Whirlpool AR0500XA User manual

UseAndCare
A Note to You ......................... 2
Air Conditioner Safety ........... 3
Parts and Features ................. 4
Operating Your Air
Conditioner ............................. 5
Starting your air
conditioner .......................... 5
Using the
Exhaust Control .................. 6
Changing air direction ......... 6
Caring for Your Air
Conditioner ............................. 7
Cleaning the front panel
and air filter ......................... 7
Performing annual
maintenance ....................... 6
Saving energy ..................... 9
Troubleshooting ................... 10
Requesting Assistance
or Service.. ............................ 11
Index.. .................................... 15
Warranty ............................... 16
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AIR CONDITIONERS
PART NO. 1158932 Rev. A
MODELS: AR0700XA AR0500XA
“’ 95

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a COOLERATOR@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, COOLERATOR 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
page 4 for location of label).
Please also record the ourchase date of
Dealer Name
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 dav.
1-800-253-1301 1
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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
l Read all instructions before using the
air conditioner.
l Complete the installation requirements
as described in the Installation
Instructions.
l Do not operate the air conditioner with
the front panel removed.
l Never clean air conditioner parts with
. 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.
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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 infor-
mation on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included.
Air direction
louvers and tab
(P.6)
Air filter
(behind front panel)
(P.7)
Model and
serial
number
label
(not shown)
Control
panel
(P.5)
Removable
front panel
(P.7)

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.
NOTE: Make sure air conditioner System
Control is set to Off before plugging in
the unit.
1. Set the Exhaust Control to Closed for
best cooling results.
2. Set the System Control to the
desired setting.
LO COOL ...........for sleeping comfort
MED COOL ..........for normal cooling
HI COOL ..........for maximum cooling
FAN ONLY......for air circulation only
3. Turn the Thermostat Control to the mid
(number 6) setting. You can adjust the air
conditioner’s cooling performance by
resetting the Thermostat Control to a
higher number for maximum cooling.
Lower the thermostat for less cooling.
You will need to experiment to find the
setting which suits you best.
When lowering the Thermostat Control
setting, the compressor (motor) may
shut off.
NOTE: If you turn your air conditioner off or
if the compressor shuts off, wait at least two
minutes before turning it back on or you may
blow a fuse or trip 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.
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Using the Exhaust Control
The Exhaust Control draws stale or smoky
air from the room or circulates existing
room air.
NOTE: Make sure the Exhaust Control is
returned to the Closed setting when cooling
or room air circulation is desired. Energy
efficiency is decreased when operating in
exhaust and cooling at the same time.
To exhaust room air:
1. Set Exhaust Control to Open
2. If cooling is desired, set System Control
to desired Cool setting.
3. If cooling is not required, set System
Control to Fan Only.
To circulate room air:
1. Set Exhaust Control to Closed.
2. If cooling is desired, set System Control
to desired Cool setting.
3. If cooling is not required, set System
Control to Fan Only.
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 of the
grille, in the direction in which you want the
air to go (right, left, or straight ahead).
Tab

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
maintenance. You can always call your authorized Whirlpool service dealer for an annual checkup.
l Cleaning the front panel and air filter
Explosion 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. Remove the front panel from air condi-
tioner for cleaning. Press down at top
edge of front panel to release it from
the cabinet.
2. Pull the top of the front panel toward you.
3. Lift up and away from the bottom
spring clips.
4. Remove filter from the front panel by
removing the elastic band which holds it
in place.
5. Clean filter by using a vacuum cleaner.
OR
If very dirty, wash filter with warm water
and a mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly
before replacing. Do not use a hot
air dryer.
6. Clean front panel using a soft cloth with
warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse
and dry.
7. Replace filter and hold it with elastic band.
8. Wipe control panel clean with a soft dry cloth.
9. Replace front panel. Locate bottom of
panel on the spring clips. Press down on
top edge of the front panel and push front
toward air conditioner to secure upper tabs.
Tabs
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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. The expense of an
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
these steps.
NOTE: Do not lift, push, or pull any white
beaded foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Remove air conditioner from window.
3. Remove the front panel. (See “Cleaning
the front panel and air filter” on page 7.)
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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10.
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.)
Remove slotted, hex-head screws on
sides of cabinet. (See C in illustration.)
Holding the cabinet on both sides,
carefully lift cabinet off base. Watch out
for the sharp metal fins on the front and
rear coils.
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.
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 NOTE: It is a good idea to wait 24 hours
odor coming from it. before starting the air conditioner again.
Remove plastic film from the motor and Doing so allows time for all areas to
electrical parts. dry thoroughly.
The water from rainfall or from normal
-
11. Heplace arr conditioner in cabinet.
12. Replace the front panel.
Saving energy
operation does not harm the motor or
electrical parts.
You can help save energy by following the
l Try not to use heat-producing appliances
tips below. during the hottest part of the day.
l Improve your home’s insulation. Seal all
l Turn off lights and appliances when they
doors and windows. Close the fireplace flue. are not needed.
l Close all blinds and drapes on sunny sides
of the house. Add window awnings.
l Keep heat registers and cool-air returns
closed.
l Keep the air filter clean.
l Use exhaust venting fans when cooking,
l Do not block the airflow with drapes or doing laundry, or bathing.
furniture.
l Ventilate the attic. High temperatures in
the attic add to the air conditioner’s cooling
load.
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Troubleshooting
Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their air
conditioners. Please read through this chart before calling for service. It could save you the
cost of a service call.
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PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Air conditioner
won’t run Is the air conditioner plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has the time-delay fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Is the System Control set to OFF?
Is the Thermostat Control set correctly?
Has the local power failed?
Air conditioner
blows fuses or
trips circuit
breaker
Are time-delay fuses being used?
Is an extension cord being used? Do not use an extension
cord with this or any other appliance.
Are you waiting two minutes before trying to restart the air
conditioner?
Air conditioner
turns on and off
OR
does not cool the
Is the air filter clean?
Are the inside evaporator coils and the outside condenser
coils clean?
room Is there excessive moisture or heat in the room (open container
cooking, showers, etc.)?
Is the System Control set too low?
Is the Thermostat Control set too low?
Normal operating sounds
When your air conditioner operates normally,
you will hear sounds such as:
l Pinging or clicking as water droplets hit
the condenser. Water droplets help cool
the condenser.
l Air movement from the fan, especially on
HI COOL setting.
l Clicks from the cooling cycle.
Sounds may also be caused by house
construction - such as vibration of the air
conditioner due to wall construction or an
unsteady window mounting area.
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