Whirlpool 950356 Air Conditioner User Guide

950356 Air Conditioner
User Guide

Ovens, Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwa:

IMPORTANT…
Please read this use and care guide before installing or using your air conditioner. It tells you how to install and operate it, and gives important electrical information. Save it for the future use it in case you may have a question or move the air conditioner.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here…
When you need service or call with a question, have this information is ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers. To find Model and Serial Numbers remove the front panel (see page 9). The numbers are located on a label attached to the evaporator coil cover near the top of the unit.
   
2. 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

CAUTION:
Handle the air conditioner with care. Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils.

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

It is your responsibility to make sure that your air conditioner:

1. Has been properly installed.
2. Is it the right size for the area you want to cool?
3. Is properly connected to electricity.
4. Is properly electrically grounded.
5. Is properly used only for the job it was intended to do.
6. Is not used by children or anyone not able to operate it properly.
7. Is properly maintained.
8. Also, remove the energy label and buyers the guide.
   Use a damp cloth to take off any glue residue. Do not use a sharp instrument or any harsh or abrasive cleaners.

Energy Saving Tips

• Improve home insulation (seal doors, windows, and close fireplace flue).
• Close blinds or drapes on the sunny side of the house; add window awnings.
• Keep the air filter clean. Don’t block airflow with drapes or furniture.
• Ventilate attic (high-temperature levels add to normal cooling load).
• 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.
• Keep heat registers and cool air returns closed or blocked off so cooled air won’t escape.
• Use a vent fan in areas where cooking, laundry, or bathing is done to pull out extra heat and moisture near its source.

Electrical Requirements For Your Air Conditioner

BELOW ARE ELECTRICAL PLUG VARIATIONS. CHOOSE THE ONE WHICH MATCHES THE AMPERE RATING OF YOUR UNIT. THE  NUMBER OF AMPERES IS PRINTED ON THE SERIAL LABEL, ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE UNIT, BEHIND THE FRONT  PANEL (SEE PAGE 2).
Chart-A

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
For 115 volt models with serial plate amperes up through 7.5.
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 electrician. OBSERVE THE 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 amperes fused electrical supply is required (time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker required.).  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 hazards, 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

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 receptacle 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 (#I4 minimum) to a grounded cold water pipe.* See Figure 2. Do not ground to a gas supply pipe.  Do not connect to the electrical supply until the appliance is permanently grounded.
Figure 2

*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 connections.

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 requirements, proper fuse size, wire and wiring connections which must conform with the rating of the appliance.
Do not use an extension cord.
Chart-B

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 THE 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 hazards, 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 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 prong.
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 C for receptacle voltage requirements, proper fuse size, wire and wiring connections which must conform with rating of the appliance.
Do not use an extension cord.
Chart-C

RECEPTACLE WIRING
RECEPTACLE WIRING should be at least as large as the 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 a qualified electrician. OBSERVE THE 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 hazards, 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
Through-the-wall Installation Instructions

• To help avoid any installation problems and to help assure trouble-free performance of your new air conditioner, read these installation instructions, as well as the operating instructions and electrical requirements before installing your unit.
• Because this air conditioner weighs from approximately 125 to 200 pounds, it is recommended that you have somebody help you install your new unit and that you both use proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injury.
• Inspect the condition of the window where the air conditioner will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of the unit.

CAUTION:

• Be sure the air conditioner does not fall out of the window during installation.
• Handle the air conditioner with care.
  Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils.
• Do not use the collected water for drinking purposes. It is not sanitary.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES

1. Unpack accessory parts shipped with the cabinet (see Figure 3) before installing your air conditioner.
   
2. Pick the right wall. First, decide what room(s) you want to cool. Then choose a wall that will allow the air-conditioned air to flow reely and directly into the room(s) you want to be cooled. Remember, it’s difficult to move air around corners. Choose a location that’s also near an electrical outlet. (Refer to the ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT pages for the type of receptacle and wiring needed.) Do not use an extension cord. CAUTION: DO NOT LOCATE  AIR CONDITIONER WHERE THE PLASTIC CABINET FRONT WILL BE EXPOSED TO A HEAT SOURCE THAT RAISES THE SURFACE  TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF 120°F.)
   IMPORTANT: Underwriters’ Laboratory, Inc., listing and all manufacturing warranties applicable to this air conditioner are rescinded unless your unit is installed in a proper cabinet. Refer to labels on the unit and inside the cabinet that state the cabinet type for matching your unit to the correct cabinet.
3. Remove the hardboard panel by removing the two screws holding the hardboard panel to the front of the cabinet (see Figure 4). Release panel by in- sorting finger in the service-cord opening on the left side of the cabinet and pushing outward. Install cabinet using installation instructions on hardboard panel.
4. Remove the poly-foam block by pushing at the top until the bottom can be grasped with a hand to pull from the cabinet (see Figure 4). Be careful not to damage cabinet insulation.
5. Install plastic drain-cup spout (on cabinets with side louvers only) into the hole at the rear of the cabinet. (See Figure 4.) The spout should be facing down through the hole.
   
6. Remove paper backing from 3 seal strips and attach them to the top flange as well as to the right and left sides of the unit (see Figure 5).
7. Install the unit into the cabinet. First, check the tube.
   Realign tubing if it is rubbing adjacent tubes or extending outside the flange of the base unit.
   Now slide the unit into the cabinet until it rests against the rear embossed stops (see Figure 4). Be careful not to push against sharp fins and plastic parts.
   
8. Ground unit to the cabinet by using a green ground wire attached to the left-front corner of the unit base and in the lower left-hand corner of the cabinet. Fasten wire securely to the cabinet using a hex head screw and nut (see Figure 6).
   
9. If necessary, drill a 3/16” diameter hole in the cabinet for ground wire (see Figure 7). Place a remaining length of wire under the front lip of the base behind the plastic front panel.
   CAUTION
   KEEPS WIRE CONNECTED WHENEVER AIR CONDITIONER IS IN THE CABINET. IT IS THERE FOR YOUR ELECTRICAL SAFETY DURING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
10. Remove protective wrapping from the control panel. Place the control panel in position and insert control knobs through holes in the control panel and onto control shafts (see Figure 7).
11. Attach front panel by placing bottom edge on clips and pushing top-down, then in and up.
    

HOW TO START AND USE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

Be sure the air conditioner is OFF before plugging it in.
NOTE: Exhaust Control is not available on Models ACE664 and ACW664.

To Start Your Air Conditioner

1. Set exhaust control to OFF for maximum cooling or heating.
2. Choose a fan speed setting for cooling or heating.
   LO COOL . . . . . . . . . for sleeping comfort
   HI COOL . . . . . . . . for maximum cooling
   LO HEAT… . . for reduced air movement with heat
   HI HEAT. . . for maximum air movement with heat
   CAUTION:
   If you turn your air conditioner off, wait at least two minutes before turning it back on or you may blow a fuse.
3. Turn the thermostat
   control to Number 6 (mid setting). You can adjust the air conditioner’s performance by resetting the thermostat control to a higher number for maximum cooling. Lower the number setting for less cooling. You will need to experiment to find the setting which suits you best.

For Exhaust Control
The Exhaust Control setting draws stale or smoky air from the room.

1. To exhaust room air
   Set exhaust control to OPEN. Adjust fan control to the speed desired. If no cooling is desired, use the FAN ONLY setting.
   
2. To circulate room air
   Set exhaust control to CLOSED. Adjust fan control to FAN ONLY.
   

Changing Air Direction
The louvers in the grille area at the top of the air conditioner control the direction of the cooled air.
Move the tabs at the bottom of the grille to the right, left or straight ahead. Simply move the levers in the direction you want the air to go (see Figure 8).

Cleaning and Caring For Your Air Conditioner

Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help ensure long life and lower operating costs. Follow these instructions carefully. Call your dealer for an annual checkup.

Cleaning of Front Frame
WARNING. DISCONNECT FROM ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING UNIT.

1. Remove the front panel from the unit when cleaning. Press down at the top edge of the front as shown in Figure 9.
2. When the front moves away from the top of the cabinet, pull the top of the front toward you.
3. Lift up and away from bottom spring clips.
   CAUTION: Do not use cleaning fluids, solvents, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents. They may damage the parts.
   

Cleaning Air Conditioner Filter
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 the filter from the plastic front frame, by removing the elastic band which holds it in place (see Figure 10).
2. Clean filter, using a vacuum cleaner. -OR-*
3. If very dirty, wash the filter with warm water and mild detergent.
   Air dry thoroughly before replacing.
4. Clean the front frame with warm water and mild soap or detergent. Use a soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Replace the front frame.
5. Wipe the control panel clean with a soft dry cloth.
   

Annual Maintenance for Your Air Conditioner
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 condensate water passages.
• Check the fan and oil the fan motor.
• The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling. The expense of annual inspection is the customer’s responsibility. – or ~ If you are familiar with electrical appliances, you can do the cleaning and maintenance yourself.
  If you decide to go ahead, follow these steps:
  CAUTION: Be sure no liquid gets into the motor, electrical control box, or compressor electrical terminals.

WARNING: SHOCK OR INJURY HAZARD -Before performing any maintenance, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the receptacle.

1. REMOVE UNIT FROM CABINET. Wrap the motor, electrical control box, and electrical terminals box in plastic film and make sure no water or other liquid gets inside any of these parts. It could damage the insulation and cause serious trouble.
2. Carefully clean and hose out the base, coils, and condensate pans. Clean at least once a year or more often, if the condenser coils and pans collect dirt,  sand, leaves, insects, or algae.
   Also, clean if you detect an odor from the air conditioner.
   While the cabinet is open, this is a good time to oil the fan motor.
3. Remove plastic film from the motor and electrical parts.
4. Replace the unit in the cabinet.
   NOTE: It’s 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 components.

Oiling of the Fan Motor

WARNING:
SHOCK OR INJURY HAZARD -Before performing any maintenance, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the receptacle.

1. Oil the fan motor per instructions on the motor. To add oil, pull out the oil hole plug at each end of the motor. (See Figure 11).
   An easy-to-use one-ounce capsule of specially recommended oil (Part No. 10943) can be ordered from your dealer, or use SAE #20 non-detergent oil.
2. Replace the plug to keep dirt from motor bearings.
3. Reinstall the unit in the cabinet after performing maintenance. (See Installation Instructions.)

COOLING LOAD GUIDE-SQUARE FEET METHOD ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS

To make sure you choose the right size unit, use this COOLING LOAD GUIDE — SQUARE FEET METHOD It is quick. easy means of computing capacity For extremes in exposure shading insulation and buildup construction AMAPA Coding Load HOmate Form RAC .1 must be used

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Determine the area to be cooled in square feet and locate that point on the left side of the chart.
2. Move horizontally across to the centerline of Band A. B or C according to the condition of the ceiling in the area to be cooled.
   Band A—Occupied Space Above Ceiling
   Band II—Insulated Ceiling Under Attic
   Band C—Non-Insulated Ceiling Under Attic
   
3. From the center of the band move within the band to left for more northerly exposure or right for more westerly exposure
4. From this point, reed down to the bottom of the chart to determine the required Btu/hr output Write the Btu/hr figure in the space indicated below.
5. Btu/hr (from number 4 above).
6.  Locate your geographic area on the inset map and multiply the factor shown by a figure in number 5 
7. If the room air conditioner is intended primarily for night-time cooling. subtract 30% (from the figure in number 6)
8. Subtract 30 Btuthr from the figure in number 7 (or 6) for each linear foot of wall separating the area to be cooled from another cooled room.
9. If more than two people occupy the area, add 600 Btu/hr per person (to figure in number 8). if only one person, subtract 600 Btu/hr 
10. Add 4000 Btu/hr (to figure in number 9) if the area to be cooled includes the kitchen for best results, a room conditioning unit or units with a  cooling capacity rating close to that estimated above should be selected A smaller capacity unit operating continuously will contribute more to comfort than a larger capacity unit operating intermit­ tently. 

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps:

Before calling for assistance
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
Air conditioner won’t run

1. Is unit plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage?
2. Is switch turned on?
3. Is thermostat set correctly?
4. Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?
5. Has the time-delay fuse blown?
6. Has the local power failed?

Unit blows fuses:

1. Are time-delay fuses being used?
2. Is an extension cord being used? (Do not use an extension cord to run your air conditioner.)
3. Are you waiting two minutes after turning cooling circuit off before trying to restart unit?

Unit turns on and off, or does not cool room:

1. Is filter clean?
2. Are coils clean (both evaporator [inside] and condenser [outside])?
3. Is there excessive moisture or heat (open vessel cooking, showers, etc.)?
4. Try setting fan to higher speed.
5. Try setting thermostat to a cooler setting.

Operating sounds:

1. When your room air conditioner is operating normally, you will hear sounds such as:
   • Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing a “pinging” or “clickina” sound. Water droolets help to cool the condenser.
   • Air movement from the fan, especially on high fan speed setting.
2. Clicks from the thermostat cycle.
   Sounds also may be caused by house construction such as vibration of the unit due to wall construction or unsteady window mounting area.

If you need assistance*. . .
Call Whirlpool service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:1-800-253-l 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.

If you need service*…

Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised 1 service Companies. TECH-CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after- warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your area. Call our COOL-LINE  service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:

If you have a problem*…

Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Con- sultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022

If you need parts*. . .
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your  Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new  Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service assistance number in Step 2.
*If you must call or write, please provide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem.
This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance.

WHIRLPOOL ROOM AIR CONDITIONER WARRANTY

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of the air conditioner.
2. Instruct you how to use the air conditioner.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
4. Clean or replace air filter.

B. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.
C. Damage to the air conditioner caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
D. The removal and reinstallation of the air conditioner if it is installed in an overhead or other inaccessible location or not installed in accordance with  published installation instructions.

Service under the full warranties must be provided by a franchised service company.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to  you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.

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