Whirlpool AC0062XM0 User manual

AIR
CONDITIONER
?Ovens, Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers,Dishwa!

Copy your Model and
Serial Nurnbers here.. .
When you need service or call with a question, have
this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers. To
find Model and Serial Numbers remove the
front panel (see page 16). The numbers are
located on a label attached to the evaporator
coil cover near the top of the unit.
SERIAL LAB.3
A
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in the spaces below.
Keep this book, your warranty and sales slip
together in a handy place.
Model Number
Senal Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR
AIR CONDITIONER
It is your responsibilityto make
surethat your air conditioner:
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 Is not used by children or anyone not
able to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
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.
Energy SavingTips
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 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 Keep heat registers and cool air returns
closed or blocked off so cooled air won’t
escape.
l Use a vent fan in areas where cooking,
laundry, or bathing is done to pull out
extra heat and moisture near its source.
F3efore You U, e Your Air Conditioner
Energy Tips
Electrical ReqLlirernents
Installation InGructions
How to Start and
I Use Your Air Conditioner
Contents
tjage page
2 Cleaning and Caring for Your
2 Air Conditioner . . 16
3 Cooling Load Guide 18
6 Self-Service Checklist 19
Service Information 19
14
‘- 1987 Whirlpool Corporation
2

Electrical Requirements
For Your Air Conditioner
BELOW ARE EL.ECTRICAL PLUG VARIA-
T-IONS. CHOOSE THE ONE WHICH
MATCHES THE AMPERE RATING OF YOUR
UNIT. THE NUMBER OF AMPERES IS
PRINTED ON THE SERIAL LABEL,
ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE UNIT,
BEHIND THE FRONT PANEL (SEE PAGE 2).
PLUG TYPE
3-PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG
I
POWER SUPPLY
J-PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG
POWER SUPPLY
3- PRONG
GROUNDING
TYPE WALL
RECEPTACLE
CORD
SEE ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
A
n
For 115 volt models with
serial plate amperes up
through 7.5
D
B
D
For 115 volt models with
serial plate amperes of
7.6 through 12.0
For 230 volt and 2301208
volt models with serial
plate amperes up through
12.0
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
For 115 volt models with serial plate amperes up
through 7.5
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES
Do not, under any circumstances, remove the
power supply cord ground prong.
RECEPTACLE WIRING
RECEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as
large as 14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the
personal responsibility and obligation of the
customer to provide proper and adequate
receptacle wiring installed by a qualified electri-
cian. OBSERVE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE AND ALL LOCAL GOVERNING
CODES AND ORDINANCES.
Electrical Requirements
A 115 volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.) 60 hertz
AC only, 15 ampere fused electrical supply is
required (time delay fuse or time delay circuit
breaker required). See Figure 1 on page 4. It is
recommended that a separate circuit, serving
only this appliance, be provided. Do not use an
extension cord.
Electrical Connection
Electrical Ground is Required on this Appliance
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to
have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician. See Figure 1
on page 4.

Figure 1
TACLE
POWER-SUPPLY CORD
ALTERNATE GYOUNDING METHOD
f changing ano proper!y grounding the wall
receptacle is imrjossible and where local codes
permit iconsult your electrrcal inspector), a
remporary adapter may be plugged into the
existing 2-prong wall receptacle to mate with the
3-prong power s~:pply cord. See Figure 2. THIS,
HOWEVER. IS ~JOT RECOMMENDED.
of tnis is done, y )u rnusr connect the grounded
eyelet on the adapter to the wall receptacle
cover plate screw and from this same screw, you
tnust connect a separate copper ground wire
I -14 minimum) IO a grounded cold water pipe. r
See Figure 2. Do not ground to a gas supply
pipe. Do not connect to electrical supply until
(appliance is permanently grounded.
ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED MET
COLD WATER PIP
(REMOVE PAINT, e
GROUND ASSEMBLY
(ATTACH TO GROUNDED
METAL COLD
WATER PIPE)
PLATE
WALL
RECEPTACLE
POWER SUPPLY CORD
‘Cold water pipr rnust have metal continuity to
electrical grounrl and not be interrupted by
plastic, rubber c)r other electrically insulating
<onnectors (incleilding water meter or pump)
without adding a jumper wire at these con
iel:tions.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
For 115 volt models with serial plate amperes of
7.6 through 12.0
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES
AXD ORDlhANCES
Do not, under any circumstances, remove the
power supply cord ground prong.
RECEPTACLE WIRING
RESEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as
large as 14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the
personal responsibility and obligation of the
customer to provide proper and adequate
receptacle wiring installed by a qualified electri-
cian. OBSERVE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE AND ALL LOCAL GOVERNING
CODES AND ORDINANCES.
Electrical Requirements
A 115 volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.) 60 hertz
AC only, 15 ampere fused electrical supply is
required (time delay fuse or time delay circuit
breaker required). See Figure 3. lt is required
that a separate circuit, serving only this appliance,
be provided. Do not use an extension cord.
Electrical Connection
Electrical Ground is Required on this Appliance
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to
have a properlv grounded 3-pronq wall receptacle
installeb by a qualified
Figure 3
3.PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG
.
electrician. See Fig.ure 3.
GROUNDING
TYPE WALL RECEPl
POWER SUPPLY CORD -ACLE

ALTERNATE GROUNDING METHOD
If changing and properly grounding the wall
receptacle is impossible and where local codes
permit (consult your electrical inspector), a
temporary adapter may be plugged into the
existing 2-prong wall receptacle to mate with the
3-prong power supply cord. See Figure 4. THIS,
HOWEVER, IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
If this is done, you must connect the grounded
eyelet on the adapter to the wall receptacle
cover plate screw and from this same screw, you
must connect a separate copper ground wire
(#14 minimum) to a grounded cold water pipe.*
See Figure 4. Do not ground to a gas supply
pipe. Do not connect to electrical supply until
appliance is permanently grounded.
Figure 4
ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED META
COLD WATER PIP
(REMOVE PAINT,
SCRE
J-PRONG
GROUNDI
PLUG
RECEPTACLE
ROUND PRONG
POWER SUPPLY CORD
*Cold water pipe must have metal continuity to
electrical ground and not be interrupted by
plastic, rubber or other electrically insulating
connectors (including water meter or pump)
without adding a jumper wire at these con-
nections.
cc
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
For 230 and 230/208 volt models with serial
plate amperes up through 12.0
Refer to Chart C for specific wiring and re-
ceptacle information to be used.
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES
Do not, under any circumstances, remove the
power supply cord ground prong.
ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON
THIS APPLIANCE.
A three-wire, single-phase 60 hertz AC only
electrical supply is required.
A separate electrical supply is required on a
separately fused circuit. Do not fuse ground-
neutral.
See Chart C for receptacle voltage requirements,
proper fuse size, wire size and wiring connec-
tions which must conform with rating of the
appliance. Do not use an extension cord.
Chart-C
PLUG AND
I
RATING IN I SEE BELOW
AMPS I I
RECEPTACLE WIRING
RECEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as
large as size shown on electrical Chart C. Use
copper wire only. It is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to provide
proper and adequate receptacle wiring installed
by a qualified electrician. OBSERVE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL LOCAL
GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to
have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Your Air Conditioner
Unpack the accessory parts that came with your air conditioner to determine
which window installation instruction you should follow.
If you have these parts,
follow:
INSTRUCTION 1
(below)
atg=l
WINDOW GUMTlPESEI\IER
u
Installation
Instructions
If you have
these parts,
follow:
INSTRUCTION 2
(on page 8).
CAUTION:
l Be sure air conditioner does not fall out of
window during installation.
l Handle the air conditioner with care.
Watch out for the sharp metal fins on
the front and rear coils.
l Do not use the collected water for drinking
purposes. It is not sanitary.
-OR-
For through-the-wal I
installation, follow:
INSTRUCTION 3
(on page 11).
This installation meth-
od for slid-out chassis
model only.
1 l Unpack accessory parts (see Figure 5) before
installing your air conditioner. A normal
installation can be made with a screwdriver,
small level, pocket knife, tape measure and a
drill with 3/32” drill bit.
Am Pick the right window. First, decide what
room(s) you want to cool. Then choose a
window that will allow the air-conditioned air
to flow freely and directly into the room(s)
you want cooled. Remember, it’s difficult to
move air around corners. Choose a window
that’s also near an electrical outlet. (Refer
to the ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT pages
for type of receptacle and wiring needed.) Do
not use an extension cord. The window in
which you place your air conditioner should
have an opening of at least 25 inches in width
and at least 16 inches in height (see Figure 6).
Standard installation parts are supplied for
double-hung sash windows up to 38 inches in
width.

3
. Remove front panel by pushing top down and
pulling toward you (see Figure 7). This
protects the plastic front from damage and
makes the air conditioner easier to handle
4
l Center air conditioner in window. Rear of
unit must be’ raised slightly to position lower
rail of air conditioner behind and up against
back side of window sill ( see Figure 8).
CAUTION: BE SURE UNIT DOES NOT
FALL OUT OF WINDOW.) Lower the
window sash firmly behind the top mounting
channel.
3
l Leveling air conditioner is not required in a
normal installation. The proper slope is
designed into the product. However, be sure
you have approximately a one-half bubble
(X”) downward tilt to the outside for proper
water drainage (see Figure 9). If necessary,
reposition or shim cabinet to provide the
proper tilt or side-to-side leveling
Figure IQ
6
. Pull out sliding curtains while holding air
conditioner in window. Extend curtains on
both sides until they engage window channels.
Pulling slightly inward allows curtains to slide
easily. Mark and make 3/32” pilot holes
before installing thumb screws in side handles
of curtains (see Figure 10. Or, if space is a
problem, use holes in top flanges of curtains.
(CAUTION: BE SURE UNIT DOES NOT
FALL OUT OF WINDOW.)
Figure 11 .,
WtIfdimW
LOCK
w1NDow fS@GKET
RAIL SEA&
7

7
0
8
l
Install window rail seal and window lock
bracket. Press foam window rail seal into place
and cut to proper length (see Figure 11). Mark and
make a 3j&” pilot hole, then install lock bracket
using roundhead screw. (CAUTION: KEEP WIN-
DOW LOCK BRACKET INSTALLED AT ALL
TIMES TO BE SURE UNIT DOES NOT FALL
OUT OF WINDOW. REMOVE ONLY WHEN YOU
WISH TO REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER FROM
WINDOW.) Seal small openings around installa-
tion with gum-type sealer.
Attach front panel by placing bottom edge on
clips and pushing top down, then in and up.
Installation
Instructions
CAUTION:
l Be sure air conditioner does not fall out of
window during installation.
l
Handle the air conditioner with care. Watch
out for the sharp metal fins on the front
and rear coils.
1
l Unpack accessory parts
(see Figure12) be-
fore installing your air conditioner. A normal
installation can be made with a screwdriver,
saw, small level, pocket knife, tape measure
and drill with 3/32” drill bit.
Figure 12
4 SHEET 7 S-HEET 5 WooD PLASTIC DRAIN-CUP
METAL SCREWS METAL SCREWS SCREWS SPOUT
(S.3XWe.” (aloX1/2” (#8X3/4”
ROUND HEAD) HEX HEAD) ROUND HEAD)
2
l Pick the right window. First, decide what
room(s) you want to cool. Then choose a
window that will allow the air-conditioned air
to flow freely and directly into the room(s)
you want cooled. Remember, it’s difficult to
move air around corners. Choose a window
that’s also near an electrical outlet. (Refer to
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS for recep-
tacle and wiring needed.) Do not use an
extension cord. The window in which you
place your air conditioner should have an
opening of at least 26 inches in width and at
least 18 inches in height (see Figure 13 ).
Standard installation parts are supplied for
double-hung windows up to 40 inches in
width.
l Do not use the collected water for drinking
purposes. It is not sanitary.
8

Figure 13 .
c
4
3
l Remove front panel by pushing top down
and pulling toward you (see Figure 14). This
protects the panel from damage and makes
the air conditioner easier to handle during
installation.
Figure 14
GROUNDWIRESCREW “HANDLE
4 . Slide unit out
of cabinet. First, disconnect the
green ground wire at the left-front corner of
base of unit by Iremoving retaining screw (save
screw for reuse later). Now slide unit out of
cabinet by pulling out on handle on bottom
5
(see Figure 15).
o Attach seal stri;)s to cabinet. Place 3/8” wide
self-adhering st & strip or window side of
bottom flange. Now, starting at the lower
corner of the cabinet, apply seal strips over
the center line of the pre-drilled holes for one
of the side mounting angles, over the center
line of pre-drilled holes for the top mounting
channel, and over the center line of pre-drilled
holes for the other side mounting angle. (See
Figure 16.)
Figure 16
\
b
6
a
Attach side mounting angles to the sides of
the cabinet by using four hex-head sheet
metal screws. (See Figure 17 .) Insert bottom
screws first. Be sure flange of each side
mounting angle faces inside. Now attach top
mounting angle to cabinet by using three hex-
head sheet metal screws, Again, be sur
flange is facing inside.
Figure 18
MEASUREDISTANCE FROM INSIDE
e tallest

7
l Measure and cut filler board to proper sizes.
First, measure the distance from inside one
window channel to the inside of the other
channel and subtract X”. (See Figure 18 .)
Now subtract the width of the air conditioner
and divide by 2. This will give you the width
to cut each filler board. Be sure to cut the
filler ooard down the mid-section of its
iongest measurement. Because the filler
boards will be equal in width, they will
automatically center your air conditioner
in your window.
,Back
Fiaure 19
Ad
I
LEFT
FILLER I
BOARD
LA<
Front
8
l Apply seal strips and attach filler boards. De-
termine which will be your left and right filler
boards. The holes on each board should align
with the holes in the side mounting angles.
Each filler board should also extend about %”
above the top edge of the air conditioner
cabinet. Now apply 3/8”-wide seal strips on
the room side of each filler board as shown
in Figure 19 (i.e. along the bottorn edge and
window channel edge). Also place a seal strip
along the top outside edge of each filler board.
Now attach the filler boards to the side
mounting angles with four, 3/8”, round
headed sheet metai screws. Tighten the screws
only loosely, so the filler boards can be
moved back and forth.
9
. Insert side mounting slides all the way into
top mounting channel.
10
*Place cabinet in window
by turning cabinet to
one side to get one filler board into window
channel. Now maneuver other filler board
into other window channel (see Figure 20 ).
Reaching through window opening, push
filler boards from outside as far toward you
as they will go, Extend the mounting slides
outward into the window channels on both
sides. Pull the cabinet toward you to position
the side mounting slides as far forward in the
window channels as possible. Now mark and
make a 3/32” pilot hole for each wood screw
used to secure the slides in the window
channels (see Figure 21). Be sure to use the
foam blocks that are provided (see Figure
20).
CAUTION: BE SURE CABINET DOES NOT
FALL OUT OF WINDOW.