Whirlpool RH123A1 User manual

ROOMAIRCONDITIONERS
Use&CareGuide
Removable filter Control panel
I
Adjustable air discharge
Part No. 1163203

Contents
Page
Important Safety Instruction0 ........................ .2
Operating Instructions ................................... .3
Starting your air conditioner ........................... .3
The exhaust vent control ................................ .4
Changing air direction .....................................
Cleanlng Your Alr Condltloner ....................... t
Cleaning the front panel ................................. .5
Cleaning the filter ........................................... .5
Caring For Your Alr Conditioner ....................6
Annual maintenance ........................................ 6
If You Need Service Or Assistance ................8
Warranty ......................................................... 12
Thank you for buying this appliance. Please
complete and mall the Owner Registration
Card provided with thls product. Then corn
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
ServiceCompany Phone Number
Front view of unit with front panel removed
importantSafety
Instructions
To reduce the rlsk of flre, electrlcal shock
or personal In)ury when using your air
conditioner, follow these basic precau-
tlons:
l Read all instructlonr before using your
air conditioner.
l Complete the installation requirements as
described In the Installation Instructions.
l Never allow children to operate or play
with the air conditioner.
. Do not operate the alr conditioner with
the front panel removed.
. Never clean air conditioner parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY*
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOUNE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VlClNlTY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
It is your responsibility to be sure your air
conditioner:
l Is installed in a window that will hold the
weight, and is secured according to the
Installation Instructions.
l Is connected only to the proper kind of outlet,
with the correct electrical supply and
grounding. (See Installation Instructions.)
mIs the correct size for the area you want to
cool.
l Is used only to do what window air condition-
ers are designed to do.
l Is not used by anyone unable to operate it
property.
l Is properly maintained.
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.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Model and se&l
number label Aandle

OperatingInstructions
Startingyourair conditioner
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Plug unit only into grounded electrical
outlet.
l Do not use an extension cord.
l Do not operate unit with front removed.
Fallure to follow the above precautions
could result in electrkal shock or personal
injury.
1. Set the Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED
for maximum cooling or heating.
2. Set the Selector to the desired setting.
COOL ...............................for cooling room air
HEAT ...*...........................for heating room air
FAN ONLY ..................for circulating room air
when no cooling or
heating is desired
NOTE: This product is not designed to be
used as a primary heat source. It is intended
for supplemental heating only.
3. Set the Fan Control to the desired setting.
!ED
...................for maximum cooling or heating
...................for normal cooling or heating
LO .....................................for sleeping comfort
4. Turn the Thermostat Control to desired
setting. You can adjust the air conditioner’s
cooling or heating performance by resetting
the Thermostat Control toward COLDER for
more cooling. Turn toward WARMER for more
heating. 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, wait at least three minutes before
turning it back on or you may blow a fuse or trip a
circuit breaker.
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Theexhaustventcontrol
The Exhaust Vent Control setting draws stale or
smoky air from the room.
1. To exhaust room air:
Set Exhaust Vent Control to OPEN. Set Selector
to desired setting (COOL, HEAT or FAN ONLY).
Set Fan Control to desired fan speed. Set Thermo-
stat Control to desired setting.
2. To circulate room air:
Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED. Set
Selector to desired setting (COOL, HEAT or FAN
ONLY). Set Fan Control to desired fan speed. Set
Thermostat Control to desired setting.
NOTE: For maximum performance, the Exhaust
Vent Control must be in the CLOSED position
when cooling, heating or room air circulation is
desired.
Changingair direction
The air direction cartridges on both sides of the
unit control the direction of the cooled or heated
air. The air direction cartridge may be rotated to
direct the air straight ahead or to the side of the
unit.
The louvers in each air direction cartridge are
operated by a tab. The tab may be used to direct
the air up, down or straight ahead.

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 Whirlpool servicing dealer for
an annual checkup.
Filter
Screw
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard
l Unplug power cord from receptacle
before cleaning unit. Failure to do so
could result In electrical shock or per-
sonal injury.
l Do not use flammable fluids, sohrents,
abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents.
Fire or product damage could result.
Cleaningthefront panel
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove the front panel from unit when
cleaning. Remove two screws from bottom
edge of front panel.
3. Lll the front panel up and toward you.
4. Remove slide-out filter and clean separately.
(See “Cleaning the filter” below.)
NOTE: Front does not have to be removed to
clean fitter.
5. Clean front panel with warm water and mild
soap or detergent. Use a soft cloth. Rinse and
dry. Replace front panel.
6. Wipe control panel clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Cleaningthefilter
The filter is cleanable. A clean filter helps remove
dust, lint and other particles from the air. Check
every two weeks to see if filter needs cleaning.
1. Remove filter by sliding the filter up and out
the top of front panel.
2. Clean filter, using a vacuum cleaner.
OR
3. lf very dirty, wash filter with warm water and
mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly before
replacing.
4. Replace filter by sliding it back down into
opening at the top of front panel.
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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 and fan motor are sealed and
need no oiling. Expense of annual inspection is
custorne~s responsibility.
OR
lf you are familiar with electrical appliances, you
can do the cleaning and maintenance yourself. lf
you choose to do so, follow the steps on page 7.
Electrical Shock, Product Damage and
Personal Injury Hazard
l Unplug power cord from receptacle
before performing any maintenance. Be
sure no liquid gets into the motor,
electrical control box or compressor
electrical terminals.
l Do not lfft, push or pull any whfte beaded
foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.
l Because your air conditioner weighs from
36 to QOkg (80 to 200 punds), it is recorn-
mended that you have someone help you
when you remove and re-install your unit
and that you both use proper lifting
techniques.
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
drlnking purposes. lt is not sanitary.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in electrical shock, product
damage or personal injury.

Handle
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove front panel. (See page 5.)
3.
4.
5.
6.
Slide unit out of cabinet by using the handle in
the center of the base flange.
Wrap the motor, connector plug, electrical
control box and compressor terminal box in
plastic film and make sure no water or other
liquid gets inside any of these parts. lt could
damage the insulation and cause serious
mechanical problems.
Carefully clean and hose out the base,
condenser coil and condensate pans. Clean at
least once a year or more often if the con-
denser coil and pan collects dirt, sand, leaves,
insects or algae. Also, clean if you detect an
odor coming from the air conditioner.
Remove plastic film from motor and electrical
parts.
7. Replace unit in cabinet.
8. Replace front panel.
9. Reconnect power supply.
NOTE: lt 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.

IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance
Before you call for service ...
lf you are having an operating problem, check
the chart to see what the cause might be before
you call for assistance.
PROBLEM
Unit won’t run.
CHECK IF WHAT TO DO
l Power cord is plugged into a live l Firmly plug power cord into
circuit with proper voltage. electrical outlet. Check circuit
voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.
l Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has l Replace fuse with a time-delay
tripped. Also, check if a tirnedelay fuse of the correct capacity. Reset
fuse has been used. circuit breaker.
l Selector is set to OFF. l Set Selector to another setting.
l Local power has failed. l Wait for power to be restored.
Untt blows fuses or l Time-delay fuse being used is of l Replace fuse with a time-delay
trips circuit breaker. correct capacity. fuse of the correct capacity.
l An extension cord is being used. l Do not use an extension cord with
this or any other appliance.
l Cooling circuit was turned off and on l Wait at least 3 minutes after
again quickly. turning cooling circuit off before
trying to restart unit.
Unit turns on and l Filter is dirty. l Clean filter. (See page 5.)
off, or does not cool l Evaporator coils (inside) and l Clean coils. (See page 6.)
room. condenser coils (outside) are ditty.
l There is excessive heat or moisture l Use exhaust fans to reduce room
ifj room. heat, or set Exhaust Vent Control
to OPEN to reduce moisture.
l Fan speed is too low. l Set Fan Control to a higher
setting.
l Thermostat setting is too low. l Set Thermostat Control to a higher
number.
Normal operatlng sounds ...
When your room air conditioner is operetlng
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.
l Air movement from the fan, especially on high
fan speed settings.
l Clicks from the cooling 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.

Forservicein the U.S.
1. Hyou need assistance* ...
Call our Consumer Assistance Center tele
phone number. Dial free from anywhere in the
U.S.: l-800-253-1 301
and talk with one of our trained consultants. The
consultant 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. II 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 Page under:
APPLIANCES - HOUsEHOLD -
MAJOR -SERVICE L REP&m
3. ff you need replacement patis* ...
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
problem was solve@ ...
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 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
better respond to your request.

lf You Need Service Or Assistance
Continued
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