Whirlpool ACU124PK0 Product information sheet

THROUGH-THE-WALL AIR CONDITIONER
PART NO. 23-11-1186N-005/789957
Use & Care Guide
Installation Instructions and
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Important Safety Instructions ........................ 2
Electrical Requirements ................................. 3
Installation Instructions .................................. 7
Operating Instructions .................................. 10
Starting your air conditioner ......................... 10
Heat/Cool air conditioner heat settings ....... 10
The exhaust vent control ............................. 11
Changing air direction .................................. 11
Cleaning Instructions ................................... 12
Cleaning the slide-out air filter ...................... 12
Maintenance Instructions ............................. 13
Annual maintenance..................................... 13
Energy saving tips ........................................ 13
Troubleshooting............................................. 14
Requesting Assistance or Service ............... 15
Warranty ......................................................... 16
Important Safety Instructions
Contents & 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 appli-
ance. 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 be preceded by the
safety alert symbol and 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
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 —
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 Electrical Requirements,
pp. 3-6.)
•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.

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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 15.)
If codes permit and a separate ground wire
is used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path is
adequate.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
4
5
6
3-prong
ground-type
outlet
Power supply cord
3-prong
ground plug
Ground
prong
1⁄4" blade
Small
tandem
blades Ground
prong
3-prong
ground-type
outlet
3-prong
ground plug
Ground
prong
Power supply cord
3-prong
ground-type
outlet
SEE PAGE
115-volt models with amperes up
through 7.5
For 115-volt models with amperes
from 7.6 to 12.0
230/208-volt models with amperes
up through 12.0
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
PLUG TYPE
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

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Electrical Requirements
Continued
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 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.
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 responsi-
bility of the customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Ground
prong
3-prong
ground
plug
3-prong
ground-
type
outlet
(double
outlet)
Power
supply
cord
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

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ground
prong
3-prong
ground
plug
3-prong
ground-
type
outlet
(single
outlet)
Power
supply
cord
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
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 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.
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 responsi-
bility of the customer to have a properly grounded
3-prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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Electrical Requirements
Continued
230/208-volt models with
amperes up 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 requirements
A 230/208-volt (197.6 min., 253 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.
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 wall outlet is not available, it is the
responsibility of the customer to have a properly
grounded 3-prong outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Ground
prong
3-prong
ground-
type outlet
3-prong
ground
plug
Power
supply
cord
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

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This air conditioner has been designed for
installation through the wall, in a sleeve. It is the
responsibility and obligation of the customer to
have this product installed by a qualified techni-
cian familiar with through-the-wall installation.
OR
If you choose to install the air conditioner
yourself, read all installation instructions, as well
as the electrical requirements and operating
instructions, before installing your unit. This will
help to avoid any installation problems and will
help ensure trouble-free performance of your new
air conditioner.
Before installing your
air conditioner
Installation tips
•Inspect the condition of the wall where the air
conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will
support the weight of the unit.
•Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front
and rear coils.
•Be sure your air conditioner does not fall during
installation.
•Do not install the air conditioner where the
plastic cabinet front will be exposed to a heat
source that raises the surface temperature
above 120°F.
Tools required
•Phillips screwdriver
Installing your air conditioner
Installing in an old sleeve
1. Remove all debris from inside the sleeve. You
may also need to remove existing foam.
2. If sleeve has metal tabs, break out these tabs.
NOTE: If your sleeve is of another make, you
can purchase a sleeve and adapter kit designed
to adapt your sleeve to this air conditioner. An
accessory kit is also available for window installa-
tion. Both kits are available from your local dealer.
Installation Instructions
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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS • INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
continued on next page
WARNING
metal tab

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3. Measure wall sleeve depth. If sleeve is
more than 18" deep, remove condenser
baffle. Use the 2 screws from the condenser
baffle to attach the deep filler panel in place
of the condenser baffle.
4. Slide the air conditioner into the sleeve until
the condenser baffle (or deep filler panel, if
installed) contacts the exterior grille.
Continue installation with steps 8-11, page 9 ,
"Installing in a new sleeve."
Installing in a new sleeve
1. Remove the front and back covers. Save
these for future use to seal the sleeve if the
air conditioner is removed.
2. Remove the rear grille from the sleeve.
3. Brush out all debris from inside the sleeve,
making sure the inside is clean and that the
drain holes are completely open.
4. Loosen screws in the rear grille to about 1⁄8".
Then, while holding on to the wire loop, tip
the grille and pass it through the rear
opening of the sleeve. The baffle contact
area should be on the left.
Installation Instructions
Continued
sleeve back cover
(outdoor side)
front cover
(indoor side)
deep
filler
panel

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
5. Align the grille to engage the screw heads
through the keyhole slots in the outer
flanges of the sleeve. Push downward
until the screws are positioned into the
bottom of the keyhole slots. Tighten all 4
screws. Unwind and discard the wire
loop.
6. Unpack the air conditioner according to
the carton instructions.
7. Slide the air conditioner fully into the sleeve.
Center the air conditioner in the sleeve so that
all seals bear evenly to prevent leakage.
Note: AIr conditiner is 3 inches deeper than
sleeve and will stick out 3 inches in front of
sleeve.
8. Put together trim frame by laying the 4 frame
pieces face down on a flat surface and
snapping then securely together.
9. Install the insulating foam in the recess of the
trim frame. Install the 1/4" insulating foam
around the inside circumference of the trim
frame. Begin in the bottom left corner and run
foam around the entire circumference of the
trim frame. Make sure to keep foam flush with
the bottom edge of the trim frame.
10. Slide the trim frame onto the air conditioner
until the foam makes a seal with the wall
sleeve.
11. Before inserting the plug into the grounded
outlet, make sure the Fan Control is OFF.
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.
WARNING
trim frame
1/4" insulating foam trim frame
insulating foam
trim frame cabinet

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Operating Instructions
BA
Fan
control
Thermostat
control
Thermostat
control B
Starting your air conditioner
1. Push VENT control closed.
2. Set fan control to desired setting.
If your air conditioner look like control panel A.
LOW COOL ..........................for sleeping comfort
TURBO COOL .................... for maximum cooling
LOW FAN .............for circulating air at low speed
when no cooling is desired
HIGH FAN........... for circulating air at high speed
when no cooling is desired
If your air conditioner looks like control panel B.
LOW COOL ..........................for sleeping comfort
TURBO COOL .................... for maximum cooling
FAN.......................for circulating air at low speed
when no cooling is desired
3. 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 or you may blow a fuse or trip a
circuit breaker.
Heat/Cool air conditioner heat
settings (air conditioners with
control panel B only)
1. Set fan control to a heat setting.
LOW HEAT ........................... for reduced heating
HIGH HEAT ........................for maximum heating
2. The electric strip heater is activated when the
fan control is set to a heat setting.
3. For heating, turn the thermostat control
counterclockwise.
NOTE: Your air conditioner is not designed to be
used as a primary heat source. It is intended for
supplemental heating only.