Whirlpool ACM 152XE0, Installation & User Manual

Page 1: ...ips 9 Window installation 9 Through the wall installation 13 Operating Instructions 17 Starting your air conditioner 17 Changing air direction 17 Cleaning Instructions 18 Cleaning the air filter 18 Cleaning the front panel 19 Maintenance Instructions 20 Annual maintenance 20 Repairing paint damage 22 Saving energy 22 Troubleshooting 23 Requesting Assistance or Service 24 Warranty 28 AIR CONDITIONE...

Page 2: ...ard provided with your appliance This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service on Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number label Dealer Name Please also recor...

Page 3: ...LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR with the front panel removed ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES l Disconnect power supply cord from CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR receptacle before servicing Refer to EXPLOSION model and serial number label for BTU capacity amperage voltage and refrigerant charge specifications SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS It is your responsibility to be sure your air conditioner l is instal...

Page 4: ...red that a separate circuit serving only this air conditioner be provided See the chart on page 5 for electrical plug variations Choose the plug that matches your unit s plug Then use the chart to find the voltage and ampere requirements for your air conditioner and the gauge of copper wire required for the receptacle wiring Fire Hazard Do not use an extension cord Doing so can result in death fir...

Page 5: ...S l 115 volt 103 5 min 126 5 max l O l 2 amperes l 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker COPPER WIRE 14 gauge PLUG I Bl l 230 volt 207 min 253 max or 14 gauge l 230 208 volt 197 6 min 253 max l O l 2 amperes l 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker l 230 volt 207 min 253 max or 12 gauge l 230 208 volt 197 6 min 253 max l O l 6 amperes l 20 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker l 230 volt 2...

Page 6: ...me familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like TO help you find information on SPeCifk parts or features quickly page references are included Airflow direction tab P 17 Airflow louvers P 17 I Control panel P 17 Slide out air filter I b18 Removable front panel P 19 6 ...

Page 7: ...ve Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Before you begin Check the window wall location where the air conditioner will be installed for the following l The opening window is large enough Remember to add twice the thickness of the wood to be used to build the frame l The wall window is sturdy enough to support t...

Page 8: ...head sheet metal screws 4 D Filler board l E 8 x 1 2 12 5 mm hex head metal screws 4 F Foam seal l G Foam blocks 4 H lO x 19 mm round head wood screws 3 I 2 63 5 mm seal strip l J Vertical supports 2 K Angled supports 2 L 3 4 19 mm round head bolts 6 M Flat washers 6 N Lock washers 6 0 Nuts 6 P Wall rail l Q Foam window rail seal l R Window lock bracket l S Plastic drain cup l T Gum type sealer l ...

Page 9: ...a for use later 3 Attach side mounting brackets B to cabinet Place side mounting brackets on cabinet so bent edge is toward front of cabinet Attach each with 2 hex head metal screws C 4 Slide unit out of cabinet Grasp handle and slide unit straight out of cabinet Place unit on cardboard to protect your floor 5 Place empty cabinet in window Lower window sash to hold cabinet in place Make sure the c...

Page 10: ... board sits tightly against the window channel 12 Attach right filler board to cabinet Insert right filler board into right window channel Push filler board against right side mounting bracket and attach it with W 12 5 mm hex head metal screws E 13 Apply foam seal F Measure from right inside edge of window frame to left inside edge Then cut the foam seal with square ends to fit Hold the cabinet to...

Page 11: ...s seal strip provides a seal between the air conditioner base and the cabinet 19 Assemble the outside support Attach the vertical supports J to the angled supports K Use the round head bolts L flat washers M lock washers N and the nuts 0 for attachments Then attach these supports to the bottom of the cabinet but DO NOT tighten the bolts at this time Attach the wall rail P to the bottom of the supp...

Page 12: ...he window sash Attach window lock bracket l Insert plastic drain cup into hole in right side of cabinet base NOTE Install window lock bracket to prevent air conditioner from falling out of the window 21 Seal any small openings around window with gum type sealer T 22 insert air conditioner into cabinet Electrical Shock Hazard Connect green ground wire to cabinet Failure to do so can result in death...

Page 13: ...ulation and keep for Step 8 2 Measure depth of wail opening and construct finish frame Use 1 25 mm or heavier lumber for wood frame con struction When using a wood metal or plastic molding the finish frame should line up with the inside wall If a plastered wall is to be flush with the cabinet and no molding is used the finish frame must be set 13 mm back from the finished plaster surface See illus...

Page 14: ... past the trim 7 Check the outward slope of the cabi net Place a carpenter s level inside the cabinet on the right side There should be l 2 bubble 6 mm per foot 30 5 cm slope toward the outside Also check the left side NOTE Make sure the air conditioner cabinet has the proper outward slope so condensate water runs to the outside or damage could result to the floor or wall 8 Seal opening between ca...

Page 15: ... cabinet 11 insert drain cup S Place drain cup through hole in cabinet rail 12 insert air conditioner into cabinet Electrical Shock Hazard Connect green ground wire to cabinet Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock lii iJ hII i c i 13 Reattach ground wire with grounding screw Put excess grounded wire between the coils and the cabinet continued on next page 15 ...

Page 16: ...ushing it straight on and then lowering it slightly to lock it in place Attach bottom front of panel by reinserting the 2 front panel screws 15 Caulk ail outside wail openings around the installation and cabinet 16 install decorative molding If desired install molding around room side of cabinet 16 ...

Page 17: ...r s performance by resetting the Thermostat to a higher or lower setting You will need to experi ment to find the setting s which work best for you NOTE If you turn your air conditioner off or if the compressor turns off when you lower the Thermostat wait at least 3 minutes before turning unit back on Failure to do so could blow a household fuse or trip a circuit breaker Changing air direction The...

Page 18: ...ery 2 weeks to see if the filter needs to be cleaned 1 2 3 Remove air filter from front panel l Grasp filter handle l Slide filter straight up and out of the front panel Clean filter using a vacuum cleaner OR If very dirty wash filter with warm water and a mild detergent Air dry thoroughly before replacing Replace air filter l Guide bottom of filter into filter slot in front panel l Slide filter s...

Page 19: ...ottom edge of the front panel l Lift front panel slightly and then pull it toward you 3 Remove the slide out air filter from the front panel Clean it separately See Cleaning the air filter 4 Clean front panel with warm water and a mild soap or detergent Use a soft cloth Rinse and dry 5 Wipe the control panel clean with a soft dry cloth 6 Replace the front panel l Push it straight onto the cabinet ...

Page 20: ...spection is the consumer s responsibility NOTE If you are familiar with electrical appliances you can do the cleaning and maintenance yourself If you choose to do so follow these steps Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug power cord from outlet before servicing Be sure no liquid gets into the motor electrical control box or compressor terminals Failure to follow these instructions can result in death el...

Page 21: ...ese parts It could damage the insulation and cause serious mechanical problems NOTE Water from rainfall or normal operation does not harm these components 5 Carefully clean and hose out the base condenser coils and condensate pans Clean at least once a year or more often if the condenser coil and pan collect dirt sand leaves insects or algae Also clean if you detect an odor coming from the air con...

Page 22: ...r filter often to make sure it is clean l Do not block airflow with drapes or furniture l Ventilate your attic High temperatures in the attic add to the cooling load of your air conditioner l Try not to use heat producing appliances during the hottest part of the day l Turn lights and appliances off when they are not needed l Keep heat registers and cool air returns closed l Use exhaust venting fa...

Page 23: ...cord with this or any other appliance l Wait at least 3 minutes after turning unit off to turn it on again Unit turns off and on OR unit does not cool room l Clean the filter l Clean the coils l Use exhaust venting fans to reduce room heat l Set Fan Control to a higher fan speed l Set Thermostat to a higher setting Normal operating sounds When your air conditioner is operating normally you will he...

Page 24: ... look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE REPAIR 3 If you need FSP replace ment parts To locate replacement parts in your area refer to Step 2 above or call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number in Step 1 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of...

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Page 28: ...head or other inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance El94 Service under the full warranties must be provided by an authorized service company WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the ...