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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using your Window Air 
Conditioner especially when children are present.

WARNING:  TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS MAKE 
SURE THE PRODUCT IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 
BEFORE ASSEMBLING, DISASSEMBLING, RELOCATING, SERVICING OR 
CLEANING.

1.  Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 
2.  Do not allow children or pets to be exposed to direct airflow for long periods of 

time.

3.  To protect against electrical shock, do not place cord, plug or appliance in water 

or other liquid. 

4.  Use a dedicated circuit to avoid a power surge or overloading of the circuit.
5.  Do not allow water to get on control panel or into any part of the unit.
6.  Discard appliance following local ordinances.
7.  Use the plug to disconnect from electrical outlet; never pull out by the cord.
8.  Do not modify or alter the plug or power cord.
9.  Turn power OFF before removing plug from outlet.
10.  Never operate the appliance or remove the plug with wet hands.
11.  Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
12.  Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the  

appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free  
customer service number for information regarding replacement, or returning  
the product.

13.  Do not remove front grill when machine is in use

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14.  The back of the unit must be lower than the front of the unit to allow for ad-

equate flow of condensation.

15.  Do not block front grill, air inlet or outlet, or in any way restrict airflow.
16.  Do not use abrasive cleansers or pads to clean air conditioner. 
17.  Remove batteries from remote control when not in use for long periods of time.
18.  Do not unplug air conditioner when it is operating.
19.  Use care when removing the filter. Do not touch metal parts of unit when remov-

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3-Prong Plug

This appliance has a 3-prong GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) plug for use in 
a 3-prong (grounding) outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock. This appli-
ance should only be used with a 115V, 60Hz grounded outlet. Failure to follow these 
instructions could result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.  

If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install a 
3-prong (grounding) outlet. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. Failure to 
follow these instructions could result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.

Important Safeguards 

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20.  Before cleaning, turn power OFF and unplug from electrical outlet.
21.  Do not insert body parts or tools into the inlet or outlet grills during operation.
22.  Do not ingest water drained from air conditioner.
23.  Do not store flammable or combustible liquids by unit.
24.  Do not step or sit on air conditioner.
25.  Do not store appliance on its side.
26.  Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

Installation

Your 5000BTU air conditioner is designed to be installed into standard double hung  

windows with 23" - 37" opening width and 13" vertical height.

1.  Cabinet

2.  Upper guide

3.  Control panel

4.  Horizontal louver blades

5.  Vertical louver blades

6.  Guide panel

7.  Front grill

8.  Air filter

9.  Air inlet

10.  Air direction control

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Summary of Contents for 718909

Page 1: ...0W Wards com 1 888 557 3848 MODEL MW5000 Montgomery Ward Customer Service 1112 7th Avenue Monroe WI 53566 8 00 am to Midnight Monday through Friday Wards com 1 888 557 3848 Window AC 5000BTU Outside Back Cover Outside Front Cover Energy Saving Mode ...

Page 2: ...ng local ordinances 7 Use the plug to disconnect from electrical outlet never pull out by the cord 8 Do not modify or alter the plug or power cord 9 Turn power OFF before removing plug from outlet 10 Never operate the appliance or remove the plug with wet hands 11 Do not use an extension cord with this appliance 12 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance mal...

Page 3: ...lectrical shock serious injury or death Important Safeguards cont d ing filter 20 Before cleaning turn power OFF and unplug from electrical outlet 21 Do not insert body parts or tools into the inlet or outlet grills during operation 22 Do not ingest water drained from air conditioner 23 Do not store flammable or combustible liquids by unit 24 Do not step or sit on air conditioner 25 Do not store a...

Page 4: ...art Qty A SCREW ST4X10FT 3 B SCREW ST4X16FT 5 C GUIDE PANEL LEFT 1 D GUIDE PANEL RIGHT 1 E UPPER GUIDE 1 F FOAM STRIP Adhesive back 1 G FOAM STRIP Non adhesive back 1 Tools Required for Installation Gloves Cross Tip screwdriver Pliers 3 8 inch adjustable wrench 1 4 inch hex socket and rachet Tape measure Drill if pilot holes are needed with 1 4 inch drill bit 2 Guide Panels Extend the curtains in ...

Page 5: ... the upper guide Personal injury or property damage may result if the air conditioner falls from the window 5 Install Air Conditioner in Window Carefully fit the unit into the open window lining up the center of the unit with the center line on the sill Firmly hold on to unit while lowering the window sash down behind the upper guide Extend side curtains to fill the open window If AC is blocked by...

Page 6: ... down arrow to decrease the temperature which is displayed on the control panel Every press of the but ton will increase or decrease the temperature by 1 F The range of settings is 88 F to 61 F Temperature controls only work in cooling mode Timer Set Use this button to designate the number of hours up to 24 the unit should run continuously until automatically shutting down or the number of hours u...

Page 7: ...t 2 Wash filter under warm tap water Do not soak or use any detergent Shake off water before replacing filter Air Conditioner Cleaning To clean the front grill and air inlet wipe with a soft cloth dampened with mild soap or detergent The cabinet may also be washed with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water To keep your air conditioner running at peak efficiency the condenser coils on the back ...

Page 8: ...rm Lower the temperature Room temperature is below 61 F Cooling will not occur until room temperature is above 61 F Temperature sensor tube is touching the evaporator coil Remove front grill and move sensor tube back into the holding clip AC is cooling but room is warm and ice formed behind air inlet grill Outdoor temperature is below 70 F To defrost coil set the AC to fan mode Air filter may be d...

Page 9: ...ude your order number and reason for return We recommend keeping the receipt for 4 weeks Returns Montgomery Ward Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from provable date of purchase Within this warranty period Montgomery Ward will repair or replace at its option defective parts of this product at no charge provided the product is returned freigh...

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