® ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS FOR SLIDER AND CASEMENT WINDOWS Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301 In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com or...www.whirlpool.com/canada CLIMATISEUR DE PIÈCE POUR FENÊTRE COULISSANTE OU À BATTANTS Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien Au Canada, pour assistance composez le : 1-800-461-5681, pour installation ou service, le : 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web à... www.whirlpool.com/canada Table of Contents/Table des matières ............2 23-11-2112N-005/1187617 TABLE OF CONTENTS AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY .........................................................3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................3 Tools and Parts ............................................................................3 Location Requirements ................................................................4 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................5 Unpack the Air Conditioner..........................................................5 Metal or Wood Sliding Window Installation.................................5 Metal or Wood Casement Window Installation ...........................6 Complete Installation ...................................................................8 AIR CONDITIONER USE................................................................8 Starting Your Air Conditioner .......................................................9 Changing Air Direction ...............................................................10 Saving Energy ............................................................................11 Normal Sounds ..........................................................................11 AIR CONDITIONER CARE ...........................................................11 Cleaning the Air Filter .................................................................11 Cleaning the Intake Grille ...........................................................11 Paint Damage Repair .................................................................11 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................12 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................13 In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................13 In Canada ...................................................................................13 WARRANTY ..................................................................................14 TABLE DES MATIÈRES SÉCURITÉ DU CLIMATISEUR ....................................................16 SPÉCIFICATIONS D'INSTALLATION..........................................16 Outils et pièces...........................................................................16 Exigences d'emplacement.........................................................17 Spécifications électriques ..........................................................17 INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION.............................................18 Déballage du climatiseur............................................................18 Installation dans une fenêtre coulissante en métal ou en bois ....................................................................18 Installation dans une fenêtre à battants en métal ou en bois ....................................................................20 Pour compléter l'installation.......................................................21 UTILISATION DU CLIMATISEUR................................................22 Mise en marche du climatiseur ..................................................22 Changement de direction de l'air...............................................24 Économie d'énergie ...................................................................24 Bruits normaux ...........................................................................24 ENTRETIEN DU CLIMATISEUR ..................................................24 Nettoyage du filtre à air ..............................................................24 Nettoyage du grille d'entrée d'air...............................................25 Remise en état de la peinture ....................................................25 DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................25 ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................26 GARANTIE.....................................................................................27 ® 2 AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions: Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Unplug air conditioner before servicing. Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Parts supplied Tools and Parts Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation. Proper installation is your responsibility. Check that all parts are included in parts package. 1 2 8 3 4 9 5 6 7 Tools needed s s s Gloves Safety glasses Flat-blade and Phillips screwdrivers s s s s Tape measure Level Drill ¹/ in. drill bit 10 12 11 1. 1 in. wood screws (2) 2. ³/ in. self-tapping screws (7) 3. / in. machine screws (2) 4. / in. flat washers (2) 5. / in. nuts (2) 6. Leveling locknut (1) 7. Leveling bolt (1) 8. Speed clips (2) 9. Foam seal (1) 10. Support angle (1) 11. Support platform (1) 12. Sill plate (1) 3 Parts needed s If metal casement window installation, a ³/ in. (19 mm) wood filler panel will be needed for opening greater than 15¹/ in. (39.4 cm) wide. See "Metal and Wood Casement Window Installation." If wood casement window installation, a 1 in. (2.5 cm) wood frame will be needed. See "Metal and Wood Casement Window Installation." Electrical Requirements WARNING s NOTE: The installation of this air conditioner is intended to be permanent. When installed in an apartment or rental property, permission to make modifications should be obtained from owner or landlord of building prior to installation of unit. Location Requirements IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Check the location where the air conditioner will be installed. Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. The location should provide: s A horizontal sliding or casement type window with a minimum width of 15¹/ in. (39.4 cm). s Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. In the U.S. only: If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure air conditioner is grounded. A three-wire, single-phase, 60-Hz, AC-only, electrical supply is required on a separate circuit. A 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. Copper wire (14 gauge) is required. The fuse size must not exceed the circuit rating specified on the model and serial number label. The model and serial number label is located on the right-hand side of the cabinet. Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart. Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply cord. Power supply cord plug outlet Wiring requirements s Grounded electrical outlet within 4 ft (122 cm) of where the power cord exits the air conditioner. NOTE: Do not use an extension cord. Free movement of air to rooms to be cooled. Adequate window frame assembly and side of structure support for weight of air conditioner. Air conditioner weighs approximately 82 lbs (37.2 kg) to 100 lbs (45 kg). s s NOTE: Do not install the air conditioner in an area where the front panel will be exposed to heat sources that will raise the panel surface temperature above 120°F (50°C). Window Installation Window opening measurements: s 15¹/ in. (39.4 cm) minimum opening width s 42 in. (106.9 cm) minimum opening height 115 volt (103.5 min. 126.5 max.) 0-12 amperes 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker 14 gauge copper wiring s s s A B Recommended ground method For your personal safety, this air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the customer's responsibility to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a licensed installer. A. 15¹/ in. (39.4 cm) minimum B. 42 in. (106.9 cm) minimum 4 It is the customer's responsibility: s To contact a qualified electrical installer. s Install support platform 1. Slide open one window sash to install support platform. 2. Attach support platform to sill plate with three ³/ in. selftapping screws. To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances. Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 2 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack the Air Conditioner 3 1. Support plate 2. ³/ in. self-tapping screws 3. Sill plate 3. Loosely attach support angle to bottom of support platform using two / in. machine screws, flat washers and nuts. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Remove packaging materials s 1 2 5 Remove and properly dispose of packaging materials. Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the air conditioner. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your air conditioner. 3 4 6 s 7 1. / in. machine screws 2. Support plate 3. Flat washer 4. Nut 5. Sill plate 6. Support angle 7. Leveling bolt and locknut Metal or Wood Sliding Window Installation s Handle air conditioner with care. Watch out for sharp metal fins on the rear coil. Be sure your air conditioner does not fall out of the opening during installation or removal. The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded outlet. Do not block the louvers on the front panel. Do not block air movement on the outside of the air conditioner. The window frame assembly and side of structure must be adequate to support weight of air conditioner. s s s s 4. Place support platform against lower window track and firmly against vertical edge of window frame. 5. Attach support platform to windowsill using two 1 in. wood screws. If required, overcome interference of support platform with window track or storm windows by securely attaching a shim strip to the windowsill. Shim strip should be as long as width of support platform and flush with back edge of sill. Thickness of shim strip should be controlled by amount of interference. 1 s 2 4 3 5 1. 1 in. wood screws 2. Support plate 3. Lower window track 4. Windowsill 5. Shim strip 5 6. Pull support angle against outside of structure. Tighten two / in. machine screws on top of support platform. 7. Adjust leveling bolt to level support angle. Tighten leveling bolt locknut. NOTE: Air conditioner must tilted back slightly to facilitate proper condensate dispos ...