Whirlpool Cool Impression room air conditioners User manual

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Owner’s
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A Note to You 2
Important Safety
Instructions 3
Parts and Features 4
Operating Your
Air Conditioner 6
Personalizing
the Front Panel 12
Caring for Your
Air Conditioner 13
installing Your
Air Conditioner 16
Troubleshooting 20
Obtaining Service 20
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Part No. 1181125

A Note to You
Tank /<N Ic r t.uying a Whirlpool* appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience
went into its manufacture. To ensure you operate and care for your appliance property, we
developed this Owner’s Manual. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and
maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
s-15 A This symbol represents
the rated current of appropriate fuse-link in
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
1 electrical shock. ’ ’ ’ 1 ~‘~$~~~~~l$~~~the
as personal injury burns fire and
Please complete this section.
If you ever have a question concerning this appliance, or if you need service, first see
“Obtaining Service” on page 20. If service is required, you will need to know your
appliance’s complete model and serial number. You can find this information on the model
and serial number label (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we included a place
below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip, and your
dealer’s name 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 Phone
IMPORTANT: After turning the unit off, wait approximately 3 minutes before turning it
back on. If you don’t wait 3 minutes, the air conditioner will try to start, but turn itself off
until the compressor is ready to start again.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal
injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic
safety precautions:
. Read all instructions before using your
air conditioner.
.Complete the installation requirements
as described in “Installing Your Air
Conditioner” on pages 16-l 9.
. Do not allow children to operate or play
with the air conditioner.
.Do not operate the air conditioner with
the front panel removed.
. Never clean air conditioner parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
Important Safety Instructions
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Consumer responsibilities
Please:
*The steps on pages 16-19 must be
performed by a qualified installer.
. Be sure the air conditioner is the correct
voltage and size for the area you want
to cool.
. Be sure the air conditioner is installed in
accordance with all national electrical
codes and wiring regulations.
. Use the air conditioner only for the uses
described in this manual.
.Be sure the air conditioner is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
. Maintain the air conditioner properly.
. If power cord is damaged, be sure it is
replaced or repaired by an authorized
service technician.
Also, please DO NOT use sharp instruments,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners. These
can damage the surface of the air conditioner.

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Parts and Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your air conditioner. Please use them to
become familiar with where the parts and features are located and what they look like.
Air conditioner
Model and
serial number-
label (behind
front panel)
Inside air
intake
- louvers
Protective
plastic
cover for
front panel
’ (
available
on select
models)
Slideout
air filter
- handle
Control panel on unit
(Chinese overlay will be provided*)
Temperature DRY ONLY FAN SPEED
WARMER button button button
OFF button
Temperature SLEEP HOURS FAN ONLY *According to different
COOLER button button button countries.

Deluxe remote control (included with select models)
This remote control is
also available as an
accessory
on some models. I
Display
Command
buttons

Operating Your Air
Conditioner
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In This Section
Page
Using the AUTO COOL Cycle ............... 6
Modifying the temperature 7....................
Modifying the fan speed _,........._............ 7
Using the AIR SWING feature ............... 7
Turning the unit off ................... ............ 8
Using the DRY ONLY Cycle .................. 3
Using the SLEEP HOURS Cycle .......... g
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Using the FAN ONLY Cycle ................ 10
Using the TIMED OFF
HOURS Cycle ‘0
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Using the CHECK FILTER light .......... ‘0
Modifying the air direction 11
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Using the exhaust door 11
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Using the remote control 11
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Operating your air conditioner properly is
essential to obtain the best possible results.
This section tells you about each cycle and
how to operate it.
lMPCRTANT:After turning the unit off,
wait approximately 3 minutes before
turning it back on. If you don’t wait
approximately 3 minutes, the air
conditioner will try to start, but turn itself
off until the compressor is ready to start
again.
DO NOT disconnect the air conditioner
from its electrical supply. DO NOT use
an electrical outlet that can be turned
off with a switch. When the air condi-
tioner is disconnected from its electrical
supply (including power outages) all
programming reverts back to the
factory-preset information. However,
the air conditioner wili “relearn” your
preferences.
Using the AUTO COOL Cycle
(Single-Button Cooling) AUTO COOL BURST
The AUTO COOL Cycle is designed to AUTO COOL BURST cools the room for
provide you with the comfort you desire by 15 minutes before allowing the room to rise
continually “learning” your preferences. to your prelearned temperature. This cycle is
Once the Cycle “learns” what temperature(s) especially useful if you are hot from exercise
you desire, it automatically chooses a fan or it is very hot in the room.
speed when turned on and cools the room
as quickly as possible.
NOTE: You can modify the fan speed and
temperature when using the AUTO COOL
Cycle, if desired. See “Modifying the fan
speed” or “Modifying the temperature” on
page 7.
To activate the AUTO COOL Cycle:
*Press the AUTO COOUON Button.
NOTE: When the cycle is active, the
indicator light on the AUTO COOL/ON
Button will be lit.
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To activate AUTO COOL BURST:
*Press the AUTO COOL/ON Button twice.
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Although the AUTO COOL Cycle has an
initial factory-preset cooling temperature,
you may decide the room is too cool or too
warm. When you change the temperature
from the factory-preset, the air conditioner
uses fuzzy logic (computerized “learning”) to
remember your preferences. Over time, the
unit “learns” exactly what conditions make
you most comfortable.
To modify the temperature:
l Press the WARMER Button to raise the
temperature of the outgoing air.
l Press the COOLER Button to lower the
temperature of the incoming air.
NOTE: Each press alters the temperature
approximately 1°C.
Modifying the fan speed
Although the AUTO COOL Cycle automati-
cally chooses the proper fan speed to cool
the room, you may desire to increase or
decrease the amount of air blowing into
the room.
To modify the fan speed:
*Press the FAN SPEED Button.
NOTE: Each press of the FAN SPEED
Button advances the fan speed through
the cycle:
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FANSPEED
HI+MED+LOW’HI
Using the AIR SWING feature
The AIR SWING feature tells your air
conditioner to move the air output louvers
side to side and swing the cooled air through
the room.
To activate the AIR SWING feature:
aPress the AIR SWING Button. (yiir-)
To deactivate the AIR SWING feature:
l Press the AIR SWING Button again.

To turn the unit off, simply press the OFF
Button. This stops any currently-operating
cycle and the unit completely shuts off.
NOTE: When turning unit off from the AUTO
COOL Cycle, the air conditioner remembers
any changes you made during the AUTO
COOL Cycle and adjusts the cycle the next
time you operate it.
IMP0RTAN.T: After turning the unit off,
wait approximately 3 minutes before
1turning it back on. If you don’t wait
3 minutes, the air conditioner will try to
start, but turn itself off until the compressor
1is ready to start again.
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Using the DRY ONLY Cycle
The DRY ONLY Cycle allows your air
conditioner to operate as a dehumidifier. It
removes excess moisture from the room air
without providing much cooling. The cycle is
preset to operate most efficiently at LOW
fan speed.
To activate the DRY ONLY Cycle:
l Press the DRY ONLY Button.
NOTE: When the cycle is active, the
indicator light on the DRY ONLY Button
will be lit.
To modify the fan speed:
l Press the FAN SPEED Button.
NOTE: Each press advances the fan
speed: LOW -+ HI + MED + LOW
To deactivate the DRY ONLY Cycle:
You can deactivate the DRY ONLY Cycle
two ways:
l Press the OFF Button.
OR
l Activate another cycle
(for example: AUTO COOL).
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Using the SLEW MO s g::y c::I-&
The SLEEP HOURS Cycle allows your air Example shown for an 8-hour SLEEP HOURS
conditioner to optimize your comfort while Cycle with unit running in the AUTO COOL Cycle.
you’re sleeping. The cycle allows the
temperature of the room air to rise gradually
until it reaches approximately 2°C above the w
set point temperature. 5
Approximately 2’
Set point
temperature
To activate the SLEEP HOURS Cycle:
l Press the SLEEP HOURS Button until the
number for the desired time period is lit.
The numbers above the SLEEP HOURS
Button indicate the number of hours set for
the cycle:
8 hours --) 5 hours + 3 hours + OFF
IMPORTANT: If, at any time during the
SLEEP HOURS Cycle, you are too cold or
too warm, simply press the WARMER or
COOLER Button. The unit “learns” to adjust
to your preferences automatically. There-
fore, the next time you activate the SLEEP
HOURS Cycle, the air conditioner remem-
bers your previous adjustment and modifies
the temperature so you will not be too cold
or too warm again.
After the SLEEP HOURS Cycle is
complete, the unit initially cools the room
(back to the set point temperature) then
reverts back to the previously set cycle
(AUTO COOL, OFF, etc.).
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SLEEP
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HOURS
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WARMER
COOLER
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The FAN ONLY Cycle allows you to move
and circulate the air in the room without
cooling it.
To activate the FAN ONLY Cycle:
l Press the FAN ONLY Button.
NOTE: When the cycle is active, the indica-
tor light on the FAN ONLY Button will be lit.
You can alter the fan speed while using the
FAN ONLY Cycle. (See “Modifying the fan
speed” on page 7.)
Using the TIMED OFF HOURS Cycle
The TIMED OFF HOURS Cycle allows you
to program the air conditioner to turn itself
off after a set period of time. Once the cycle
is activated, the unit continues in the current
operating cycle until the TIMED OFF
HOURS Cycle is complete. Then the unit
turns itself off.
EXAMPLE: If you are using the AUTO
COOL Cycle and want to program the air
conditioner to turn itself off in 3 hours, press
the TIMED OFF HOURS Button until the 3 is
lit above the button. The air conditioner will
continue to operate in the AUTO COOL
Cycle for another 3 hours, then turn itself off.
To activate the TIMED OFF HOURS
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Cycle:
l Press the TIMED OFF HOURS Button until
the number for the desired time period is
lit. The numbers above the button indicate
the number of hours set for the cycle.
1 hour --) 3 hours --) 5 hours + OFF
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TIMEDOFF
HOURS
Using the CHECK FILTER light
The CHECK FILTER Indicator Light comes
on approximately every 100 hours of
operation. This light alerts you to check the
air filter to see if it needs cleaning. If it does,
see “Caring for the slide-out air filter” on
page 14.
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To deactivate the CHECK FILTER light:
l Press the OFF Button twice.
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