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Room Air Conditioner

Use and Care Guide

Table of Contents

AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY .......................................... 2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................. 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS—

6,000-12,000 BTU MODELS ............................................ 7

WINDOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS—

15,000-24,000 BTU MODELS ........................................ 10

WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS—

15,000-24,000 BTU MODELS ........................................ 14

USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER ............................... 16

AIR CONDITIONER CARE ............................................ 19

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 20

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .......................................... 21

R-WHAW050BW

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Page 1: ... CONDITIONER 16 AIR CONDITIONER CARE 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 21 R WHAW050BW R WHAW061BW R WHAW081BW R WHAW101BW R WHAW121BW R WHAW151BW R WHAW182BW R WHAW222BW R WHAW242BW 2017 Whirlpool All rights reserved Manufactured under license by XLS Products Pennsylvania 2017 Whirlpool Tous droits réservés Fabriqué sous licence par XLS Products Pennsylvanie 2017 Whirlpool Todos los dere...

Page 2: ...the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner follow these basic precautions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Unplug air conditioner before servicing Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not ...

Page 3: ...ctions can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING Electrical Requirements 230 V Models Model BTUs 18 000 22 000 24 000 230 volts 208 min 240 max 6 6 11 amps 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker If there is a Single Circuit Only label on the unit use on a dedicated single outlet circuit only If a dedicated single outlet circuit is not available then it is the customer s responsibilit...

Page 4: ... button must be pushed in for proper operation The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to trip when the test button is pressed or fails to reset Do not use the power supply cord as an off on switch The power supply cord is designed as a protective device A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer and must not be repai...

Page 5: ...0 30 41 76 2 cm 104 2 cm 191 2 49 5 cm Window Opening Measurements A B Location Requirements Window Installation IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances Check the location where the air conditioner will be installed Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation The location should provide Grounded electrical outlet within 6 ft 183 cm of where the power cord exits th...

Page 6: ...slightly to the outdoors The block should provide at least 1 2 1 27 cm of height above the obstruction 1 2 Min 1 2 Min 1 Measure size of spacer needed Spacer Obstruction Place wood spacer on windowsill Spacer should be at least the full width of the air conditioner cabinet A B C 1 2 Min 1 2 Min E D 2 Place block on windowsill A Piece of wood B Windowsill C Indoors D Outdoors E Storm window frame o...

Page 7: ...s or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your air conditioner Remove any packaging materials inserted into the side louvers Dispose of recycle packaging materials in an appropriate way Prepare Air Conditioner for Installation WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner Failure to do so can result in back o...

Page 8: ...ull the curtain open Place the tabbed side of the side curtain in the track on the right hand side of the air conditioner cabinet Slide the side curtain down the track making sure to leave enough space to slip the top and bottom of the frame into the channels on the cabinet Install Side Curtains NOTE Attach curtains to the air conditioner before placing the air conditioner in window 1 Install side...

Page 9: ...seal A Top of lower window sash B Foam seal Insert the foam seal without adhesive strip between the top of the lower window sash and the glass of the upper window Remove any remaining clear plastic film from the control panel and plastic front panel 4 Install side curtain brackets Slide a side bracket over the bottom corner of each side curtain frame Using a 1 8 drill bit drill a starter hole thro...

Page 10: ...idue from surfaces before turning on the air conditioner Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with a damp cloth 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 Remove any packaging materials inserted into the side louvers Dispose...

Page 11: ...Attach the top angle channel to the cabinet with four 5 16 hex head screws Place air conditioner on a hard flat surface Attach the foam gasket to the top angle channel 1 Attach foam gasket Install Air Conditioner in Window IMPORTANT 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...

Page 12: ... the brackets Install Support Brackets NOTE Attach curtains to the air conditioner before placing the air conditioner in window 1 Mark bracket location Attach the sill angle brackets to the support brackets with 1 2 screws flat head bolts and locknuts as shown Hand tighten screws loosely to accommodate changes that may be required later in installation 2 Assemble brackets Sill Stool angle 1 2 scre...

Page 13: ...o the unit do not push on the controls or finned coils Using two people lift the air conditioner chassis and carefully slide it into the cabinet Let the front of the air conditioner hang out approximately 6 15 24 cm Be sure the chassis is firmly seated in the back of the cabinet 1 Reinsert air conditioner chassis Insert all screws removed during window installation Reattach the front faceplate fro...

Page 14: ...e Wall Installation Site The air conditioner has a slide out chassis so that it can be installed through an outside wall Prepare the wall in frame construction including brick and stucco veneer Working from inside the room find the wall stud that is nearest to the center of the installation area Cut a hole on each side of the center stud leaving at least 33 8 8 57 cm below the hole 1 Cut a hole on...

Page 15: ...See the Wall Installation Instructions 240 V Models section for a wall thickness greater than 8 21 59 cm 2 Secure the cabinet in place using masonry nails or masonry anchor screws Or build a frame using the instructions found in the Wall Installation Instructions 240 V Models section 3 Make sure the masonry above the cabinet is supported well Use the existing holes in the cabinet or additional dri...

Page 16: ...seconds display will show the current room temperature USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Features Eco Conserves energy by turning off compressor when room reaches desired temperature The fan motor will run for 10 minutes stop for 20 seconds then run again The compressor will turn back on when the room temperature rises above the set temperature Press ECO to turn Eco feature on and off When the unit is in...

Page 17: ...s TIMER again 4 Press TIMER again while the time remaining is shown on the display To Cancel Timer After the timer has been set press TIMER Changing Air Direction Use tab to adjust air direction Normal Operating Sounds When your air conditioner is operating normally you may hear sounds such as Droplets of water hitting the condenser causing a pinging or clicking sound The water droplets help cool ...

Page 18: ...he display To Cancel Timer After the timer has been set press TIMER POWER COOL SLEEP TIMER ECO DISPLAY AUTO MODE FAN ONLY FAN SPEED Eco Conserves energy by turning off compressor when room reaches desired temperature The fan motor will run for 10 minutes stop for 20 seconds then run again The compressor will turn back on when the room temperature rises above the set temperature Press ECO to turn E...

Page 19: ...lint and other particles from the air and is important for best cooling and operating efficiency Check the filter at least once per month to see whether it needs cleaning NOTE Do not operate the air conditioner without the filter in place Doing so will degrade the unit performance over time Use a vacuum cleaner to clean air filter If the air filter is very dirty wash it in warm water with a mild d...

Page 20: ... button located on the power cord plug If the reset button will not stay engaged discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service technician The Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Properly Airflow is restricted Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner The temperature control is not set correctly Lower the set thermostat tempera...

Page 21: ...r parts Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies XLS Products designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in Canada For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to XLS Products with any questions or concerns at XLS Products Inc Customer Service P O Box 16262 Philadelp...

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