Whirlpool ACM 152XE0 Operation manual

Installation & User’s Guide
A Note To You ........................ 2
Important Safety
Instructions ............................. 3
Electrical requirements ....... 4
Receptacle wiring ............... 5
Parts and Features ................. 6
Installation Instructions.. ....... 7
Before you begin.. ............... 7
Tools/supplies needed ........ 8
Parts supplied for
installation ........................... 8
Installation tips .................... 9
Window installation ............. 9
Through-the-wall
installation.. ....................... 13
Operating Instructions.. ....... 17
Starting your air
conditioner ........................ 17
Changing air direction ....... 17
Cleaning Instructions .......... 18
Cleaning the air filter.. ....... 18
Cleaning the front panel.. .. 19
Maintenance Instructions.. ..20
Annual maintenance ......... 20
Repairing paint damage.. ..22
Saving energy ................... 22
Troubleshooting ................... 23
Requesting Assistance
or Service .............................. 24
Warranty ............................... 28
AIR CONDITIONERS
MODELS: ACM 152XE0, ACM184XE0, ACM244XEO
PART NO. 1167492 Rev. A

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
information 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.
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.
l-800-253-1301
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Important Safbty Instructions
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and
statements. Please pay special attention to
the symbols and follow any instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation of the use
of the symbol.
This symbol alerts you to such
dangers as fire, electrical shock,
burns, cuts, and personal injury.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
personal injury when using your air conditioner,
follow these basic precautions:
l Read all instructions before using . Never clean air conditioner parts with
your air conditioner. flammable fluids. The fumes can create
*Complete the Installation Instructions a fire hazard or explosion.
as described in this manual. . FOR YOUR SAFETY.
l Never allow children to operate or DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
play with the air conditioner. OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
l DO NOT operate the air conditioner LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
with the front panel removed. ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
l Disconnect power supply cord from CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
receptacle before servicing. Refer to EXPLOSION.
model and serial number label for
BTU capacity, amperage, voltage,
and refrigerant charge specifications.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
It is your responsibility to be
sure your air conditioner:
l is installed in a window or wall that will
support the weight of the unit.
l is installed and secured according to
the Installation Instructions described
in this manual.
l is connected only to the proper kind of
outlet, with the correct electrical supply
and grounding. (See “Electrical
requirements” on page 4.)
l is the proper size for the area you want
to cool.
l is used only for the job it is designed to do.
l is not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.
l is properly maintained.
Also, remove the Energy Label and Buy
Guide. Use a damp cloth to take off any
glue residue. Do not use sharp instruments,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaner. These
can damage the material.
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Electrical requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug air conditioner into grounded
three prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not fuse neutral or grounding
circuit.
Do not use air conditioner with
front panel removed.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, electrical
shock, or serious injury.
Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUNDING PRONG.
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND
ORDINANCES.
NOTE: If codes permit, and a separate
grounding wire is used, it is recommended
that a qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate. Use a time-
delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. It is
required that a separate circuit, serving only
this air conditioner, be provided. See the
chart on page 5 for electrical plug variations.
Choose the plug that matches your unit’s
plug. Then, use the chart to find the voltage
and ampere requirements for your air
conditioner, and the gauge of copper wire
required for the receptacle wiring.
Fire Hazard
Do not use an extension cord.
Doing so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Grounding method
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. This air conditioner
is equipped with a power supply cord
containing 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 all local codes and
ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is
not available, it is the responsibility of the
consumer to have a proper wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.

Receptacle wiring
See the chart below for minimum gauge for
receptacle wiring. Use copper wire only. It is
the responsibility of the consumer to provide
proper and adequate receptacle wiring,
installed by a qualified electrician. Observe
the National Electrical Code and all local
governing codes and ordinances.
REQUIREMENTS
l 115 volt (103.5 min.-
126.5 max.)
l O-l 2 amperes
l 15 amp time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker
COPPER WIRE
14 gauge
PLUG
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l 230 volt (207 min.-253 max.)
or 14 gauge
l 230/208 volt (197.6 min.-
253 max.)
l O-l 2 amperes
l 15 amp time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker
l 230 volt (207 min.-253 max.)
or 12 gauge
l 230/208 volt (197.6 min.-
253 max.)
l O-l 6 amperes
l 20 amp time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker
l 230 volt (207 min.-253 max.)
or 10 gauge
l 230/208 volt (197.6 min.-
253 max.)
l O-24 amperes
l 30 amp time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker
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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 SPeCifk parts or features quickly, page references are included.
Airflow
direction
tab
(P. 17)\
Airflow louvers
(P. 17)
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Control panel /
(P. 17)
Slide-out
air filter
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Removable
front panel
(P. 19)
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Installation Instructions
Proper installation of your air conditioner is important for proper operation and best cooling
results. To avoid any installation problems and to ensure trouble-free performance of your
new air conditioner, please read these Installation Instructions, as well as the operating
instructions and electrical requirements before installing your unit.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
Before you begin
Check the window/wall location where
the air conditioner will be installed for
the following:
l The opening/window is large enough.
Remember to add twice the thickness of
the wood to be used to build the frame.
l The wall/window is sturdy enough to
support the weight of the air conditioner -
145 to 200 pounds (65 to 90 kg).
l An electrical supply is within reach of the
power supply cord.
l Air will move freely into rooms to
be cooled.
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Window opening measurements
Wall opening measurements
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Tools/supplies needed
1. Flat-blade screwdriver
2. Tape measure
3. Utility knife
4. Socket wrench with %6” (11 mm) and %I”
(6 mm) sockets
OR
%I” (6 mm) nut driver
5. Electric drill
6. YY (2 mm) or smaller drill bit
7. Carpenter’s level
For through-the-wall installation:
8. Wood preservative
8. #l 0 x 1” (25 mm) screws [lo]
Parts supplied for installation
A. %” (10 mm) seal strips [5]
B. Side mounting brackets [2]
C. #8 x 3/B”(10 mm) hex-head sheet-metal
screws [4]
D. Filler board [l]
E. #8 x 1/2”(12.5 mm) hex-head metal
screws [4]
F. Foam seal [l]
G. Foam blocks [4]
H. #lO x %” (19 mm) round-head wood
screws [3]
I. 2%” (63.5 mm) seal strip [l]
J. Vertical supports [2]
K. Angled supports [2]
L. 3/4”(19 mm) round-head bolts [6]
M. Flat washers [6]
N. Lock washers [6]
0. Nuts [6]
P. Wall rail [l]
Q. Foam window rail seal [l]
R. Window lock bracket [l]
S. Plastic drain cup [l]
T. Gum-type sealer [l] Installation parts are supplied for double-
hung windows up to 40” (1,016 mm) wide.
Installation up to 54” (1,372 mm) can be
made with a special “Wide-window kit” from
your dealer or authorized service center.

Installation tips
l Handle the air conditioner with care. Watch l Do not install the air conditioner in an area
out for the sharp metal fins on the front where the front panel will be exposed to
and rear coils. heat sources that will raise the panel
l Be sure your air conditioner does not fall surface temperature above 120°F (50°C).
out of the opening during installation.
Window installation
1. Remove the ground wire and screw from
the front of the unit base. Save grounding
screw for reattachment in Step 23.
2. Attach 3/g”(10 mm) seal strip (A) to
bottom of both side mounting brackets
(sides with screw holes). Cut strips to
length and save extra for use later.
3. Attach side mounting brackets (B) to
cabinet. Place side mounting brackets on
cabinet so bent edge is toward front of
cabinet. Attach each with 2 hex-head
metal screws (C).
4. Slide unit out of cabinet. Grasp handle
and slide unit straight out of cabinet. Place
unit on cardboard to protect your floor.
5. Place empty cabinet in window. Lower
window sash to hold cabinet in place.
Make sure the cabinet is centered in the
window opening.
6. Measure width of window channel and
subtract thickness of filler board. Cut
foam blocks 1/4”(6 mm) wider than this
measurement. The blocks will be used
later in Step 15.
7. Determine proper size for filler board
(D). Measure the distance from the right
edge of the cabinet to the inside of the
right window channel. Then add KY”
(3 mm) to that measurement. Repeat for
left side.
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8. Cut filler board (D) to size with utility
knife. Cut in from the outside edges.
The outside edges should have screw
holes in them.
9. Apply %” (10 mm) seal strip (left over
from Step 2) to the filler boards. Apply
seal strips to the bottom front and
outside front edges of the filler boards.
10. Attach left filler board to cabinet.
Pull cabinet part way out of the window.
Then attach the left filler board to the
front of the left side mounting bracket.
Use W’ (12.5 mm) hex-head metal
screws (E).
11. Position left filler board in window
channel. Place cabinet back into
window. Make sure left filler board sits
tightly against the window channel.
12. Attach right filler board to cabinet.
Insert right filler board into right window
channel. Push filler board against right
side mounting bracket and attach it with
W’ (12.5 mm) hex-head metal screws (E).
13. Apply foam seal (F). Measure from
right inside edge of window frame to left
inside edge. Then cut the foam seal,
with square ends, to fit. Hold the cabinet
to prevent it from falling. Raise window
sash and place adhesive side of foam
seal along underside of window.
14. Make sure filler boards are as far for-
ward (toward inside room) in window
channels as possible.
15. insert foam blocks (G) into window
channels - behind filler boards about 3-
4 inches from the top and bottom edges.
The blocks keep the filler board tight to
the window channel.
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