Whirlpool ACS052XH1 manual

Home Appliances Installation, Use And Care GUIDE GUIDE A Note To You ................ 2 Air Conditioner Safety .............................. 3 Parts And Features ........ 4 Electrical Requirements ................. 5 Installing Your Air Conditioner .............. 8 Operating Your Air Conditioner ............ 13 Caring For Your Air Conditioner ....[...]

2 A Note to Y ou Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL Air Conditioners are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable informa- tion about how[...]

3 Air Conditioner Safet y 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[...]

4 OPEN CLOSED EXHAUST OFF HIGH FAN LOW FAN LOW COOL HIGH COOL TURBO COOL 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 COLDER WAIT THREE MINUTES BEFORE REST ARTING F AN CONTROL THERMOST AT Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. To help yo[...]

5 Electrical Requirements Below are electrical plug variations; choose the one which matches the ampere rating of your unit. Your model’s ampere rating is printed on the model and serial number label, attached to the unit, behind the front panel. (See diagram on page 4.) Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove g[...]

6 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS PLUG TYPE 6 7 3-prong ground- type outlet Ground prong Power supply cord 3-prong ground- type outlet 115-volt models with amperes up through 7.5 For 115-volt models with amperes from 7.6 to 12.0 SEE PAGE 3-prong ground plug 3-prong ground plug Ground prong Power supply cord 115-volt models with ampe[...]

7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 115-volt models with amperes from 7.6 through 12.0 Outlet wiring Outlet wiring should be a minimum of 14 gauge. Use copper wire only. It is the responsibility of the consumer to provide proper and adequate receptacle wiring, installed by a qualified electrician. Observe National Electrical Code and all local governing code[...]

8 Installing Y our Air Conditioner Preparing for installation Tools required • Flat-head screwdriver • Carpenter’s level • Tape measure • Electric or hand drill • 1 ⁄ 8 -inch drill bit • Pencil • Awl • Knife Installation tips 1. Choose a proper size window. • 15 1 ⁄ 2 inches minimum width • 22 inches minimum height • 36 [...]

9 INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Installing in a sliding window NOTE: This air conditioner must be installed according to all applicable codes and ordinances. 1. Choose the installation site. The window frame and side of the structure must be able to support at least 110 lbs. of weight. 2. Remove one sliding sash from the window frame. 3. Loosely [...]

10 INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 6. Pull the support angle against the outside of the structure. Tighten two 7 ⁄ 16 " long machine screws on top of the support platform. 7. Adjust the leveling bolt to position the support angle in a level plane. This will allow for proper angle. Tighten the leveling bolt locknut. The air conditioner must b[...]

11 INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 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. Support platform Window channel frame Bottom bar Drilled holes Screw 10. Slide the air conditioner onto the support platform. Be sure the unit side channel butts against the vert[...]

12 INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Installing in a casement window Since styles and sizes of casement windows vary widely, it is advisable to have the air conditioner installed by someone skilled in this type of installation. Your appliance dealer can recommend or supply qualified people to install your air conditioner. 1. Closed or stationary wind[...]

13 OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Operating Y our Air Conditioner In order to obtain the best possible results from your air conditioner, it is important that you operate it properly. This section will tell you how to do just that. Starting your air conditioner 1. Set Exhaust Vent Control to CLOSED for maximum cooling performance. 2. Set Fan Contro[...]

14 OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Using the exhaust vent control The Exhaust Vent Control draws stale or smoky air from the room or circulates existing room air. To exhaust room air: 1. Set Exhaust Vent Control to OPEN. 2. Set Fan Control to desired setting. If no cooling is desired, set Fan Control to High Fan or Low Fan. 3. Set Thermostat Control[...]

15 Front panel Caring F or Y our Air Conditioner Proper maintenance of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life and lower operating costs. This section will tell you how to clean your air conditioner and perform annual maintenance. You can always call your designated Whirlpool servicing dealer for an annual checkup. Cleaning the front pane[...]

16 Cleaning the air filter The filter may be cleaned. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air. Check every two weeks to see if filter needs cleaning. 1. Turn Fan Control to OFF. 2. Grasp both sides of the inlet grille and pull forward. The front panel will pivot forward to reveal the air filter. 3. Remove the air fi[...]

17 Annual maintenance Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help ensure steady, top performance throughout the year. Call the service company recommended by your dealer to: • Inspect and clean the coils and conden- sate water passages. • Check fan and fan motor. The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling. The expense of an annual i[...]

18 Understanding normal operating sounds When your air conditioner is operating normally , you will hear sounds such as: • Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing a “pinging” or “clicking” sound. Water droplets help to cool the condenser. • Air movement from the fan, especially on high fan speed settings. • Clicks from the th[...]

19 PROBLEM Air conditioner won’t run Air conditioner blows fuses or trips circuit breaker Air conditioner turns on and off OR does not cool the room CHECK THE FOLLOWING Is the air conditioner plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage? Has the time-delay fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Is the Fan Control set to OFF? Is the Thermostat [...]

20 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 19. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance * … Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere [...]

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23 Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC PAGE AIRFLOW Directing ................................................ 14 CLEANING Air filter .................................................. 16 Front panel ............................................ 15 ELECTRICAL REQUI[...]

PART NO. 23-11-2112N-004/1183829 Rev. A © 2000 Whirlpool Corporation 12/00 ® Registered Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. WHIRLPOOL ® Room Air Conditioner W arran t y Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool-designated service company. Replacement pa[...]