Whirlpool ACH082XD0 User manual

UseAndCare
A Note to You ........................2
Air Conditioner Safety ..........3
Parts Bnd Features ................4
Operating Your Air
Conditioner ............................
5
Starting your air
conditioner ........................... 5
Using the energy saver
settings ................................ 5
Using the exhaust vent
control .................................. 6
Changing air direction .......... 6
Caring for Your Air
Conditioner ............................
7
Cleaning the front panel ...... 7
Cleaning the slide-out
air filter ................................. 6
Performing annual
maintenance ........................ 8
Saving energy ...................... 9
Troubleshooting .................. 10
Requesting Assistance
or Service ............................. 11
Index ..................................... 15
Warranty .............................. 16
1-800-253-1301
Call our Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments.
AIR CONDITIONERS lqvl

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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 informa-
tion 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
page 4 for location of label).
Dealer Name
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
Dealer Address
address, and telephone number.
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 day.
1-800-253-1301 1
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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-
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire, and
electrical shock.
tion of the use of the warning symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
l Read all instructions before using the
air conditioner.
l Complete the installation require-
ments as described in the Installation
Instructions.
l Do not operate the air conditioner
with the front panel removed.
l Never clean air conditioner parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
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.
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Help us help you
Please:
l Install your air conditioner in a window that
l Make sure the air conditioner is not used
will hold the weight, and secure the air by anyone unable to operate it properly.
conditioner according to the installation . Maintain the air conditioner properly.
instructions.
l Connect the air conditioner to the proper
kind of outlet with the correct electrical
supply and grounding. (See the Installation
Instructions.)
l Make sure the air conditioner is the correct
size for the area you want to cool.
l Use the air conditioner only to do what a
window air conditioner is designed to do.
Also, remove the Energy Label. Use a damp
ie Energy Label. Use a damp
cloth to take off any glue residue. DO NOT
f any glue residue. DO NOT
use sharp instruments, flammable fluids, or
uments, flammable fluids, or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage the
ers. These can damage the
material.
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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.
Control panel
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Slide-out
air filter
(P. 8) I
Adjustable air
direction cartridges
(P. 6)
Model and serial number label
(behind front panel)

Operating Your Air Conditioner
To obtain the best oossible results from vour air conditioner. it is imoortant that vou ooerate it
properly. This section tells you how to set the controls and how to direct the cooled air.
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Plug unit only into grounded electrical
outlet.
l Do not use an extension cord.
l Do not operate unit with the front panel
removed.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in electrical shock or
personal injury.
Starting your air conditioner
1. Set Exhaust Control to CLOSED for
maximum cooling performance.
(See “Using the exhaust vent control”
on page 6.)
2. Set the Selector Control to the desired
setting.
COOL-for cooling the room air
HEAT-for heating the room air
FAN ONLY-for circulating rmrn air
without cooling or heating it
3. Set the Fan Control to the desired
setting. You can use either the ENERGY
SAVER or NORMAL FAN settings. (See
“Using the energy saver settings” below.)
LOW - for sleeping comfort
MED - for normal cooling
QUICK COMFORT - for fastest cooling
NOTE: This product is not designed to be
used as a primary heat source. It is
intended for supplemental heating only.
HEAT mode operation is not recom-
mended when the outdoor temperature is
below 45°F.
IMPORTANT: If you turn the air conditioner
off, or if the compressor turns off when you
lower the Thermostat Control, wait at least
3 minutes before turning the air conditioner
back on. If you don’t wait, you may blow a
fuse or trip a circuit breaker.
4. Turn the Thermostat Control to a
mid-setting. You can adjust the air
conditioner’s cooling performance by
turning the Thermostat Control toward
COOLER for more cooling or toward
WARMER for less cooling. You will need
to experiment to find the setting which
suits you best.
Using the energy saver settings
Use the ENERGY SAVER settings when
you do not want the fan to run continuously.
Using these settings causes the fan to stop
when the compressor stops and saves
energy.
Set the Fan Control to the desired setting.
LOW - for sleeping comfort
MED - for normal cooling
QUICK COMFORT - for fastest cooling

Using the exhaust vent control
The Exhaust Vent Control draws stale or
smoky air from the mom or circulates
existing room air.
To exhaust room alr:
1. Set Exhaust Vent Control to OPEN.
2. Set Selector Control to desired setting
(COOL, HEAT, or FAN ONLY).
3. Set Fan Control to desired setting
(ENERGY SAVER or NORMAL FAN).
4. Set Thermostat Control to desired setting.
To circulate room air:
1. Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED.
2. Set Selector Control to desired setting
(COOL, HEAT, or FAN ONLY).
3. Set Fan Control to desired setting
(ENERGY SAVER or NORMAL FAN).
4. Set Thermostat Control to desired setting.
NOTE: For maximum performance, the
Exhaust Vent Control must be in the
CLOSED position when cooling or room air
circulation is desired.
Changing air directiol
The air direction cartridges on both sides of
the unit control the direction of the cooled
air. The air direction cartridge rotates to
direct the air straight ahead or to the sides of
the unit. The louvers in each air direction
cartridge are operated by a tab. Use the tab
to direct the air up, down, or straight ahead.
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Caring for Your Air
Conditioner
Proper care of your air conditioner helps
ensure longer life of the unit and lower
operating c&ts. Follow these instructions
carefully .
hock Hazard
Electrical S
l Unplug the power cord from the recep-
tacle before cleaning the unit.
l Do not use cleaning fluids, solvents,
abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents
on the air conditioner.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in electrical shock, personal
injury, or product damage.
Cleaning the front panel
1. Disconnect power cord from receptacle.
2. Remove the front panel for cleaning.
Remove the two screws from the bottom
edge of the front panel.
3. Lii front panel up and toward you.
4. Remove the slide-out air filter and clean
separately. (See “Cleaning the slide-out
air filter” on page 8.)
NOTE: The front panel does not have to
be removed to clean filter.
5. Clean front panel with warm water, mild
soap or detergent, and a soft cloth. Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
6. Wipe control panel clean with a soft, dry
cloth.
7. Replace the front panel.
8. Plug in the power cord.
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Screws
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Cleaning the slide-out 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. Remove filter by sliding it up and out the
top of the front panel.
2. Clean filter using a vacuum cleaner.
OR
Filter
If very dirty, wash filter with warm water
and mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly
before replacing. I” ’ I
3. Replace filter by sliding it back down into
opening at top of front panel.
Performing annual maintenance
Your air conditioner needs annual mainte-
nance to ensure steady, top performance
throughout the year. Call the service com-
pany recommended by your dealer to:
l Inspect and clean the coils and condensate
water passages.
l Check fan and fan motor.
The compressor and fan motor are sealed
and need no oiling. The expense of an
annual inspection is the consumer’s respon-
sibility.
OR
If you are familiar with electrical appliances,
you can do the inspection and maintenance
yourself. If you choose to do so, follow these
steps:
1. Disconnect power cord from receptacle.
2. Remove the front panel. (See “Cleaning the
front panel” on page 7.)
3. Slide unit out of cabinet using the handles
on the base flange
4. Be careful not to break off or remove
white or gray beaded foam parts. Some
are marked “Do not remove.”
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Unplug power cord from receptacle
before performing any maintenance.
Be sure no liquid gets into the motor,
electrical control box, or compressor
electrical terminals.
l Do not lift, push, or pull any white or
gray beaded foam (expanded polysty-
rene) parts.
l Because your air conditioner weighs
from 80 to 200 pounds, it is recom-
mended that you have someone help
you when you remove or reinstall
your unit and that you both use proper
lifting techniques.
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.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in electrical shock, personal
injury, or product damage.
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4. Wrap the motor, electrical control box,
and the compressor terminal box in
plastic film to make sure no water or
other liquid gets inside. Water or other
liquids could damage the insulation and
cause serious mechanical problems.
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.
6. Remove plastic film from motor and
electrical parts.
7. Replace unit in the cabinet.
8. Replace the front panel.
9. Plug in the power cord.
NOTE: It is a good idea to wait i4 hours
before starting the unit again. This allows
time for all areas to dry thoroughly. The
water from rainfall or from normal opera-
tion does not harm the components.
Han’dle
(some models
have 2 handles)
Saving energy
l Improve your home’s insulation. Seal all
doors and windows. Close the fireplace
flue.
l Close blinds or drapes on the sunny side
of the house. Add window awnings.
l Keep the air filter clean.
l Do not block the airflow from the air
conditioner with drapes or furniture.
l Ventilate the attic. High temperatures in
the attic add to the cooling load.
l Try not to use heat-producing appliances
during the hottest part of the day.
l Turn lights and appliances off when not
needed.
l Keep heat registers and cool-air returns
closed.
l Use exhaust venting fans while cooking,
doing laundry, or bathing.

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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.
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PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Air conditioner
won’t run
Is the unit 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?
Is the Thermostat Control set correctly?
Has the local power failed?
Unit blows
fuses or trips
circuit breaker
Are time-delay fuses being used?
Is an extension cord being used? DO NOT use an extension
cord with this or any other appliance.
Are you waiting 3 minutes before trying to restart the unit?
Unit turns on
Is the air filter clean?
and off
OR does not
cool/heat the
Are the inside evaporator coils and the outside condenser
coils clean?
room Is there excessive moisture or heat in the room (open vessel
cooking, showers, etc.)?
Is the Fan Control set too low?
Is the Thermostat Control set properly?
Normal operating sounds
When your air conditioner operates nor-
mally, you will hear sounds such as:
l PINGING or CLICKING as water droplets
hit the condenser. Water droplets help cool
the condenser.
l AIR MOVEMENT from the fan, especially
on QUICK COMFORT setting.
l CLICKS from the cooling cycle.
Sounds may also be caused by house
construction - such as vibration of the unit
due to wall construction or an unsteady
window mounting area.
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