Whirlpool ACM062 User manual

UseAndCare
PART NO. 1167499 Rev. A
A Note to You ......................... 2
Air Conditioner Safety ........... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4
Operating Your Air
Conditioner .............................
5
Starting your air
conditioner .......................... 5
Changing air direction ......... 6
Caring for Your Air
Conditioner ............................. 7
Cleaning the front panel .....7
Cleaning the slide-out
air filter.. .............................. 8
Performing annual
maintenance ....................... 8
Saving energy.. ................. 10
Troubleshooting ................... 11
Requesting Assistance
or Service.. ............................ 12
Index.. .................................... 15
Warranty ............................... 16
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Call our Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments.
AIR CONDITIONERS
MODELS: ACM052 ACM062 ACM072
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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
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 (see diagram on
Dealer Name
page 4 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
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Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free 24 hours a day.
1-800-253-l 301 1

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-
tion of the use of the warning symbol.
This symbol alerts you to such dan-
gers as fire, electrical shock, burns,
and personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using your air conditioner, follow
these basic precautions:
l Read all instructions before using the
air conditioner.
.Complete the installation requirements
as described in the Installation
Instructions.
l Do not operate the air conditioner with
the front panel removed.
*Never clean air conditioner parts with
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.
flammable fluids. The fumes can create
an explosion or fire hazard.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Help us help you
Please:
l Install your air conditioner in a window that
will hold the weight, and secure the air
conditioner according to the Installation
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.
l Make sure the air conditioner is not used
by anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Maintain the air conditioner properly.
Also, remove the Energy Label. Use a damp
cloth to take off any glue residue. DO NOT
use sharp instruments, flammable fluids, or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage
the material.

Air direction
louvers andiab
(P. 6)
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Slide-out
air flltsr
(P.8)
Model and
serial
Mht3r
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Control
Panel
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Operating Your Air
Conditioner
In order to obtain the best possible results from your air conditioner, it is important that you
operate it properly. This section will tell you how to do just that.
Starting your air conditioner
Fire Hazard
Do not use an extension cord.
Doing so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
1. Set Fan Control to the desired setting.
LOW COOL
............ for sleeping comfort
MEDIUM COOL
..........for normal cooling
HIGH COOL
...........for maximum cooling
FAN ONLY ...........for circulating room air
when no cooling is desired
2. Turn the Thermostat Control to the
desired setting. You can adjust the air
conditioner’s cooling performance by
turning the Thermostat Control clockwise
for more cooling or counterclockwise for
less cooling. You will need to experiment
to find the setting which suits you best.
NOTE: If you turn your air conditioner off or
if the compressor turns off when lowering
the Thermostat Control, wait at least 3
minutes before turning it back on. Doing
this keeps the air conditioner from blowing
a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or electrical shock,

Changing air direction
The louvers, in the top grille area of the air
conditioner, control the direction of the
cooled air. Move the tab, at the top left of the
louvered area, in the direction you want the
air to go (right, left, or straight ahead).
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Caring for Your Air
Conditioner
Proper maintenance of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life and lower operating
costs. This section will tell you how to clean your air conditioner and perform annual mainte-
nance. You can always call your authorized Whirlpool service dealer for an annual checkup.
Cleaning the front panel
EXplOSiGn Hazard
Unplug power cord from outlet before
cleaning air conditioner.
Use only nonflammable cleaners.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, explosion, fire, or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the front panel from unit for
cleaning. Press down at top of front
panel to release it from the top of
the cabinet.
3. Pull top of front panel toward you.
4. Lift front panel up and away from the
bottom spring clips.
5. Remove the slide-out air filter and clean
separately. (See “Cleaning the slide-out
air filter” on page 6.)
NOTE: The front panel does not
have to be removed to clean filter.
6. Clean front panel with warm water, mild
soap, or detergent and a soft cloth.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
7. Wipe control panel clean with a soft,
dry cloth.
6. Replace the front panel. Locate bottom
of panel on the spring clips. Press down
on top edge of front panel and push it
toward the unit to secure the upper tabs.
9. Replace slide-out air filter.
10. Plug in the power cord.
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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 of
the top of the front panel.
2. Clean filter using a vacuum cleaner.
OR
If very dirty, wash filter with warm water
and mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly
before replacing.
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 help ensure steady, top performance
throughout the year.
Call the service company recommended
by your dealer to:
l Inspect and clean the coils and conden-
sate water passages.
l Check fan.
The compressor and fan motor are sealed
and need no oiling. Expense of annual
inspection is the customer’s responsibility.
OR
If you are familiar with electrical appliances,
you can do the cleaning and maintenance
yourself. If you choose to do so, follow the
steps on page 9.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from outlet
before servicing.
Be sure no liquid gets into the
motor, electrical control box, or
compressor terminals.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result In death, electrical shock,
or serious injury.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use 2 or more people to move and
install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
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NOTE: Do not lift, push, or pull any white
beaded foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Unplug the power cord.
Remove the front panel. (See “Cleaning
the front panel” on page 7.)
Remove the unit from the window.
Remove the side curtains. Slide curtains
out to their fullest width. From the back
side, remove the Phillips-head screws
which attach the curtains to the cabinet.
(See A in illustration.)
Remove the slotted, hex-head screws
holding the top channel. (See B
in illustration.)
6. Remove slotted, hex-head screws on
sides of cabinet. (See C in illustration.)
7. Holding the cabinet on both sides,
carefully lift cabinet off base. Watch out
for the sharp metal fins on the front and
rear coils.
6. Wrap the motor, electrical control box,
and compressor terminal box in plastic
film to make sure no water or other
liquids get inside. Water or other liquids
could damage the insulation and cause
serious mechanical problems.
9. Clean and hose out the base, coils, and
condensate pans. Clean air conditioner
at least once a year or more often if the
condenser coils and pans collect dirt,
sand, leaves, insects, or algae. Also,
clean the air conditioner if you detect an
odor coming from it. Do not use the
collected water for drinking purposes. It
is not sanitary.
10. Remove plastic film from the motor and
electrical parts.
11. Replace unit in cabinet. Reattach the
top channel and side curtains. Tighten
all screws.
12. Reinstall air conditioner in the window.
13. Replace the front panel.
14. Plug in the power cord.
NOTE: It is a good idea to wait 24 hours
before starting the air conditioner again.
Doing so allows time for all areas to
dry thoroughly.
The water from rainfall or from normal
operation does not harm the motor or
electrical parts.

Saving energy
You can help save energy by following the
tips below.
l Improve your home’s insulation. Seal all
doors and windows. Close the fireplace flue.
. Close all blinds and drapes on sunny sides
of the house. Add window awnings.
l Keep the air filter clean.
l Do not block the airflow with drapes
or furniture.
. Ventilate the attic. High temperatures in
the attic add to the air conditioner’s
cooling load.
l Try not to use heat-producing appliances
during the hottest part of the day.
. Turn off lights and appliances when they
are not needed.
l Keep heat registers and cool-air
returns closed.
l Use exhaust venting fans when cooking,
doing laundry, or bathing.
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