Whirlpool ACS072XG User manual

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A JOB WELL DONE?
Installation,
Use And Care
A Note To You ................2
Air Conditioner
Safety ..............................
3
Parts And Features ......4
Electrical
Requirements ................5
Installing Your
Air Conditioner ..............7
Operating Your
Air Conditioner ............12
Caring For Your
Air Conditioner ............14
Troubleshooting ..........17
Requesting
Assistance
Or Service ....................18
Warranty ......................
20
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SLIDER/CASEMENT WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS
PART NO. 23-ll-2112N-001/789771
MODELS ACS072XG ACS102XG
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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
Serial Number
complete model number and 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 ourchase date of
Dealer Address
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
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-I 301 1
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or
authorized servicer; to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line,
please visit our website at...
www.whirlpool.com.

Air Conditioner Safety
Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
i what can haDDenif the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING -To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury, or sickness when using
your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions:
l Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. . Use two or more people to move or
l Do not remove ground prong. install air conditioner.
l Do not use an adapter. . Do not drink water collected inside the
l Do not use an extension cord. cabinet.
l Unplug air conditioner before servicing.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
Help us help you
Please:
l Install your air conditioner in a window that l Use the air conditioner only to do what a
will hold the weight, and secure the air window air conditioner is designed to do.
conditioner according to the Installation l Make sure the air conditioner is not used
Instructions. by anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Connect the air conditioner to the proper l Maintain the air conditioner properly.
kind of outlet with the correct electrical
supply and ground. (See the Installation Also, remove the Energy Label. Use a damp
cloth to take off any glue residue. DO NOT
Instructions.)
l Make sure the air conditioner is the correct use sharp instruments, flammable fluids, or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage the
size for the area you want to cool. material.
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Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your air conditioner. 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.
Removable
air filter
(behind panel)
Model and serial
number plate
ind air louvers)
Removable
front panel
(P- 14)
Control Panel
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Exhaust vent
control
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Fan
control Thermostat
control
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Electrical Requirements
Electrical receptacle variations are shown on page 6; choose the one which matches the
ampere rating of your air conditioner. Your model’s ampere rating is printed on the model
and serial number label, located 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.
Observe all local codes and
ordinances.
Do not, under any circumstances,
remove the power supply cord ground
prong.
NOTE: If codes permit and a separate
ground wire is used, it is recommended
that a qualified electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate and not
interrupted by plastic, non-metallic
gaskets or other insulating materials.
Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the air
conditioner is properly grounded.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS PLUG TYPE
115-volt models with amperes
up through 7.5
115-volt models with amperes
from 7.6 to 12.0
Receptacle wiring
Receptacle 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 codes and all
local governing codes and ordinances.
Electrical requirements
A 115~volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.),
60-H& AC-only, 15-ampere fused
electrical supply is required. A time-delay
fuse or circuit breaker required. It is
required that a separate circuit, serving
only this air conditioner, be provided.
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 wall receptacle,
grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code ANSVNFPA 70 - latest
edition and local codes and ordinances.
If a mating wall receptacle is not
available, it is the responsibility of the
customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician.
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Installing Your Air
Conditioner
Preparing for installation
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.
Tools required
l Flat-head screwdriver
l Carpenter’s level
l Tape measure
l Electric or hand drill
l M-inch drill bit
l Pencil
l Awl
l Knife
Installation tips
1. Choose a proper size window.
l 15-W inches minimum width
l 22 inches minimum height
l 42 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 installation site. The
window frame and side of the structure
must be able to support at least
110 Ibs. of weight.
3. 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 5-6 for
receptacle and wiring requirements.)
Do not use an extension cord.
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15-W inches
minimum
width
22 inches
minimum
height
42 inches
maximum

Installing in a sliding window
NOTE: This air conditioner must be
installed according to all applicable codes
and ordinances.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1. Slide open or remove one sliding
window sash from the window frame.
2. Attach support platform to sill plate
with three 3/a”-long self-tapping
screws.
3. Thread locknut to about the middle of
the leveling bolt.
Thread leveling bolt into support angle.
The leveling bolt will be adjusted later.
Loosely attach the support angle to the
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two 7/l 6”-long &&hi& screws, flat-
washers, and nuts.
3/E”-long
self-tapping
7A 6”~long screws
Self-tapping screw
Place the support platform assembly
against the lower window track and
firmly against the vertical edge of the
.
window trame.
Attach the support platform assembly
to the window stool using two self-
tapping screws. Tighten screws
securely.
8. Pull the support angle toward the
outside of wall. Tighten 7/l6”-long
machine screws on top of the support
platform.
platform
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assembly
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Lower window
track
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9. Adjust the leveling bolt until support
angle is level. Tighten the leveling bolt
locknut. This allows air conditioner to
tilt back slightly for proper condensate
disposal.
NOTE: Be sure the window track is
securely attached to the building
construction. 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 W’ of
water in the bottom pan.
window frame.
Top retainer Filler panel
10. Cut two pieces of adhesive back foam (Step
17) (Step 17)
seal equal to the height of the Foam seal
window opening. Remove backing
and apply to the vertical inside edges
of the window frame and sliding sash
Foam
that will rest against the air
seal
conditioner.
11. Replace the sliding sash in the
Channel
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12. Slide the air conditioner onto the support
platform assembly. Be sure the air
conditioner side channel butts against the
vertical edge of the window frame. Watch
out for the sharp metal fins on the front and
rear coils.
NOTE: If air conditioner side channel does
not fit securely, remove air conditioner and
readjust leveling bolt.
Air
13. Using the existing clearance holes in the air
conditioner bottom flange as guides, drill
two V8” holes through the window channel
frame. Install two self-threading screws
through the clearance holes and into these
holes. Tighten the screws securely. The air
conditioner should be firmly anchored to
the window channel frame-
NOTE: Be sure your air conditioner
does not fall out during installation.
14. Slide the inside window sash closed. Make
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gottom
Window flange
channel frame
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
sure the vertical edge of the inside window
sash is pressed firmly against the side of
the air conditioner cabinet. Cut remaining
adhesive back foam seal equal to the width
of the window opening. Remove the backing
and apply to the top inside edge of the
window frame.
Install the speed clips on the top and
bottom inside edges of the window to
provide locking.
Insert the appropriate plastic foam seal
between the inside window sash and the
outside window.
Place the top retainer on the top edge
of the filler panel. Then place the bottom
edge of the filler panel into the groove of
the bottom retainer which is mounted on the
air conditioner. The filler panel may be
trimmed with a knife or scissors to fit the
window height.
Slide the sliders upward making sure the
filler panel aligns in the sliders.
With the sliders up against the top retainer,
drill $8” hole through the window frame
using the existing clearance hole in the
slider as a guide. Install the self-threading
screw and tighten securely. Repeat for the
other slider.
Channel
\- Speed clip
Foam seal
20. Check all seals and plug all air leaks around
the air conditioner with a suitable
weatherproof sealing compound.
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