Whirlpool Coolerator CAW21D2A1 Original operating instructions

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR
AIR CONDITIONER
Copy your Model and
Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a question, have
this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers. To
find Model and Serial Numbers remove the
front panel (see pages 15-16). The numbers
are located either on a plate attached to the
lower front of the unit or on a label attached
to the evaporator coil cover near the top of the
unit.
SERIAL LABEL
SERIAL PLATE
L. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in the spaces below.
Keep this book, your warranty and sales slip
together in a handy place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
It is your responsibilityto make
surethat your air conditioner:
l Has been properly installed.
l Is the right size for the area you want
to cool.
l Is properly connected to electricity.
l Is properly electrically grounded.
l Is properly used only for the job it was
intended to do.
l Is not used by children or anyone not
able to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
l Also, remove energy label and buy guide.
Use damp cloth to take off any glue
residue. Do not use a sharp instrument
or any harsh or abrasive cleaners.
EnergySavingTips
l 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 air flow
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.
0 Keep heat registers and cool air returns
closed or blocked off so cooled air won’t
escape.
l Use a vent fan in areas where cooking,
laundry, or bathing is done to pull out
extra heat and moisture near its source.
Contents
page
Before You Use Your Air Conditioner . . 2
Energy Tips ........................ 2
Electrical Requirements ............... 3
Installation Instructions ............... 7
How to Start and
Use Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . 14
page
Cleaning and Caring for Your
Air Conditioner .................... 16
Cooling Load Guide ................. 18
Self-Service Checklist ................ 19
Service Information ................. 19
01986 Whirlpool Corporation
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Electrical Requirements
For Your Air Conditioner
BELOW ARE ELECTRICAL PLUGVARIATIONS.CHOOSE
THE ONE WHICH MATCHES THE AMPERE RATING OF
YOUR UNIT. THE NUMBER OF AMPERES IS PRINTED
ON THE SERIAL PLATE, ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF
THE UNIT, BEHIND THE FRONT PANEL (SEE PAGE 2).
Chart-A
PLUG TYPE
3-PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG
POWER SUPPLY
3-‘PRONG
GROUNDING
TYPE WALL
RECEPTACLE
CORD
SEE ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
A
n
For 115 volt models
with serial plate
amperes of 7.6 through
12.0
D
B
D
For 230 volt and 230/
208 volt models with
serial plate amperes up
-through 12.0
CE
Ir 230 volt and
Fo 2301
208 volt models with
serial plate amperes
up through 16.0
D
For 230 volt and 230/
208 volt models with
serial plate amperes up
through 24.0
A
n
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
For 115 volt models with serial plate amperes of
7.6 through 12.0
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES
Do not, under any circumstances, remove the
power supply cord ground prong,
RECEPTACLE WIRING
RECEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as
large as 14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the
personal responsibility and obligation of the
customer to provide proper and adequate
receptacle wiring installed by a qualified electri-
cian. OBSERVE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE AND ALL LOCAL GOVERNING
CODES AND ORDINANCES.
Electrical Requirements
A 115 volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.) 60 hertz AC
only, 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required
(time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker re-
quired). It is recommended that a separate circuit,
serving only this appliance, be provided. Do not use
an extension cord.
Electrical Connection
Electrical Ground is Required on this Appliance
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to
have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician. See Figure 1
on page 4..

Figure 1
3-PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG
‘ACLE
POWER-SUPPLY CORD
ALTERNATE GROUNDING METHOD
If changing and properly grounding the wall
receptacle is impossible and where local codes
permit (consult your electrical inspector), a
temporary adapter may be plugged into the
existing 2-prong wall receptacie to mate with the
3-prong power supply cord. See Figure 2. THIS,
HOWEVER, IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
If this is done, you must connect the grounded
eyelet on the adapter to the wall receptacle
cover plate screw and from this same screw, you
must connect a separate copper ground wire
(~14 minimum) to a grounded cold water pipe.’
See Figure 2. Do not ground to a gas supply
pipe. Do not connect to electrical supply until
appliance is permanently grounded.
Figure 2
\
ELECTRICALLY / a
GROUNDED METAL 1’ -co\i
GROUND ASSEMBLY
(ATTACH TO GROUNDED.
3-PRONG
GROUNDING
PLUG
WhLL
RECEPTACLE
POWER SUPPLY CORD
*Cold water pipe must have metal continuity to
electrical ground and not be interrupted by
plastic, rubber or other electrically insulating
connectors (including water meter or pump)
without adding a jumper wire at these con-
nections.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
For 230 volt and 230/208 volt models with serial
plate amperes up through 12.0
Refer to Chart B for specific wiring and
receptacle information to be used.
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.
Do not, under any circumstances, remove the
power supply cord ground plug.
ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON
THIS APPLIANCE.
A three-wire, single-phase 60 hertz AC only
electrical supply is required.
A separate electrical supply is required on a
separately fused circuit. Do not fuse ground-
neutral.
See Chart B for receptacle voltage require-
ments, proper fuse size, wire and wiring
connections which must conform with rating
of the appliance. Do not use an extension cord.
Chart-B
PLUG AND
RECEPTACLE
DATA
RECEPTACLE
VOLTAGE
(60 HERTZ
AC IN ALL
INSTANCES)
SERIAL PLATE
AMPERES
AECEPTACLE MODEL WITH
SERIAL PLATE
OF 230 VOLTS
(207 MIN.253
MAX.) UP
through
MODEL WITH 12.0
SERIAL PLATE
OF 230/209
VOLTS
(197.6 MIN-
253 MAX.)
I
RATING IN I SEE BELOW
AMPS I

RECEPTACLE WIRING
RECEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as
large as size shown on electrical Chart B. Use
copper wire only. It is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to provide
proper and adequate receptacle wiring installed
by a qualified electrician. OBSERVE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL LOCAL
GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to
have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
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ELECTRICAL
L&7
REQUIREMENTS
For 230 volt and 230/208 volt models with serial
plate amperes up through 16.0
Refer to Chart C for specific wiring and
receptacle information to be used.
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.
Do not, under any circumstances, remove the
power supply cord ground plug.
ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON
THIS APPLIANCE.
A separate electrical supply is required on a
separately fused circuit. Do not fuse ground-
neutral.
See Chart C for receptacle voltage require-
ments, proper fuse size, wire and wiring
connections which must conform with rating of
the appliance. Do not use an extension cord.
Chart-C
PLUG AND
RECEPTACLE
DATA SERIAL PLATE
AMPERES
RECEPTACLE
MODEL WITH
SERIAL PLATE
OF 230 VOLTS
(207 MIN,253
MAX.) I
MoDEL
SERIAL PLATE
OF 2301208 I
VOLTS
(197.6 MN
253 MAX,) I
UP
through
16.0
USE TIME-DELAY
FUSE
OR TIME
DELAY CIRCUIT
BREAKER
RATING IN
AMPS
MINIMUM
RECEPTACLE
WIRE SIZE
TYPE
OF BRANCH
CIRCUIT
12 GAUGE
I
SINGLE
USE COPPER OUTLET
WIRE ONLY ONLY
RECEPTACLE WIRING
RECEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as
large as size shown on electrical Chart C. Use
copper wire only. It is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to provide
proper and adequate receptacle wiring installed
by aqualified electrician. OBSERVE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL LOCAL
GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
A three-wire, single-phase 60 hertz AC only
electrical supply is required.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
Chart-D
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to
have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
For 230 volt and 230/208 volt models with
serial plate amperes up through 24.0
Refer to Chart D for specific wiring and
receptacle information to be used.
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.
Do not, under any circumstances, remove the
power supply cord ground plug.
ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON
THIS APPLIANCE.
A three-wire, single-phase 60 hertz AC only
electrical supply is required.
A separate electrical supply is required on a
separately fused circuit. Do not fuse ground-
neutral.
See Chart D for receptacle voltage require-
ments, proper fuse size, wire and wiring
connections which must conform with rating of
the appliance. Do not use an extension cord.
PLUG AND
RECEPTACLE
DATA
RECEPTACLE
VOLTAGE
(60 HERTZ
AC IN ALL
INSTANCES)
SERIAL PLATE
AMPERES
RECEPTACLE _
MODEL WITH
SERIAL PLATE
OF 230 VOLTS
(207 MIN,253
MAX.) “P
through
1
MODEL WITH 24.0
SERIAL PLATE
OF 2301209
VOLTS
(197.6 MIN-
253 MAX.)
USE TIME-DELAY
FUSE
OR TIME
DELAY CIRCUIT
BREAKER
RATING IN
AMPS
MINIMUM
RECEPTACLE
WIRE SIZE
SEE BELOW
TYPE
OF BRANCH
CIRCUIT
CART.
TYPE
ONLY
10 GAUGE
USE COPPER
WIRE ONLY
SINGLE
OUTLET
ONLY
RECEPTACLE WIRING
RECEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as
large as size shown on electrical Chart D. Use
copper wire only. It is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to provide
proper and adequate receptacle wiring installed
by a qualified electrician.OBSERVE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE A:\ID ALL LOCAL
GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to
have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Your Air Conditioner
If you have these parts,
follow:
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTION 1
(below).
u
Installation
Instructions
CAUTION:
l Be sure air conditioner does not fall out of
window during installation.
l Handle the air conditioner with care.
Watch out for the sharp metal fins on
the front and rear coils.
l Do not use the collected water for drinking
purposes. It is not sanitary.
-OR-
for Through-The-Wall
installation, follow:
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTION 2
(on page 12).
1
l Unpack accessory parts (see Figure 3) be-
fore installing your air conditioner. A normal
installation can be made with a screwdriver,
a drill, saw, small level, pocket knife, 7/16”
socket wrench, l/8” drill bit and tape measure.
WINDOW LOCK
WE” WIDE)
4 SHEET 7 SHEET 3Wb
METAL SCREWS METAL SCREWS SCREWS u 5 FLAT 6 NUTS
(#8X3/8” (rlOX112” (qloX3/4” WASHERS
ROUND HEAD) HEX HEAD) ROUND HEAD)
2
. Pick the right window. First, decide what
room(s) you want to cool. Then choose a
window that will allow the air-conditioned air
to flow freely and directly into the room(s)
you want cooled. Remember, it’s difficult to
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move air around corners. Choose a window
that’s also near an electrical outlet. (Refer
to the ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT pages
for type of receptacle and wiring needed.) Do
not use an extension cord. The window in
which you place your air conditioner should
have an opening of at least 26 inches in width
and at least 20 inches in height (see Figure 4).
Standard installation parts are supplied for
double-hung sash windows up to 54 inches in
width.
Figure 4
3
l Remove front panel by pushing it down and
pulling toward you (see Figure 5). This pro-
tects the panel from damage and makes the
air conditioner easier to handle during
installation.
Slide unit out of cabinet. First, disconnect the
green ground wire at the left-front corner of
base of unit by removing retaining screw (save
screw for reuse later). Now slide unit out of
cabinet by pulling out on handle on bottom
(see Figure 6).
5
. Attach seal strips to cabinet. Place 3/8” wide
self-adhering seal strip on window side of bot-
tom flange. Now, starting at the lower corner
of the cabinet, apply 3/8”-wide seal strips
over the center line of the pre-drilled holes for
one of the side mounting angles, over the
center line of pre-drilled holes for the top
mounting channel, and over the center line of
pre-drilled holes for the other side mounting
angle. (See Figure 7.)
Figure 7
6 l Attach side mounting angles to the sides of
the cabinet by using four hex-head sheet metal
screws (see Figure 8). Punch holes in seal
strip before driving screws. Be sure flange of
each side mounting angle faces inside. Now
attach top mounting angle to cabinet by using
three hex-head sheet metal screws. Again, be
sure flange is facing inside.
Figure 8
GROUND WIRE SCREW - b .HANDLE

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l Measure and cut filler board to proper sizes.
9
l Place window gasket over top mounting angle
First, measure the distance from inside one and filler boards (see Figure 11). First, meas-
window channel to the inside of the other ure depth of window channel. Cut notch on
channel and subtract l/4”. Now subtract the end of window gasket to same depth. Next,
width of the air conditioner and divide by 2 measure window width between window
(see Figure 9). This will give you the width to channels (include full depth of window
cut each filler board. Be sure to cut the filler channels). Now cut gasket to proper length.
board across the mid-section of its longest Cut unnotched end of gasket to match the
measurement. Because the filler boards will be notched end. Place gasket long groove over
equal in width, they will automatically center top mounting angle; place short rear groove
your conditioner in your window. over filler boards with long side facing inside.
Figure 9
FILLER BOARD HERE
Figure 11
MEASURE DISTANCE FROM INSIDE
ONE WINDOW CHANNEL TO INSIDE
OF THE OTHER AND SUBTRACT 114” 1
1
8
. Apply seal strips and attach filler boards. De-
termine which will be your left and right filler
boards. The holes on each board should align
with the holes in the side mounting angles.
Each filler board should also extend about
l/2” above the top edge of the air conditioner
cabinet. Now apply 3/8”-wide seal strips on
the room side of each filler board as shown in
Figure 10 (i.e. along the bottom edge and
window channel edge). Now attach the filler
boards to the side mounting angles with four,
3/8”, round-headed sheet metal screws.
Tiqhten the screws only loosely, so the filler
boards can be moved back and forth.
TOP ANGLE HERE
DEPTH OF WINDOW
CHANNEL
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l Place cabinet in window by turning cabinet to
one side to get one filler board into window
channel. Now maneuver other filler board into
window channel (see Figure 12). Reaching
through window opening, push filler boards
from outside as far toward you as they will
go. Be sure to use the foam blocks that are
provided.
Figure 10 Figure 12
THE FOAM BLOCKS PROVIDED
ARE TO HOLD FILLER BOARD TIGHT
AGAINST WINDOW CHANNEL. CUT
BLOCKS 114 INCH WIDER THAN
CHANNEL AND WEDGE INTO PLACE.
FRONT
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11
l Lower window and level air conditioner.
Lower the window firmly behind window
gasket. Leveling the cabinet is not required in
a normal installation since the proper slope is
designed into the product. However, be sure
you have approximately a one-half bubble
(5/8”) downward tilt to the outside for
proper water drainage. If necessary, reposition
or shim cabinet to provide the proper tilt or
side-to-side leveling. Now, tighten all four
filler board screws. Be sure cabinet bottom
flange is against rear of window sill for proper
seal. Finally, make two l/8” pilot holes into
the window sill, using the holes in the cabinet
as a guide (see Figure 13). Use two wood
screws to secure the bottom of the cabinet to
the window sill.
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. Construct outside support assemblies by
fastening vertical and angle supports together
with 3/4” bolts, washers and nuts. Tighten
securely (see Figure 14).
PLAIN WASHER
FASTEN BOLT
SECURELY
13
l Position support assemblies against bottom
rail of cabinet and slide toward house, allowing
approximately one-inch clearance between
end of angle support and wall (see Figure 15).
Select proper sets of square holes in cabinet
rails and fasten support assemblies to cabinet
rails by using 3/4” bolts, washers and nuts.
Do not tighten nuts. Leave assembly loose,
so you can make adjustments to support
assemblies later.
14
. Insert end tabs on wall rail through slot in
each support assembly (see Figure 16). Slide
each support assembly toward house. Be sure
wall rail is positioned firmly against exterior
wall. NOTE: If your house is constructed of a
material that could be damaged by the wall
mounting support, fasten a board between
wall rail and side of house.
. Tighten nuts securely. Tighten the nuts closest
to the wall last to assure that the wall rails
fit snugly against your house.
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