Whirlpool 947596 B User manual

Whirlpool
CORPORATION
AIR CONDITIONER
USE & CARE GUIDE
Table of Contents Page
Before You Use Your Air Conditioner 2
Energy TIPS 2
Cooling Load Guide 2
How to Start and Use ‘Your Air Conditioner 3
Cleaning and Care 4
Electrical Requlrements 6
lnstallatlon Instructions 9
Self-Service Check List 16
Service Information 16
Handle thk air conditioner with
metal fins on the front and rear coils.
NOW...
Is a good time to fill in the spaces
below. You will need this
information if you call for service
or ask questions about your air
conditioner. Model and serial
numbers are on a plate attached
to the front of the unit.
You can see it after removing the
plastic front panel.
Model No
Serial No -~
Purchase Date ~
Serwce Co Phone No
Part No. 947596 B

BEFORE YOU USE Saving Tips
YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
It is your responsibility
to make sure that your new
air conditioner:
l Improve home insulation (seal doors, windows,
and close fireplace flue).
l Close blinds or drapes on sunny side of house;
add window awnings.
l Has been properly installed.
l Is the right size for the area you want to cool.
l Is properly connected to electricity.
l Is properly electrically grounded.
l Is properly used only for the job it was intended
to do.
l Keep air filter clean. Don’t block air flow with
drapes or furniture.
l Ventilate attic (high temperature levels add to
normal cooling load).
l Try not to use heat producing appliances
during the hottest part of the day. Turn lights,
radios. televisions, and other appliances off
when not needed.
l Is not used by children or anyone not able to
operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
l Keep heat registers and cold air returns closed
or blocked off so cooled air won’t escape.
l Also, remove energy label and buy guide. Use
damp cloth to take off any glue residue. Do not
use a sharp instrument or any harsh or abrasive
cleaners.
l Use a vent fan in areas where cooking, laundry,
or bathing is done to pull out extra heat and
moisture near its source.
l Use the energy saving settings.
COOLING LOAD GUIDE - SQUARE FEET METHOD
ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS
To make sure you choose the right size unit, use this “COOLING LOAD GUIDE-SQUARE FEET METHOD.”
It is a quick, easy means of computing capacity.
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COOLING CAPACllY REOUIREO--BTU/HI3
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Determine the area 10 be cooled in square feel and locate lhat
point on the left side of chart
2. Move horizontally across to the center line of Band A I3 or C
according lo the condltion of the celling in the area to be cooled
Band A-Occupied Space Above Celling
Band B-Insulated Celling Under AttIc
Bend C-Non-Insulated Ceihng Under AttIc
3. From center of band move wthln the band to left for more
northerly exposure or right for more westerly exposure
4. From lhls point. read down to bottom of chart to determlne
required Btulhr output Write the Eltu hr flgute in the space
lndlcated below
6.
7.
6.
9.
lo.-
Locate your qeoqraphlc area on inset map and multiply
factor showhbyilgure I” number 5
If room air condltloner IS Intended orlmarllv for mqht-
time cooling. subtract 30% (from flgbre I” nimber 67
Subtract 30 Btu hr from figure in number 7 (or 6) for
each lhnear foot of wall separating the area to be cooled
from another cooled room
If more than two people occupy area. add 600 Btu hr per
person ito flaure I” number 8) If onlv one person.
subtract 600 gtu hr
Add 4000 Btwhr (to figure I” number 9) if area to be
cooled Includes kitchen
For best results a room condltlonlng umt or umts with a cooling
capacity rating close to that estimated above should be selected
A smaller capacity umt operatlng continuously will contrlbute
more to comfort than a larger capacity unit operating Intermit-
lently
5. -~ Btu hr (from number 4 above)
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How to Start and Use Your
Air Conditioner
Be sure air conditioner is OFF before plugging it in.
Choose the control panel drawing that matches the
control panel of your air conditioner.
1
. To start your air conditioner:
l Choose either CONTINUOUS FAN or AUTOMA-
TIC FAN.
CONTINUOUS FAN - Fan runs all the time,
even as thermostat turns compressor on and
off.
AUTOMATIC FAN (ENERGY SAVING SET-
TINGS) - The fan cycles on and off with the
compressor. saving the cost of electrical
energy used to run the fan continuously.
When the energy saving setting is selected, no
air is circulated during these off periods. This
setting can be used during periods when rooms
are not being used continuously, when weather
is not extremely hot or humid, and for areas
that do not need to be extremely cool (infant or
elderly person’s room. etc.).
@If there are times when the “energy saving
setting” temperature variation is not satisfac-
tory, or during extremely warm, humid weather.
and for areas of high activity which need to be
constantly cool, use CONTINUOUS FAN set-
tlngs.
When the unit is set on AUTOMATIC FAN, it is
normal for tt to turn on and off. The length of
trme the unit WIII be off depends on room
temperature and thermostat setting.
l Choose erther LO, MED, or HI FAN SPEED on
continuous or automatic fan settings.
LO - for sleeping comfort
MED - for normal cooling
HI - for maximum cooling
least two minutes before turning it back on or
2.
3.
Set THERMOSTAT by turning knob towards
higher numbers for maximum cooling. Lower
number settings result in warmer room tempera-
ture. You will need to experiment to find the
setting which suits you best.
EXHAUSTING ROOM AIR. Use your air con-
ditioner to exhaust stale. smoky air - with or
without cooling.
For EXHAUST controls with settings OPEN and
CLOSED:
l Set EXHAUST on OPEN.
l Adjust fan control to continuous fan settings
and to speed desired.
l Set thermostat on #l if no cooling is desired.
Turn thermostat to a higher number if you want
cooling also. For maximum cooling, set
EXHAUST on CLOSED.
- or -
For EXHAUST controls with settings EXHAUST
and FRESH AIR:
l To exhaust room air, set on EXHAUST. Adjust
fan control to continuous fan and speed de-
sired. Set thermostat on #l. if no cooling is
desired.
l To bring in outside air, set on FRESH AIR.
Adjust fan control to continuous fan and speed
desired. Set thermostat on #l, if no cooling is
desired.
l To circulate room air, set EXHAUST/FRESH AIR
control on OFF. Set thermostat to #l. Adjust
fan control to continuous fan and desired
speed setting.
l For maximum cooling, set EXHAUST/FRESH
AIR control on OFF.
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Changing Air Direction
The louvers in the grille area at the top of the air
conditioner control the direction of the cooled air.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Move the levers at the top or bottom of the grille
to the right, left or straight ahead. Simply move
the levers in the direction you want the air to go.
On most models, the louvers can only be adjusted
left or right. The front set is fixed and directed
uoward.
On some models. air flow can be directed up or
down. Move the tab in the center louver to direct
air.
3n some models. all louvers are fixed. The
louvers can not be adjusted.
Cleaning and Caring
for Your Air Conditioner
Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help
insure longer life and lower operating costs. Follow
these instructions carefully. Call your dealer for an
annual checkup
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.
( Do not use cleaning flulds. solvents. abrasive
~ c,leaners. or strong detergents. They may
damage the parts.
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Cleaning of Front Frame
WARNING: DISCONNECT FROM ELECTRICAL SUP-
PLY BEFORE CLEANING UNIT.
1.
2.
3.
Remove the front frame from unit when cleaning
(as shown below).
Clean front frame with warm water and mild soap
or detergent. Use a soft cloth. Rinse and dry.
Replace front frame.
Wipe control panel clean with a soft dry cloth.
Cleaning the Filter
Check every two weeks to see if filter needs cleaning.
1. To remove front frame, press down at top edge of
front.
2. When front moves away from top of cabinet, pull
top of front toward you.
3. Lift up and away from bottom spring clips.
4. Remove filter from plastic front frame, by remov-
ing elastic band which holds it in place.
5. Clean filter, using a vacuum cleaner.
-or-
6.
If very dirty, wash falter with warm water and mild
detergent. Air dry thoroughly before replacing.
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Annual Maintenance
for Your Air Conditioner
Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to
help insure steady, top performance throughout the
year
Call the service company recommended by your
dea er to:
l Inspect and clean the co11.s and condensate
water passages
l Check fan and oil the fan motor.
l The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling.
-or-
If you are familiar with electrical appliances,
you can do the cleaning and maintenance
yourself. If you decide to go ahead, follow these
steps:
CAUTION :
Be sure no liquid gets into the motor, electri-
cal control box or compressor electrical
terminals.
1.
DANGER-SHOCK OR INJURY HAZARD - be-
fore performing any maintenance be sure to
disconnect power cord from receptacle.
2.
REMOVE UNIT FROM CABINET. Wrap the motor.
electrical control box and electrical terminals box
In aluminum foil or plastic, and make sure no
water or other liquid gets Inside any of these
parts. It could damage the insulation and cause
serious trouble.
3. Carefully 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 dart, sand. leaves. insects or algae. Also,
clean If you detect an odor from the air con-
ditioner. While the cabinet is open, this is a good
time to oil the fan motor.
4.
Remove foil or plastic from motor and electrical
parts.
5.
Replace unit In cabinet.
NOTE: It‘s a good idea to wait 24 hours before
starting the unit again. This allows time for all
areas to dry out. The water from rainfall or from
normal operation does not harm these compo-
nents.
Oiling of the Fan Motor
1. DANGER-SHOCK OR INJURY HAZARD - be-
fore performing any maintenance be sure to
disconnect power cord from receptacle.
2.
Oil the fan motor per instructions on the motor.
To add oil, pull out the oil hole plug at each end of
the motor.
An easy to use one-ounce capsule of especially
recommended oil (Part No. 10943) can be ordered
from your dealer.
3.
Replace the plug to keep dirt from motor bear-
ings.
4.
Reinstall unit in cabinet after performing mainte-
nance.
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