Whirlpool ACS052XH1 User manual

Home Appliances
Installation,
UseAndCare
GUIDE
GUIDE
A Note To You................ 2
Air Conditioner
Safety.............................. 3
Parts And Features........ 4
Electrical
Requirements................. 5
Installing Your
Air Conditioner .............. 8
Operating Your
Air Conditioner ............ 13
Caring For Your
Air Conditioner ............ 15
Troubleshooting .......... 19
Requesting
Assistance
Or Service..................... 20
Warranty....................... 24
SLIDER/CASEMENT WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS
PART NO. 23-11-2112N-004/1183829 Rev. A www.whirlpool.com

2
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
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model
and serial number label (see diagram on
page 4 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number __________________________
Serial Number __________________________
Purchase Date __________________________
Dealer Name ___________________________
Dealer Address _________________________
Dealer Phone ___________________________

3
Air Conditioner Safety
Your safety and the safety
of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety
messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential
hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety
alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words
mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediately follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the
potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you what
can happen if the instructions are not
followed.
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, injury, or sickness when
using your air conditioner, follow these
basic precautions:
• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Unplug air conditioner before servicing.
• Use two or more people to move or
install air conditioner.
• Do not drink water collected inside the
cabinet.
— SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS —
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Help us help you
Please:
• Install your air conditioner in a window that
will hold the weight, and secure the air
conditioner according to the Installation
Instructions.
• Connect the air conditioner to the proper
kind of outlet with the correct electrical
supply and ground. (See the Installation
Instructions.)
• Make sure the air conditioner is the correct
size for the area you want to cool.
• Use the air conditioner only to do what a
window air conditioner is designed to do.
• Make sure the air conditioner is not used
by anyone unable to operate it properly.
• 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
air conditioner finish.
WARNING

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OPEN
CLOSED
EXHAUST
OFF
HIGH
FAN
LOW
FAN
LOW
COOL
HIGH
COOL
TURBO
COOL 7
6
5
4
3
2
1
COLDER
WAIT THREE MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING
FAN CONTROL THERMOSTAT
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.
CLOSED
CLOSED
OPEN
OPEN
THERMOSTAT
THERMOSTAT
FAN CONTROL
FAN CONTROL
EXHAUST VENT
EXHAUST VENT
Model and serial
number plate
(behind air louvers)
Control panel
(pp. 13, 14)
Removable
front panel
(p. 15)
Removable
air filter
(behind panel)
Control Panel
Exhaust vent
control Fan
control Thermostat
control

5
Electrical Requirements
Below are electrical plug variations; choose the one which matches the ampere rating of your
unit. Your model’s ampere rating is printed on the model and serial number label, attached to
the unit, behind the front panel. (See diagram on page 4.)
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
WARNING
If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are
not sure the air conditioner is properly
grounded.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
PLUG TYPE
6
7
3-prong
ground-
type outlet
Ground
prong
Power supply cord
3-prong
ground-
type outlet
115-volt models with amperes
up through 7.5
For 115-volt models with amperes
from 7.6 to 12.0
SEE PAGE
3-prong
ground plug
3-prong
ground plug
Ground
prong
Power supply cord
115-volt models with amperes up
through 7.5
Outlet wiring
Outlet wiring should be a minimum of
14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the
responsibility of the consumer to provide
proper and adequate receptacle wiring,
installed by a qualified electrician. Observe
National Electrical Code and all local
governing codes and ordinances.
Electrical connection
Electrical ground is required on this air
conditioner.
Recommended ground method
For your personal safety, this air conditioner
must be grounded. This air conditioner is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong ground plug. To minimize
possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating 3-prong ground-type
outlet, grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70 –
latest edition) and local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet is not
available, it is the responsibility of the
customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Electrical requirements
A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.), 60-Hz,
AC-only, 15-ampere fused electrical supply
is required (time delay fuse or time delay
circuit breaker required). It is required that a
separate circuit, serving only this air
conditioner, be provided.
3-prong
ground
plug
Power
supply
cord
Ground
prong 3-prong
ground-type
outlet
(double outlet)

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
115-volt models with amperes from 7.6
through 12.0
Outlet wiring
Outlet wiring should be a minimum of
14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the
responsibility of the consumer to provide
proper and adequate receptacle wiring,
installed by a qualified electrician. Observe
National Electrical Code and all local
governing codes and ordinances.
Electrical connection
Electrical ground is required on this air
conditioner.
Recommended ground method
For your personal safety, this air conditioner
must be grounded. This air conditioner is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong ground plug. To minimize
possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating 3-prong ground-type
outlet, grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70 –
latest edition) and local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet is not
available, it is the responsibility of the
customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
3-prong
ground-type
outlet
(single outlet)
3-prong
ground
plug
Ground
prong
Power
supply
cord
Electrical requirements
A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.), 60-Hz,
AC-only, 15-ampere fused electrical supply
is required (time delay fuse or time delay
circuit breaker required). It is required that a
separate circuit, serving only this air condi-
tioner, be provided.

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Installing Your Air
Conditioner
Preparing for installation
Tools required
•Flat-head screwdriver
•Carpenter’s level
•Tape measure
•Electric or hand drill
•1⁄8-inch drill bit
•Pencil
•Awl
•Knife
Installation tips
1. Choose a proper size window.
•151⁄2inches minimum width
•22 inches minimum height
•36 inches maximum height
NOTE: The height measurement must be
of an unobstructed opening above the
mounting platform. In some cases, due to
a variety of stop and track arrangements,
the above dimensions may vary slightly.
2. Choose the proper window location.
Choose a window that will allow the
cooled air to flow freely and directly into
the room(s) you want to cool. Remember,
it is difficult to move air around corners.
Also, choose a window that is within
6 feet of an electrical outlet. (See
“Electrical requirements” on pages 5-7 for
receptacle and wiring needs.) Do not
use an extension cord.
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.
▲
22 inches
minimum
height
36 inches
maximum
height
151⁄2inches
minimum
width
▼
▲
▼
6-foot
power cord
reach
WARNING

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INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
Installing in a sliding window
NOTE: This air conditioner must be installed
according to all applicable codes and
ordinances.
1. Choose the installation site. The window
frame and side of the structure must be
able to support at least 110 lbs. of weight.
2. Remove one sliding sash from the
window frame.
3. Loosely attach the support angle to the
bottom of the support platform using two
7⁄16" long machine screws, flat washers,
and nuts.
4. Place the support platform against the
lower window track and firmly against the
vertical edge of the window frame.
5. Attach the support platform to the window
stool using two self-tapping screws.
Tighten screws securely.
Sill plate
Support angle
7⁄16" long
machine
screws
Self-
tapping
screw
Support platform
Window stool
Lower window
track
Self-tapping screw
continued on next page
Nuts
Flat
washers
Support
platform
Locknut
Leveling bolt

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INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
6. Pull the support angle against the outside
of the structure. Tighten two 7⁄16" long
machine screws on top of the support
platform.
7. Adjust the leveling bolt to position the
support angle in a level plane. This will
allow for proper angle. Tighten the
leveling bolt locknut. The air conditioner
must be tilted back slightly to facilitate
proper condensate disposal.
NOTES: Be sure the window track is
securely attached to the building con-
struction. Use longer screws into the
subframing if necessary.
Do not drill a hole in the bottom pan.
The air conditioner is designed to operate
with approximately 1⁄2" of water in the
bottom pan.
8. Cut two pieces of adhesive back foam
seal equal to the height of the window
opening. Remove backing and apply to
the vertical inside edges of the window
frame and sliding sash that will rest
against the air conditioner.
9. Replace the sliding sash in the
window frame.
Support
platform
Window
stool
Lower
window track
Foam seal
Filler panelTop retainer
Channel
Foam seal Sliders
Support
angle
Outside
wall
Leveling bolt
lock nut
Leveling bolt
Two 7⁄16" long
machine screws