Montgomery Ward ACE8005MW User manual

Instruction Manual
Item: 769358
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Montgomery Ward Customer Service
3650 Milwaukee Street, Madison, WI 53714
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Cool,
comfortable
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8000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
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Thank you for purchasing your Montgomery Ward
Window Air Conditioner. Put through the paces by the experts, we
guarantee that it will perform to the highest standard, time after time,
with all the convenience and durability you rely on from Wards.
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Important Safeguards ................... 3
Electrical Safety ...............................4
Specications.................................... 4
Parts & Features.......................... 4–5
Installation...................................... 6–9
How to Use.................................. 10–11
Maintenance & Storage................12
Troubleshooting........................12–13
Return Information ........................14
Warranty..............................................15
Table of Contents
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Important Safeguards
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. DO NOT use this appliance for other than its
intended use.
• REMOVE all packaging materials and labels before rst use. Save the carton—
it is the best way to store this unit during winter, or when not in use.
• DO NOT drape the cord over the counter or tabletop, where it can be pulled on
or tripped over. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance as this could
cause the cord to fray or break. Do not set heavy objects on cord.
• We DO NOT recommend using an extension cord with this appliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when using this appliance near children.
• A re may occur if this appliance is used near ammable materials.
DO NOT place the appliance or its cord on or near a heated surface.
• DO NOT use near water or operate in a damp room, such as a laundry room or
bathroom. DO NOT allow water to ow into air conditioner.
• DO NOT use an accessory or attachment not recommended by Montgomery
Ward, as this may cause injury, or damage the appliance.
• Keep hands, hair and clothing away from all moving parts.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• DO NOT position the unit so the cold air blows directly at a person, pet or plant.
• DO NOT drink water drained from this air conditioner.
• Unplug the unit if it begins to make strange sounds or produces odor.
• Turn off and unplug this appliance when not in use.
• NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT USE AN APPLIANCE WITH A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG, OR AFTER
THE APPLIANCE MALFUNCTIONS, OR HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANY MANNER.
• Appliances/tools contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Dispose of
your old appliances/tools using appropriate collection systems in accordance
with local and federal regulations.
• The power cord contains a current device (LCDI) that senses damage to the
power cord. To check the TEST and RESET buttons:
1. Plug in the air conditioner. Press TEST and you will notice a click as the
RESET button pops out.
2. Press RESET and you will notice a click as the button engages.
3. The cord is now supplying electricity to the unit.
4. DO NOT use this device to turn the unit on or off.
5. If this device fails to reset, DO NOT use the air conditioner.
• DO NOT open the unit during operation.
Thank you
for your
purchase!
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Parts & Features (cont.)
Specications
Electrical Safety
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This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug with LCDI (Leakage
Current Detection and Interrupter). This is a safety feature to reduce the risk of
electrical shock. USING AN EXTENSION CORD OR ADAPTOR PLUG IS NOT
RECOMMENDED WITH THIS APPLIANCE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AN
ELECTRICAL OUTLET SERVING ONLY THIS APPLIANCE BE USED. This outlet must
be properly installed and grounded. If you have any questions about the grounding
or electrical instructions, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to modify
the plug in any way. Montgomery Ward cannot accept any liability for damage or
injury resulting from failure to observe these safety procedures.
POWER RATING 6.5 Amps, 115V, 60Hz
COOLING AREA 350 sq. ft.
CORD LENGTH 80"
DIMENSIONS 18½"W x 13½" H x 16" D
WEIGHT 46 lbs.
MODEL ACE8005MW (8000 BTU)
Note: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purpose only. Your
air conditioner may be slightly different. The actual shape shall prevail.
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Remote
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Parts & Features
1. Louvers 14. Sleep
2. Accordion Panels 15. Clean Air (12,000 BTU only)
3. Cabinet 16. Fan
4. Front Panel 17. OFF/ON
5. Control Panel 18. Remote OFF/ON
6. Decrease Time or Temp 19. Remote Temp Down
7. Timer 20. Remote Timer
8. Check Filter Reset 21. Remote One Touch
9. Mode 22. Remote Energy Saver
10. Remote Signal Receptor 23. Remote Sleep
11. Energy Saver 24. Remote Fan Speed
12. Increase Time or Temp 25. Remote Temp Up
13. Display 26. Remote Mode
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Control Panel

Top Rail Hardware:
screw (4) top rail (1)
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Installation Installation (cont.)
We recommend that two people install this product. Basic mechanical skills are
required. Installation time should be about 1 hour and proper installation is the
responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the warranty. You MUST use all supplied parts and use proper
installation procedures as described in these instructions.
Tools you will need: phillips screwdriver, level
Tools you may need: at screwdriver, pencil, tape measure, scissors or knife
Model 6000 or 8000
BTU
10,000 or
12,000 BTU
Opening
Height 14" MIN 15½" MIN
Opening
Width
23" MIN–
36" MAX
23" MIN–
36" MAX
The air conditioner is designed to install in a standard, double-hung window.
Lower sash must open sufciently to allow a clear vertical opening (see table be-
low). Side and rear of the unit must have clear air space to allow enough airow
through the condenser for heat removal. The rear of the unit must be outdoors,
not inside a building or garage.
Mounting Hardware:
1/2–3/4" screw (7) frame lock (2) sash lock (1)
Top Rail Hardware
3/8 Screws
(4)
Top Rail
(1)
R1 hardware
(2)
+window sash
seal foam &
weather
stripping
1. Remove the air conditioner from the carton and place on a at surface.
2. Remove the top rail and screws from the packaging material.
3. Align the holes in the top rail with those in the top of the air conditioner.
4. Secure the top rail to the unit with top rail screws. All 4 screws must be used!
5. The top rail and the accordion panels at each side are offset to provide the
proper pitch to the rear of the air conditioner. This is necessary for proper
condensed water utilization and drainage. If you are not using the accordion
panels for any reason, this pitch to the rear must be maintained. See page 8 #8
for more instruction on the required pitch.
6. Hold an accordion panel in one hand and gently pull back the center to free the
open end. Slide the free end “I” section of the panel directly into the air
conditioner cabinet.
7. Slide the panel down. Be sure to leave enough space to slip the top and bottom
of the frame into the rails on the cabinet. Once the panel has been installed on
the side, make sure it sits securely inside the frame channel by making slight
adjustments. Slide the top and bottom ends of the frame into the top and
bottom rails of the cabinet. Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on other
side.
top rail
pre-mounted bottom rail

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Installation (cont.)Installation (cont.)
8. Cut to size and attach an adhesive foam strip to the base of the window
opening (sill). Add the other adhesive foam strip to the underside of the window
sash (this will close down on the air conditioner).
9. Keep a rm grip on the air conditioner and carefully place the unit into the
window opening so the bottom of the air conditioner frame is against the
window sill. Carefully close the window sash down behind the top rail of the
unit.
inside
outside
*gap to measure ¾–1" for
6000 or 8000 BTU or 1–1 3/8"
for 10,000 or 12,000 BTU
measure from the air
conditioner cabinet edges
*
10. Extend the accordion panels out to the
window frame.
11. To install the frame lock, predrill pilot
holes in the sill and left and right bottom
of panel and place the frame lock between
the frame extensions and the window sill.
Drive two ½–¾" screws through the frame
lock and into the sill.
12. Drive three ½–¾” screws through the frame holes into the window sash (below).
13. Secure the lower sash in place by attaching the
sash lock with two ½–¾" screws.
14. Cut the non-adhesive window seal foam
to t and insert it in the space between
the upper and lower sashes.
If AC is Blocked by Storm Window
Add wood as shown in Fig.15, or remove storm window
before air conditioner is installed.
If Storm Window Frame must remain, be sure the drain holes
or slots are not caulked or painted shut. Accumulated Rain
Water or Condensation must be allowed to drain out.
Removing AC From Window
Turn AC off, and disconnect power cord. Remove sash
seal from between windows, and unscrew safety sash
lock.
Remove screws installed through frame and frame- lock.
Remove the R1 Panel and close (slide) side panels into
frame.
Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise sash and
carefully remove.
Be carefully not to spill any remaining water while lifting
unit from window. Store parts WITH air conditioner.
SASH
Storm window
frame or other
obstruction.
1-1/2"min
(38 mm)
Board
thickness as
required, for
proper
pitch to rear,
along entire
sill. Fasten
with nails or
screws.
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15. If the air conditioner is blocked by a storm window, remove the storm window
frame or add wood to the window sill. If the storm window frame must remain,
be sure the drain holes are not blocked or painted shut. Rainwater or
condensation must be allowed to drain.
Board thickness as
required for proper pitch to
rear, along entire sill; fasten
with nails or screws.
Sash
16. To remove the air conditioner from the window:
A. Turn the unit off, and disconnect from power.
B. Remove the sash seal from between windows, and unscrew safety
sash lock.
C. Remove screws installed through frame and frame locks and close
(slide) accordion panels into frame.
D. Keeping a rm grip on the unit, raise the sash and carefully remove.
Be careful not to spill any remaining water while lifting unit from
window. Store all parts with air conditioner.
17. See storage information on page 12.
adhesive
foam strip

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How to Use (cont.)How to Use
1. To TURN ON OR OFF, press ON/OFF button.
2. To change the TEMPERATURE SETTING, press the ARROW KEYS right or left
until the desired setting shows on the display. This temperature will be
maintained between 62–86°F.
3. To set the CLEAN AIR FEATURE (only on 10,000 or 12,000 BTU units), press
CLEAN AIR to turn on the ion generator. This will help remove pollen and other
impurities from the air.
4. To adjust the FAN SPEED, press the FAN button. Each time the button is
pressed, the fan changes setting (auto, low, medium or high). On dry mode,
the fan is controlled automatically on low.
5. Press the SLEEP BUTTON to initiate sleep mode. The selected temperature will
increase by 2O°F 30 minutes after the mode is selected. The temperature will
then increase by another 2O°F after an additional 30 minutes. This new
temperature will be maintained for 6 hours before it returns to the original
program. The sleep mode program can be cancelled at any time during
operation by pressing SLEEP again.
6. As a reminder to check the air lter after 250 hours of operation, the LED will
light up. Press CHECK FILTER to reset after cleaning the lter and the light will
go off.
7. Available on cool, dry and auto, press ENERGY SAVER and the fan will continue
to run for 3 minutes after the compressor shuts off. The fan then cycles on for 2
minutes at 10 minute intervals until the room temperature is above the set
temperature, at which time the compressor turns on and starts cooling again.
8. Press MODE to set auto, cool, dry and fan. The LED beside each will light up
when selected. The unit will automatically initiate the ENERGY SAVER
function under cool, dry and auto (auto-cooling or auto-fan) modes.
A. When you set the mode to AUTO, it will automatically select cooling
or fan-only operation depending on what temperature you have
selected and the room temperature. The fan speed cannot be adjusted.
B. Select COOL and a temperature for normal cooling (keep the vent
closed for maximum cooling efciency).
C. Use FAN when cooling is not desired, but you wish to have air
circulation (open the vent during this function). Choose any fan speed
you prefer. The display will show the actual room temperature and the
temperature cannot be adjusted.
D. In DRY mode, the air conditioner will operate as a dehumidier. Since
the conditioned space is a closed or sealed area, some degree of
cooling will continue.
9. When the unit is on or off, press TIMER. The TIMER ON light will illuminate to
indicate the auto start program is initiated.
A. When the time for TIMER ON is displayed, press TIMER again and the
TIMER OFF light illuminates. This indicates the auto stop program is
initiated.
B. Press or hold the arrow buttons to set the auto time by 0.5 hour
increments, up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours.
The display will count down the time remaining until start time.
C. The selected time will register in 5 seconds, and the system will
automatically revert back to display the previous temperature setting or
room temperature when the unit is on. (When the unit is off, there is no
display.)
D. Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time or adjusting the timer setting to
0 will cancel the timed program.
10. If the unit is turned off and on quickly, there will be an AUTOMATIC 3-MINUTE
TIME DELAYED START. This prevents overheating of the compressor and
possible circuit breaker tripping. The fan will continue to run during this time.
11. The unit is capable of displaying temperature in FAHRENHEIT OR CELSIUS. To
convert from one to the other, press and hold the left and right arrow buttons at
the same time, for 3 seconds.
12. The FRESH AIR VENT (only on 10,000 or 12,000 BTU units) allows the air
conditioner to:
A. Recirculate inside air.
B. Draw fresh air into the room.
C. Exchange air from the room and draw fresh air into the room.
A. vent closed B. vent open
C. vent and
exhaust open
13. Push ONE TOUCH (on the remote only) and the unit will automatically shift to
cool operation with auto fan speed and a temperature of 80˚ F. The timer
setting will be cancelled.

high pitched chatter
during cooling cycle—
normal
sound of
rushing air —
normal
gurgle or hiss
is the sound of
the refrigerant
passing through
the evaporator—
normal
unit may vibrate
due to poor
wall or window
construction or
incorrect installa-
tion— check out
droplets of
water hitting the
condenser may
cause pinging
or switching
sounds— normal
TYPICAL SOUNDS
Maintenance & Storage Troubleshooting (cont.)
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Display Error codes:
AS -room temperature sensor or evaporator temperature sensor error; unplug the
unit and plug it back in.
HS -electric heating sensor error; unplug the unit and plug it back in.
1. Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep it looking new. Be sure to unplug
the unit before cleaning to prevent shock or re hazards.
2. The cabinet and front may be dusted with an oil-free cloth or washed with a
damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. Never use harsh cleaners, wax or
polish on the cabinet.
3. The air lter should be checked at least once a month to see if cleaning is
necessary. Trapped particles in the lter can build up and cause accumulation of
frost on the cooling coils.
A. Push the vent handle to the closed position.
B. Open the front panel and take the lter by the center and pull up/out.
Wash the lter with liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water
(NEVER use hot water). Rinse thoroughly and gently shake away excess
water. Be sure the lter is thoroughly dry before replacing.
C. The lter may also be vacuumed clean.
D. NEVER operate the air conditioner without the air lter.
4. If you plan to store the air conditioner, remove it from the window per the
instructions on page 9. Cover the air conditioner with plastic or return it to the
original carton before storing in a dry location.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Unit does not
start
Check that cord is not disconnected from outlet.
Check if house fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Check if plug current device is tripped; press reset.
Check if power is turned ON.
Air from unit is
not cold enough
Check that room temperature is not below 62°F.
Check that sensor behind air lter isn’t touching a cold coil.
Set unit to lower temperature.
Compressor stopped when changing modes; wait for 3
minutes to set to COOL mode.
Ice is forming on
cooling coil be-
hind front panel
Outdoor temperature is below 64°F.
Air lter may be dirty; clean per page 12.
Use FAN ONLY mode to defrost the coil.
Unit is cooling,
but room is too
warm; NO ice on
cooling coil be-
hind front panel
Air lter may be dirty; clean per page 12.
Temperature is set too high.
Position louvers for better air distribution.
Air is being blocked by blinds, curtains, furniture, etc.; re-
move obstruction.
Unit turns on and
off rapidly
Air lter may be dirty; clean per page 12.
Outside temperature extremely hot; set fan speed to higher
setting to bring air past cooling coils more frequently.
Water dripping in-
side when cooling
Improper installation; tilt air conditioner slightly to the out-
side to allow water drainage per page 8.
Remote not
working
Check range is within 20 ft. & 180°radius of front panel.
Signal obstructed; remove obstruction.
Room too cold Increase temperature setting.

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If any item, for any reason, does not meet your expectations, just
return it to us. We’ll gladly either:
• Refund your merchandise amount
• Credit your account
• Send a replacement
You can return any unused item in its original packaging within 60
days of its receipt for a full refund of the purchase price (excluding
shipping and handling charges).
Please send returns to:
Montgomery Ward, Inc.
Attn: Customer Returns
2000 Harrison Suite 100
Clinton, IA 52732-6676
When returning an item:
• Use the original packaging and pack it securely.
• Please adequately insure your item in case you need to
make a claim with the carrier you choose for returning your
item.
• Include your order number and reason for return.
• We recommend keeping the receipt for 4 weeks.
Montgomery Ward, Inc. warrants this product
to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for one year from provable date of purchase.
Within this warranty period, Montgomery Ward will repair
or
replace, at its option, defective parts of this
product at no charge, provided the product is returned,
freight prepaid with proof of purchase to
Montgomery Ward.
Allow 2–4 weeks for return shipping.
This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse,
abuse or neglect on part of the owner. Warranty is also
invalid in any case that the product is taken apart or
serviced by an unauthorized service station.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and they may
vary from state to state.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE OF MERCHANTIBILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
1 Year Limited Warranty
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