Whirlpool CAH12W04 User manual

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Contents
Page
Important Safety Instructions ......................... .2
Operating Instructions .................................... .3
Starting your
air conditioner ........................... .3
Using the HEAT settings ................................ .3
The exhaust vent control ................................ .4
Changing air direction .................................... .4
Cleanlng Your Alr Conditioner ....................... .5
Cleaning front panel and fitter ........................ .5
Caring For Your Air Conditioner .................... .6
Annual maintenance.. ..................................... .6
Oiling the fan motor.. ...................................... .7
Energy saving tips .......................................... .7
If You Need Service Or Assistance .................8
Warranty .......................................................... 12
Thank you for buylng this appliance. Please
complete and mall the Owner Registration
Card provlded wlth this product. Then com-
plete the form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from label (see
diagram below) and purchase date from sales
slip.
l Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
serial number
label
mportantSafety
nstructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrlcal shock
or personal Injury when using your alr
condltloner, follow these basic precau-
tlons:
l Read all Instructions before using your
alr conditioner.
l Complete the lnstallatlon requirements
as described In Installation Instructions.
l Never allow children to operate or play
wlth the alr condltloner.
l Do not operate the air condltloner wlth
the front panel removed.
l Never clean alr condltloner parts with
flammable flulds. The fumes can create a
flre hazard or explosion.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOUNE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
UQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
lt is your responsibility to be sure your air
conditioner:
l is installed in a window or wall that will hold
the weight, and is secured according to the
installation instructions.
. Is connected only to the proper kind of
outlet, with the correct electrical supply and
grounding. (See Installation Instructions.)
. Is the correct size for the area you want to
cool.
l is used only for the job it was designed to
do.
l Is not used by children or anyone unable to
operate it properly.
l is properly maintained.
Also, remove Energy Label and Buy Guide.
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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OperatingInstructions
Startingyour air conditioner
Exhaust vent
cwtrd -
Thermostat
amtrd -
Electrlcal Shock Hazard
l Plug unit only Into grounded electrlcal
outlet.
l Do not use an extenslon cord.
l Do not operate unlt with front removed.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could resuit In elect&al shock or personal
Injury.
1. Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED for
maximum cooling.
2. Set System Control to the desired setting.
LO COOL
.........................for sleeping comfort
HI COOL
.........................for maximum cooling
FAN ONLY
...................for circulating room air
when no cooling is desired
3. Turn the Thermostat Control to number 6
(mid-setting). You can adjust the air condi-
tioner’s cooling performance by resetting the
Thermostat Control to a higher number for
maximum cooling. Lower the number setting
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 Thermo-
stat Control, waft at least three minutes before
turning it back on or you may blow a fuse or trip a
circuit breaker.
Usingthe HEATsettings
Turn the Thermostat Control to number 6 (mid-
setting). You can adjust the air conditioner’s
heating performance by resetting the Thermostat
Control to a lower number for more heat. Turn to
a higher number for less heat.
LO HEAT-for reduced air movement with heat
HI HEAT-for maximum air movement with heat
NOTE: This product is not designed to be used
as a primary heat source. lt is intended for
supplemental heating only.
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Operating Instructions
Continued
Theexhaustventcontrol
The Exhaust Vent Control can be used to draw
stale or smoky air from the room.
1. To exhaust room air
l Set Exhaust Vent Control to OPEN.
l ff no cooling or heating is desired, set System
Control to FAN ONLY.
l For aroiing, set System Control to desired
COOL setting.
l For heating, sat System Control to desired
HEAT setting.
2. To circulate room alr
l Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED.
l ff no cooling or heating is desired, set System
Control to FAN ONLY.
l For cooling, set System Control to desired
COOL setting.
l For heating, set System Control to desired
HEAT setting.
Changingair direction
The louvers in the grille area at the top of the air
conditioner control the directions of the condi-
tioned air. Move tabs at bottom of the grille in the
direction you want the air to go (right, left or
straight ahead).
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CleaningYourAirConditioner
Proper use and care of your air conditioner will
help ensure longer life of the unit and lower
operating costs. Follow these instructions
carefully. Call your local servicing dealer for an
annual chedtup.
Cleaningfront panelandfilter
I
Electrical Shock, Personal Injury and
Product Damage Hazard
l Unplug power cord from receptacle
before cieanlng unit.. Faliure to do so
could result in eiectrlcai shock or per-
sonal inlury.
l Handle the air conditioner with care. The
metal fins on the coils are sharp. Failure
to do so could resutt In personal injury.
l Do not use cleaning flulds, solvents,
abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents.
They may damage the parts.
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove the front panel from unit for cleaning
Press down at top of front panel to release it
from top of cabinet.
3. Pull top of front panel toward you.
4. Lift up and away from bottom spring clips.
5. Remove filter from front panel by removing
elastic band which holds it in place.
6. Clean filter by using a vacuum cleaner or, if
very dirty, wash fifter with warm water and a
mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly before
replacing. Do not use a hot air dryer on
fliter.
7. Clean front panel using a soft cloth with warm
water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry.
8. Replace filter and hold it in place with elastic
band.
9. Wipe control panel clean with a soft, dry cloth.
10. Replace front panel. Locate bottom of panel
on the spring clips. Press down on top edge
of front panel and push front toward unit to
secure upper tabs.
11. Reconnect power supply.
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CaringForYourAirConditioner
Annualmaintenance
Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance
to help ensure steady, top performance through-
out the year.
Call the service company recommended by
your dealer to:
l inspect and clean the coils and condensate
water passages.
l Check fan and fan motor.
The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling.
Expense of annual inspection is customer’s
responsibility.
OR
If you are familiar with electrical appliances, you
can do the cleaning and maintenance yourself. ff
you choose to do so, follow these steps:
Electrical Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
l Unplug power cord from receptacle
before performing any maintenance. Be
sure no liquid gets Into the motor,
electrlcai control box or compressor
electrical terminals.
l Because your air conditioner weighs from
36 to 49.5 kg (66 to 110 pounds), lt Is
recommended that you have someone
help you when you remove and re-install
your unit and that you both use proper
iiftlng techniques.
l Handle the alr condltloner with care.
Watch out for the sharp metal flns on the
front and rear condenser coils.
l Do not use the collected water for
drinking purposes. lt is not sanitary.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result In electrical shock or personal
injury.
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove front panel. (See page 5 for instruc-
tions.)
3. Pull control knobs straight off. Remove the
control plate.
4. Remove the green ground wire. ft is attached
with a screw located on the bottom left side,
under the control plate. (Save the screw to
reattach wire.)
5. Pull out wire handles at bottom and slide air
conditioner out of cabinet.
NOTE: The air conditioner is heavy and
should be removed by at least two people.
6. Wrap the motor, electrical control box and
compressor terminal box in plastic film and
make sure no water or other liquid gets inside
any of these parts. ft coukf damage the
insulation and cause serious mechanical
problems.
7. Carefully clean and hose out the base,
condenser coils and condensate parts. Clean
at least once a year-or more of-fen if the
condenser coil and pan collects dirt, sand,
leaves, insects or algae. Also, clean if you
detect an odor coming from the air condi-
tioner. (A good time to oil the motor is when
you already have the cabinet open. See
“Oiling the fan motor” on page 7.)
8. Remove plastic film from motor and electrical
parts.
9. Replace unit in cabinet.
10. Reattach ground wire. Replace control plate
and knobs.
11. Replace front panel.
12. Reconnect power supply.
NOTE: It is a good idea to wait 24 hours before
starting the unit again. This allows time for all
areas to dry out. The water from rainfall or from
normal operation does not harm these compo-
nents.

Oilingthe fan motor
El&trlcal Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from receptacle before
oiling the fan motor. Failure to do so could
result in electrical shock.
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove unit from cabinet. (Follow steps under
“Annual maintenance” on page 6.)
3. Oil the fan motor per instructions on the motor.
To add oil, remove the oil hole plug at each
end of the motor. Oil with SAE #20 non-
detergent oil.
4. Replace the plugs to keep dirt from motor
bearings.
5. Replace unit in cabinet.
6. Reconnect power supply.
Energysavingtips
. Improve home insulation. Seal doors, windows,
and close fireplace flue.
l Close blinds or drapes on sunny side of house.
Add window awnings.
l Keep air filter clean. Don’t block airflow with
drapes or furniture.
l Ventilate attic (high temperature levels add to
normal cooling load).
l Try not to use heat producing appliances during
the hottest part of the day. Turn lights, radios,
televisions and other appliances off when not
needed.
l Keep heat registers and cool air returns closed
or blocked off so cooled air won’t escape.
l Use a vent fan in cooking, laundry or bathing
areas to pull out heat and moisture near its
source.
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IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance
Wesuggestyoufollow these Forservicein the U.S.:
steps:
1. if you need assistance* ...
Before calling for assistance ...
Performance problems often result from little
things you can find and fix yourseff without tools
of any kind.
Air conditioner won’t run:
l is unit plugged into a live circuit with proper
voftage?
l is switch turned on?
l is Thermostat Control set correctly?
l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or
circuit breaker box?
l Has the time-delay fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped?
l Has the local power failed?
Unit blows fuses or trips circuit breaker:
l Are time-delay fuses being used?
l is an extension cord being used? (Do not use
an extension cord to run your air wndl-
tioner.)
l Are you waiting three minutes after turning
cooling circuit off before trying to restart unit?
Unit turns on and off, or does not cool room:
l is filter clean?
l Are coils clean (both evaporator [inside] and
condenser [outside])?
l is there excessive moisture or heat (open
vessel cooking, showers, etc.)?
l Try setting System Control to higher speed.
l Try setting Thermostat Control to a cooler
setting.
Operating sounds:
When your room air conditioner is operating
normally, you will hear sounds such as:
l Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing
a “pinging” or “clicking” sound. Water droplets
help to cool the condenser.
Call our Consumer Assistance Center tele-
phone number. Dial free from anywhere In the
U.S.: l-300-253-1 301
and talk with one of our trained consultants. The
consuftant can instruct you in how to obtain
satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a qualified
service company in your area.
2. if you need service* ...
We have a nationwide network of authorized
service companies. Our service technicians are
trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in the United
States. To locate the authorized service company
in your area, call our Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number (see Step 1) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:
APPLIANCES - HOUSEHOLD -
MAJOR -SERVICE 6 REPAIR
3. If you need replacement parts* ...
To locate replacement parts in your area, refer to
Step 2 above or call our Consumer Assistance
Center number in Step 1.
4. If you are not satisfied with how the prob-
lem was solved’ ...
l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action
Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of indepen-
dent consumer experts that voices consumer
views at the highest levels of the major appli-
ance industry.
l Contact MACAP only when the dealer and
authorized servicer have failed to resolve your
problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
l MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
l Air movement from the fan, especially on high
fan speed setting.
l Clicks from the thermostat cycle.
Sounds also may be caused by house construc-
tion-such as vibration of the unit due to wall
construction or unsteady window mounting area.
l When requesting assistance, please provide:
model number, serial number, date of pur-
chase, and a complete description of the
problem. This information is needed in order to
respond to your request better.

Forservicein Canada:
PROCARE APPLIANCE SEFlViCE4NGLIS LIMITED
CONSUMER SERVICES
Direct service branches:
BRiTlSH COLUMBIA Vancouver Procare Appliance Service
2991 Grandview 604-432-7416
Victoria
Procare Appliance Service
3117 Steele Street 604-386-2208
Surrey Procare Appliance Service
Unit #2.8145 - 130th St. 604-590-6422
ALBERTA Calgary Procare Appliance Service
#I5 6025 12th St. S.E. 403-253-9267
Edmonton
Procare Appliance Service
12235 Fort Road 403-474-8576
ONTARIO Toronto
(Mlssissauga)
Toronto
(Markham)
Wlndsor
London
Hamliton
Barrie
Ottawa
Procare Appliance Service
5945 Ambler Drive 416-624-2800
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Unit #l, 110 Torbay Rd. 416-475-9511
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3180 Grand Marais Ave. E. 51g-944-3551
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317 Adelaide St. S., Suite 109 519-686-8633
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310 Kenora Avenue 416-560-7444
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4 Alliance Blvd. 705-726-3922
Procare Appliance Service
28 Capital Drive 613-225-0510
SASKATCHEWAN Regina
Procare Appliance Service
660 Henderson Drive 306-569-9681
Saskatoon
Procare Appliance Service
1505 Ontario Avenue 306-652-9285
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If You Need Service Or Assistance
Contlnued
MANITOBA Winnlpeg Procare Appliance Service
1683 Church Avenue 204-694-5308
QUEBEC Montreal East
Montreal West
Brossard
Chicoutlml
Quebec City
Sherbrooke
Procare Appliance Service
(Rock Forest)
483 Industrial Blvd.
Trols FM&es Procare Appliance Service
6183 Corbeil St.
Procare Appliance Service
8620 Pie IX Blvd.
514-376-5260
Procare Appliance Service
6230 Trans Canada Highway 514-735-8402
Procare Appliance Service
9605 F. lgnace St. 514-397-l 840
Procare Appliance Service
163 Bosse Street 41 e-543-0267
Procare Appliance Service 418-871-5251
5275 Bcul. Wilfrid Hamel. Suite 140
819-564-6565
819-375-9674
NOVA SCOTIA Dartmouth
Procare Appliance Service
10 Akerley Blvd., Suite 23 902-468-6634
For service in areas other than those listed, ccntact your Appliance Dealer.
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