditioner evaporator and condenser coils.
Safety Instructions

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Component Identification
Parts and Feature Identification
Figures1 and 2 show the location ofvarious air
conditionerpartsand features described in this manual.
Figure 1. Air Conditioner External Parts Identification
1. Outercase
2. Sideair louvers
3. Curtainassembly
4. Controlpanel
5. Controlpanel door (shownremoved- not availableon
all units)
6. Returnair vent
7. Airdischargevent(small/largechassisventsshown)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Figure 2. Air Conditioner Internal Parts Identification
1. Blowerwheel
2. Condenserfan (includes slingerring)
3. Fanmotor
4. Condenserassembly
5. Compressor
6. Evaporatorassembly
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3
4
5
6

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Installation
Installation Requirements
Airconditionermustbe properly installed for safe
operation.Refer to Installation Guide included with unit for
detailed installation instructions. Small and mini chassis
airconditionersaredesignedforwindowinstallationonly,
using installation kit provided with unit. Large chassis air
conditioners may be installed in a window, using the
windowmountingkitprovided,orcanbe in installed
throughanoutsidewall.
NOTE: Consumerassumesallrisk for through wall
installations.
Beforebeginning any installation:
•Carefullyread all instructions for the installation. Make
sureeachstep or procedure is understood and any
special considerations are taken into account.
•Assemblealltools, hardware, and supplies needed to
complete the installation. Some items may need to be
purchasedlocally. Make sure everything needed to
installair conditioner is on hand before starting.
•After deciding where to install unit, closely look location
over—bothinsideandoutsidethehome.Noteany
potential obstacles or problems that might be
encountered.Chooseamoresuitablelocationif
necessary.
Electrical Requirements
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of personal injury or death due to
electrical shock:
•Electricalgroundingisrequired on all air
conditioners.
•Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure
intendedelectricaloutletisproperlygrounded.
•DONOTgroundtogasline.
•DONOTuse cold water pipe for ground if pipeis
interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or
otherinsulating (non-conducting) materials.
•DONOTmodifyplugonpowercord.Ifplugdoes
not fit electrical outlet, have a matching outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
•DONOT have a fuse in the neutral or ground
circuit. A fuse in the neutral or ground circuit could
result in an electrical shock.
•DO NOT use an extension cord with this device.
•DONOTusean adapter plug with this device.
•Observeall local codes and ordinances.
For safety, air conditioner must be grounded. All air
conditionershave a power supply cord withathree-prong
grounding plug. To minimize possible electrical shock
hazard, the power cord must only be plugged into a
matchinggrounding wall receptacle in accordance with
theNationalElectricalCode (and any applicable local
codesand ordinances). Ifanappropriate grounding-type
wallreceptacle is not available, have aproperlygrounded
wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
Ifcodespermit, and a separate grounding wire is used,
havea qualified electrician determine if grounding path is
adequateand uninterrupted by plastic, non-metallic
gaskets,or other insulating (non-conductive) materials.
Electrical Connection
Devicescoveredinthismanualrequirea60Hzsupply.
Refertonameplateonairconditionerforexactvoltage
requirements.Voltage requirements can also be
determined by the type of plug on air conditioner. See
followingtable (Table 1).
Table 1. Air Conditioner Power Requirements
Unit Plug Receptacle Circuit Rating, Voltage
Type Required Breaker, or Rating On
Time Delay Nameplate
Fuse
NEMA No. 5-15P NEMA No. 5-15R 125V-15AMP 115V
NEMA No. 6-15P NEMA No. 6-15R 250V-15AMP 230/208Vrated
at 12 amperes or
less
NEMA No. 6-20P NEMA No. 6-20R 250V-20AMP 230/208Vrated
over 12 amperes
but not more than
16 amperes
Anappropriatewallreceptacle (electrical outlet) must be
withinreachofair conditioner power supply cord. Do not
use an extension cord. If power supply cord does not
reachintended wall receptacle, have a qualified electrician
installormovean appropriate receptacle closer to unit.
Donotusean adapter plug. If intended wall receptacle
doesnotmatchplugonairconditioner,haveaqualified
electrician replace receptacle with correct type.
Receptacle Wiring
Receptaclewiringmustbe of adequate size for unit. Refer
tounitidentificationplateforexactpower requirements.
Powerrequirementscan also be determined by the type
of plug on unit (see Table 1). Minimum size of wiring,
basedonpowerrequirements,is:
Units up to 20 amps: 12gauge
20–30ampunits: 10gauge
Use copper wire only. It is owner’s responsibility to
provideproper andadequatereceptacle wiring that
conforms to all applicable codes. All wiring should be
installed by a qualified electrician.

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Controls
Control Panel
Theair conditioner control panel is located onfront of unit,
or behindcontroldooronfrontframe.
Airconditionercontrols include the vent control (not
availableon all models), fan control, and temperature
control. Shown in Figure 3 are control panels for “cool
only”modelairconditionersandfor“heat/cool”model
units.
Thefollowing paragraphs explain thefunctionsand
operationof each control.
Figure 3. Control Panels
NORMAL EXHAUST
OFF
LOW
COOL
MED
COOL
HIGH
COOL FAN ONLY
CoolOnly Model
NORMAL EXHAUST
OFF
LOW
COOL
MED
COOL
HIGH
COOL
FAN
ONLY
LOW
HEAT
HIGH
HEAT
Vent Control (not available on all units)
Theventcontrol recirculates or exhausts room air by
openingor closing a damper(ventdoor).
When control is in NORMAL position, air in conditioned
arearecirculatesthroughairconditionerandback into
room.Noairisexhausted(vented)outside.
NOTE: Formaximumefficiency, keep vent control in
NORMAL positionanytimeair conditioner is
coolingor heating.
When control is in EXHAUST position, room air is
exhausted(vented)outside.Useexhaustpositionto
removestaleorsmoky air from area.
NOTE: Toconserve energy,keep fan control in FAN
ONLY positionwhenusingexhaustfeature.
Fan Control
Thefancontrolenablesthecompressorandcontrolsfan
motor operation. On heat/cool models, the control also
enablesanelectricheater.
Thefancontrolsettings include:
FAN ONLY —Fanrunscontinuouslyat high speed and
compressor remains off. Use this setting to circulate air
withoutcooling and, with vent control in EXHAUST
position, to vent room of stale air, odors, smoke, etc.
LOWCOOL —Fanrunscontinuouslyat low speed and
compressorcyclesonandoff,dependinguponroom
temperature.Whenon,compressorcoolsand
dehumidifiesaircirculatingthroughairconditioner.Select
thissettingfor quiet operation.
MEDCOOL —Fanruns continuously at medium speed
andcompressorcyclesonandoff,dependinguponroom
temperature.Whenon,compressorcoolsand
dehumidifiesair circulating through air conditioner.
HIGHCOOL —Fanrunscontinuouslyathighspeedand
compressorcyclesonandoff,dependinguponroom
temperature.Whenon,compressorcoolsand
dehumidifiesair circulating through air conditioner. Use
this setting for maximum air circulation and faster cool
down during initial start up.
HIGHHEAT— (Heat/coolmodelsonly)Fanruns
continuously at high speed and electric heater cycles on
andoff,dependinguponroomtemperature.Whenon,
heaterwarmsaircirculating throughairconditioner.Use
this setting for maximum air circulation and faster
warmingduringinitialstartup.
LOW HEAT— (Heat/coolmodelsonly) Fan runs
continuously at low speed and electric heater cycles on
andoff,dependinguponroomtemperature.Whenon,
heaterwarmsaircirculating throughairconditioner.Use
this setting for quiet heating operation.
OFF– Turnsair conditioneroff.
CAUTION
!
Toavoid tripping circuit breakers or blowing fuses,
waittwominutesafterturningairconditioneroff
beforeturning unit on again.
NOTE: Unplug air conditioner if it is to be turned off for an
extendedperiod of time.
Heat/Cool Model
Vent
control
Fan
control
Temperature
control
Vent
control
Fan
control
Temperature
control

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Controls
Temperature Control
Usethetemperature control to set and adjust temperature
ofroomorareabeingconditioned.Turncontrolclockwise
tolowertemperatureofconditionedspace;turncontrol
counterclockwiseto raise temperature of conditioned
space.
NOTE: Positionoftemperaturecontroldoesnotaffect
how quickly cooling or warming occurs. For faster
coolingorwarming, set fan control to higher
speed.
When fan control is set for cooling or heating, the
temperaturecontrolsensor(mountedbehindreturnair
vent)monitorsroomairtemperature.Whensensor
detectscoolingorheatingisrequired,temperature
controlturns on compressororelectricheater, depending
uponoperatingmodeofairconditioner.
Operating Instructions
Before Turning Air Conditioner On
Tooperate air conditioner efficientlyand ensure it provides
maximumcomfort:
•Tightlyclosealldoors and windows in area being
conditioned(cooled or heated).
•Makesure nothing obstructs airflow to or from air
conditioner (do not place plants, furniture, lamps, etc.,
infrontofthereturnairventorairdischargevent).
•Makesure outdoor louvers are free of obstructions and
finson evaporator and condenser coils are free of dirt
anddebris.
•Make sure air filter is clean.
NOTE: Air filter should be cleaned at least once a week
duringcontinuous operation. Morefrequentcleaning
maybe required in dusty environments. NEVER operate
airconditioner with air filter removed.
•Makesurepower cord on air conditioner is plugged into
anappropriate receptacle. See Electrical Requirements
sectionofmanual.
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of personal injury or death due to
electrical shock, DO NOT, under any circumstances,
altergroundingplug.Airconditionermustbe
groundedat all times.Ifatwo-prong (non-grounding)
wallreceptacleisencountered, contact a qualified
electricianandhavethereceptaclereplacedwitha
properlygrounded wall receptacle, in accordance with
theNationalElectricalCode.
Initial Start Up
To start air conditioner for the first time or after it has been
turnedoff for anextendedperiod:
1. Tightly close all doors and windows in area.
2. Checkfancontrolonairconditionercontrol panel.
Control should be in OFF position.
3. Plugairconditionerpowercordintowall receptacle.
4. Make sure vent control is in NORMAL position.For
maximumefficiency, vent controlshouldbe in
NORMAL positionwhenever air conditioneriscooling
orheating.
5. If cooling is desired, place fan control in HIGH
COOL position andtemperaturecontroltocoldest
(fully clockwise) setting.
If heating is desired, place fan control in HIGH
HEAT positionandtemperature control to warmest
(fullycounterclockwise)setting.
6. Whenarea reaches desired temperature:
•Ifcooling,slowlyturntemperaturecontrol
counterclockwiseuntilcompressorturnsoff.
•Ifheating,slowlyturn temperature control clockwise
untiltemperature control “clicks.”
Temperaturecontrol maintains area at desired
temperaturebycycling compressor (or electric heater) on
andoff.
NOTE: Forquieter operation, reduce fanspeedafter
settingtemperaturecontrolatdesired
temperature.
CAUTION
!
Do not use condensate (water that accumulates in air
conditioner base pan) for drinking or cooking. It is not
sanitary.

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Care and Maintenance
Table 2. Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Required Procedure Frequency
Inspect/cleanairfilter. Removeairfilterandinspect.Cleanifrequired,thenreplace. Weekly
NOTE: Neveroperate airconditionerwith filterremoved.
Inspect/cleanair discharge Inspect air discharge louvers and return air grille Weekly
louvers, returnair grille. for dust and dirt accumulation. Clean if necessary.
NOTE: Inspectmore often in dusty environments.
Inspectlouvers on outer case Inspect louvers on outer case and remove any obstructions. Monthly
forobstructions.
Inspect condenser coil. Inspect condenser coil for dirt, bent fins, and other Annually
obstructions.Clean/repairifnecessary.
NOTE: Inspectmore often in dusty environments.
Maintenance Schedule
WARNING
!
To avoid death or personal injury due to electrical
shock,unplug power cord before cleaning or
performingmaintenance on thisdevice.
Roomair conditioners are designed and manufacturedto
provideyears ofdependableservice whenproperlycared
forand maintained.
Table2, Maintenance Schedule, shows the maintenance
necessary to keep the unit operating at peak efficiency.
Mostmaintenancecanbeperformedusingcommon
tools,equipment,and products. See the Maintenance
Proceduresparagraphs for instructions.
Operating Instructions
Adjusting Airflow Direction
Adjustingairflowdirection (the path taken by air blowing
out of air discharge vent) can eliminate hot or cold spots
inconditionedarea,reducedrafts,andspeed cooling or
heatingof area.
Airflowdirectionisdeterminedbytheair discharge vent
louvers.Toadjustairflow direction, move louvers in the
desired direction. On mini chassis models, louvers can be
adjusted left or right. On small and large chassis units,
louversareadjustableup,down,left,andright.
Energy Saving Tips
Like all electric appliances, room air conditioners
consumeenergy. The amount of energy used bya
particularunitdependsonseveralfactors,including size
(BTUs) ofair conditioner, indoor and outdoor
environmentalconditions (temperature/humidity), andthe
levelof cooling or heating desired. Toreduce the energy
consumed by this air conditioner:
•Keepair conditioner filter, evaporator coil, and
condensercoilcleanand free of obstructions. See Care
andMaintenancesectionofmanual.
•Increase insulation in walls and ceilings.
•Closeall heating and ventilation diffusers orvents
(includingfurnace cold air return vent) inareabeing
conditioned.
•Closedrapes or blinds on windows receiving direct
sunlight(when cooling). Install windowcoveringsor
awningson windows not currentlycovered.
•Make sure attic is adequately ventilated.
•Avoidusing heat producing appliances(whencooling)
during hottest parts of the day.
Sounds Heard During Normal Operation
Certainsounds may be made by the air conditioner when
it is running, especially in a cooling mode. Some sounds
that may be heard include:
•Watersplashing onto condenser; caused by slinger ring
(attachedtocondenser fan). Slinger ring picks up
condensate in base pan and sprays it on condenser to
increaseefficiencyofunit.
•Compressor cycling on. It may seem as if compressor
runsmore often than other (older) air conditioner
models.Thehighefficiency compressors used in new
AmanaRoom Air Conditioners run more frequently, but
consume less energy than older, less efficient
compressors.
•Airflowfromairdischargevent.Ifsound is distracting,
tryadjusting louvers on discharge vent, moving objects
thatmaybeobstructing airflow, or reducing fan speed.

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Maintenance Required Procedure Frequency
Inspectevaporator coil. Inspect evaporator coil for dirt, bent fins, and other Annually
obstructions.Clean/repairifnecessary.
NOTE: Inspectmore often in dusty environments.
Inspectouter case for Inspectinterior and exterior of outer case forscratches, Annually
signs ofdamage. paint blisters, rust, and other damage. Repair as necessary.
NOTE: Inspectmoreofteninsaltyorothercorrosive
environments.
Inspect/cleanbase pan. Inspect base pan for scratches, blisters, rust, dents, and other Annually
damage.Repairasnecessary.
NOTE: Inareasofexcessivehumidity, using an algaecide (an
algaeinhibitor)inbasepanmayreduce algae build-up.
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Procedures
WARNING
!
To avoid death or personal injury due to electrical
shock,unplug power cord before cleaning or
performingmaintenance on thisdevice.
Air Filter Removal and Cleaning
NOTE: Neveroperate air conditionerwithfilter
removed.
Mini Chassis Air Filter Removal
SeeFigure4.Removefilterbylifting handle located on
topoffrontgrille and pulling filter free of unit.
Figure 4. Mini Chassis Air Filter Removal
Handle
Filter
Small and Large Chassis Air Filter Removal
See Figure 5. Access filter by removing front grille, then
liftfilterofftabs on front frame.
Figure 5. Small/Large Chassis Air Filter Removal
Cleaning Air Filter
Clean filter by vacuuming. Especially dirty filters can be
cleaned with a mild solution of warm soapy water. Rinse
filterofallsoap residue and completely dry before
reinstalling.
Frontgrille Air filter

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Evaporator Coil, Condenser Coil, and Base
Pan Maintenance
NOTE: SeeComponent Identification section of manual
forlocationofpartsdescribedinfollowing
paragraphs.
Outer Case Removal
To inspect and clean base pan, condenser coil, and
evaporatorcoil,airconditioneroutercasemust be
removedfrom chassis. Toremove outer case on large
chassis air conditioners, refer to the installation
instructions shipped with the unit.
To remove outer case from small and mini chassis units:
1. Removeairfilterandsetaside.
2. Removecontrolknobs by pulling knobs straight out.
3 Removescrews securing front frame to airconditioner
chassis.
On small chassis units, pull front frame out and away
fromair conditioner.
On mini chassis units, release “locking tabs” securing
right and left sides of frame to outer case by gently
butfirmlypushingframe in one direction and outer
case in opposite direction. (For example, to release
right side of frame, push frame to the right while
pushingcaseleft.)
Whenbothsides of frame are released, lift frame to
release top tabs, then pull frame out and away from
chassis.
4. Removescrewssecuringoutercasetoair conditioner
basepan.
5. Removescrewssecuringtop of case to partition
panel.
6. Removescrews securingsidesof case to partition
panel.
7. Removescrews securing rear of case to condenser
coil.
8. Lift outer case off chassis.
Inspecting and Cleaning Coils
Inspectevaporator and condenser coils. Check for bent
fins and accumulations of dirt or other debris that may
reduceorblockairflowthroughcoils.Reduced or blocked
Care and Maintenance
airflowaffectsairconditionerefficiencyandcan lead to
prematurecompressor failure.
Attempt to straighten bent fins by “combing” fins with a
fine tooth comb. Vacuum or blow dirt and debris from
coils. Use a brush to loosen difficult accumulations of dirt.
Inspecting and Cleaning Base Pan
Inspectbasepan. Check for dirt and debris, algae build-
up in condensate drain channels, scratches, paint
blisters, and rust spots.
•Vacuum or blow dirt and debris from base pan. Use a
brush to loosen difficult accumulations of dirt.
•If algae build-up is present, clean with sponge or cloth
dampenedwith warm soapy water.
NOTE: Placinganalgaecide in outdoor side of base pan
mayreduceoreliminateproblemofalgaebuild-
up. For best results, thoroughly clean base pan of
oldalgae before using an algaecide.
•Use a wire brush to remove any rust and loose paint in
base pan. Prime rust spots and bare metal with quality
metalprimer, then repaint areas using quality enamel
paint.
Outer Case Maintenance
Inspect outer case. Check for scratches, paint blisters,
and rust on both inside and outside of case.
NOTE: Removechassisfromouter case to inspect
interiorofoutercase.
Repair scratches, rust, and paint blisters using a quality
enamelpaint. Before painting, remove any loose paint and
rust with a wire brush. Prime rust spots and bare metal
withquality metal primer before repainting.
Fan Motor
Thefan motoris permanentlylubricated.Never addoilto
the motor.